Maria, seeking adventure, left her quaint village in Spain for the bustling city life of Tokyo. However, her dreams of excitement turned into the monotony of being a sushi chef in a nondescript restaurant.
Feeling disheartened, Maria found herself one evening standing on the famous Shibuya Crossing, contemplating the drastic change in her life.
Just then, a friendly stranger approached. “Hello, I’m Hiro,” he greeted. “You seem troubled. What’s on your mind?”
“Life in Tokyo, working as a sushi chef, it’s so demanding,” Maria sighed. “I had dreams of more. Going back home isn’t an option, and I feel like I have nothing left.”
Hiro, empathetic, said, “Life’s full of surprises. Tomorrow, I’m joining a team of sumo wrestlers heading to Rio de Janeiro. You could join us. I’ll make sure you’re well-fed and happy.”
Maria, considering her options, realized she had nothing to lose and agreed to Hiro’s proposition.
That night, Hiro smuggled her into the cargo hold of the airplane, where Maria found a surprisingly cozy spot.
Every day, Hiro brought her sushi and sake, and the two forged a unique friendship. A few days later, during a routine inspection, the pilot discovered Maria.
“What’s going on here?” questioned the pilot.
“Sir, I have an agreement with one of your passengers,” Maria explained. “He brings me food, and we’re heading to Rio de Janeiro for a new life.”
“Really?” chuckled the pilot.
“Yes, sir,” said Maria. “He’s been quite accommodating, sir.”
“He certainly has, mam,” replied the pilot. “This is a Tokyo-to-Rio flight. Hiro is the in-flight chef.”