Gourmet dining is auditory (the crunch of a crust), visual (the plating geometry), and tactile (the mouthfeel of a sauce), just as much as it is olfactory and gustatory. The Ultimate Rule
: The reputation of the Bishoku-ke depends on the absolute privacy of their "tasting sessions." Bishoku-ke no Rule
Kōtarō's rules were simple:
A recurring plotline involves a clash between the traditional gourmet family—who wishes to preserve the purity of cooking—and a corporate entity trying to mass-produce or commercialize rare flavors. The family's rules serve as a moral compass to protect the sanctity of the culinary arts. Gourmet dining is auditory (the crunch of a