Straw hat's [Redacted]

Easy to Digest

Sanji is an observant man.

Being observant is an important trait when it comes to being a chef besides knowing how to cook. You have to make sure the food is prepared as it should be, otherwise it becomes inedible.

Sanji's great observation skills weren't being used on food this time...

It is you who has his attention, and he can't help but notice how little you consume from your plate... if at all.

He may be caught up with the moss head's rude remarks towards him, but he never missed how you nibble on whatever was on your plate before placing your fork down.

He also didn't miss the scrunched up look on your face, showing poorly veiled disgust.

At first, he thought the worst.

He thought it was his cooking.

It had to be! Someone as perfect as you couldn't handle his unworthy plate of sludge!

But then you made yourself a sandwich the following day despite Sanji insisting on making it for you, and your face contorted go that same disgusted expression.

As you left the barely eaten sandwich to go to the bathroom, he thought to himself.

...Was there something wrong with the food supply? Perhaps something spoiled and it wasn't necessarily his cooking?

A small flicker of hope was visible in the blonde chef's eyes as the thought of your disgust wasn't a result of him.

So with that, he checked the food, the dates, the portions and cleanliness, but he found nothing out of the ordinary.

Perhaps the dishes weren't cleaned well and it got old food residue in his cooking? He already cleans everything top to bottom... but he'll be more thorough if it means you finally finish a plate he makes.

Present day...

Tonight's dinner was simple but flavorful.

Sanji cooked to the right amount of time and at the right temperature. The seasoning was reasonable but gave the food enough flavor to satisfy everyone's taste buds.

Everyone dug in immediately, never disappointed with the food that is made by Sanji, while you stared at your plate, noting the contents as you moved some food away with a fork to view the insides.

Finally, you grabbed your knife and cut a slice out of the juicy chicken before bringing it to your lips.

You nibbled some of the juicy chicken and roasted carrots before offering the rest of your food to Luffy, who smiled broadly at you.

"Is something wrong with the food, (y/n)-chwan?"

You looked away from Luffy to stare at Sanji, who sat across from you. Everyone at the table piped down a little to listen not so subtly, adding to the pit in your stomach.

"No, Sanji. The food is great." You stated matter of factly.

"That's a relief! Are you gonna finish?" He tilted his head while smiling enthusiastically.

"I'm not that hungry. I ate." You said dismissively.

"Don't shit in our mouths and call it chocolate cake, you didn't eat anything this morning." Zoro snorted.

Sanji scowled at the greenette before he grabbed his polished shoe off his foot and chucked it at Zoro, nailing him in the forehead. While Zoro fell over, grabbing his head in pain, Sanji turned and smiled warmly at your stunned face.