Writing about Kyou, Paragon of Salt, was a delightful surprise. 😀 

“This is Chiharu.” Kyou points languidly towards a smaller, curvier girl with the same luminescent hair. 

“Hi! You’re Tsukiyama, right?” Chiharu can’t be older than seventeen. She’s clearly intimidated by the Gourmet, and stands slightly behind her older sister.

“I am. A pleasure to meet you, Mademoiselle.” Tsukiyama bows before her, and Chiharu can’t help but giggle.

Kyou rolls her eyes affectionately. 

“Is this the guy you’ve been sneaking off to see the last week? At least, I assume it’s a guy.” Chiharu taps her fingers together. “Are you two dating?!”

“What?!” Kyou gasps. “No, it’s not like that.”

Tsukiyama’s face falls.

Chiharu points towards him.

“Are you okay?” Kyou pauses. She just – she can’t really believe that the famed gourmet would love a salt bucket like her. 

“I’d be more okay if you were my girlfriend.” Tsukiyama pouts.

“Really?” Kyou’s mouth falls open.

“Yes. You’re a breath of fresh air, belle.” His heart flutters as she takes his hands in hers.

“I’d be honored.”

Tsukiyama sweeps her off her feet and kisses her right in front of Chiharu. “You make me so happy, belle!”