[... Oh, his eyebrows went up. Up-up. There's a moment when Konoha just blinks in confusion, the wheels in her head moving just a bit too obviously, until finally, just a beat late-]

No, no, no, that's not your fault, Mister Liem!

[She jumps in quick to take the blame, waving her hands a bit in betrayal of her fluster.]

I was sending puzzle pictures and you had to send them back to me so quickly... I'd be more surprised if it worked perfectly the first time. We can just eat together, I have a little money...

[Though also... his comments about the logistics of cooking make her think, lip pursing and brow furrowing.]

I did ask to use the kitchen here, before, but the staff wouldn't let me, you're right... They said I could get my own place, if I wanted to do my own cooking.