Only then did Zebu realize she had gotten carried away, and she hurriedly apologized.
The white fox, already far away, turned back, stuck her tongue out at her, and made a face before running off without another glance.
Zebu froze at the sight, then looked at Chiyo with tears welling in her eyes.
"What do I do, Chiyo...?"
"Kitsune Saiguu is angry..."
Like a child who had done something wrong, she hung her head and anxiously took Chiyo's hand as she asked.
"I can't help you with this one. You'll have to figure it out yourself~" Chiyo teased with a smile.
"Don't say that, Chiyo~ Help me think of something. My sister will definitely scold me when she gets back..."
Zebu's big, watery eyes looked as though they would spill over at any moment, making her a truly pitiful sight.
"I remember Kitsune Saiguu likes Aburaage. Why not buy some and take it to her as an apology?"
Unable to bear seeing Zebu look so forlorn, Chiyo offered a suggestion.
Zebu paused at those words, then immediately threw her arms around Chiyo. "Dear Chiyo, my wonderful Chiyo! I'll go buy some right now."
"Hey, wait." Chiyo grabbed Zebu just as she was about to run off.
"Hmm? Is there another problem?"
"A store-bought apology gift isn't sincere enough. It might even seem a little halfhearted. Why not make it yourself?"
Zebu's eyes widened at that. She gave Chiyo a strange look and asked incredulously, "You want me to make it?"
"Yes. Making it yourself shows so much more sincerity." Chiyo nodded, convinced it was a great idea.
"Are you serious? Are you sure this is an apology gift, not a farewell gift?"
Apparently, Zebu had a very clear understanding of her own cooking skills.
Ever since Sasayuri had eaten her