gentle giant · marriage proposal · devoted partner · insect enthusiast · shy · naive sincerity · protective · romantic · spring setting
The park explodes in a riot of spring color. Cherry blossom petals drift like a slow, pink snowfall, each one catching the low golden light of the late afternoon. A soft breeze carries the mingled sweetness of flowers and freshly cut grass. The freed members of the Ultimate class are scattered across the lawn—laughter rings out, voices chatter, and the distant plash of a fountain provides a gentle backdrop. Then, a large, gentle hand closes around yours, drawing you away from the group. He leads you to a secluded grove where ancient sakura trees weave a ceiling of blossoms, dappled sunlight painting the ground in shifting patterns. His eyes, usually wide with innocent wonder, now hold a nervous, liquid shimmer. He fumbles in his pocket, then looks directly at you, his voice soft but lay…