I glanced at the clock and realized it was almost dinnertime. Kaim decided it was time to prepare dinner, rolled up his sleeves, and turned toward Caitlin.
"Caitlin, would you like dinner?"
At Kaim's question, Caitlin's eyes widened.
"May I make a request?"
"Sure. Tomorrow is Cynthia's turn to request something, so today we'll take our guest's request. Is there anything you'd like?"
Caitlin thought over Kaim's question.
After considering several possibilities, Caitlin finally settled on one.
"Yes, I'd like Japanese Cuisine."
"Japanese food?"
This time, Kaim's eyes widened at the unexpected answer.
"Would that be all right?"
"Yes. When I lived in the Unova Region, I didn't have many chances to eat Japanese food."
"I don't mind. What sort of Japanese Cuisine would you prefer?"
Washoku was only one style of cooking, with countless dishes falling under it. If they chose something from among those dishes, I intended to make it; otherwise, I would prepare Japanese Cuisine using the ingredients I had on hand.
"No, you'll make it delicious, won't you?"
"Yes. Anything Kaim makes is delicious."
"Then why are you the one looking so proud, Cynthia?"
As always, Cynthia proudly puffed out her chest when the subject turned to Kaim's cooking, and Kaim smiled wryly at the sight. Though he thought it was a good thing, he still tied on his apron and put together a menu in his head. I decided what to cook based on the ingredients I had and their nutritional balance. Then he let Lucario out of the ball.
"Let's get started."
At Kaim's words, Lucario gave a slight nod.
While brushing Caitlin's hair, Cynthia glanced sideways at Kaim as he cooked.
"Your hair is beautiful, Caitlin."
"Your blond hair is even more beautiful, Miss Cynthia."
"Oh, that's not anything special about me.