There's This Jerk

Well, here I go again, expanding on one of my danmei microfics. [Danmei Microfic] The year they graduated, he stayed at the university, while the other man headed north. Before they parted, the other man said, "Remember to treat me to a meal when you get a girlfriend." Then he could finally give up for good, right? He smiled and replied, "No problem. I'll cover your meals and lodging, and even pay for your flight back." When spring came the following year, he called the other man. "Come back. I'll treat you to a meal." True to his promise, he covered the meals and lodging, and even bought the other man's plane ticket home. But there was still no sign of him getting a girlfriend... Theme: