wow, i don't think I would've bothered doing all that trouble for a, personally, trashy manga but hey thanks for giving me another way to read works that have no english translation.
I would agree that it would be a bit much if it's a date with an acquaintance, it's like bringing bouquet to a first date.
But they're childhood friends so it doesn't apply here. Homemade food is all good for the "first" date of this would be couple.