[The microwave is just a magical object as far as he is concerned. The egg cooker makes a little more sense, but it too amazes him. Xingchen examines the box of tea and sniffs it, smiling. Someone found a convenient way to steep the leaves!]

I know about wood burning stoves...

[But they are a far cry from what he has in his kitchen. This is his kitchen. Xingchen brushes his fingertips over everything before following Hijikata to the living room.]

I can see that. I am so accustomed to cooking over a fire and these methods seem...much safer! Plus I don't need to gather wood for them.