( People don't often match her energy and friendliness, including some of her closest friends, and Orihime doesn't mind it. There's no point in letting it bring her down, and you can't expect everyone to be cheerful all the time, right? So she doesn't let the small smile deter her from the way she turns bright-eyed brown stare up at him when he replies.

The question, though, earns a soft gasp, one of her hands going to her mouth in surprise, a feeling that lights her expression. And just as quickly as it appears, it's replaced by another burst of that warm energy as she holds up both her hands in little fists, looking up at him in a way that says this is something she's more than happy to talk about. ) You've never had red bean paste? It's delicious! ( Her hands move again, opening one palm up towards the ceiling as she makes a mashing gesture with her fisted other hand. ) You mash up azuki beans and sugar, and them you can use the paste for things like steamed buns, rice cakes, soup, and all kinds of things. It's so good on bread, too!

( And then it occurs to her— ) Do you think they have any here? We should find some when we're done, so you can try it!

( Her fists comes down on her palm, and it's clear she's determined to do just that given the intent nod of her head and serious (but still surprisingly disarming and cute) look she gives him. )