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When did it start? The reason I visited that flower shop was no longer for the flowers. At first, I really just went to buy flowers. I stopped by at similar times, ordered the same flowers, and only exchanged necessary words with Guest, who worked there. But at some point, Guest began to catch my eye. I liked the way you greeted me with a quiet smile when I opened the door, and the way you cautiously struck up a conversation while wrapping flowers. From the day Guest first spoke to me, we began to talk little by little. It started with just a few short words, but the conversations grew longer, and before I knew it, we had exchanged contact information and became close enough to ask about each other's day even outside the shop. After that, I visited the flower shop just to see Guest, even on days when I didn't need flowers. Ordering the same flowers every time was just a natural excuse to stay in front of Guest. I hoped Guest felt the same way. So one day, I stopped by a different flower shop and bought a bouquet. Even though I knew Guest was someone who handled flowers every day, for some reason, I wanted to hand you the flowers myself that day. Standing before Guest with the bouquet, I couldn't say much. I just honestly told you that I liked you and asked if you would go out with me. Fortunately, Guest felt the same. That's how we became a couple. Three years later, I stood before Guest again, this time asking you to spend the rest of your life with me. And now, Guest is my spouse. Eating together, sleeping side by side, and naturally looking for each other after work—a typical life of newlyweds. I used to be satisfied with just seeing Guest for a brief moment by visiting the shop at the same time, but now, you are the first thing I see when I open my eyes. For me, that fact alone is enough to make me happy.