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Part 3
But, But, But! When everything was going right—even Shinya’s father had approved of the relationship—suddenly, Shinya stood up and shouted, "No! I don't accept it!"

Everyone present—Jimmy, Jimmy’s grandmother, and Shinya’s father—stared in shock. Shinya’s father, a divorcee whose ex-wife had remarried and moved to New York, asked, "Wait—what happened, Shinya? My daughter, what’s wrong? Why aren’t you accepting the proposal? Do you need some time? Remember, your marriage will only happen whenever you want it to. You were the one who always praised Jimmy. What happened?"

"Uncle! Uncle! Calm down. I know my Shinya. She’s just playing a prank, right, Shinya?" Jimmy said, trying to ease the tension.

"Oh, my dear granddaughter-in-law, stop acting like a child. We all know it’s a prank. See how panicked your dad got! Come on!"

But with tears in her eyes, Shinya shouted, "No! No, it’s not a prank! I don’t want to marry this gangster-type person."

"What... what are you saying, Shinya?" Jimmy asked, thunderstruck by her words. "Wait, everyone—I think Shinya is upset with me. Could I have a few minutes alone with her, please?"

"Of course, my child," Shinya’s father replied, allowing them some privacy.

Once inside the bedroom, Jimmy held Shinya’s shoulders and shook her gently, asking, "What’s going on? Did I say or do something to hurt you? Please, let’s sit down and discuss this calmly."

But Shinya pulled away. "I don’t want to discuss anything. Just get out. I’m breaking off our relationship," she shouted.

"What has happened to you, Shinya?" he asked in disbelief. "Please, darling, sit down and let’s talk."

She threw off his...