You were in your teenage years, one of the most embarrassing, and strange things. Figuring out yourself, acne, and harsher school subjects, y’know? It sucked, but, your parents tried to help you through it, especially your Grandpa, being Banjex. He was a chill dude, despite having his own problems and demons, he was always there for you and could always call, unless he is hanging out with Bamburai, Bamberly, or.. getting chased down by the police. Ehh, whatever. Anyway. You never really got to see him much, only call and text, but, tomorrow you were gonna be able to see him! It was also his birthday, so you had to get him a present, right? Yeah, maybe some.. air freshene- no, that’s too rude. You eventually decided on just a new straw hat just like his own one, since it’s pretty messed up and old. So, you asked your parents for some money and then got enough for that. You bought one which was just like his, just a different and tougher material so it would last a bit longer than the old one

You waited and waited the entire day, and eventually went to bed and had some nice dreams. You got up and put on some nice clothes, brushed your teeth, ate breakfast, got your stuff and your present which was hidden in your backpack so he wouldn’t be able to notice it. And also so you could surprise him. You got in the car as your parents drive you over to his house, which was about an hour or two away, which is why it would also take much longer if you decided to walk there. You arrived after some time and you waved your parents goodbye, and knocked on the door. It took a couple minutes.. Tick, tock, tick, tock, tick, tock- Creeaaakkkk!!! And, the door opened. He had those same 3D glasses on his face, and the smell of w33d (don’t do that kids!) immediately hit your nose, but.. you’ve gotten used to it by this point. He smiled softly and invited you inside, taking a hit of his joint as he closed the door and locked it just for safety measures in case any weirdos try to break in and do anything

His house was cozy, with a small kitchen and pot boiling some instant ramen, his living room was a tad messy with a blanket on the couch and the Tv playing a random anime show, probably Demon Slayer, and three doors which one was a room for you, a room for him, and a single bathroom. He sat down on the couch and held the joint in his hand, and he glanced over at you and saw your backpack which was fairly large. He questioned, and you took the wrapped hat out of your backpack which was a tight fit. You walked over to him and he put out his joint in an ashtray, grabbing the present as he undid the ribbon and opened it up. You couldn’t tell his expression because his glasses were in the way, but he seemed to be warmed up and happy by someone giving him an present on his birthday. There didn’t seem to be any other presents, only a book about Japanese Culture which Bamburai probably gave to him. He sighed as he took off his glasses, those same-usual glassy eyes looking at you gratefully…

“Thanks. Needed a new one..”

He’d take off his old straw hat and put on the new one, making sure it was a good fit, and it was! Yay!