The sun over the horizon was gentle and warm—an amber glow that painted the white petals across the garden in a halo of gold. The gentle sound of waves lingered in the distance, and the scent of lilac and ocean air brushed against the guests as the ceremony began.
The garden by the seaside was where everything would happen. The air was full of laughter, tears, and joy—all the emotions of the years that had led to this one moment.
Shin stood at the altar.
He was dressed in a white suit with a touch of blue—his favorite color—his eyes bright, his breath trembling as he looked at the scene before him.
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As the music began to play, the rest of the brides appeared—Aiko, Rika, and Ai.
Aiko was first, her white dress flowing like a wave of silk and her hair pinned with tiny crystals. She smiled as she stepped through the archway, her hand lightly touching the bouquet of roses. "You're actually crying already, Taa-Kun," she teased.
He laughed softly, wiping his eyes. "Because I can't believe I'm lucky enough to see you like this."
Yuki, smiling shyly, also in a gown that shimmered slightly in the sunlight. Yuki looked almost ethereal—his long hair had grown out, and as he'd chosen to wear a feminine wedding dress with a ribbon across his chest, he looked every bit as radiant as the others.
Shin smiled at him. "You look beautiful, Yuki."
Yuki's cheeks flushed softly, and he replied with a half-laugh. "You're not supposed to say that, Shin… you'll make me blush before everyone!"
"I'll keep saying it anyway," Shin chuckled. "Because it's true."
Next came Rika—wearing an off-shoulder gown that suited her personality perfectly. Her dress sparkled like starlight, and her confident grin was balanced by the way her eyes shimmered with tears. "Don't start with the sappy talk," she said, though her voice shook. "You'll make me cry, and then all my makeup will go to waste!"
"Then you'll still be the most beautiful thing I've ever seen," Shin said.
Rika's laugh softened into a gentle tear. "You always say the perfect thing, huh?"
Finally—Ai.
Her dress was simpler than the others, but it was exactly as she wanted—soft, elegant, and timeless. Her long hair, normally bound in a ribbon, was left flowing down her back. When she reached him, she smiled—her voice soft and trembling as she whispered, "Ne, ne… I am not dreaming, right, Onii-Chan?"
He smiled, heart full. "No, You're not dreaming. I think we really did it."
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The music faded, and the officiant (who happened to be Sora) cleared his throat with a smile. "Ahem, well… I've been told I'm not supposed to cry, but honestly, looking at all of you, it's impossible not to."
Laughter rippled through the guests.
On the front row, Asahi and Yui sat together—hands clasped, smiles bright. "Onii-Chan, Onee-Chan, Amu-Chan, Rika-Nee-Chan, Yuki-Nii-Chan. Congratulations."
Haru stood beside Haru, already teary-eyed as he added, "You've all been through so much. But somehow, you've kept finding your way back to each other. That's what love really means."
The officiant raised his voice again. "Shin, Aiko, Rika, Yuki, and Ai… we gather here today not because of the years of adventure, but because you've chosen to keep loving each other through everything—even the hard parts."
Shin squeezed Aiko's hand, then Rika's, then Ai's, and finally Yuki's. He spoke, softly but clear enough for all to hear:
"Love isn't something that just happens. It's something we choose, over and over again. Even when it's hard, even when we're scared… even when it's uncertain. Today, I choose you all again."
He looked at each of his beloveds in turn. "To keep laughing, to keep growing, and to keep walking forward—together."
Aiko smiled. "I choose you too, Taa-Kun. Even when the years pass, and the world changes, I'll keep choosing you. Because you're my peace, and my home."
Rika wiped a tear as she spoke. "I'll keep choosing you too. Even when you drive me crazy, even when you say something cheesy—because that's what makes you, you. And I love every part of that."
Yuki stepped forward slightly, his voice shaking, yet bright. "And I'll keep choosing you, too. Even though I'm not a woman… you still see me as someone who can love, and be loved. That's all I ever wanted."
Finally, Ai looked up at him, eyes shimmering like soft blue. "And I'll keep choosing you, Onii-Chan. Because no matter what, I want to keep being yours, forever."
The officiant raised his voice. "Then, by the power of your love—because no one can love better than how you all have shown—you are now bound together, as one!"
