[Next time Akira is in town that day, he'll be ambushed. But it's friendly ambushing!! In the form of Kaede stepping out into his path, holding out a little cloth bag.]
[She laughs at his look of confusion, shaking her head and giving him a smile.]
I'm not expecting anything in return. It's not like I made these myself, anyway. Even if I could find someone who'd let me use their kitchen here, I've never cooked before.
[Because of her hands... she was never allowed to cook due to the risk of hurting herself, and with Bender on the moonbase and taverns/rations on the surface, there's no need to worry about learning now.]
Sakamoto-kun said we shouldn't bother with tradition for Valentine's Day anyway, but I think this one is cute. The chocolates are a little spicy, but I still think they're tasty.
[The ones with fruit were a little more expensive, so cumin-and-cinnamon infused chocolates are the default for almost everyone.]
[ He can say from experience that it has come in handy. Even if she's some music prodigy, hands are important in both trades. What she says does make his eyebrows arch into his bangs in dismay, though.
Ryuji?
Saying they shouldn't bother with Valentine's Day?
Ryuji...?
The one that complained about not getting any chocolate?? ]
Everything tastes better with a little kick to it, I think.
I only really know how to make curry and one kind of pastry.
[ It isn't a no, but he wants her to know that he is probably not the teacher people are looking for? He unravels the chocolate and pops it into his mouth, letting it melt on his tongue...
Oh.
Wow. ]
It's good. [ Though he looks dumbfounded. ] I like it.
[ Scratching his cheek, he guesses that's a skill he can teach her. Being able to chop ingredients the right size with a steady hand is quite important. If you don't, certain pieces will cook faster than others. ]
... It's an interesting flavor.
[ He blows out some air cause he can kind of feel the heal still lingering on the roof of his mouth. ]
[Yeah, it's things like that she has no idea how to do. If she wasn't allowed to cook for fear of burning her hands, there's no way she was allowed to handle a knife until being recruited by the Director.]
It's not too spicy, is it? They told me it wouldn't be too much...
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2/14; mid-afternoon
[Next time Akira is in town that day, he'll be ambushed. But it's friendly ambushing!! In the form of Kaede stepping out into his path, holding out a little cloth bag.]
Here! Friendship chocolates!
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Eyes wide and owlish, he's... Letting it sink in. ]
Thank you. I didn't get to make any in return.
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I'm not expecting anything in return. It's not like I made these myself, anyway. Even if I could find someone who'd let me use their kitchen here, I've never cooked before.
[Because of her hands... she was never allowed to cook due to the risk of hurting herself, and with Bender on the moonbase and taverns/rations on the surface, there's no need to worry about learning now.]
Sakamoto-kun said we shouldn't bother with tradition for Valentine's Day anyway, but I think this one is cute. The chocolates are a little spicy, but I still think they're tasty.
[The ones with fruit were a little more expensive, so cumin-and-cinnamon infused chocolates are the default for almost everyone.]
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[ He can say from experience that it has come in handy. Even if she's some music prodigy, hands are important in both trades. What she says does make his eyebrows arch into his bangs in dismay, though.
Ryuji?
Saying they shouldn't bother with Valentine's Day?
Ryuji...?
The one that complained about not getting any chocolate?? ]
Everything tastes better with a little kick to it, I think.
[ Staring... At the chocolate— ]
May I try it now?
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Yeah, please! I want to know what you think!
[She clasps her hands in front of her, bouncing a little on her heels.]
And... when we get back to base, do you think you could maybe show me how to cook a little...? If it's you showing me, I trust you.
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[ It isn't a no, but he wants her to know that he is probably not the teacher people are looking for? He unravels the chocolate and pops it into his mouth, letting it melt on his tongue...
Oh.
Wow. ]
It's good. [ Though he looks dumbfounded. ] I like it.
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[She bounces a little more, waiting for his verdict, only to break out into another bright smile when he decides he likes it.]
Yay! But...
[That face...]
You look kind of confused, Kurusu-kun.
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[ Scratching his cheek, he guesses that's a skill he can teach her. Being able to chop ingredients the right size with a steady hand is quite important. If you don't, certain pieces will cook faster than others. ]
... It's an interesting flavor.
[ He blows out some air cause he can kind of feel the heal still lingering on the roof of his mouth. ]
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It's not too spicy, is it? They told me it wouldn't be too much...
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[ Now you're making him more confused. He looks at her with owl eyes, then up— ]
Am I sweating?
[ Is that why she's asking?! Maybe he though he could handle it, but can't and his body is going into shock? He isn't sure now. ]