Being the Twenty-Fifth Entry (Housekeeping)

[anti_asymmetry]

It is amazing that, after eight months in the City (it will be nine at the end of January), nothing much has changed. Life as usual, I suppose.

....We really do need to dispose of this tree. There are needles everywhere. Stuck in the carpet. Scattered on the coffee table and the couch and other surrounding furniture. I'm sure I'll be finding

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[redstrength]

I'm just following the recipes Tianzi-chan gave me, really!

But we'll make sure the apartment's clean again after the tree's gone!

[anti_asymmetry]

They're Chinese, correct?

I would appreciate it. And I'll lend a hand, of course.

[redstrength]

That's right!

Okay, but only if you aren't busy with the prison, all right?

[anti_asymmetry]

Do you have any experience with traditional Chinese dishes?

Of course. I do know how to prioritize.

[redstrength]

Not really.

Mm, I know you do. But you shouldn't work too hard.

[anti_asymmetry]

You seem to be doing very well, in any case.

...for all that I didn't want the position, I confess the job does give me a sense of purpose here.

[redstrength]

Thanks, I just hope they taste all right.

And I think you're doing a good job of it.

[anti_asymmetry]

Your cooking usually does.

...thank you. There is a lot to learn, but I'm muddling along.

[redstrength]

I'm still going to do my best. It's a good thing you didn't see the cake...

I think you were the right choice this time.

[anti_asymmetry]

You wouldn't be Hikaru otherwise.

...perhaps.

[redstrength]

I-i guess that's true.

I didn't trust the others.

[anti_asymmetry]

I'd like to hear about what happened at home, whenever you feel up to sharing.

Maito Gai didn't seem a bad sort, despite his flashiness.

[redstrength]

Whenever you like!

No, he didn't. But I don't know him very well.

[anti_asymmetry]

While you cook, perhaps?

It doesn't matter much, now.

[redstrength]

All right.

No, but maybe the next time?

[anti_asymmetry]

Maybe. A lot can happen in three months.