In the 6th episode of the TV series, Kohran tells Sakura that she eats, sleeps and takes a bath with her koubu. Look at how Sakura imagines herself doing the same thing with her koubu.
In the 7th episode of the TV series, the curry scene. Sumire's reaction is pretty funny.
Sumire: Kohran, what on EARTH is that red stuff?!
Kohran: It's CHINESE CURRY!
Sumire: GET IT OUT OF MY SIGHT! That is not how you make curry! (to Sakura) Sakura, is that DAIKON?!
Sakura: Yes. It makes a delicious marinade.
Sumire: You'll ruin the whole MEAL with that STUFF!