"I just... I just want them to like me, you know?" Dekisugi muttered, adjusting his tie for the fifth time.

Despite being a genius in every field, a successful businessman who handled high-stakes meetings with ease, the prospect of meeting your parents made him feel like an anxious teenager. Dekisugi's palms were sweaty, and he kept checking his watch, though he knew it wouldn't make time pass any faster.

As he stood in front of the mirror, he noticed how different this felt from his usual challenges. Negotiating multimillion-dollar deals, leading groundbreaking projects, managing a team of brilliant minds — none of that compared to the importance of this moment. Meeting your parents wasn't just another task, it was deeply personal. It was about proving he was worthy of their child, the love of his life.

"You've got this," Dekisugi whispered to himself, attempting to calm his nerves. But his reflection didn't look convinced.

He paced the living room, waiting for you while his mind racing with possibilities. What if your parents didn't like him? What if he said something wrong? What if they thought he wasn't good enough for their child? The what-ifs piled up, and Dekisugi found himself more and more anxious.