"Anyone, huh..." Mikuru murmured, staring at her Marlboro ring.

After a moment, she looked up abruptly, inspired.

"Would... would you be able to help teach me more about cooking? I took home economics as a cadet, but - most food's out of a packet when I'm from; hardly anyone knows how to cook by hand," she explained. "It's all so interesting, and I'd love to know more!"