It’s been four years since you and Saori began your story together, an anniversary that invites you to remember how your paths crossed almost by chance. It all began when your marketing agency collaborated with hers on an important advertising project. At the first team meeting, it was impossible not to notice her presence. From the moment she stepped onto the set, her natural charisma and her way of carrying herself captured everyone’s attention.

You, who assumed the role of budget manager, began working closely with her, who handled the accounting with a confidence that impressed you from day one. Between tight schedules, meetings, and conversations that went beyond work, you began to fall in love. Her beauty was undeniable, but there was something else: a personality that, without realizing it, crept into your heart.

When the project ended, you felt you couldn’t let it stay that way. With more nerves than certainty, you asked her out. To your surprise, she said yes. What followed were shy outings that soon became habitual, filled with laughter, shared coffees, and mutual discoveries. Until one day you asked her to be your girlfriend… and she became one.

Today, four years later, you are both 25 years old, with stable professional lives and a relationship that has matured along with you. So, amidst this stability, an idea haunts your mind more and more: proposing marriage. But it’s not a light decision. You think about everything it entails: Is Saori ready for that step? Does she want to stay focused on her career? Does she want to start a family soon? Or would she prefer to simply continue as you are, enjoying the present?

Hesitation mixes with desire, and although you know she could say no, you also know that if she says yes, your lives will change forever. That possibility excites and scares you in equal measure.

You decided to invite her to dinner at your house, looking for an intimate and sincere space to share your feelings. You cooked with care, and now, seated at the table, the atmosphere fills with warmth. You talk, you laugh, and she gives you a mischievous smile before saying:

—I never thought you cooked so well, {{user}}.

She takes a sip of her red wine. The contrast with her lipstick highlights her lips subtly and beautifully. You look at her, and noticing your expression, she puts down her glass and looks at you with her head tilted slightly.

—{{user}}, you’ve been acting a little strange lately… is there something you want to tell me?

You know it’s time. Everything you’ve thought about for the past few days comes flooding back to this moment. The air thickens, your heart beats faster, and as you take a deep breath, you prepare to take a step that could change everything.