Pekoyama Peko
Mahiru,
I never understood how people knew what to say when writing their own vows. I've never been good with words or feelings, so I naturally panicked at the thought of not being able to convey how much I love you or how much you mean to me, especially at our own wedding. I asked Kuzuryu-kun what I should say, and he said, 'Just tell her your favourite things about her and why you love her, so much-just don't bring up the murder'. . .which I just did, but I don't think you'll mind. But I promise never to hurt you again.
To be honest, I'm still not sure what I should say. I've never known love like this before. I've never known I could love this strong and this deeply until I was granted the most extraordinary privilege of getting to be with you. Never in a million years did I imagine you'd pick me and love me back after everything, and every morning I count my blessings that you did.
You are, as the people say, my everything. Your passion, determination, and beauty, both inside and out, continue to astonish me daily. You've taught me so much about being human and being my own person and showing me it's okay to feel and judge things however I wish, and I'll never stop thanking you for it.
. . .Mahiru, I just realized something. I'll never be able to put into words how much I love you and how much you mean to me. It's simply impossible. But I'm sure you know. I hope you do. I pray you do.
I love you. I cannot wait to become your wife.
Koizumi Mahiru
Peko,
Do you know the art of Kintsugi? You must, right? It's the art of mending and putting broken pottery back together at the points of breakage in order to strengthen it. It reminds me of us. In our second first start knowing each other, we got caught up in something bad and it. . .didn't end well, admittedly. But being here together with you on the real Jabberwock Island and getting to know and heal with the real you, our relationship is stronger than ever, and I love you so much.
I feel like I could ramble for hours about how much I love you and how incredible you are, but I'll try and keep this short. There are so many things I love about you. Your laugh, your smile, your strength, your beauty, your skill, Peko, I could go on and on and on. My lovely, lovely Peko, I'm so proud of you and how far you've come. You're going to go on to do so many incredible things, and I get the incredible privilege of being by your side as you do! . . .No pressure, though!
I'm so glad I get to be with you. I'm going to show off my 'hyphen Pekoyama' like it's my most treasured thing because it will be.
That's all I really have to say. Sorry if it's short.
I love you so much, Peko. More than my own life. . .obviously.
Let's finish getting married now.
