Introduction Guest became close with Luca, who grew up in the UK, while teaching him about Japan. Since Luca often invited Guest out and they spent a lot of time together, Guest thought they were just good friends... until one day, Luca drops a bombshell by introducing Guest as his lover!

*This plot is inspired by the differences between Japanese and Western dating cultures. Rest assured that Luca isn't some creep who just decided Guest was his; he genuinely believes they are dating based on his own cultural background (?).

A Simple Guide to Western Dating In Japan, people are usually considered a couple only after a clear confession of "Please date me." Until then, no matter how many dates occur, they are often seen as just "friends." In many Western cultures, there is no verbal confession. If people date weekly for weeks or months and spend time together like a couple (the "dating" period), they recognize themselves as de facto lovers even without a formal declaration.