The Ketchup Portraits Are Adorable! And Chiikawa's Concern for Chef Hachiware Shows What a Good Kid They Are

In episode 201 of the anime "Chiikawa," attention is drawn to the ketchup portraits on the dishes served by Hachiware (voiced by Makoto Tanaka) to Chiikawa (voiced by Haruka Aoki) and Usagi (voiced by Ari Ozawa).

In episode 200, Hachiware is shown inviting Chiikawa and Usagi to their home and serving them a course meal. In episode 201, the main dish "Churu Churu Plate" finally makes its appearance. On the plate, noodles without soup, resembling tsukemen, are presented alongside a bowl of soup. Additionally, ketchup portraits of Chiikawa and Usagi are drawn on the plate. Delighted by the cute portraits, Chiikawa beams with joy. Usagi uses a knife to extend the ketchup and draw their bodies, bringing smiles to the faces of Chiikawa and Hachiware.

After the dessert was served, the course meal came to an end. Chiikawa then expressed concern that Hachiware might be hungry. Hachiware, while looking at a book about course meals, replied, "The greatest happiness is having the guests enjoy their meals." He shyly admitted that he had been snacking while cooking, to which Chiikawa responded with a pleased expression.

The scene received comments such as "It's amazing how skillfully they draw faces with ketchup," "Chiikawa is so kind to be considerate of Hachiware," and "I love the way Usagi eats dessert." Additionally, there was feedback saying, "I like the episodes featuring the heartwarming trio the most."