Memory of Chaos: Tohka Yatogami

Memory of Chaos: Tohka Yatogami was a character scenario released in Mass for the Dead, featuring the character Kotori Itsuka.

Episode 1: Wish
After the incident of Dark Tohka, Shido Itsuka and the others decided to remain in the Great Tomb of Nazarick for a while. The food and accommodations were promised to be provided in exchange for the provision of information about Spirits.

At the dungeon cantina, Tohka was relishing the banquet spread. Others like Shido and Kotori Itsuka who are standing alongside her, find the food to be tantalizing. Since there were so any heteromorphic beings in the dungeon, both were worried that the food would be incompatible to humans. Tohka is more or less enjoying the all-you-can-eat buffet, eating ravenously making her appetite no different from the general maid Foire and the protagonist.

Shido seeing her growing appetite wonders if it is the result of when she was Inverse Form, though Tohka guesses it could be as she has no memory of the time when she was Dark Tohka. Shido promises to tell her the details but the most important thing now is that they are allies of Momonga. Surprised by this, Tohka decides to focus on eating the bounty given to them by their host.

Sebas Tian and Yuri Alpha approach then, politely apologizing for interrupting the group's meal. Seeing Tohka's confusion on who they are, Sebas Tian and Yuri make the introductions for themselves, and state that they have been assigned to act as the group's escorts and caretakers. The butler of Nazarick then has a request for Tohka's cooperation, making the girl curious on what it could be but Sebas Tian shows her it to allow her to better understand.

Episode 2: Consensus
To Tohka's delight the butler present her with a batch of kinako bread. Yuri explains to the girl that had asked Shido for the recipe for the bread previously and the Head Chef the kitchen in Nazarick used it to reproduce it. Tohka asks if it is alright for her to consume it, which Sebas Tian states that would be fine as that is the reason why it was made for her. Origami Tobiichi worries that the bread might be drugged. Kotori chastise the girl for saying such a thing, but admits it's a little suspicious and asks why the two want Tohka to eat it.

Yurin understanding their precaution to be natural, explains that when they were given the recipe for the bread and used it in the previous strategy to subdue Dark Tohka, they were disappointed to learn that the kinako bread prepared for the operation did not achieve the expected results. Shido states otherwise, replying it was delicious, yet Yuri thinks that they did not reach the standard of kinako bread that Shido envisioned and hence why their bread hindered the smooth execution of the operation.

The young man still thinks that the bread was more delicious than anything his world could produce, opting to believe that Dark Tohka lack of interest was due to her bad mood. However the Head Chef, aims to not make the bread better but reproduce the ideal product as exactly form their world. While Kotori thinks that Nazarick succeed in making the bread better, Yuri exclaims that the cooks wish to get the right taste. As a being that serves a Supreme Being, half-hearted work should not be allowed. Thus under the consensus of the Head Chef, Sous-chef, and those who take care of the kitchen they will accomplish this task. Sebas Tian also points out such dedication and adjustments are necessary as there may be ingredients and dishes that are unknown to Nazarick. In the future, it may be necessary to reproduce a dish that satisfies the target person through only information such as description and tales.

Origami sees this as an opportunity for Nazarick to practice recreating an unknown dish using only hearsay information. Yuri includes that they do not only wish to recreate the cooking procedure and ingredients, but also the taste, atmosphere, culture and religious view of the land where the dish was born, after stepping into more detailed background. Hearing this Shido believes that this is why Momonga has been asking him about various details on their world. Tohka unsure about all the jargon about taste and culture asks what part does she fit in? Shido answers that for her, as in short, Tohka would eat the kinako bread made by the chefs and judge whether it is "same" as the kinako bread that she knows.

To start Yuri presents her a loaf of kinako bread that was cooked with a few different conditions to the recipe. Tohka is excited at the prospect of eating loaves of kinako bread, and Yur informs her that the bread's freshness is maintained by magic this she can take her time. Thinking it to be a dream come true, Tohka accepts the task.

Episode 3: Heaven And Hell
Yuri asks Tohka what she thinks as she tries the different loaves of kinako bread. The girl finds it to be delicious, which pleases Yuri as that loaf is the best of all the cooks reproductions. The maid asks if the bread is the "same" as what she usually eats. On that aspect, Tohka states that while it is delectable it seems to be slightly different. Of the loaves she ate, Tohka thinks the tenth one comes closest. As for the difference between the tenth loaf and the real thing, Tohka thinks it has to do with how cripsy the bread is suppose to be. Sebas Tian listening to her suggestion asks Pestonya Shortcake Wanko to rely it to the Head Chef.

