Davao in the Philippines is an anime pilgrimage site! Visiting Jollibee, where the protagonist of "Mobile Suit Gundam: Hathaway's Flash" visits, feels heartwarming. The movie depicts Davao's atmosphere well, contrasting the protagonist's thousand-year vision with the Davao residents' short-term outlook. There's a similar angle around the 32-minute mark in the film.

Is it mutual joy when you eat? At Crocodile Park, I interacted with ostriches and tried their egg-based vanilla ice cream. It was slightly sticky with a rich condensed milk flavor. "Producers must be happy seeing people enjoy ostrich egg ice cream," I thought. Ostrich: "I'd rather eat the guy who calls consuming my eggs 'interaction'!"

At Crocodile Park, I tasted and interacted with crocodile burgers. The buns were crisp, and the patty was chewy. The meat lacked distinct flavor, so ketchup and mayo enhanced it. Combining tasting and touching creates memorable experiences. Disneyland should try this, using... different meat?

At Davao's Crocodile Park, I indulged! Starting with chocolate ice cream, which looked ordinary but contained crocodile eggs. The rich, lingering chocolate flavor felt like a testament to strong life force. "This stickiness is powerful... but humans reign supreme in the food chain!" I bravely declared to the ice cream.

I suffered a significant loss in the Philippines. At night in Davao, I wandered into an alley, surrounded by many. They took pictures, put what seemed like a gun in my mouth, and fed me. I offered my valuables but faced terrifying resistance. What did I lose? My hear- (censorship)

In a tropical country, I found spring rolls. The crunchy turon, filled with banana and jackfruit, was sweet and tangy like youth. I also enjoyed my long-desired bagged juice. The refreshing strawberry flavor paired well with fried food. Despite indulging, the vendor didn't charge me! The tropical Davao was filled with spring-like sweetness.

It's mangosteen ice cream, he said, but the sign read "Charcoal." Enthusiastic about mangosteen, I agreed. It felt gritty and lacked fruitiness. Was it charcoal? I had never tried mangosteen... I'll confirm it myself! You can't taste things online; personal experience is best!

Being a beginner in foreign cuisine is an exhilarating luxury. In Davao, a man sold duck eggs from a bicycle. Expecting balut but receiving penoy, I had no choice but to try. Made during balut production, penoy looked like a boiled egg. Its yolk and white combined into a rich flavor. Adding vinegar, I felt happy as a beginner.

Is durian a talent? I had failed five times to tolerate its strong smell. This time, I tried Davao's durian. The plump, ripe yellow fruit... Surprisingly, the smell was bearable! It had a refined, mellow sweetness. The real talent lay in Davao's durian, not me.

Japanese food abroad is always enticing. During a domestic transfer at Manila Airport, I tried sukiyaki don. Though it looked good, the meat was crumbly, the carrots gritty, and the rice dry. Yet, I finished it quickly, captivated by a mysterious charm. Why? The sauce was authentically delicious! A single superb element transformed the dish, much like life.