"Alright, but okonomiyaki tends to be pretty forgiving. I'll send you some of my favorites tomorrow. Some of them include baking soda, which makes the batter more like a pancake in some versions, so don't be surprised to see that," he confirms.

When Walter comes to the sink to take the chore of washing up the dishes, Benjiro will chuckle and share in the duty rather than fuss or relent entirely. As Walter scrubs the skillet from cooking, the last dish, he takes a moment to wipe down the counters.

Once everything is clean and drinks are refilled to take with them, he motions with a nod of his head, "My room is upstairs. Come on up."