[ the fact that he was being prompted if something is wrong should have tipped him off to his own behavior. unfortunately, it doesn't. rai has no inkling of his reaction being ... ill fit for the scenario, and hence, he can't react properly to his inquiry. instead, he continues eating quietly. for several seconds, even.

that is, before he finally speaks up. ] The depth of the broth. The size of the noodles.

[ are perfect. ] The taste of the tools of war the humans once utilized. [ the garlic....


anyway, he probably just sounds crazy in retrospect, but hello shinji, your ramen is delicious. ]