"Thanks, I think." Getting a compliment from a girl was nice even if it sounded like she was just politely calling him average.

Before he could dwell on whether her statement on his physique was good or bad, her next question reminded him why he was messing around in cupboard to begin with.

"Oh yeah, I would love for you to help. Back home I would do all the cooking myself so having someone lend a hand would be nice change of pace. I can even teach you all the techniques I've acquired as a poor student on a budget."

Happy about having such a kind girl help him out, Touma crawled back into the cupboard to retrieve what he was originally looking for. After a few moments, he carefully maneuvered out with a sauce pan in hand and placed it on the work top.

"Have you ever made curry before?"