"No, please let me apologize properly! Don't worry, I definitely won't get it wrong this time!" Miko hurriedly caught hold of them.
"It's all right. I forgive you, so there's no need for the barbecue." The man was moved by Miko's sincerity, too.
"Waaah..." Tears immediately streamed down Miko's face, making her look as though she had been bullied.
All three of them froze at the sight.
Why did this little lass burst into tears at the drop of a hat?!
Their reaction, however, delighted the onlookers.
"There it is! Miko's finishing move!!!"
"Once Miko pulls that move, nobody can resist."
"Well, to be fair, that move got me back then, too... I couldn't help it. She was just so cute, I felt awful turning down her food..."
"Brother, you're not alone. We've all been through it."
"To tell you the truth, she won over a few of my girlfriends that way, too. Miko gets men and women alike!"
As Miko cried, she quickly studied their expressions through her tear-filled eyes.
Only when they began to look a little flustered did she sob, "Boo-hoo... You must think my cooking tastes awful... Boo-hoo... I've already... already tried so hard..."
Sure enough, the move worked wonders. The family of three hurriedly waved their hands and explained, "No, we don't think your cooking tastes awful. It's delicious! We just don't feel right eating for free."
"Really...?"
At those words, Miko stopped crying and looked at them with watery eyes.
"Really." They nodded earnestly.
"Hehe, then hurry up and sit down! If you enjoy the food, I'll be happy, too, so please let me treat you." Miko's expression changed, and she gave them an adorable smile.
"Huh...? No, no, no... We should still..."
But just as they tried to refuse, Miko looked ready to