Surrounded by towering and young trees, fireflies, and nightbirds, Amami and Cina stand in front of each other, holding each other's hands. He keeps gazing at her with a goofy smile. She avoids his gaze awkwardly and shyly.
"With my children, the stars, the moons, and every other creature who is witnessing this union," Cina bends down his head and vows, "I, Cina, take you as my wife and my mate for the end of the time and beyond without any conditions."
Amami raises her head and looks into his green eyes. "Without any conditions?"
"Yes." He grins at her. "Eternity is a long time. I am sure that a lot will happen to us. That's why I don't want to put any conditions. Whatever happens, I will always be on your side. I won't look away from you."
Why does he like her so much? Amami bites her inner cheek. What's good about her? "Don't you know the meaning of a god's promise? Even if we are getting married, you shouldn't say these words carelessly."
