Now all that's left is to let it simmer for a bit.

Quite right. What shall we do while we wait for the hotpot to finish cooking? We have already finished washing up, so…

Why don't we take a break, then? I actually bought a cheesecake to snack on.

What? A ch-cheesecake?

I put it in the fridge when I got here, so I'll bring it out right now!

A cheesecake. I'm so happy. Rina-chan Board says, “Woo-hoo!”

Oh! Hang on, Kotori!

Hm? What's wrong, Eli? You look like you've seen a ghost.

Stop me if I'm wrong… Don't tell me you're gonna put that cheesecake into the hotpot… You're not, right?

What?! Of course I'm not!

R-Really? Sorry, I didn't think you were the type of person who would do that, but I just got a little worried.

You must still be reeling from the shock of the beets.

I'm sorry for surprising you, Eli.

Oh, that's not it! Don't worry about it. I'm sorry to both of you, Emma and Kotori.

It's okay! I mean, a cheesecake's not gonna taste good in a hotpot, right?

You wanna give it a shot?

I believe it would be wise not to! Let us just consume this cheesecake in a normal manner!

Okay! I'll go steep us some tea.

Then I will get us the plates and forks.

Hmm…

Yoshiko? Why are you in deep thought in front of the hotpot? Are you not going to help set the table?

Ack!? Wh-What?!

Excuse me? I should be asking you that question. What is the matter with you?

N-Nothing! Uhh, you want me to help set the table, right?

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Oooh, it looks so good! Rina-chan Board says, “Eager!”

Shall we dig in?

Thanks for the food!

Mmm, it's so good!

Yeah, it's really tasty! This cheesecake is amazing, Kotori!

Mmm! It is absolutely divine!

Uh-huh. Nothing beats eating cheesecake the normal way.