A small moment at Le Petit Chaton ft. Hinoe and Misuzu.
Le Petit Chaton is closed for a private event.
"Oh, he is very nice to look at, Shuuichi." Hinoe lifts her teacup to her lips. "Why haven't you brought him home yet?"
"You wonder why?" Shuuichi mutters into his tea.
"And a baker! I am smitten!" She takes another sip and her eyes light up. "This is simply delicious. What is it?"
Shuuichi sighs. "It's Golden Assam."
Hinoe hums her pleasure and picks up a madeleine. She coos at its cat loaf shape.
Nyanko-sensei is haunting Seiji's every step as he moves about the kitchen, chattering up a storm and waiting for crumbs to drop. Many crumbs have dropped. Full treats too. Oh lucky day.
Takashi brings by a batch of canelés.
"This one." Misuzu carefully sets his fork down. He is still getting used to his fingers again. And with a grave finality. "This one is the best."
"You've said that about everything so far!" Hinoe laughs.
Shuuichi stands up with an escape in sight. "I'll go let him know."
Hinoe smiles kindly up at him. "Thank you for having us, Shuuichi. It's nice to see you."
And of course, he can't help but smile back. "It's nice to see you too."