[Mafuyu might not be able to see it, but Tatsuo is staring after her like she has two heads. Throw out some junk? What junk did he have to throw out?]

Most of those are reference material. I have to keep up with the latest studies and findings for work.

[He goes back to browning the meat.

Because I like living on my own. I spent eight years living with lots of people at the orphanage. That was more than enough for me.