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The story
A thread appeared on 5channel’s VIP board in which the AA (ASCII art) character “Pomi” shared their experience of visiting Saizeriya, the Italian family restaurant chain, for the very first time in their life. The thread described enjoying staple menu items like the Milano-style doria, spicy chicken, and tiramisu, and drew sympathetic replies from other users, including comments like “I used to go there all the time as a student” and “the portions are small, so I always order extra.” Some pointed out that rural areas have fewer locations and tend to get crowded, sparking discussion about how one’s relationship with Saizeriya differs by region. There was also disagreement over whether an item called “cheese focaccia” was a new menu addition or a returning one.
What people said
(っ´ω`c) …Nope, never went. Didn't have any friends.
(っ´ω`c) Seriously?
(っ´ω`c) Apparently my dad spent three and a half hours at Saizeriya with a friend, drinking the whole time.
(っ´ω`c) Actually, I went out recently. Not saying where, though.
Whoa, now I'm curious, curious, tree-ous! (a pun riffing on Japan's famous Hitachi jingle "kono ki nan no ki," playing on 気になる "curious" and 木になる "turn into a tree")
Out in the countryside there aren't many locations, so it's always crowded.
(っ´ω`c) I went right when it opened so it wasn't crowded, but by lunchtime it got really packed.
(っ´ω`c) The whistle?
Was mom happy?
(っ´ω`c) Nope, I was the one who got treated. Obviously.
(っ´ω`c) Unboxing time.
Did you eat the Milano-style doria?
(っ´ω`c) I did, it was delicious. Do you like Saizeriya?
I do.
But the portions are a bit small, so I end up ordering a ton.
(っ´ω`c) I get it, it's never quite enough, right? I ended up ordering a lot too. Do you have a favorite item?
The towel is cute.
The sticker looks cool.
(っ´ω`c) Pikmin are cute.
(っ´ω`c) Well, it's for buying e-books, you know.
What book did you buy?
I see.
I'm basically addicted to convenience stores, so I go almost every day.
(っ´ω`c) Have you ever been?
Re: #109
(っ´ω`c) I know what you mean, the sweat pours down like a waterfall, right? Same here.
Yes I have!! Love the spicy chicken, Milano-style doria, and tiramisu!!!
(っ´ω`c) Ahh ahh ahh ahh I ate all of it ahh ahh ahh ahh
Wow, you ordered a ton!
Amazing! That's the best!
(っ´ω`c) I want to go again. I want to try the cheese focaccia.
I've never had that.
Is it a returning menu item?
Never had it either, but isn't it probably a new item? ( ˘ω˘ )
(っ´ω`c) Apparently it's been getting some buzz.
Re: #124
(っ´ω`c) Saizeriya was so good, I want to go again.
Background and Discussion Points
Saizeriya is an Italian restaurant chain founded in 1973, known for serving authentic-tasting dishes at low prices, and has long been a favorite among students and families. While it operates more than 1,000 locations nationwide, some pointed out that rural areas have fewer stores and tend to get crowded, and the thread touched on this gap in accessibility between urban and rural areas. As for the “cheese focaccia” mentioned in the thread, users themselves weren’t certain whether it was a new item or a returning one, and no clear conclusion was reached in the discussion. This particular thread also took the form of a first-person account narrated by the emoticon character (っ´ω`c), an example of the AA (ASCII art) character culture that is a VIP board staple.
※This article is excerpted and summarized from the 5ch (News VIP) thread “(っ´ω`c) Pomi here — I went to Saizeriya for the first time in my life.”
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