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Despite not having a lot of money, Master married Yukari-san. He proposes that instead of a wedding ring, they at least splurge on a hot springs trip, and she agrees to it. They both relax in an outdoor bath with a view of the snowy mountains all around. The dinner at the ryokan is also a feast. Then they go over old memories as they talk until midnight. "Shall we go to bed?" Yukari-san asks softly, when Master brings out a small box and gently hands it to her. She opens it, and inside, a ring. "It's not fancy, but it felt sad not to have something tangible, you know?" Tears well in Yukari-san's eyes and she holds Master in her arms.