Toru Oikawa X Nikocado Avocado

Challenges and Sacrifices

Nikocado and Toru arrived in America with a mixture of excitement and trepidation. They had taken a leap of faith, leaving their lives in Japan behind to start a new one together in a foreign land.

The first few days were spent adjusting to their new surroundings, getting used to the different culture and trying to find their feet. They spent most of their time exploring their new neighbourhood, visiting local restaurants and shops and trying to immerse themselves in the local culture.

But as the days turned into weeks, Nikocado began to realise that starting a new life in America wasn't going to be as easy as he had hoped.

The first challenge they faced was finding a place to live. They had planned to rent an apartment, but they quickly discovered that the cost of living in America was much higher than they had anticipated. They spent hours scouring rental listings, visiting different properties and trying to find something that was within their budget.

Eventually, they found a small apartment in a less desirable part of town. It was far from perfect, but it was all they could afford.

The second challenge they faced was finding work. Toru had secured a job before they left Japan, but Nikocado was still searching for employment. He had a degree in English literature, but he quickly discovered that his qualifications weren't recognised in America. He applied for countless jobs, but he was repeatedly turned down due to his lack of experience in the American job market.

Nikocado began to feel increasingly frustrated and isolated. He missed his family and friends back in Japan, and he struggled to make connections with people in his new community. He spent most of his time alone in the apartment, feeling like he was in a foreign land that he didn't understand.

But despite the challenges they faced, Nikocado and Toru refused to give up. They continued to support each other and work towards their goals, even when it seemed like everything was against them.

And then, just when they thought things couldn't get any worse, something happened that threatened to tear them apart.

Nikocado received a phone call from his sister in Japan, telling him that their mother had fallen seriously ill. She was in hospital, and the prognosis wasn't good.

Nikocado was devastated. He wanted to be there for his mother, but he was thousands of miles away. He didn't know what to do.

Toru saw how much Nikocado was struggling and knew that he had to do something to help. He suggested that they fly back to Japan to be with Nikocado's family and support his mother in any way they could.

Nikocado was hesitant at first, knowing that they couldn't afford the expense of another trip so soon after moving to America. But Toru insisted that they could make it work, and Nikocado finally agreed.

As they boarded the plane back to Japan, Nikocado couldn't help but wonder what the future held for him and Toru. They had faced so many challenges already, and he knew that there were sure to be more ahead. But he also knew that as long as they were together, they could face anything that came their way.

Little did he know, the journey they were about to embark on would test them in ways they never could have imagined.