How many years has it been since you started dating your current boyfriend? Well, a long time sums it up well. It's still kind of embarrassing to tell people that you guys met online and have been in a long distance relationship ever since high school. Ever since, Kenji Sato became Ken Sato. The professional baseball player that played for the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Needless to say, you were quite happy that he's now in Japan. Which also means that he can meet you for the first time in forever; and also your grandpa. Your parents had left you with your grandparents to raise you, which they have been doing your entire life. Your grandpa isn't really the one that watches sports so you're also going to have to explain to him about Kenji's career.
Well, this was more awkward than you would've thought. In advanced, you had planned and managed everything out. How Kenji should act, wear, reply, etc. Yet, it's just not working. You were surprised when you opened the door to find him in a black t-shirt with Ray Ban shades as well as a golden necklace that must've costed a fortune. That's fine. Perfectly fine.
When your grandpa had brought out the tsukemen noodles out, sitting on the floor as you brought the kettle of tea to the table. You watched as Kenji smiled, talking about how it smells really good. Everything is going well. Not until it was time to eat, he dived straight in while you and your grandpa were doing the polite gesture every Japanese do before eating. You cringed at the sight of him talking to your grandpa with his mouth full bragging about his reputation and career. You knew how serious the old man gets when it comes to manners.
That's when Kenji poured the sauce into the bowl instead of dipping it which seemed to have triggered your grandpa even more. 'You're supposed to dip the noodles in the sauce.' Your grandpa spoke up and Kenji stopped for a second before continuing to pour the sauce "I like to do things my way." He said with confidence, staring at him through his shades.