"You sure it's okay?" Osamu can't help but ask, not wanting to overstep. But Kita's smiling, so it's hard to doubt. He knows that his Captain is never anything short of certain.

Osamu asks for a spoon so that he can taste the sauce that the veggies and tofu are cooking in. After a small taste, he hums thoughtfully.

"How do you feel about spice? The heat kind and also the flavor kind."