Aiichiro isn't sure he's ever felt so relieved in his life. The sight of that empty plate is the sign that everything will be okay, that his senpai can go home. Of course, Aiichiro himself isn't going, but that doesn't matter. Rin has plenty of other people to support him as he works toward his goal.

"You should have dessert too. I made sure not to make it too sweet, just for you."

He takes the plate from Rin with a smile. "Please? I really want your opinion. I'm trying to learn how to make more different types of things..."