The message upon the screen read: "From the moment I laid eyes on you in this life, I knew you were the one I wanted to share it with. You are as beautiful on the inside as you are on the outside. Will you do me the honor of becoming my wife, so we can chase our dreams together?"
Ken was the one who had written the small proposal, so he didn't take the time to look. Using the opportunity while Ai was distracted, he slid to the ground and knelt down on one knee, fishing the box out of his pocket.
He was so nervous that he almost dropped the ring box, but his quick reflexes allowed him to hold onto it. Ken stared at Ai's face as she read what was on the screen in confusion and waited for her to realize.
The words on the jumbo screen disappeared, replaced by a live camera shot showing Ken and Ai. After seeing herself, Ai was initially confused, but then her eyes widened in shock.
She turned around, only to see Ken down on one knee, holding up a box with a beautiful ring inside. Her face flushed red and her emotions hit her all at once, threatening to begin the waterworks.
"Ai Koyama, will you make me the luckiest man in the world and marry me?" Ken asked, his voice a little shaky.
Behind Ken, Naomi had already burst into tears and was being hugged by Tetsu.
Ai was silent for a moment, as if trying to taking everything in. She could see the shaking of Ken's hands which held the box, and realized that she needed to give an answer.
"Yes! Of course I will, silly." She replied, tears now spilling from her eyes. Ai held out her left hand and Ken placed the ring on her ring finger. It somehow fit perfectly.
The crowd cheered after seeing that everything went well and the two embraced. Ken leaned down and kissed his woman passionately, yet still did his best to hold back in front of the huge crowd.
Now that the question had been asked and answered, all that Ken felt was happiness emanating from within, like a warm glow that overcame him. This was the happiest moment of his life and something that he would cherish.
The game continued on, but Ken could no longer pay attention to it. After receiving congratulations from Ai's parents, he suggested that they leave early to celebrate. A notion that was quickly agreed on.
Ken and Ai walked the entire way arm in arm, their joy evident.
The group went out to dinner at a Yakiniku place where they celebrated heartily. Tetsu drank to his heart's content, mumbling something about his little girl no longer needing him. Naomi consoled him, but she also had drunk quite a bit.
Only Ai and Ken were sober, enjoying each others company. Ai couldn't keep her eyes off the sparkling new ring on her finger.
"This ring is so beautiful… How did you know my size?" She asked with sparkling eyes.
Ken didn't want to admit that it had been a complete guess, but there was no other explanation. "It must have been fate." He said lamely.
"PFFT." Ai giggled, seeing the serious expression on Ken's face when he said this. She was in a great mood and they enjoyed themselves thoroughly.
"Maybe we should take these two back…" Ken suggested, gesturing to Naomi and Tetsu who were clearly intoxicated.
"Eh!? I ain't goin' back home ya bastard!" Tetsu exclaimed, hugging the bottle of beer close to his chest.
"You're not going home, we got you that nice hotel room remember?" Ken explained in exasperation.
"Oh, in that case…" Tetsu grabbed his beer bottle and chugged it down before shakily standing up from the chair and almost stumbling.
Ken was able to hold onto him before he went crashing into the hotplate, saving the guy some pain. Like this, they made their way to the hotel which was only a 10 minute walk. But with Tetsu's stumbling, it took a little longer.
When they finally got to the room, Ai made sure that the two were safe inside before joining him in the hall.
"Where to now fiancé? She asked, letting out a cute giggle.
Ken contemplated, "We can either go back to the hotel room, or go out for dessert."
Ai moved her hand forward and touched his chest, running it down to his stomach softly, "How about we have dessert in our room instead?" She said lasciviously.
"T—That works too…" Ken replied, sweeping her light figure into his arms.
She let out a sound of shock, but it was quickly followed by giggles as Ken carried her down the hall with enthusiasm. He got to the door and tried to fish out the card, which was a little difficult while holding the woman in his arms.
With his fine motor control he was able to get it free and successfully open up the door to the room.
He took her to the bed and placed her gently upon it, moving forward and kissing her deeply upon the lips. Ken could feel his body heat up in anticipation of what was to come.
Ai giggled, placing her finger upon his lips and stopping him in his tracks.
"Let me freshen up first." She said, sending him a wink. "Go lay in bed, no peaking."
His disappointment at being stopped quickly disappeared. Ken heeded her words and took off his shirt before jumping into bed with his eyes closed.
Around five minutes later, Ai emerged from the bathroom wearing a lacy black lingerie, contrasting with her flawless light skin.
"Open your eyes." She said, her tone slightly husky.
Ken didn't hesitate and he was greeted with a feast for his eyes. Her lithe figure and impressive assets were barely hidden by the lace, making for an appetizing display.
"Truly a decadent dessert." He said.
Ai giggled in response, "Well, are you going to stare at me all night, or are you going to unwrap me?" She asked.