Really? The great oden master Ryoko approves of my oden?!

I didn’t have time to let it sit and soak up the broth, so the fish cakes and tofu aren’t as flavorful as they could be… But I worked hard on the broth!

[His mind goes to “Akutagawa likes my cooking too,” and then “I should make him and Ryoko oden together!” Until finally:]

Oh right. Were you dating Aisaka-san?

[Gotta!!! Bring Akutagawa that tea!!! It’s his favorite.]