Thinkin' about a GenoSai marriage proposal where Saitama, prior to them even developing feelings, tells Genos he doesn't feel much towards marriage.
Like, it was brought up in subtle conversation once. Maybe they stumbled upon a marriage proposal on their way home or maybe they passed by a ring shop/jewelry store while going to the 3rd grocery store on their list. And when they finally get home, Genos asks Saitama: "Sensei, would you ever want to get married?" (Or something like that)
Saitama ponders the question, head tilted towards the ceiling in thought, before saying: "Nah, not really."
Genos asks him why.
"Because I don't really see the point in it." He shrugs. When Genos continues to look at him, he sits up straighter and attempts to explain further. "I mean, if you really love the person, I don't see why an official marriage ceremony needs to happen. To me, it's more like this celebration just so you can have your relationship on a certificate." Shrugging his shoulders, he adds: "Not that I wouldn't be happy to marry someone. It's just that I probably wouldn't react much if I was proposed to.I already love the person and they already love me—no need for months of planning just so we can kiss in front of people, eat cake, and dance."
Genos feels a little disappointed by his answer, but he understands where he's coming from. So the conversation shifts and that was the end of it.
Fast forward a few years, maybe two or three. Saitama and Genos are having dinner on a rooftop after another day of monster fighting. Genos is as anxious as any 21/22 year old would be, planning to propose. Those words from over 2 years ago broiling in his head.
After he sets his empty box down, he turns to Saitama.
"Saitama," he calls, knowing that using his first name would get his attention indefinitely. And it does. The man does not reply, but he looks up at him, giving his full attention. Genos takes a breath he doesn't really need. "Do you remember... do you remember when you told me how you felt about marriage? That you wouldn't react much to a proposal?"
Now, forgive Saitama for this, but the question was so out of left field, he just stared at Genos. It took him a second to process it, register it. But before he could even begin to think about the implications of it, he's watching a compartment in Genos' arm open and the cyborg reaching in to pull out a box.
"Forgive me for wanting this..." he says. Saitama's mouth falls open, and Genos, with a mix of timidness, anxiety, and playfulness, holds it out to him. Saitama's hands shake so much, Genos worried for him but pressed on. "But... I'd like to call your bluff."
One of Saitama's gloved thumbs presses against the box and gently pries it open.
Genos never gets the chances to actually take the damn thing out before he's being yanked into a kiss by his shirt collar.
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Hidden street shrine of Mary in Warsaw:
Let’s enter the bush on the left.
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