[Happy Meals] #26 Sushi Lunch, Dad, Medium Fatty Tuna, and Jane Su
February is my birthday month!
So, I decided to have a celebratory lunch with my parents.
At my request, we had a sushi lunch at
Nihonbashi Sushitetsu in Daimaru Tokyo♡
The happiness of conquering all your favorite toppings
My top 5 favorite toppings are...
conger eel, salmon roe, shrimp, scallop, and salmon!
Since Dad was treating me that day, I ordered the
Special Nigiri which had all my favorite toppings, without holding back. On top of that, I added
scallop and salmon as individual pieces, making for an incredibly luxurious lineup.
Fluffy, tender conger eel, plump shrimp, tuna that melts gently in your mouth...
Every time I put one in my mouth, I was moved... it was a moment of pure bliss ♡
Dad's love revolving around medium fatty tuna
By the way, Mom's favorite topping is medium fatty tuna.
Whenever our family eats sushi, it's a tradition that
Dad gives his medium fatty tuna to Mom.
I thought Dad liked lean tuna the best, but...
Me: "Dad, your favorite is lean tuna, right?"
Dad: "No, my favorite is medium fatty tuna"
Me: "What!? You always give it to Mom!"
Dad: "Because Mom's preferences come first."
Me: "Whoa! That's love!"
Mom: "He always puts me first ♡ (smiles)"
...W-what beautiful marital love! Or rather, Dad's love!
I was so moved that I offered my medium fatty tuna to Dad. lol
A surprise gift from Dad
While waiting for the sushi, Dad busily took out a book and said,
"Do you know this person?"
This is it!
Jane Su's "I Can't Afford to Get Discouraged".
Me: "Of course I know her. Her essays are interesting."
Dad: "I didn't know her, but the moment I saw this book in a newspaper ad, I thought of you. I went to the bookstore to buy it."
...and it seems he bought it for me.
It's been since I was a child that my father bought me a book.
I was surprised, but somehow happy.
However, what does it mean that he thought of me when he saw this? lol
A daughter who is a survivor, living life somehow without giving up every day...Is that what he thinks of me??
(Which is mostly not wrong, lol)
In any case, I don't often pick up essay books myself, so I'm looking forward to reading it!
Savoring the gratitude for my parents along with the sushi.
Seeing me swoon over the deliciousness of the conger eel and salmon roe,
my parents said wistfully,
"You couldn't even eat sushi or sashimi when you were a child,
to think you'd be eating sushi with such joy now."
I'm turning 49 this year!I have nothing but gratitude for my parents, who always watch over and support their daughter who does whatever she wants.
Thank you both, always♡
We've both gotten older, but please stay healthy forever!
By the way. What is everyone'sfavorite sushi topping?
Please let me know if you'd like♡
Thank you for reading this far.
Please also take a look at the article about my trip with my parents, who celebrated their golden wedding anniversary last year♡