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Any references to historical events, real people, or real locales are used fictitiously.  \nCopyright © 2018 by SEO Maiko. All rights reserved.  \nOriginal Japanese edition published by Bungeishunju Ltd., in 2018. English translation rights in USA and Canada reserved by Europa Editions, under the license granted by SEO Maiko, arranged with Bungeishunju Ltd., through Japan UNI  \nAgency, Inc. and Vicki Satlow of The Agency, srl  \nFirst publication 2026 by Europa Editions  \nTranslation by Laurel Taylor  \nOriginal title: OSHITE, BATON WA WATASARETA  \nTranslation copyright © 2026 by Europa Editions  \nAll rights reserved, including the right of reproduction in whole or in part in any form.  \nLibrary of Congress Cataloging in Publication Data is available ISBN 979-8-88966-193-1  \nSeo, Maiko  \nSomeone to Cook For  \nCover design by Ginevra Rapisardi  \nCover illustration by Massimo Dall’Oglio  \n[OceanofPDF.com](OceanofPDF.com)  \nCONTENTS  \nPART 1  \nPART 2  \nABOUT THE AUTHOR  \n[OceanofPDF.com](OceanofPDF.com)  \nSOMEONE TO COOK FOR  \n[OceanofPDF.com](OceanofPDF.com)  \nuSch a fine, clear autumn morning. Now, what to make, what to make . . . I’d  \nwoken early and eager and headed straight to the kitchen, but now that I was here, I couldn’t think of a thing to cook.  \nShe has a big day in front of her, life-changing even, so katsudon? No, that would be strange. It’s not like she’s going into battle. Okay, she’ll probably need all her strength, so maybe gyoza for energy. No. Can’t be reeking of garlic on such an important day. What if I make omurice and write a message for her on top in ketchup? But if I do that, she might tell me I’m being weird again. Or doria with fresh rice, nice and gratinated, and a Hamburg steak. I imagined a lineup of all the dishes I’d gained expertise in over the last eight years. No matter what I made, Yuko would tell me it was too heavy for breakfast, though she would still eat every last bite. And I knew she wouldn’t let me hear the end ofit. It’s got to be something easy to eat, something subtle but tasty.  \nHadn’t she once told me,“People have made me all sorts of eggs, but I think the way you make your omelets is the best, Mr . Moriyama. Not too dry or too runny.”  \nYes. An egg sandwich with a nice fluffy omelet inside. Once I’d decided, I grabbed butter, milk, and several eggs from the refrigerator.  \n[OceanofPDF.com](OceanofPDF.com)  \nPART 1  \n[OceanofPDF.com](OceanofPDF.com)  \n1  \nIfedoneproblers., NobuttrIagecaynesvgr. etways beengive themabiexofctlay bothewhat,haheyd’rae  \nlooking for. And the situation keeps getting worse and worse .  \n“Being cheerful all the time isn’t a bad thing, but ifyou don’t tell people when something’s wrong, if you don’t share your problems, how can anyone help you?” Ms . Mukai asked as she sat across the table from me .  \nToday we were holding the last student-teacher meetings ofthe school year, so we’d set up a table in front of the lectern where Ms . 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