Hello, I’m Frank.
Every Sunday morning, I head out to buy bread. Last Sunday, I witnessed a heartwarming scene.
The young man in his early twenties, who usually sulks while delivering fruit to the greengrocer, was cheerfully assisting his father that day.
I’ve often seen this father and son duo. Nearly every Sunday morning, they arrive in a light truck to make deliveries.
――Why do I have to do this boring job?
His scowling face used to scream that message.
But this morning was different. He chatted with the shop owner, smiling brightly as he briskly unloaded fruit from cardboard boxes.
“Father and son conversed without words.”
Perhaps the son is beginning to understand the meaning behind his father’s silent dedication. There are no “uncool” jobs in this world—we all support each other in living.
The father must be quietly rejoicing in his son’s growth.
Father’s Day falls on the third Sunday of June. Though still two months away, I felt I’d received an early gift: this beautiful snapshot of life’s quiet wisdom.
Perhaps a gift like this would be nice for Father’s Day as well.
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■ Frank Yoshida is an award-winning author who made his professional debut in January 2009 after winning the Grand Prize in the “Gateway to Success for New Writers 2008” Contest, sponsored by Goodbook Shuppan, Japan. His acclaimed short love story, Hanarerarenaku-nacchau (“What Would I Do Without You?”), marked the beginning of his published literary journey. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Kobe University of Commerce. ■ Frank brings a wealth of international business experience to the table. With a strong background in Surface Mount Technology (SMT), he served as a technical adviser in key innovation hubs such as Silicon Valley, Hsinchu (Taiwan), and San Jose (California). His global career includes negotiating international investment disputes in the United States, advising in the leather industry, and managing timber import strategies. As a seasoned international business consultant and flexpatriate, he has worked extensively across North America, Latin America, Oceania, Southeast Asia, Europe, and Africa for leading trading companies and multinational clients. ■ A certified English expert, Frank holds ten prestigious English qualifications: UNATE (United Nations Association Test of English) SA Class, BEST (Business English Standard Test) A-Grade, Volunteer Interpreter Test (V-Tsuken) A-Grade, TOPEC (Nursing English) Perfect Score, Nissho Business English Proficiency Test Grade 1, Tourism English Proficiency Test Grade 1, Zensho English Proficiency Test Grade 1, English Vocabulary Test (TANKEN) Grade 1, EIKEN® Grade 1, and Japan's National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter certification. ■ Frank is also a passionate motorcycle enthusiast. He finds his ultimate freedom cruising along scenic coastlines aboard his beloved Suzuki Hayabusa GSX-1300R mega tourer. He describes the liberating experience in two words: “Stay aloof.”
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