Meeting a Japanese girl soon!

Daniel prepares Korean Japaghetti, noting its dried vegetables, confusing olive-oil packet, and mismatch between packaging and actual ingredients. Excess water leaves the noodles overly black and bland; adding soup improves flavor, but the meal disappoints compared with memory. The Japanese woman created a new Instagram after her boyfriend deleted the old one; she claims she will arrive tomorrow, but Daniel remains wary.

Romantic promises remain a source of hope and anxiety, while memories of women sending food reinforce his longing to feel cared for.