Donald Na X Gravy [And Other Short Stories]

The Way of the Househusband

"Donald Na," Jake said during a meeting. "I have a proposition. It will help fund the Union as well as increase your reputation,"

"We're already doing fine with finances, but more money is better than less," Donald told him. "And increasing our image is a good things because Ganghak damaged it," He sent a glare towards Wolf. "But it depends on what this proposition is," 'Jake never actively participates in Union business unless it's the bare minimum of what I want him to do. He's only part of the Union because we helped bring down Manwol and the commission pays for Kenny's medical bills. What is Jake thinking of?'

Jake slammed a flyer onto the table dramatically. "This!" 

The Way of the Househusband Looking for Actors For a Live Action Adaptation!

"The Way of the Househusband?" Donald raised a brow. "Actors? Do any of these guys," He motioned to the other school heads. "Look like househusband material?"

"Let me tell you the synopsis," Jake said. "Tatsu, an infamous and feared yakuza boss nicknamed the 'Immortal Dragon,' retires from crime to become a househusband so that he can support his wife, Miku,"

"If the main lead is supposed to be intimidating, I'm sure one of them can be the main lead," Donald said, referring to the other members in the Union. "And if he's a yakuza boss, then everyone else can just be members of the yakuza,"

"Donald, you have to be the main lead," Jake's tone was absolutely serious. "You're the only one who can do it,"

Donald quirked a brow. "Why me specifically?"

"Immortal Tatsu is tall and intimidating," Jake described. 

"I'm not the only tall person in this room," Donald pointed out. 

"He also has lots of tattoos,"

Donald gave him a blank look. "No,"

"PLEASE!" Jake begged. "I really like the manga!"

Someone began to laugh.

Kingsley was laughing.

"What's so funny?" Forrest asked, though he was slightly unnerved by Kingsley's out of character behavior.

"Donald Na, a househusband?" Kingsley snickered. "Jake, Immortal Tatsu is supposed to be a great cook, right?"

"Yeah," Jake nodded. "He cooks all meals for him and Miku,"

"Donald sucks at cooking!"

"No I don't!" Donald denied.

"You nearly burnt your house down eighteen times this year when trying to cook," Kingsley gripped his sides as he continued to laugh.. "I banned you from the kitchen and cooked all meals myself. Whenever I'm not able to cook for you, you order delivery,"

"The stove and oven always malfunctions!" Donald snapped. 

"Just admit it, Donald," Kingsley was now rolling on the floor. "You're a terrible cook!"

"Jake, sign me up!" Donald ordered. "I'll prove Kingsley wrong!"

"Also, you'll have to dye your hair black,"

"Bitch, get that shit outta here!" Donald crumpled up the flyer and tossed it into the trash can. "Ain't nobody messing with my hair!" He spent an hour each morning styling it to perfection.

"Are you sure you're not applying because your culinary skills are non-existant?"

"Shut up Kingsley!"

When I read The Way of the Househusband, the first thought that came to mind was "Is that how Donald Na would act after he's done with the Union?" I saw Tatsu's tattoos...and I thought of Donald...and this one-shot was made.

The Way of the Househusband has an actual live action, but I find the manga funnier.