Chapter 3: Kotori’s Deluxe Kids Plate
The soft clinking of cutlery against plates was the backdrop to the morning as Shido and Kotori sat at the dining table, savoring breakfast.
The aroma of freshly prepared rice and miso soup filled the air.
Kotori, on her imouto mode, swayed her legs cheerfully while nibbling on a piece of tamagoyaki. Shido glanced her way occasionally with a faint smile on his lips.
"Hey, Onii-chan!" Kotori's voice broke through the peaceful silence. Her tone was mischievous, a clear warning that whatever she said next would be unusual.
Shido raised a curious eyebrow, his chopsticks pausing mid-air.
"What is it, Kotori?"
"For lunch, let's eat at Danny's, the family restaurant around the corner," she declared enthusiastically.
Shido tilted his head, bemused. "That's not too odd. Sure, we can go there. Any specific reason? Or... menu?"
Kotori puffed out her cheeks slightly and crossed her arms, clearly gearing up for a grand proclamation.
"I... I want the Deluxe Kid's Plate!" she declared as though announcing her intention to conquer a kingdom. The confidence and earnestness in her voice made Shido blink several times before processing her words.
"Wait... the Deluxe Kid's Plate? Isn't that for, well... kids? Kotori, you're a middle schooler now."