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[ In the kitchen of 1493, Souma takes a step back from where he's set up his phone to record himself. His headband is still around his wrist at the moment, but he's definitely already got an apron on in preparation, so he looks like someone that's ready for a throwdown with Bobby Flay right now. Which is strangely appropriate, given the fact he's about to ask for challenges from the community as well as give an offer. ]

Hey, everybody! I'm Yukihira Souma, and since I've been here for about a month now and this place seems like it's pretty American, United States-style, I figured I'd make an offer to the community before Thanksgiving rolled around. Food's a pretty big deal for any holiday, y'know, and as a chef I'm all about food. But I know that there's gotta be people that either don't know how to make Thanksgiving staples, or they just don't really know how to cook beyond the basics. [ Or at all, don't give people so much credit, Souma, two of the people you live with can't cook for shit. ] So, if anybody was interested...

[ He puts his fists on his hips, grinning big. Ignore the fact he doesn't usually cook Thanksgiving food, he's great at improv and learning on the fly. ] I've got a decade of cooking experience from working in my family's restaurant, and I'd be happy to give cooking lessons! For the holidays, and year-round, depending on how much practice you want to get in.

If you'd like me to prove myself as a good cook, since I can't really give you a resume or anything here, just tell me what your favorite food is and I'll make it for you! [ Then, he pauses, looking thoughtful before he resumes like an idea's dawned on him. ] Or, hey, even if you don't want cooking lessons... Let me know what your favorite food is, everyone, and I'll serve it up for you, Yukihira style! If you can't pick, then just tell me whatever comes to mind and I'll make it all. It'd definitely help keep me in top form while I'm here, since I don't have any of my culinary classes here. The HOMEC ones don't really cut it compared to Toutsuki's rigorous training.

[ It's free food, who could turn that down? ]

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[ This poor, optimistic soul. No one truly understood how bad it was until it was too late. He didn't want him to be a casualty. ]

It can. It can be that bad and way way worse. Don't say I didn't warn you.

[Somewhere in Honeybee, Natsuki is sneezing. Who could be talking about him?]

Well that's ominous.

[ Souma is a little wary, now, but he's seen some pretty awful cooks in his time. Maybe his other other dad can be taught into not being as bad..? ]

It will always look fine, but looks are deceiving. Proceed at your own digression.

[ And with that out of the way. Syo turns his attention to Souma's cooking. ]

About you, though. Do you have a special type of food you're best at?

[ He wants to try Souma's cooking, but he's also legitimately afraid because he lives with Natsuki. ]

Haaa... [ Well, he'll still proceed, but at least he's got experience with awful tasting food because of his dad. And himself.

Maybe he won't die, Syo? ]

Restaurant Yukihira specializes in Japanese-style food! We're a diner, so the stuff that's filling but inexpensive, or can be called simple comfort food. But I can make pretty much anything - we have diners come in and ask for stuff not on the menu all the time.

[ He'd hope he doesn't die at such a tender age. Don't let Natsuki be a killer. That's Satsuki's job. ]

I've been craving a good hamburg steak hardcore. That should be right up your ally, right?

[ All that personality packed into such a tiny body... ]

Yeah, I can definitely do a hamburg steak, no problem!

[ It's a manly size body! ]

I'll be expecting something great! It's a simple request, really, but simplicity is king.

[ Whatever you say Syo. ]

Simplicity means that there's a chance for the flavors to really shine.

I should be coming over soon to see Natsuki. You could do it then.

[ Syo being there was going to be a thing that happens a lot either way. ]

Sure thing! I'm gonna go out and get ingredients anyways, so this is a good time for it.

[ Since he needs to replace what he uses... also people have such varied tastes. He's so ready for this. ]

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