The elderly, drawn by the scent of fresh humanity, spread out in twos and threes along the street, making their way toward the small shops.
While the pedestrians on the street were just as delicious, dining in public was far too impolite. Besides, they weren't savage beasts; they couldn't eat their food raw.
Moreover, it would be terribly impolite to cause a panic in society just to indulge their appetites.
That was why convenience stores, coffee shops, restaurants, and other stores—along with the apartments and single-family homes behind closed doors—were the best targets.
The elderly were all perfectly lucid. The most suitable dining locations had to have cookware and tools for preparation.
Otherwise, it would be easy to make a mess on the floor, and that would be very impolite.
"Mr. Tokugawa, you're in much better spirits than before. You look as distinguished as the prime minister."
