When you heard the name "Hans," did you immediately recall his face and what kind of character he was? Poor Hans is somewhat overshadowed by the other characters, who are all so strong-willed, despite appearing in the first episode... but this time, we'll shine the spotlight on him and treat him like the main character!
Hans' memorable first appearance is in Episode 1
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Hans' visit to Izakaya Nobu begins right at the beginning of Episode 1! He's accompanied by his colleague Nikolaus, complaining about the company commander. By the way, when he saw the store's sign, he said, "What does this sign say?", showing he couldn't read Japanese at all. Of course, he had no idea what kind of food the store served.
Hans begins to get nervous at the entrance
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Hans is persuaded by his friend Nikolaus to enter the restaurant, even though he has no idea what he'll find inside. However, the moment Nikolaus tried to reach for the entrance, his face changed color and he grabbed his shoulder, stopping him from entering the restaurant, asking, "Are you sure you want to pay?" The reason for this was that the entrance was made of glass. Glass is a luxury item in Aiteiria, so Hans began to worry whether the food at the restaurant was also of a high quality.
Hans' Father is a Glassmaker
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Nicholas had already entered the bar without noticing the glass door, but Hans was alarmed by the glass door because his father was a skilled glassmaker. Because of this, he knows better than anyone that glass is a luxury item, and when he breaks a glass, his father gives him two beautifully decorated mugs in return.
Hans is surprised by the chilled Toriezuma
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Nicholas orders "Toriezuma" as soon as he enters the restaurant. It seems that he had guessed that it was alcohol, but Hans was not told what it was when a mug of draft beer was brought to him. Hans was surprised by the glass used in the mug. However, when he touched it, he was even more surprised by how ice cold it was. It seems that there is no such thing as cold alcohol in this world.
Hans was the first to say "prosit" (prosit), the toast.
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In the anime, the word "prosit" has been used many times since the first episode, replacing "cheers." In fact, it was Hans and Nikolaus who first said it. Nobu and his friends also knew that "pro-jit" meant "cheers," and when Shinobu said "Thank you for your hard work," he responded with "Thank you for your hard work," a typical Hans-like moment.
They toasted, but at first he was skeptical of the beer.
Hans almost ended his life eating only beans
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Nicholas ate the edamame beans that were served after the raw peanuts were served. Of course, this was Hans' first time seeing edamame, so at first he dismissed them as a lazy dish that didn't even have the skin peeled. However, one bite and my perception changed completely! It was Toriaezunam, edamame, Toriaezunam, edamame - I panicked, thinking that this repetition of soybeans might have ended my life.
Hans is instantly captivated by Shinobu's smile
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Hans, visiting Izakaya Nobu for the first time, looked around curiously. Unreadable writing on the wall and dishes he'd never seen before. Perhaps Shinobu and her friends are also from a distant region...? The moment they see Shinobu, their eyes meet and she flashes a bright smile. Her refreshing smile and dedication to her work make them declare, "There's no one harder working than her!"
By the way, what's your impression of the boss?
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Hans described Shinobu as "like a hard worker bee," but his impression of the subject was that he was "a man with the aura of a veteran hero." While he certainly exudes a cool, artisanal aura, the chef certainly doesn't fight enemies with knives (lol).
The first dish Hans tried at Izakaya Nobu was oden!
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Skip the raw toriezuna and the edamame appetizer, and the first dish Hans ate at Izakaya Nobu was oden. Of course, since he couldn't read, the chef left it up to him to decide. The first thing he ate was daikon radish. Coincidentally, a connoisseur's way of eating it? The chef couldn't help but exclaim in a delighted voice, "Oh, let's start with the radish."
The oden was highly praised, but the potatoes...
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Potatoes are apparently a staple in Aiteria, and after eating them almost every day for 20 years, Hans' enthusiasm was clearly dampened. So the chef prepared mustard. Hans took a bite with the sauce and experienced the pungent spiciness and soft, fluffy potato. He couldn't hide his surprise, saying that compared to Kartoffel, "it's like something else, soft and fluffy."
Hans mistakes "Hebereke" for "Hebe Erike"
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While Hans was enjoying his meal with Toriaezunama, Nikolaus had suddenly begun drinking hot sake next to him. Naturally, Hans, seeing this, orders the same thing! He drinks the hot sake that Shinobu poured for him in one gulp, and Shinobu warns him, "You'll get drunk." However, upon hearing this, Hans interprets it as "Hebe Elke" (goddess's drinker), mistaking it for Nectar, the legendary sake drunk by the gods.
Hans casually introduces the restaurant to Bertholdt
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In fact, when Hans first arrived, he told his company commander (Bertholdt) not to tell anyone about this restaurant! Unfortunately, by episode 2, Hans has already taken Berthold to the Nobu Tavern. Incidentally, Berthold ordered a dish made with chicken. It was a bit of a stretch to ask, as it is customary in Aiteria to only eat old chickens, but Hans looked like he was enjoying it.
Is this Hans's little revenge? How to Use Lemon
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Bertholdt had planned to order a chicken dish to test the chef's skills. However, the cooking process and the resulting dish, "Deep-fried Young Chicken," exceeded his expectations, and Bertholdt praised the fried chicken. He quickly devoured it all. However, after I finished eating it, Hans, as if he'd been waiting for this, proudly revealed the information that "it tastes even better with lemon."
Salty soy sauce, huh? Hans gets caught up in a debate over fried chicken
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One day, Hans, Nikolaus, and Bertholdt arrive at Izakaya Nobu. The three of them are discussing the taste of fried chicken. Hans had been watching the two argue from the sidelines, but he eventually found himself embroiled in the issue. Caught between his boss and his friend, Hans' answer wasn't salt or soy sauce, but "tatsuta-age."
He spoke passionately about tatsuta-age, but...
The outcome of their dispute was that woman...
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The two arguing men were presented with cartilage fried chicken with salt and soy sauce. At first, the three looked dissatisfied, but their expressions instantly changed. That's because the dish was served by Hermina, who was in a very bad mood and crushed the lemon intended for the fried chicken. Succumbing to her impressiveness, the three of them decided to eat the fried chicken together.
A Summary of Hans, Who Surprisingly Loves to Talk
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Whenever Hans tasted a dish, he would always want to give a lengthy report on the taste and how it paired with alcohol, such as Toriaezunama. He also has a slightly devious side, as he will fight back when it matters most, even if the person he's talking to is his boss...It's obvious that he's fallen in love with Shinobu, so he's a character you'll want to root for.
