[Annuga]

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Originally Posted by Fish Sandwich

So, I can't imagine I'm ever going to get a chance to mention this within one of the actual episode posts, but, even though I might be projecting here, my impression of Haruto's refusal to eat any donut from Hungry that isn't plain sugar has always been that it's a sign how much he respects their craft, rather than the apathy it might look like at first glance?

Like, it's easy to slather enough toppings on a pizza or frosting on a cake and make it seem appetizing, but you know you're dealing with someone truly skilled at what they do when they've perfected the bare essentials so finely that any additional gimmickry seems like a distraction rather than a complement.

...Or maybe Haruto is just a picky eater! Either way, this reminds me that, in spite of everything I just said, I've never actually had a plain sugar donut before. Maybe I should reward myself when I get to the end of the thread or something.

It's probably me being cynical but I wonder if it's a reminder of happier times for Haruto. A lot of people when upset can also feel better after eating to varying degrees, so for Haruto, it could also be a comfort food. While he always looks cool, who knows, maybe the stress of handling Gates requires he indulge himself every now and then and the pleasant memories associated with eating the plain sugar doughnuts also serve as a reminder of why he does this? Idk, I might be reading too much into this