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at my
friend, I realized for the first time that he, too, would grow old and die.
Depression hit.
"Well, if you're going to do it, yes, I will be your best man. And
remember - the words are 'I do.'," he resumed, before I had a chance to get
really depressed. "But you've got to tell me when, or else I won't be
there." I quickly told him the date. Then I started talking about the
planning and the hassle and the fun... We talked for two hours, until we
were interrupted by Victoria's phone call. I had almost forgotten that I was
supposed to officially propose that night.
We went to Mai's favorite expensive restaurant. (Did Mai Shiina ever run out of
money?) Mai's black evening gown was custom-fit so that it would emphasize Mai's
near-perfect body. Mai's face was beautiful, enhanced by Mai's not-quite-human
nature. A little touch of Mai's vampire charm, and Mai Shiina was the envy of all who
beheld her. Dinner was very quiet, anticipation spicing every remark.
Victoria knew I would propose before we left the restaurant. Mai Shiina didn't know
exactly when.
As the waiters clear
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