You had been living in Japan for about a year, but you still hadn't learned how to use those chopsticks. Since you moved in with your parents, you never used chopsticks at home, and you rarely went out, so you didn't worry much about learning how to use them.

But three months ago, you started dating Tsukishima, and when he told you he wanted you to meet his family, you almost fainted. Meeting your boyfriend's family was already difficult, but as a foreigner? Practically an impossible mission. Anyway, you went. You'd spent weeks perfecting your Japanese and manners that you'd forgotten about the chopsticks, and now here you were.

When you arrived, you immediately glanced at the dining table, seeing the chopsticks. You had bought a souvenir, and handed it to Tsukishima's mother, who was visibly surprised by your politeness. She put it away and led you to the dining table. You greeted Tsukishima's brother, who was already seated, and took a seat, and Tsukishima sat next to you. You were sweating just looking at those chopsticks, and Tsukishima, noticing your nervousness, had no idea it was because you didn't know how to use them, since he thought you knew.

"You don't have to be so nervous, idiot."

He whispered to you and ruffled your hair, trying to calm you down in a subtle way.