Kiyoshi nodded as Ryoko explained her situation.
I understand what she means, cooking when you're exhausted isn't fun....
Cookies sound good, though. I wonder if she's been talking to her alternate father...?
Before he could reply, though, Shirou came down and talked to him.
"You know, you're not supposed to force people to accept your help...", said Shirou.
No, but I would have liked at least some acknowledgement, he thought, slightly annoyed at him missing the point somewhat.
But, then, he changed tack.
"But forget that. Did you say you're cooking? Mind cooking me something as well?" Shirou said, noticing how happy the boy was to help. "I haven't eaten anything for ages."
"Sure, what would you like?" said Kiyoshi brightly. "I'd be glad if you'd help me, too, I like cooking with family."
Kiyoshi knew that Aunty Rider had told him to keep away from this man, that he wasn't his father, but Kiyoshi simply couldn't accept that. He might have some issues, but as far as Kiyoshi was concerned he was still "daddy".
Ryoko shouted to him once more.
"Well- I'm going to finish up with Lancer and then I'll see if I can help, alright?" she said.
"I understand, Ryoko-nee, and thank you for acknowledging me and not just leaving me to run off. If you're tired you don't need to cook, pizza sounds fine. Do you want me to take a look, see what I want?
If you can help me with this soup I'd be happy, but I can do it myself, and Shirou's food too. If you're tired then cooking together can wait until tomorrow. Baking cookies is going to be fun", Kiyoshi said, smiling, as he continued walking towards the kitchen.