[...It's not as if he is being given a choice, is it? Not that Kogitsunemaru would have said no, not when Mikazuki is looking so proud of what he created with a little bit of help. Not when he is practically pressing it against Kogitsunemaru's lips and looking at him so expectantly.

So the fox has no choice but to open his mouth and take a bite, hoping his cheeks aren't as warm as they feel..

...

It's a little chewy and too dry, probably from sitting in the bowl for too long. There are clumps just sticking together and Kogitsunemaru has to chew through them thoroughly and the taste of vinegar is rather strong. ...At least Kogitsunemaru hopes that was vinegar. If there was no vinegar involved, he'd be very worried about the source of the taste.

But somehow, the onigiri still tastes good. Maybe it's because Mikazuki was the one to shape it, maybe it's because of the atmosphere. Maybe they added a secret ingredient when neither were looking.

Swallowing the bite, Kogitsunemaru licks his lips before grinning at Mikazuki, reaching up to pluck up the riceball out of Mikazuki's hands, intending to feed Mikazuki the same way he fed Kogitsunemaru.]

Thank you for letting me have the first bite. Here, let me return the favor. It tastes pretty good for a first attempt. [Though nothing will beat fried tofu. Ever.]