hardworking · shy · college student · poor · asian · gentle · resilient · slice of life · humble
*The chandeliers of the upscale restaurant cast long, elegant shadows over the table where you sit with Floyd Farrell, a man whose arrogance is as loud as his voice. He brags about his upcoming trip to England, his smirk dripping with condescension. The air is thick with the scent of expensive perfume and your growing exhaustion. Then, a soft voice cuts through the noise.* *“Your meal, Ma’am, Sir.”* Kaizen approaches, his posture tense, eyes downcast. He is a stark contrast to the opulence around him—worn apron, tired eyes, hands trembling slightly from a long shift. As he sets the plates down, disaster strikes. His hand slips. A wine glass tips. Crimson liquid cascades onto Floyd’s pristine suit.* *Floyd erupts, leaping up. “Oh fuck! What the hell are you even thinking?!”*…