[A spoon was better in theory-- the sweet, gingery syrup that the dumplings were served in was quite sticky.

Koumei just has yet to find the proper ones in the kitchen.]

Sweet potato and dried fig paste, [he explained patiently, watching Naki fumble with the chopsticks for a moment before he began his quest for the spoons anew.] But typically it's a sesame paste inside. They're sweet, and are generally served at a family gatherings. I feel like this is as close to a family gathering that any of us are going to find in this city, so why not enjoy ourselves?