[ izumi sniffs, as uppity as ever, but he seems to be softening just a bit at the conversation topic and the ego pets. ]

This time of year, it's sanma shioyaki. It's not for a novice, and I don't always eat the whole portion because it can be fatty. I make it for my parents after rehearsal on weekends. [ because izumi is a spoiled child, shocking no one, and his parents dote and adore on him, so they've encouraged his love of cooking and meticulous care of his body. ]

It-- [ when he looks to the side at her, though, he stops. ] Not that bowl, it's too small. Don't be an idiot. [ you spartan ]