PRISONER OF LOVE LOVE THE WIDOWER

SEASON 4 Part 12's. Hanoi 7's

We sat on one of the beach chairs there. Someone at the beachfront bar came up to us and served our reservations.

Sitting there, looking at the passersby and the calm waves that afternoon, the sky was already flushed in the west.

"Did you ever feel alienated in Japan." Suddenly he asked. I glanced at him.

"Sometimes..."

"You know what I was thinking when I heard you at that restaurant."

"Hmm? What's?" I am interested in listening to his opinion.

"You don't fit in Japan." I'm laughing a little.

"Yes, I know. I'm lazy to make small talk, if he can't accept my idealism, there's no point in us meeting again. I'm not giving up my life to take care of a child. The patriarchal principle here cannot accept it. My mom and dad always tell me to go back to NY, but I actually don't have a problem with my job, just."

"Why don't you come back."

"Because I want to be around them. Besides, for me, a happy life isn't if you're married, you're happy if you feel okay." I don't know why I'm talking openly with him, maybe this beach breeze makes me want to talk like that.

"Hmmm..." He mutters.

"What's so weird about you Ryohei-san?"

"No, just thought you should go. Your mom and dad are sick?"

"No actually. They're doing just fine. Just thought, all this time they've raised us so well, I wanted to see them feel happy with company, at least have someone near them, there's no such thing as a perfect life, my married brother also had his own concerns there, I've been fine all along, but I also don't know if I'm adding to their real worries..." I'm laughing a little. Feeling worried about yourself.

"Ohhh you have a sister?"

"One in NY one in London. They already have a family."

"Your mother and father must be proud parents of their independent children."

"I hope so. But it seems that none of us are troublesome." Shut up for a second, I'm interested in poking about him. "Your lover is gone?"

"Let's not know. She knew she didn't have the courage to show up in front of me I guess. If he threatens you again outside of this, tell me I'll take care of him."

"I'm really grateful you said it. Otherwise I'm stuck with that woman."

"You really haven't been married to Ryohei-san?"

"My wife died 5 years ago of illness. My daughter is 15 now. He wants to go to Harvard like you. He studied hard. Actually I want him in Japan. But it seems he really wants to go."

"Ahh it is so. I'm so sorry to hear that."

"It doesn't feel like it's been five years." His sight looked far away.

"It must be hard for your daughter."

"Yes, but luckily there's still my mom. I can't always be with her."

"Not looking for a new mother for her." I grimaced with my own question.

"He's not that easy to get close to people. After all, receiving a new person after the departure of his mother is indeed heavy. But now he can handle it." This widower thought highly of his daughter. He's a good father.

"Sorry did I bore you?" I smiled a little at her question.

"No, what can we do other than talk about life, having people tell stories is fun."

"I'm afraid Shiori-san reduced my credit score because I bored you." I laugh.

"You're very worried about credit scores."

"Because it's so important, it's a big project, it seems I made a big mistake last night, I shouldn't have brought Yuna here. If you're offended I'm really sorry. Tell me in what way you want me to apologize."

"Ryohei-san, you can start by not talking about it anymore. You ruined this beautiful sunset. We better order some food, yesterday I just ate porridge and bread."

I'll take the menu book. He grimaced wide. Now I think her smile is sweet.

"You're right I ruined it this afternoon. Order whatever you want, make a deal to raise your credit score."

I grimace wide now.