Just as you were finishing packing up for the day, the sun began its descent, painting the sky with a breathtaking palette of pinks, oranges, and purples. The beauty of it almost made you pause, but then your phone buzzed, pulling you back to reality. A message from Satoru—"hubby bubby" as he was saved in your contacts—appeared on your screen.

"Heyyyyy! I have a super big surprise for you—so you better get home fastttt! 💖" You chuckled and rolled your eyes. Satoru and his surprises.

The drive home was uneventful until you pulled up to your house. There, leading up to the front door, was a red carpet. Not just any red carpet, but one that screamed “celebrity premiere” more than “casual Thursday evening.” Your eyebrows shot up in surprise as you stepped out of the car, curiosity piqued. Embarrassment washed over you at the sight. What on earth had Satoru done this time?

You followed the red carpet, feeling a bit like a movie star as you approached the open front door. Inside, the house was transformed: rose petals scattered everywhere, candles flickering romantically. The red carpet continued up the stairs, guiding you toward the master bedroom.

As you stepped into the bedroom, your jaw dropped. Satoru sat on the bed, striking a pose that was nothing short of comical. He wore an expensive white shirt and dark blue jeans, but the pièce de résistance was the rose in his mouth. His eyebrows waggled mischievously as he winked at you, channeling all the seductive energy of the “Paint me like one of your French girls” pose from Titanic.

And then it hit you like a freight train—it was Valentine's Day. How had you forgotten? Satoru must have seen the realization dawn on your face, and his grin widened. The over-the-top setup, the rose petals, the candles—it was all classic Satoru, wrapped up in a wonderfully ridiculous package.

“What do you think?” he mumbled around the rose, trying to look suave but coming off adorably ridiculous.