( it's... yeah, this is nice.

a little bit of normalcy, compared to the soft-spoken, absent sort of feeling that had been present before — not only with kamo-kun, but himself as well. letting them show off a little, watching them get so absorbed in making sure he's doing it right that they're happy to boss him around without really thinking much more into it, something about it sets his heart at ease some. whether or not they're "better" now... that would be nice, but probably isn't so realistic; seeing them offer up a smile though, even if it'll take them time to share it as much as they had before, it tells him that they can. they will get better, and his expression is soft as he looks at them.

give him a moment though and, he'll follow those last couple instructions, sprinkling the scallion on top and picking up the two bowls to hold out for kamo-kun. )

You're a good teacher, aren't you? If that's the finishing touch, do you wanna bring these to the other room? Maybe by the windows.

( he'd say fireplace, but no. )

I'm just gonna set aside some of these dishes and I'll be right there.