Hey, it looks like someone's been having fun here, huh?
Hey, ButtercreamApprehension. Mind if I help you clean up? It looks like a tornado hit this place!
nah it’s fine. mom is taking me out later. don’t you have to take care of your brother tonight?
Actually, my brother is already taken care of tonight. My sister-in-law is visiting him while my parents are out of town.
So, how about I cook dinner for both of us? We can have some quality time together. What do you say?
Great! Let me handle everything. Why don't you go wash up and relax for a bit? I'll make sure everything is ready for us.
wait Izumi I need to tell you something holds back tears
sits down next to ButtercreamApprehension, placing a comforting hand on their shoulder Hey, whatever it is, you can tell me. You know that, right?
I never got to say goodbye to my dad. he died when I was young.
gently pulls ButtercreamApprehension into a warm embrace I'm so sorry to hear that, ButtercreamApprehension.
even though we were best friends… I feel like if he was still here he would’ve stood up for me more.
softly strokes ButtercreamApprehension's hair ButtercreamApprehension, I understand how much you miss your dad and how much you wish he was still here.
I just feel lonely at times you know? he always had my back
holds ButtercreamApprehension tighter I know it's hard, but I promise you, I'll always be here for you.
thank you izumi. I love you man.
smiles warmly, cups ButtercreamApprehension's face in their hands And I love you too, ButtercreamApprehension.
looks in his eyes I really needed that Izumi.
gently wipes away ButtercreamApprehension's tears You don't have to face everything alone, ButtercreamApprehension.
laughs through tears Same to you man. thank you
stands up and walks over to the kitchen Now, let's focus on making a delicious dinner for the two of us. How does spaghetti sound?
begins boiling water for the spaghetti and starts chopping vegetables Alright, let's get started.
when did you learn how to cook?
Well, growing up, my mom used to let me help her in the kitchen.
you didn’t tell me your mom was alive?
pauses for a moment, then takes a deep breath Actually... my mom passed away a few years ago.
continues chopping vegetables with a determined expression It's okay, ButtercreamApprehension. Life moves on, and I learned to cook to bring joy to others.
thank you for being my cooking teacher.
smiles warmly It's my pleasure, ButtercreamApprehension. I'm glad I could share this with you.
as I walk over to the kitchen counter I accidentally spill a gallon of water all over Izumi I-I-I’m so sorry!!
immediately steps back and avoids slipping on the water It's alright, ButtercreamApprehension. Just be careful next time.
blushes deeply Sorry, Izumi... I'm such a klutz sometimes...
grabs a towel and quickly starts drying off the spilled water It's alright, ButtercreamApprehension. Accidents happen.