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Today's special report: must-try gratin from famous restaurants!
That looks good!
Isn't it about time to go... Mm?
What are you watching?
Oh, nothing, I just spaced out for a second.
"Great for the Reiwa Era!" "Fluffy Melty Gratin! A backstreet tour of the popular spots" What do you think?
"Great for the Reiwa Era!" "Fluffy Melty Gratin! A backstreet tour of the popular spots" It's the cheese gratin everyone's talking about!
Hot, cheesy, melty... Looks amazing, right?
"Gratin," huh?
Yeah...
Mm! When you take a bite,
the cheese's aroma spreads through your mouth!
Oh! Look at the time!
Sorry, Senko, I've got to go!
Take care!
Okay!
And here is the next restaurant's gratin!
Another hot, cheesy, melty, delicious gratin!
"Gratin"...
"The Helpful Fox Senko-san"
"Episode 9: Is this less embarrassing for you?"
"Koenji"
Huh? You want to make gratin?
Mm. I just don't know how...
It's not that hard. Even I can make it.
Mm!
Jasuko, you can cook?
Some stuff.
You've never made anything for me!
It's a pain, so I usually don't cook.
What a bum.
You're one to talk.
Eep...
I'm surprised, though.
I would have thought you'd be able to make gratin.
I always think of you as being good at cooking.
I don't have much experience with western food.
Japanese food is my specialty.
That's right! Your cooking is the best in the world.
That's going too far!
Oh, no, it's always so delicious! I really appreciate it!
Not at all--I enjoy doing it.
And that's what I love about you!
All right!
Why don't we make the gratin together?
Right now? Are you sure?
I hit a wall with my work, so it'll be a nice change!
Mm!
I'll help, too!
Eep! What did you say?
Thank you, everyone.
I wonder how many hundreds of years it's been since Shiro has said she'd help...
That's not true!
Hundreds of years! Senko, that's quite an exaggeration!
Mm...
Okay! It's been a while, but let's cook!
She think's you're cosplaying, too, huh?
Of course.
Mm...
"Plump texture"
And the butter...
Okay, that's all the ingredients!
I've never seen a lot of these...
What's this?
It's called macaroni, and...
Yuck! It's hard and flavorless!
You should have let me finish!
You're not supposed to eat it like that.
Eep.
You should have said so sooner!
You boil it and then eat it.
Boil it, huh?
Leave the flame to me!
Huh?
I used to make believe like that, too!
I could make a flame come out of my hand and control its size!
--Or something like that! --Eep...
I'll just turn it up a little-- Eep!
Wow, you've even perfected your awkward preteen act! Amazing!
You guys are always having so much fun! I love it!
Indeed...
It's boiling!
Roger that! Put in the macaroni, then.
This, right?
"Trash Sorting Chart"
Leave the flame to me!
I guess she's got it under control!
Eep!
Eep...
"Bacon"
There's a special trick to the next part.
Chop the onion into small slices...
...and cut the bacon into thin strips.
Melt the butter...
...then add cake flour and milk and mix them in.
Mm!
I just need to watch out for lumps, right?
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She's so skilled. Does she even need me here?
How's this?
Perfect!
Now add the boiled macaroni and the other ingredients we cooked.
Got it!
Thank you!
Next, season it a bit with salt and pepper.
Hee-hee...
Hey, Shiro!
Eep!
You're not supposed to put sugar in it!
Huh? You're not?
What's with the childishly innocent face?
Psh! The sweetness would definitely make it taste better.
It's like she has absolute faith in sugar...
What's the next step?
Let's see. We need to move it to the dish.
Mm!
And now put the cheese on!
This is actually pretty good.
"Melty cheese" Hey, that's not for snacking!
How does that look?
Great!
And finally, we put it in the oven for baking!
Oven? Isn't that a microwave?
You can use it as an oven, too!
It's sort of like a Japanese kiln.
Wow! I didn't know they made kilns of this size.
Life sure is easy these days.
Sometimes, you sound like an old woman, Senko.
You are an old woman, after all.
Eep...
"Start"
Here we go!
Is it done yet? Is it done yet?
Ooh!
--Mm? --Is it finished?
--Yes! --Ooh!
It's really cooked!
The cheese smells so good!
I can't wait anymore!
Let's eat!
Well, I'll have some, too, then.
I'll have a bite, too.
--Mm, it's great! --It's so melty and delicious!
I could get hooked on this cheese stuff! Mm!
You really look like you're enjoying it! I understand, though.
It turned out this well on your first try.
No surprise there! I'm sure Nakano will love it, too!
Mm! Now I know I can make it, so I'll cook it for him next time.
And you couldn't have done it without me!
Where does her cockiness come from?
Who knows?
Hmm-hmm!
Oh, thank you for cleaning up!
Mm! I should be thanking you!
It's actually cleaner than it was before...
I learned a lot today. And it was fun cooking with the two of you.
All I did was read the recipe.
I was able to cook it because you taught me.
Will you cook with me again?
