Chapter 64: This Little Loli? Nope—She’s an EXP Pack!
The dumplings were dropped into the pot.
Normally, for the best flavor, it's ideal to use a proper soup base. But Yukima Azuma had stayed over at the Sawamura house last night—he hadn't had time to prepare anything elaborate. This time, he had to make do.
Even so, when the plump, glossy dumplings were served, laid out steaming in front of the two girls, the aroma alone was enough to make their mouths water.
"Please enjoy. This is my masterpiece~." Yukima Azuma looked quite proud.
Kasumigaoka Utaha glanced at him, then scooped one up with a spoon. She blew on it lightly before biting in.
Still hot, the soup inside burst onto her tongue. The fresh, sweet umami exploded across her taste buds.
She had assumed this so-called "masterpiece" was just flattery. But now—maybe he meant it.
She found herself thinking, If I could eat like this every morning, I might never get tired of it.
Then a more unsettling thought: What if I can't have it anymore one day?
But she quickly pushed that aside.
For now, she simply closed her eyes slightly and savored the warmth and joy brought by the person across the table.