[ As soon as someone sneaks into the apartment ("sneak" being entirely in Kasen's mind, since he does have the door open), Kasen is immediately focused on the intruder, and ready to defend his hotpot to the death.

But luckily, it's just Kashuu! Of the other swords here, Kashuu is at least on of the swords that Kasen trusts to be scared off by his fearsome ladle. Not from stealing food at all, mind you, but a guard is a good enough deterrent. ]

It is, yes. I needed time to relax and acclimate myself to this odd city, but! I thought that chanko-nabe would be a wonderful way for us to eat together once again. I have the distinct feeling that it's been a while.