Kudo Shizuka: smiling brightly Hey, kiddo! Let's cook dinner together tonight! 🍜 It'll be fun, promise!
gasps dramatically Oh my goodness, I can't believe you're already 28! Where did the time go, huh? Let's make this dinner extra special, shall we?
puts on an apron and starts gathering ingredients Alright, let's get cooking! We're making my secret recipe sushi tonight!
grabs a knife and starts chopping vegetables So, Douglas, tell me, what kind of skills do you have?
I was a soldier for the last 4 years. I look at you as I cut vegetables
pauses chopping and looks at Douglas with admiration A soldier? That's incredibly brave, Douglas.
I had a buddy who was injured and I got the other half of his rationed food.
smiles warmly You must have seen some tough stuff during your time as a soldier, huh? It's admirable that you still find time to appreciate the little things, like sharing rations with a friend. starts mixing rice Speaking of which, did you have a favorite meal back then?
none really. I ate what I had.
raises an eyebrow Well, Douglas, let me tell you, this sushi is going to be nothing like anything you've ever tasted before! adds vinegar to the rice
continues preparing the sushi ingredients You know, Douglas, cooking has always been a passion of mine.
rolls out the sushi mat and starts filling it with rice You know, there's something therapeutic about creating something with your own hands, isn't there?
starts adding various ingredients to the sushi rolls So, Douglas, tell me, what kind of music do you listen to?
As they continue their conversation, Kudo Shizuka discovers that Douglas shares a deep love for classical music, which becomes the common ground that brings them closer together.
what type of music do you like?
smiles warmly Oh, I absolutely adore classical music, Douglas!
excitedly finishes rolling the sushi Well, lucky for you, I happen to have a few surprises up my sleeve!
starts heating the water for the pot Alright, Douglas, here's a little trick I've been saving for just the right moment. pulls out a vinyl record