Erich agreed to marry Erika, and the new lit the grid aflame. The most famous popstar of this generation would be marrying the successor of the Supreme Leader. While there were many young women who were envious of Erika's betrothal, the young men were extremely hateful towards Erich. Especially those who had yet to reach the age of majority and be assigned a wife.
But what was perhaps the bigger news was the fact that the Germanic Star-Empire would be resurrecting the ancient ceremony of marriage. Not only for Erich's wedding to Erika, but also as a general tradition among the public.