In a message dated 2/6/99 2:53:58 AM, milamber@mindspring.com writes:

<<
Well, there is the episode fairly early on where she brings a gift of
cookies to
Tofu. I don't know how signifigant that is in Japanese culture, but it might
be
an invitation to further advances on his part.>>

			According to the Anime Companion: What's Japanese in Japanese Animation by
Gilles Torres (I think everyone who writes anime/manga fanfiction can benefit
from getting this book.) Making food for someone (i.e. a lunch or cookies) is
a very big sign of affection.