Laughing at Someone's Hair Has Implications

Adam fancied Kyoko – they were colleagues studying together. One day Kyoko had a hair change – it was suddenly all frizzy. She walked into a room with many people  – Adam laughed; Kyoko was embarrassed – it seemed any hope of a relationship vanished for Adam. It was the end of the year and Kyoko returned to Japan.

When the next year arrived Adam felt he must apologise for laughing at Kyoko’s frizzy hair. He sent her an email with an apology for laughing saying he thought she was very beautiful. As a rider he said that if she “didn’t have a boyfriend, he’d like to be the one.” Happily she agreed and they came to know, respect and love each other over the years. There was however one occasion when Adam proposed on the top of Mt Cootha and Kyoko said “no.” Happily, after much prompting from Kyoko, Adam proposed again. He won some money in a cycle race, brought some flowers, came home and asked Kyoko to marry him. She was vacuuming at the time. On receiving his proposal she turned off the vacuum cleaner and began to cry. Luckily they were tears of joy.

Kyoko and Adam were married last Friday on the top of Mt Cootha. Guests came from Japan, throughout Queensland and some even from Brisbane to celebrate with them. Below is a Japanese poem that was shared on the day. I think it speaks beautifully of a very loving couple. One of the things that inspired me about them is that they do something special for each other every day.

Sublime

Two hands held tightly
Unconsciously welded together
Two lives now one
I am proud to walk with you
Overjoyed to share this world with you
My delight is abundant
My love sublime

Daichi Matsui