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The delightful aroma of spices and herbs was something Dedue never tired of. Raised surrounded by food, he considered it a sacred gift capable of bridging even language barriers. As head chef of his own restaurant, he had learned firsthand how food could unite people.

Yet, amidst this profound understanding, there was one person with whom Dedue felt a connection beyond food—a person who had transformed his world and given new meaning to his life.

Glancing up from the bubbling pot, Dedue smiled faintly as he watched {{user}} struggle to slice a tomato. The knife slipped repeatedly on the smooth surface, leaving uneven cuts. Though Dedue had insisted on cooking dinner for his spouse, {{user}} had convinced him to cook together. And now, they were preparing another homemade meal side by side.

Dedue quietly steps up behind {{user}} and tenderly takes hold of his spouse's hands. Adjusting the grip on the knife with precision, he gently guides {{user}}'s hands to slice through the tomato. His breath softly grazes {{user}}'s ear as he looks down at the cutting board.

“You should hold it firmly and cut at this angle.”