As the words were spoken, the music swelled again, and the crowd erupted in cheers and tears.
Haru clapped from beside Sora. "Now that's a wedding! I should've brought more tissues!"
Sora laughed through his tears, hugging his husband as the cheers continued. "You should've—you'll be crying all day!"
Asahi leaned toward Yui, whispering. "I think we're next, huh?"
Yui blushed softly, smiling through the tears. "Maybe so—but no matter what, we'll be here to help them."
The cheers continued as the scene slowly faded from the garden—but the laughter, the cheers, and the warmth lingered.
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Eight Years Later
The sound of laughter filled the house, but this time it was louder, brighter, and a little more chaotic. The room was the same, but now the scene was very different—it was full of children.
The house had become a home.
Shin stood by the porch, a bit older, but with the same warmth in his eyes. His hair had grown slightly longer, and he looked every bit the loving husband and father as he watched the children run around.
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"Slow down, you'll all trip!" Ai called from the porch, but it was a lost cause. Her two twin daughters—Sena and Mina—rushed past her, chasing after Shiki, the eldest boy.
"Catch me if you can!" Shiki laughed, sprinting through the yard.
"Too fast!" Mina shouted. "Wait, Onii-Chab! We said we'd play house!"
Rika's twin girls—Luna and Maya—joined the chase. "We'll catch you, Onii-Chan! You can't beat us!"
Aiko, sitting on the porch with a sleepy little Aoi (her youngest daughter) on her lap, smiled at the chaos. "It's good to see everyone happy again," she said as she gently patted the girl's hair.
Yuki, who now wore a long white dress and had fully embraced his feminine look, smiled as he sat beside her. "They all love Shiki, huh? You can't even play tag without him being the leader."
Aiko chuckled. "He's got all the girls chasing him. Just like his father."
Yuki blushed, laughing softly. "You say that, but I think he'll be the one to keep them all safe, just like Shin does for us."
At the same moment, Shin walked up behind the two, wrapping an arm gently around both Aiko and Yuki. "And what's this about me being old and sentimental?"
Aiko laughed, leaning into him. "You're old enough to be called Dad by a whole soccer team, that's for sure."
"Hey," Shin said, pretending to be offended. "I'm not that old."
Yuki smirked. "You've got gray hairs, Shin. I saw one this morning."
"Ah, that's your fault," Shin replied, and the three of them laughed.
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The evening continued—Rika, Ai, and Yuki helped set up the table while Aiko and Shin brought out the food. The sound of the children and the adults blended into one—of a family that had grown, but never stopped loving.
Asahi and Yui arrived a bit later, holding hands, also older but still smiling. "Wow," Asahi said, looking over the crowd. "It's like a dream, huh?"
Yui smiled. "It's better than a dream."
The two of them had also married, though they'd chosen to live nearby instead of under one roof. But they came often—because the world was brighter when everyone was together.
Shiki ran past them again, laughing. "Aunt! Uncle! We're playing again!"
Yui laughed and ran after him. "Okay, but don't cry when I win!"
The laughter, the movement, and the warmth all continued. The family had changed—but the feeling of love was the same.
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Later that night, as the stars rose above , everyone gathered around the table.
Aiko, Rika, Ai, and Yuki sat beside Shin, each of them looking at the children as they dozed one by one.
Shin raised his glass slightly. "To everyone in this home, and to the people who've stayed by our side. You've all helped me become who I am."
Aiko smiled. "To family. The one we built."
Rika added. "To love. The kind that doesn't fade, even after the story ends."
Yuki smiled. "To hope. Because no matter what, we'll always have more tomorrows."
Ai, softly, added her own words. "To the people we'll keep loving, again and again."
Shin looked around the table, at his wives, his family, and all the laughter and love that surrounded them. "And to everyone who's been with us through all the chapters—thank you."
The wind carried the sound of the night as the final words came.
Ai: "Even when the story ends, love keeps going."
Rika: "Because love is the reason we keep trying."
Aiko: "Because love is what makes us human."
Yuki: "Because love is what keeps us together."
Shin: "And because love… is the only thing we'll never have to say goodbye to."
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THE END
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A/N: "The Boy We Can't Let Go!" – A story of how love continues to grow, even when the world changes. Thank you for reading.
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