Big Lid stretched lazily on a high kitchen shelf, his shiny surface glinting in the sunlight. Down below, Little Grater nestled snugly in a utensil drawer, yawning with relief.

“Finally, a rest day!” Big Lid declared, settling comfortably.

“Yeah! Let’s let the others handle the meals for once,” chirped Little Grater, already dreaming of grated daikon clouds.

But their peace was short-lived. A plop from the stove jolted them awake. A steaming pot of Nabe bubbled over, spilling broth across the counter. Lazy Ladle made a half-hearted attempt to stir, but her clumsy scoop sent ingredients flying. Meanwhile, Timer-kun beeped in panic, unsure what to do.

Big Lid sighed. “Can’t they handle one pot?”

Little Grater groaned. “Guess we’ve got to step in. Again.”

With a clatter, the duo sprang into action. Big Lid descended gracefully and sealed the pot, taming the steam and stopping the spills. Little Grater zipped across the counter, grating daikon with precision, sprinkling just the right amount into the stew to calm its flavours.

Together, they rallied the other tools. Lazy Ladle learned to stir gently, and Timer-kun kept a steady rhythm. Soon, the Nabe simmered perfectly, its rich aroma filling the kitchen.

When the chaos settled, Big Lid and Little Grater shared a quiet bowl of the perfectly cooked stew.

“Next time,” Little Grater said, licking a bit of broth from his side, “we really take a day off.”

Big Lid chuckled. “We’ll see.”

The kitchen may never rest, but Big Lid and Little Grater knew they always had each other—and the perfect recipe for teamwork.

Big Lid stretched lazily on a high kitchen shelf, his shiny surface glinting in the sunlight. Down below, Little Grater nestled snugly in a utensil drawer, yawning with relief.

“Finally, a rest day!” Big Lid declared, settling comfortably.

“Yeah! Let’s let the others handle the meals for once,” chirped Little Grater, already dreaming of grated daikon clouds.

But their peace was short-lived. A plop from the stove jolted them awake. A steaming pot of Nabe bubbled over, spilling broth across the counter. Lazy Ladle made a half-hearted attempt to stir, but her clumsy scoop sent ingredients flying. Meanwhile, Timer-kun beeped in panic, unsure what to do.

Big Lid sighed. “Can’t they handle one pot?”

Little Grater groaned. “Guess we’ve got to step in. Again.”

With a clatter, the duo sprang into action. Big Lid descended gracefully and sealed the pot, taming the steam and stopping the spills. Little Grater zipped across the counter, grating daikon with precision, sprinkling just the right amount into the stew to calm its flavours.

Together, they rallied the other tools. Lazy Ladle learned to stir gently, and Timer-kun kept a steady rhythm. Soon, the Nabe simmered perfectly, its rich aroma filling the kitchen.

When the chaos settled, Big Lid and Little Grater shared a quiet bowl of the perfectly cooked stew.

“Next time,” Little Grater said, licking a bit of broth from his side, “we really take a day off.”

Big Lid chuckled. “We’ll see.”

The kitchen may never rest, but Big Lid and Little Grater knew they always had each other—and the perfect recipe for teamwork.