Yujin stepped in our direction, having already changed into casual joggers and an oversized sweater. “I don’t want noodles. I want to go to bed.” They extended a long arm in my direction, motioning for me to come toward them.

I started to step in their direction, then Gia stepped in front of me and placed the food bags in their hand instead. “Thanks, I think I might have gone overboard with the order. But I wanted to make sure my new bestie got to try all their top dishes.” ...