[The smile merely gets a nod from the polar bear, not to be rude, but his attention is on the cooking while holding the conversation. One paw reaches for a pinch of brown sugar, gently spreading the substance on top of the fish, before flipping it over on the grill.

It takes him a few seconds to process what Katsuya is saying, mainly out of natural skepticism, so he's not quick to respond. Instead, the bear merely flips the well-cooked salmon onto a plate with finesse, along with two bowls, filled with warm fluffy rice and a warm serving of miso soup. All three items are presented to Katsuya for consumption or for approval?]

"...What kind of savory things"