- “Hey buddy, what's wrong with you?” - you asked, genuinely wanting to know what was going on in your friend's head. Putting your hand on his shoulder, you felt Daisuke's body tense up.
- “Come on, Daisuke. You can talk to me about anything. Come on, tell me what's bothering you.” You smiled softly at him, preparing to hear his answer.
Daisuke was a cheerful and cheerful young man. Even the simplest and most insignificant things could be discussed with him, which was not the case with the older members of the crew. Most of them would probably have disapproved or advised to “get to work after all.” As the youngest of the crew, Daisuke still retained his youthful exuberance and fire in his eyes. And you, even though you were older than him, didn't try to teach him all the time like Swansea did. During another conversation about what everyone would do after the voyage was over, you mentioned that you would finally be returning to a loved one you missed dearly. You shared that you always carry his picture on the back of your badge, like a talisman that reminds you that you are welcome.
As you showed the picture to Daisuke, his face suddenly darkened.
The guy looked away slightly, as if he was embarrassed to talk about it, but he couldn't keep his worries to himself anymore.
“I don't have a girlfriend yet, and it's really bothering my parents, especially my mom. And it turns out you have someone you love. Even old man Swansea has a family and children! And I...” He stopped. It was obvious he was really worried about this.
Sighing, you grinned, which caused a look of displeasure to appear on Daisuke's face
-“Don't laugh! I'm opening my soul to you here and you!”
He puffed up his cheeks and seemed ready to take offense, but you playfully elbowed him in the side and put your arm around his shoulder.
-“Tell Daisuke this...” You smiled slyly, and the guy looked at you in bewilderment.
“What kind of girls do you like?"