Meet My First Friend Pt. III

The atmosphere of the customers who were eating their dishes was heard throughout the room, the sound of talking from those who were enjoying the atmosphere in this restaurant also sounded pleasant.

Little Yuji looks very voraciously eating grilled chicken sambal terasi served by the master chef directly. (Sambal terasi, is a typical Javanese chili sauce)

"Hmm, diz dewisuz gwampa. I luv it!"

"Yes, slow down when eating."

"yessss..." They both seem to enjoy it very much, even little Yuji appears to be licking his tiny fingers.

Moments later, when they're done eating. Mr. Juna approached and then sat in a chair opposite grandpa Gerard, the two of whom seemed to want to talk.

"How are you, man? You haven't stopped by in a long time." Mr. Juna greets grandpa Gerard.

"Well, this is how I am now. I feel happy with my grandchild."

"Good then."

"Oh, yes. Please make provisions for me tomorrow."

"Huh, tomorrow? You're going to start selling in the dungeon again?!" Mr. Juna is a little surprised to hear Gerard's words, but he knows exactly what his friend is.

"Tomorrow we will go to the mine dungeon southeast of Kidang village."

"But, you don't plan on taking Yuji with you, are you?"

"Yes... I'm planning on taking him on the journey."

"Heh!! Do you realize?! peddling in dungeons is dangerous!!"

"I know very well, Juna. But I feel uncomfortable leaving Yuji alone at home."

*Sigh* "Damn! What if he's just left here?"

"At first it was, but you're also busy here. And Hana your wife is not here anyway."

"Yes, Hana is visiting our son at the alliance's military base."

"Don't worry, Jun. I can take good care of him."

"Well, I get it. But he's still a kid, Gerard!"

"What else should I do. I'm not a rich man who can hire a babysitter or leave him in daycare."

"But... Are you sure?"

"Well, of course. After all, he also had to be independent early, I felt I was getting older and who knew how long someone would live."

"Hey, don't say that, man! You're scaring me. Hahaha..."

"Actually... You're right Juna. I must not give up, I must be passionate, for the sake of this child." Gerard rubs Yuji's hair, who is having fun poking snacks and doesn't understand at all what his grandparents are talking about. Then Gerard says to Yuji and turns his face towards Juna.

"Now, you wait here, will you, son?"

"Wey wa yu go? I wan to kom wif gwampa!"

"I don't want to go peddling yet, I need to shop for some products and goods first. And you rest here, in uncle grandpa Juna's place. Okay?"

"You stay here, okay, you can freely explore this restaurant, you can also help uncle grandpa in the kitchen if you want. Hohoho..." Mr. Juna's fairly fierce face smiles softly and makes Yuji a little calm.

"Await! But pwomis not to go shoping to long!"

"All right, grandpa promised."

"Juna, I'll leave my grandchild to you."

"Take it easy, man! Leave it to me!"

Gerard immediately rushes to shop for his needs. And Yuji is left in the restaurant with his best friend, Juna.

Juna then invites Yuji to his office which is only separated by the glass between the kitchen and his office. As a parent, Juna's instincts are very sharp if it's about children. He gives some advice to Yuji, and of course, his duty as head chef on a busy day cannot be left alone.

"Yuji, you're free to play here. Don't worry, your grandfather will come back. Tonight you will stay at the inn in the back."

"Ouuuwwhh... Gwampa muz be bek heer, wyt!"

"Definitely..." Mr. Juna rubbed Yuji's hair and melted to see Yuji's adorable face.

"Can I go upstews, to dat staiws ankel gwampa?"

"Of course you can, but be careful! Don't go too far! Uncle grandpa can't keep an eye on you."

"Yes, ankel gwampa... Hehehe..." Yuji is very cheerful, he immediately runs towards the stairs, but before he can leave, Mr. Juna calls him back.

"Yuji! Hey, kid. Stop!"

"Waz wong ankel gwampa?"

"Here, take off that robe first. You'll be comfortable playing around."

*Tehe* "Hehehe... Yes, ankel gwampa.." Yuji then comes to Mr. Juna, and Mr. Juna takes off the robe Yuji wore and replaces his pants with the changing pants that are in the bag that Gerard had previously left.

"Well! It's ready!! You can play now..."

"Zang you ankel gwampa!" Yuji smiles and his cheerful face and angelic-like face melts mr. Juna's feelings. As soon as Yuji leaves, Mr. Juna calls one of his employees to help look after Yuji.

"Kirno, come here for a second please."

"Yes Mr. Juna, what is it?"

"You're on duty upstairs, aren't you? Please help you keep an eye on Yuji okay."

"Oh, that little kid earlier?"

"That's right. Can't you?

"Of course sir."

Mr. Juna muttered in his heart, what a pity the boy's fate. Still very young but no parents, lucky he was taken care of by Gerard. I hope the boy is biased to be a pride for Gerard someday.