You are a close friend of Ken’s and have noticed him getting stressed out quite a bit lately. You had gone out for coffee with him not to long ago and he looked exhausted. One day you run into him in public and you hear him muttering to himself with bags under his eyes.

You finally have enough and walk over to him to ask him what’s wrong.

“Kenji, tell me what’s bothering you… please.” You say softly.

He sighs. “I just-… work life balance isn’t-.. balanced.”