Haruka: Done. Rei: Haruka-senpai, I’m done over here as well.
Rei lifts the pot from the stove.
Haruka: ……something is missing…… Rei: You mean the stew? What’s missing? Haruka: I don’t know… Rei: Could it be something like mackerel? Haruka: There’s already mackerel in it. Rei: As expected of Haruka-senpai, you’ll not miss the chance to add it… Haruka: It isn’t mackerel that the dish is missing. Rei: Maybe there isn’t enough seasoning? Haruka: I’ve added that in too. Rei: What else could it be then? Haruka: Rei, open your mouth. Rei: Huh?
Rei has a piece of food shoved into his mouth for a taste test.
Rei: Munch munch gulp. Haruka: What do you think? Rei: This is… something is missing. Haruka: I knew it. Rei: (speaking a little quicker than usual) Actually is it just me or did you just nonchalantly did something awfully embarrassing to me uh you’re not even listening are you Haruka-senpai. Haruka: Something is missing… what is it…
Makoto and Nagisa approach the kitchen.
Makoto: Haru, Rei, we’re done setting up the table. Nagisa: Is the food ready yet… hey, why do you guys look so troubled? Rei: Haruka-senpai is very concerned about something missing in the dish. Makoto, Nagisa: Mackerel?
Rei: The way you two are speaking in sync is so beautiful…! But no, there’s already Mackerel in the dish. It’s something other than that.
Haruka and Rei and both troubled. Makoto has a sudden realization and becomes serious.
Makoto: Could, could it be…… Rei: Did you think of something, Makoto-senpai!? Nagisa: Amazing, Mako-chan! Even Haru-chan and Rei-chan could’t figure it out! Haruka: Tell me, Makoto. Makoto: The answer to such things is usually something unexpectedly simple.
Rei: Please don’t leave us hanging! Nagisa: Yeah, c'mon tell us Mako-chan! Haruka: Makoto…!
Makoto: You guys ready? Everyone, listen carefully… the answer is…
A ripple of tension runs through them.
Haruka, Nagisa, Rei: The answer is…?
A pause.
Makoto: (cutely) It’s Love☆
They fall to a dead silence.
Everyone: ……
A long pause.
Nagisa: Let’s eat. Rei: You’re right. Haruka: No food for Makoto. Makoto: EEHH!? Wait a minute! No way~!
