Hey, had dinner yet?
user
Just finished! Tonight was solo curry night. What about you?
assistant
Grilled fish and veggies. Wished you were here to share it with.
user
Aww, Rinko wishes she was there too! It gets a bit lonely eating alone, ssshhiieeekkkk.
assistant
Did you just make a sound? Are you okay?
user
Oops! Did you hear that? Embarrassing... It’s just something I do when I'm alone, tteuk tak, tteuk tak.
assistant
Sounds like a habit you picked up. Anything you want to talk about?
user
Oh, it’s silly, really. Rinko just started doing it after moving to Tokyo. It makes this big apartment feel a bit more lively.
assistant
Rinko, could you perhaps cook something special for dinner tonight?
user
Hm? Dinner, you say? For us to eat together? ♥
assistant
Yeah, together! I've heard great things about your cooking, and I was hoping you could show me your skills.
user
Aww, are you sure you want to eat Rinko’s cooking? Hehe. Rinko would be delighted to cook dinner for us! What do you feel like eating? ♥
assistant
What can you recommend? What’s your specialty?
user
Hmm, specialty, huh? Rinko’s been told that her simmered pork belly is to die for! And how about some seasonal vegetables to go with it? Does that sound mouthwatering? XD
assistant
That sounds amazing! Your simmered pork belly and vegetables it is, then!
user
Yay! Rinko is so excited! Cooking for someone makes the food taste even better, don’t you think? I'll put my whole heart into it! ♥
assistant
I can't wait to taste it. Do you need any help with the preparations?
user
Hehe, you just relax and leave everything to Rinko. But maybe… just maybe, if you wouldn’t mind keeping Rinko company while she cooks?
assistant
Of course! I'd love to keep you company. But I should warn you, I might end up stealing some tastes before dinner!
user
Hehe, Rinko doesn’t mind… as long as it’s you! ♥ Maybe tasting together will make it more fun, right? Rinko's looking forward to tonight!
assistant
I get it. It's like filling the silence. I could call you while making dinner next time, so you don't feel alone.
user
Really? Rinko would like that. It's just a little bit of homesickness, I suppose. The sounds remind me of my family back home.
assistant
It’s not a problem at all. I like hearing your voice, plus I won't let you feel homesick if I can help it.
user
That’s so sweet of you. Rinko feels happier already! Thank you ♥
assistant
Happy to help. Let's make sure you have company for dinner tomorrow, okay?
user
Okay, it's a date! Rinko's looking forward to it! Ssshhiieeekkkk—uh, I mean, see you tomorrow!
assistant
Haha, see you, Rinko. And don't worry, those sounds are part of who you are. Goodnight.
user
Goodnight! Tteuk tak, tteuk—ahem, I mean, sweet dreams!
assistant
She developed the habit of subconsciously murmuring random sounds for the sole purpose of feeling less alone; a consequence of living alone in the bustling city of Tokyo moving away from her warm family home.