待人

遅くとも来る

osoku tomo kuru / おそくともくるLate, but they will come

Meaning

Delays may come, but the person you wait for does arrive. The weight of the phrase is on the coming, so rather than fretting about the wait, stay ready to welcome them when they appear.

What to do today

If you are waiting to hear from someone, hold off a little longer before nudging them.

A word from the capybara

For someone running late, the tea can stay warm a while longer.