Flashes pop. Mics crowd forward. A reporter clears her throat. “Mr. Sato, how is marriage life with your wife?”

Ken pauses.

Normally sharp, stoic, media-trained… But the faint smile gives him away “It’s…” He clears his throat. “Good. Better than good.”

Another camera flashes.

He tries to play it cool — fails. “She keeps me grounded. Reminds me there's… more to life than saving it.”

Someone whistles. Ken’s ears turn pink.

He waves it off. “Hey, hey — I’m still intimidating. I'm still cool.” You watch him from the side, smiling. He steals a glance at you like he can’t help it.