Part 40: Dust 「Takahiro」

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Chapter 40: Dust

"Let's go eat dinner." I felt my stomach growl, and I was pretty curious about the food on this cruise.

"Okay." Yuki gave a weak nod. He seemed quiet. It was normal for him to be quiet, but not when we are spending time like this.

"Is everything okay?" I asked him.

"Yes." He gives a half ass smile.

"Come on." I held his hand. Maybe if I try to simmer down, and be a normal boyfriend, he might lighten up.

He smiles. "Okay." He tightens the grip on my hand. He seems happier.

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We entered the dining room. A waiter hands us menus, and gives us a genuine smile.

"Thank you." I took the menu, and skimmed.

"Let's get the stew pot." Yuki suggested.

"Sure." I didn't oblige since it had a lot of veggies, and meat in there.

We placed our order. I saw another waiter walk up to us. He reminded me of a samurai cosplayer. "Hello. I see you chose the stew pot." His voice was very relaxing.

"Yes." I chuckled. "Is it any good?"

I looked over at Yuki. He looked uncomfortable, and didn't engage with the waiter.

"It's fantastic, and I'm not just saying that because I work here." He drops a light chuckle.

"Oh I see." I nodded. "May we have some green tea?"

"Sure!" He walks off to fetch the tea.

"Yuki, you okay?" I asked.

"Yes. Sorry I just...it's nothing." He shakes his head.

"Tell me."

"I'm a...troglodytic..."

"Huh?" I didn't know what that word meant.

"It's nothing." He shakes his head.

I didn't bother pestering him after that. I knew it would only aggravate him.

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Our food came. The same samurai waiter served us. "Here is something as a gift. Pre-made dish." He handed us a plate of perfectly sliced chicken, and beef. "Enjoy." He smiles.

Yuki takes a hold of the pre-made dish, and starts chomping away. He made it look so delectable.

"You want some Takahiro. I am sorry I hogged it." He hands me a slice of the chicken.

"Thanks." I took a bite. It contains extraordinary amounts of flavor. It was delicious.

"How you like it?" Yuki stares at me.

"It's good! I really love it!" I ate another piece.

"I see." He shrugs. "It's okay. I can't say the best."

"You are picky." I said.

"I am." He smiles.

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