naeddre | 🌙 mizuki

[she's interested! she does really like good food, which is why she doesn't hesitate in trying it.]

I've never had this before. We often had fresh seafood in New Delsta, but never this.

Then you're in for a treat!

[ Likewise, Mizuki doesn't hesitate to dig in. ]

This has always been one of my favorites. It's something I make when I need to cheer myself up a little.

[

her expression lights up! oooh. she likes.]

Ah... it is very good. [...] Are you a very good cook, Mizuki?

Eh. [ She makes a so-so motion with a hand. ] I'm okay, as like, someone who had to learn to feed myself, y'know? I know people who are way better.

Learn to feed yourself?

[ig that's kind of a rude question to ask, but hey.]

Well, yeah. When you're living on your own, no one else is going to make dinner for you.

You seem young to be living on your own. I didn't think that was common where you were from.

Nah, it really isn't. My life's just... it's something.

You and Shoma both.

[she says, idly, as she takes another bite.]

... I suppose we aren't that far apart in age.

Oh, yeah—so he told you about that? [ another nom. ] We have pretty similar circumstances.

Mm. He's told me a few things.

[looks... at her for a long moment...]

... You're eighteen, yes?

Yep. Same ag—uhhhh, yeah.

[ ... eats more ]

Shoma told me that too, in case you're wondering. About his age.

[ ... ! ]

Oh, thank god, someone I don't have to pretend with.

[HELP]

It really is interesting to me that so many people think he's twelve after speaking to him for more than a few minutes, but I suppose it works in his favor.

In any case. No, you don't have to pretend with me.