Jiro POV

“What do you call this?”

Relaxing over dinner and lively conversation, Garnet smiled as Jiro prodded what looked like pale ribbons of dough on his plate, topped with a hearty beef stew. “Taste it. You won’t be sorry.”

“But what is it?” he asked. “What are these little ribbons of dough?”

Garnet explained, “They’re called ‘noodles.’ They’re a new ...