Shido thinks that Tohka should take a break until second batch of, but to his surprise Foire presents Tohka with a new batch. Seeing Shido's confusion at the early batch of kinako bread, Yuri explains that this batch was something they prepared in advanced. Yuri is happy to dig into the new batch of bread. Before Yuri can warn her, Tohka takes a bite into one, and a face of displeasure crosses her face. Her friend Origami thinks it's been drugged, but Yuri apologizes explaining that this batch of bread belongs to a bad one. The cooks and her wanted to start with the best batch and then the bad one to see the difference in tastes. Tohka continues to consume the bread, even though Sebas Tian tells her not to force herself to finish it. However the girl refuses to let the bread go to waste as even though its unpleasant, it was made by the chefs. The butler then asks Foire to quickly fetch a batch of delicious kinako bread from the kitchens, which Tohka appreciate as she painstakingly eats each of the horrible tasting consumables.

Episode 4: Knowing
Meanwhile Aura Bella Fiora and Mare Bello Fiore enter the cantina eager to get some food. As Aura plans on ordering a hamburger she spots Yuri and Sebas Tian with the guests of Nazarick. The group are watching Tohka devour the delicious and disgusting batches of bread. Kotori watching the consumption muses that it's alternating from the states of heaven and hell. Origami worries that she might be overeating, but Yuri assures her that if there are any problems, Pestonya will be able to take care of Tohka. Yuri again asks which bread was close to her world's taste, which the girl responds to be the seventy-eighth loaf she eat but yet it wasn't just right. The taste was the same as the usual one, but she thinks that there is still something missing because I ate too many, I just ca. She could be wrong as she may have eaten too much.

The dark elf twins come over to investigate what is going on. Upon learning that the group have been trying to replicate an exact kinako bread from Tohka's world, they also learn of the current problem. Aura has an idea what it could be which Sebas Tian is all ear for. Before Aura tells them of her thoughts, she has a few questions for Tohka. After Aura's questioning of Tohka, the party left the cantina to put Aura's idea into motion.

Episode 5: Reproduction
On the 9th Floor corridor, Shido and Tohka are walking side by side, browsing the various facilities available on the floor. Tohka marvels at the luxury stores such as a baristo, a shot bar, a nail salon, and a spa. Shido viewing the stores notes there is also a clothing store and a beauty salon, making him recall his date with Natsumi at a shopping street.

Though Tohka finds this reminds her of "that day". Before Shido can answer, the girl detect a familiar scent in the air. It leads them to a "bakery" which is the refurished Guest Room converted by Aura and the others to simulate the two's first. At the "bakery" they are greeted by Aura and Mare at the counter who ask for their order. Tohka and Shido playing along order two loaves of kinako bread. Tasting it Tohka finds that the taste and sensation are exactly the same as when she ate kinako bread on her and Shido's first date. Without a doubt, she declares it to taste of her "most memorable" kinako bread. She thanks Aura for coming up with such an idea to replicate the taste and feeling of the food. The group's plan is deemed a success by Kotori as they were able to reproduce the taste of memories. Yuri agrees and sees that another lesson has been learned, that the taste is not complete just by pursuing the reproduction of the dish itself which she plans to share with the chefs.

AS to how Aura came to this answer, she admits to herself that she encountered the same issue as she found that dishes tastes differently when she eats alone without Mare with her. Yuri thanks Tohka for her participation as the girl happily continues eating her bread. Kotori thinks that Tohka must be full after this experience, however a stomach growls in response, which the latter attributes as due to her enthusiasm and still is hungry.

Sebas Tian assures her that there are still spare ingredients, and that cooks what to prepare some more new dishes that their guests have mentioned. Tohka immeduatley volunteers to cooperate. Aura and Mare realize that they still have yet to eat something themselves. After returning to the cantina, Tohka enjoyed the gastronomy that Nazarick boasted.

Trivia

 * This character scenario was released prior to Date A Nazarick, acting as a spoiler to the special collaboration event.
 * This character scenario was released alongside the Memory of Chaos: Kurumi Tokisaki, Memory of Chaos: Kotori Itsuka, and Memory of Chaos: Origami Tobiichi from Date A Live.