Tiny flames rose, tinting the pale sand and dust around them with a layer of gold.
Asano Kiyoshi picked up the kettle and poured water into the pot. As small bubbles rose from the bottom, he prepared to make everyone a delicious meal.
Of course, the ingredients were limited—only some leftover odds and ends brought from the Soul Society.
The others stood behind Asano Kiyoshi, watching him continuously take out ingredients, curiosity appearing on all their faces.
Nel held a tomato in her hands, her little fingers gently poking its red skin again and again. Her mouth was slightly open, and her eyes reflected that vivid red she had only ever seen in books.
Pesche and Dondochakka stared at Asano Kiyoshi, the light in their eyes nearly enough to illuminate the entire cave.
Bawabawa foolishly laughed along with them, its massive body hopping about in delight.
Even Ulquiorra, the calmest among them, could not help coming over to Asano Kiyoshi's side. Looking at ingredients he had never seen in Hueco Mundo, the face beneath his visible eyes was filled with curiosity and surprise.
Seeing them like that, Asano Kiyoshi smiled, then told Bawabawa to stop hopping around lest it kick sand into the pot.
Then, Asano Kiyoshi said to everyone,
"If you don't mind, you can try my cooking. Well, it definitely won't kill you, at least."
"Of course~" x3
"Bawabawa" x1
"Mm..." x1
Hearing their replies, Asano Kiyoshi nodded. After counting heads, he decided to make a little extra so there would not be too little to go around.
He gently moved the mischievous Nel aside, but she insisted on watching from nearby. Asano Kiyoshi could only agree helplessly. Looking at Nel's impish smile, he felt that this was rather nice too.
There were not many ingredients. Asano Kiyoshi