Aoyagi Household - Kitchen

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Toya

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...so I've asked an older student from school to taste test for me. He'll be coming over later today.
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Miku

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<That's good.
Having someone help out should be a shortcut to success.>
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Miku

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<Anyway, shall we get started?>
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Toya

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Yes, let's.
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Toya

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I'd like to follow the procedure described in the recipe as closely as we can. However, when I tried it out yesterday, there were several places where I got stuck...
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Toya

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If that happens again, Miku, I'd like you to give me some advice.
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Miku

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<Okay.
Then, mind if I have a look at the recipe?>
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Toya

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Of course, here it is...

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Miku

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<I see. Very interesting. So this is how you bake cupcakes. >
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Miku

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<So, how did the ones you made yesterday turn out?>
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Toya

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Well, when they came out of the oven, they didn't quite rise the way they appeared in the recipe.
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Toya

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On top of that, when I tasted them, the texture felt like I was eating hard paste.
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Miku

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<It felt like paste...? Actually, MEIKO did seem to mention something about getting a chiffon cupcake to rise being very important.>
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Toya

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Yes, I had a feeling...
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Miku

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<But based on what your testimony...
You may not have mixed them properly.>
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Toya

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I didn't mix them properly?
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Miku

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<Yes. Apparently, these sorts of sweets rise differently based on how their batter is mixed.>
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Miku

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<But they may also have trouble rising if you go a bit overboard.>
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Toya

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I see... I didn't know that...

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Toya

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Just how much mixing is this going to make me do...?
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Toya

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Yes, now that you mention it...
I did mix the batter for a very long time.
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Miku

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<Oh, in that case, you can try not mixing it so much this time.>
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Miku

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<You have a tendency to be too careful or follow instructions too strictly. So, why not mix it only a little bit for this batch?>
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Miku

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<For example, well... How about two or three times?>

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Toya

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That little? Are you sure the batter doesn't need to be mixed more?
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Miku

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<I don't think it's a matter of how many times you mix it. You can still mix it fairly vigorously.>
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Toya

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I see...
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Miku

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<Also...
You could try using a little more baking powder.>
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Miku

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<MEIKO told me the other day that it's what helps cakes like these rise.>
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Toya

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Is that what this powder does...?
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Toya

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But is it okay for us to put in more than the recipe says...?
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Miku

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<I think that's up to the individual baker. I mean, everyone puts in different amounts of sugar into their coffee, no?>
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Miku

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<So, it should be okay to put in a little more baking power if you want them to really rise.>
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Toya

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Yes, that may be so...
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Miku

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<Actually, this recipe suggests a few additional options... Do you plan on trying any of these?>
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Toya

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Yes, I was planning to once I got the hang of baking. I even bought some of those ingredients...
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Miku

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<Then, let's try putting those in.
You may never get to use them if you wait until you “get the hang of things”.>
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Toya

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But...
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Toya

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(I am a little worried about going with an alternate option right off the bat... At the same time, I won't learn unless I try.)
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Toya

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(Plus, I have Miku here to teach me.)
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Toya

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Okay, then... Let's give it a try.
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Toya

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So, Miku, please tell me right away if you see me doing something wrong...
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Miku

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<Okay, I will.>

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Rui

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Based on the address Aoyagi gave me, his house should be just up ahead...

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Rui

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(Hehe... I hope his creations are coming along well. I'm looking forward to seeing how they turn out...)
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Rui

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(Still...)

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Tsukasa

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Excellent! Thank you, Rui!
The menu for our dinner party is all set now!
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Rui

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You're welcome. I'm glad I could help.
I hope Aoyagi enjoys everything.
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Tsukasa

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Yes, same here!
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Rui

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Is something wrong...?
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Tsukasa

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No, I was just reminded of something that happened when we were little...
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Tsukasa

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The truth is, I never really saw Toya smile all that much back then. He always seemed preoccupied...
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Tsukasa

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He's changed quite a bit since then, but as an older brother figure, I'd like to see him smile more.
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Rui

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I see. That explains why you're showing so much concern for him...
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Tsukasa

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*Nod*
That is exactly why!
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Tsukasa

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So, I'd like to prepare a party for him with such spectacular dishes that he won't have any choice but to enjoy himself!
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Rui

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(It's interesting how Tsukasa and Aoyagi are trying to do so much for each other.)
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Rui

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(Still, this is their show...
There isn't much that I can do for them...)
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Rui

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(But I hope things go well for them...)

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Rui

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Ah, this must be his condo...
Aoyagi Household - Living Room

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Toya

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Kamishiro, hello.
Thank you for coming over today.
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Rui

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Yes, thank you for inviting me.
Hehe... There's a sweet aroma in the air.
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Toya

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Oh, yes...
They should be ready soon.
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Toya

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Let me get you something to drink.
Please, have a seat.
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Rui

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Okay, thank you.

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Rui

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(Now, let's see what he made....)
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Miku

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<The cupcakes seem just about done. I wonder how it turned out.>
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Miku

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(Toya had such a serious look on his face... Probably because he wants the recipient of his gift to really enjoy what he made.)
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Miku

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(I hope they end up being delicious.)

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Miku

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<Wait, it sounded like the cupcakes just burst...>
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Miku

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<It must be because they're full of so much energy. I'm sure they're going to be yummy and fun to eat.>
Next Chapter: Time To Taste!