Sea of Love

Favorite Foods

Yuya's parents arrived home about three hours after the boys did, and found the four counterparts still sitting on the sofa, watching a movie. Yuri had apparently forgiven Yugo for carrying him like a sack of potatoes and was now cuddling with the blunana, while Yuya was still sitting in Yuto's lap. The tomato seemed to be falling asleep from how comfortable he was.

"So, we went and traded in the car for a minivan," Yusho said. "That should be big enough for all of us. It was about time to get a new car anyway. We've had the old one since before you were born, and the engine was starting to fail."

"What are your favorite foods, boys?" Yoko asked. "I know Yuya loves cheeseburgers, pizza, popcorn, and cotton candy but what about the rest of you?"

"I like tacos and hot dogs!" Yugo said. Yuri smiled and said, "I love spicy plant-based foods. And spicy meats. And spicy ramen."

"I like sushi," Yuto said. Yoko nodded and said, "Alright, to celebrate you three joining the family, I'm going to make your favorite foods for dinner!"

Yugo cheered, very excited to have good food. He, Yuri, and Yuto hadn't really been able to eat when they were part of Yuya, since the tomato was always the one in control during meals. The thought of getting to eat hot dogs and tacos for his first meal after getting his body back made the blunana lick his lips in anticipation.

Yuto looked up at Yoko. "Is it alright if I help make dinner?" he asked. "I really love cooking."

"Oh, of course!" Yoko was delighted by the request. Yuto smiled and got up from the sofa. He gently set Yuya down on the sofa, but the tomato quickly got up. "I'll help too!"

"Wonderful!" Yoko said brightly as the two boys followed her into the kitchen. "Then let's get started!"