Kai Cenat and Ray Go Back to the 7-Eleven Where It All Started
Some stories come full circle. This one went all the way back to the exact same spot.
During their "Returning 2 Japan" stream, Kai Cenat and Ray went back to the Tokyo 7-Eleven where they first met in 2023 and recreated the moment for chat, NDTV US Sports reports.
How it started
In the summer of 2023, Ray was in Japan on a school trip. He worked out where Kai was streaming from what was showing on the broadcast, then walked up to him outside the 7-Eleven and asked for a picture, all while Kai's viewers watched live, per NDTV. Within months, he was in the U.S. making content with Kai.
Since then Ray has gone from fan to co-star. NDTV notes the two streamed together from Taipei in February 2024 and made a short film, "Global Pursuit," with Kai as Miller and Ray as Shadow.
The return trip
Kai announced the trip on Oct. 18 with a trailer, and the stream is part of his "Exploring the Unexplored" IRL series, according to WIN.gg. They went live the evening of Oct. 21 ET, which was the morning of Oct. 22 in Japan.
Outside the store, the two pulled up the footage of their first meeting and played it out again, and the moment was being shared on X next to the original 2023 clip within hours, NDTV reports. Kai hasn't said how long he and Ray are staying in Japan.
Here's the official trailer Kai posted for the trip:
The full stream is on Kai Cenat's Twitch.
Our take
This is the part of creator culture we love most. One nervous ask for a photo turned into a friendship, a co-host and a whole new chapter. Never underestimate what happens when you actually show up and say hi.
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