Of course!
Hmm-hmm! And I'll help!
You're in charge of eating.
Yeah...
I can watch over the flame!
That's true.
Ooh! Thank you!
Eat up!
How is it?
Dewissus!
I've been wanting to eat gratin lately!
I'm glad to hear it!
You can make western food, too, huh?
Koenji showed me how.
I see...
Huh?
You even got the fried tofu in there.
And white miso, ginger-- I added a couple of secret ingredients!
Oh, so that's why.
It's western food, but it still tastes like your cooking.
That...
...is the flavor of my love!
Well then, no wonder it's so good!
Naturally!
I made some food, Jasuko!
Really?!
It's just instant ramen!
What? The water was heated perfectly with my flame!
Oh, ok. Thanks, Shiro! I'm happy.
Here we go!
It's so sweet!
I put some sugar in it. Good, right?
What's with your sense of taste?
"The Helpful Fox Senko-san"
"Nakano" I'm back.
"Nakano" Welcome home!
Thanks for all your hard work today.
Ah, not at all.
Coming home to the AC is the best.
Things are much easier these days.
It's rough when the hot weather continues into fall.
--Mm! --Oh, thank you.
Wearing a jacket when it's this hot is like suicide.
Just looking at it makes me feel uncomfortably hot.
You're right. I wonder why we have to wear them.
Eep! Your long hair must make you feel hot, too!
I know I'm due for a trim, I just don't have the time for it.
I see. Well that makes it easy.
Huh?
I'll cut your hair!
At home?
Mm! Right here, right now.
I'm quite the stylist, you know!
Are you sure? You won't give me a samurai cut or anything, right?
You're mocking me, aren't you?
Look! I've been thinking you needed a cut for a while,
so I did plenty of research.
Oh, wow. You probably know more than I do.
All right, let's do it!
Mm!
Here we go!
Okay!
She seems pretty used to it. I guess I'll let her take over.
Eep!
That was quite a sound.
Th-These scissors just cut very well.
All you have to do is shorten it a bit.
I know! Just leave it to me!
Okay, I'm all yours!
Mm! Got it!
All right. I'm going to go for it!
How's that?
Eep!
Okay, how's this?
Eep!
This time... Well?
What does she want from me?
Just kidding! I'll be serious now.
Oh, good.
The delightful snip of the scissors.
It feels as though I've surrendered myself to her.
That reminds me...
Did my mother used to cut my hair like this, too?
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Hey! I'm all done.
Ooh! A nice fresh haircut!
Isn't it though?
Thank you. Sorry, I kind of dozed off there.
Think nothing of it. You must have been quite tired.
That's a lot of hair!
I'm surprised you went so long without cutting it!
I'm going to go wash my hair.
Hang on, now! The fun is just beginning!
Wait, Senko! It's embarrassing doing this at home!
Eep?
I can wash my own hair!
Here. Is this less embarrassing for you?
Leave everything to me!
I'm going to start washing now.
Okay.
Huh?
Did having your head washed always feel this good?
Senko's fingers are so soft and warm-- Gentle, sometimes firm...
Massaging it all away...
Any itchy spots?
No...
The soft fluff spreading over me...
All my stagnant thoughts melt away...
She isn't just washing my hair...
She is washing away all of my troubles and cares!
Thank you so much!
My head is completely clear!
Please do it again!
I'm glad to hear you say that!
I was just copying what I saw,
but I'm glad I was able to make you so handsome!
Hmm?
Senko, did you just say you were copying what you saw?
Eep!
What do you mean?
Th-That was the first time I'd used scissors and a modern cut...
The first time?
Your first time! But you seemed so confident!
But it was a success, wasn't it?
And I reconnected the part where I messed up...
Reconnected?!
You're joking, right?
Where is it?
You need not worry. It should stay on for two or three days.
Two or three days?! Then what?!
And then... Only the gods can say.
What?!
Just kidding. It's on there for good.
Well, it'll grow out soon anyway. It would have been fine.
Mm! And then I'll have another go at it!
No, that's okay. I won't ask you to do it anymore.
What?
Eep...
Ee... Eep...
Just kidding!
Eep! You got me.
I've got to get payback now and then.
Thank you.
Huh?
I've done a lot of new things thanks to you.
It's been fun for me, too.
No, thank you.
"Super Senko-san Time"
Welcome home!
You're even later than normal today!
You really worked hard, didn't you?
Have you had any food?
Eep! That's terrible!
You're so tired that you want to go straight to bed?
But if you go to bed without eating, you might wake up in the middle of the night.
I'll make you a little snack-- Just give me a minute, okay?
Mm!
Here it is! My Special Fox Udon!
It's topped with sweetly stewed fried tofu and white leeks.
Feeling hungry now?
I'm glad to hear it!
I was hoping you could eat it at a more proper time,
but I know you've got your reasons--
If eating this makes you feel a little better, I'll be happy!
Right, then! Hurry now, before it cools!
You really did a great job today.
Good night!