Maki went down the stairs and proceeded to their dining table and sat. After a short while of waiting, his mother came out bringing his favorite food, Lomi. (A type of noodle soup in the Philippines, specialty of Batangas). Maki: Wow! Looks delish! Thanks, mom! Mom: It's to celebrate your Ascension to the Yellow Essence. Go ahead and dig in. You better finish three bowls or I'll think that you don't like my cooking anymore. Maki: (chuckles) Come on, mom. This is my favorite. I might even end up finishing everything. Mom: You better. Maki: Okay, I'm digging in. Thank you for the food! Maki and his mon ate dinner together. His mom noticed that even though Maki was having a normal conversation with her, Maki's voice sometimes trembles. She didn't ask anything until they were both finis

