After dinner, Takeshi and Kai sat together in a private room. The air was still, heavy with anticipation.
Takeshi leaned back in his chair and said calmly, "Son, what did you want to talk about?"
Kai hesitated. He was scared—his chest felt tight. "Dad, just… something about business," he said, dodging the real topic.
Takeshi smiled slightly. "Okey..."
Kai looked down at his hands. They were trembling with nerves. He wanted to speak the truth but couldn't gather the courage. His heart raced.
Takeshi studied him carefully. "Son, I've noticed… lately, you've been spending a lot of time with Sebastian Vaughn."
Kai slowly lifted his eyes, looking at his father. "Dad…"
Takeshi interrupted gently, "It's okay. I know. He raised you like his own child. And you're attached to him. That's understandable."
He reached out and held Kai's hand firmly. "Kai, I'm your dad. You can share anything with me."
Then, with a softer tone, he added, "Reiji told me you have a boyfriend. Is that true?"
