[She unfurls the paper towel and gently drapes it over the rising dough.] This will keep the edges from drying out as it sits. [It also keeps bugs and dust off of the dough but that doesn't seem important enough to mention since the main job of the wet cloth was to keep the dough moist.]

Yes but fresh mozzarella is very soft. It'll be easier to use a knife if that's what you'd purchased.

[Justine takes a step next to Majima's side and looks into the bag with him.]

Have you ever shredded cheese before? [Her dark eyes dance with warm light as she watches Majima's chiseled features knot in confusion.] You're cute when you're trying really hard.