[ Maruki is nothing but pleasantly mild neutrality while he cubes up tofu and slices scallions. ]

It ended naturally. I was very well-liked by the students. Many of them cried when I left. [ A beat, and then he sighs down at the cutting board. ] Actually, that was pretty overwhelming...

[ So many sobbing girls........

Tofu in the pot. It's miso time, baby. ]

Anyhow, carry on!