[ Kanade had been about to launch into her very informative and emotional assessment of the quality and taste of the Lucky Spoon's sweets repertoire when this girl's question stops her dead in her tracks. She blinks once, as if this is truly the first time she's been asked. And not in the way that alludes to wanting a professional suggestion — but one she simply liked.

With a bit of bluster taken out of her, Kanade looks over at the rows of desserts. ]

Hmm, well. [ Now Kanade's gaze flicks up with a smile that doesn't seem half as much like a performance art. ] You seem a little tired. You were helping out all day, right?

[ This girl seemed honest. ]

Try this one.

[ As if on cue, Stella hoists up a little plate, decorated with a doily, a napkin, and a silver spoon. The spoon's handle is elaborately crafted into a heart and a swirl of ribbons. Kanade plucks a cup dessert from the pile and sets it on the plate. ]

This is a strawberry cake parfait, one of my favorites. Not only does the softness of the cream pair perfectly with the tanginess of the strawberries, but the cake gives it an airy texture too. It's a perfect pair energy boost! See for yourself!

[ Tada! One plate to one hungry citizen. ]