This may be a bit too dark for your screen, but it's remarkable that a photo from the first night that lovers met still exists. This was taken at a Christmas party in Geneva NY, where Aya was homestaying with her aunt, a naturalized American. Her aunt's husband was then my dad's boss..., and so it goes. Our relationship began in 1984 (you can see us exchanging addresses this very moment!), began in earnest in 1986, and on June 28, 1989, we were married in Sapporo.

But look at the star-struck look in those two dudes' eyes! Especially the handsome one with the impressive facial hair.

A beautiful wife. Best Christmas present ever.

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