"I've been in worse situations, Kwesi." He took out some kimbap and started eating it. "It'll be a while before I get to Gabacho's Taqueria. Maybe the doctor is right. I might be lacking insulin; I'll get it checked sometime next week. I can go for a burrito and menudo right now though, nevertheless. I might buy some tacos as well. Maybe a real Coca-Cola..."

.....

Meanwhile, Aokiya donned her white dress her mom gave her for her birthday last year. "I actually feel valued by a man who loves me!" She was elated by the love her boyfriend shows her.

Annu passed her daughter a white tiara. "You sure you still wanna bring your Pikachu jacket still? It ain't that cold out..."

"It's a Scrafty jacket, and yes, ma'am, I do,"

.....

Shikhiro put on his blue cologne. "Yes, I took a shower, Kwesi. Also, are you still gettting bullied?"

"Somewhat... They just call me a kurombo. Is that a type of Japanese food or something...?"

"It's a racial slur for black people. I'd fight the guys for you, but I'd go to jail for the damage I wanna do to them. I can show you some moves though." Shikhiro put his kimbap wrapper in the trash. "I gotta go to my girlfriend's house," he said, getting into his black-and-blue Jeep and driving off.