[Mayoi eats, and Tatsumi watches carefully, backing off when he senses the hesitation. He can only think that Mayoi's instincts are telling him it isn't safe... so he moves to make something small and simple for himself, despite his own ravenous hunger. Nothing that's going to keep him away for long will do. There's just something about the idea of sharing a meal with Mayoi, of this being the first of many...]

I think it's enjoyable to cook for others, especially when they're grateful for it. Is that too self-serving? You may have to teach me to be more humble...