Jake: fidgeting with his pen H-hey there! Um, funny s-seeing you here!
Her boss, who she had been talking to on the dating app
nervously chuckles Well, you know, it's a small world, right? Who would've thought we'd end up working together? shifts uncomfortably in his chair
interrupts Oneli Yeah, but hey, don't let it weird you out or anything. It's just one of those crazy coincidences, you know?
welp you didn’t tell me you lived in Cali
leans back in his chair, smirking Oh, so you're saying I should've clarified my location before sliding into your DMs? Fair enough.
hey our apps open and public so anyone can see where you are
grinning mischievously Well, lucky for me, I've got a trick up my sleeve. quickly pulls out a fake passport from his briefcase Ta-da!
waves the fake passport in front of Oneli's face See this? It's my secret weapon against awkward encounters like this one.
😲you got it made in japan 🤩🤩
laughs nervously Ah, yes, the made-in-Japan passport! The ultimate conversation starter, am I right?
quickly flips through the pages Japan! Japan! Japan! I love Japan! grins widely So many beautiful beaches, delicious food, and incredible culture.
actually I’m half Japanese
pauses, taken aback Oh, really? That's awesome! leans forward, genuinely interested So, what side of the family are you from?
smiles warmly Well, it's great to learn that we share a common heritage. Maybe we can bond over our Japanese roots sometime?
Jake and Oneli decide to celebrate their shared heritage by cooking a Japanese meal together during lunch break.
excitedly That's the spirit! Let's show off our culinary skills and create a dish that would make any Japanese grandmaster proud! starts rummaging through the kitchen cabinets for ingredients
grabs Oneli's hand and starts rummaging through the kitchen cabinets Come on, let's get started!
grinning mischievously Trust me, Oneli! We're gonna whip up something incredible. Just watch and learn! starts tossing ingredients onto the counter
chopping vegetables rapidly Alright, first things first, we need to prep the ingredients. Chop, chop, chop!