The Shadow Garden had faced many challenges, but none quite like the unexpected presence of Goku. His innocence and sheer power were awe-inspiring, and for many of the girls, his pure-heartedness had become something more than just admiration. They found themselves drawn to him in ways they hadn't anticipated, their feelings growing deeper with each passing day.
For **Beta** and **Delta**, those feelings had already begun to surface. And now, Goku—completely unaware of the depth of his effect on them—was about to take a step that would change everything.
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**Goku's Proposal to Beta**
It had been a few days since Beta had opened up to Goku about her feelings, and although he wasn't exactly experienced in romance, he had spent some time thinking about what she had said. Goku was the type of person who didn't dwell on complex emotions, but one thing he knew for sure was that he cared about Beta.
And so, in the most Goku-like way possible, he decided to do something about it.
He found Beta one evening, seated in a quiet corner of the base, reading through reports and strategizing for their next mission. The soft glow of the lamp cast a gentle light across her face, and for a moment, Goku simply watched her, unsure of how to start.
"Hey, Beta!" Goku called out, walking over with his usual carefree grin.
Beta looked up, her eyes softening when she saw him. "Goku. What are you doing here?"
"I was just thinking," Goku began, scratching the back of his head. "About what you said before. You know, about caring about me."
Beta's heart skipped a beat. She had tried to push her feelings aside, knowing that Goku wasn't the type to understand romance in the traditional sense. But now, hearing him bring it up, she couldn't help but feel a flicker of hope.
"Oh?" she said, trying to keep her voice steady. "What about it?"
Goku sat down across from her, his expression serious in a way that Beta wasn't used to seeing. "I don't really get all this love stuff," he admitted with a chuckle. "But I know that I care about you a lot, Beta. And I think... that's what love is, right?"
Beta blinked, her heart racing. "Goku..."
"I don't know if I'll ever understand it completely," Goku continued, his voice soft but sincere. "But I know I love you, Beta. I want you to stay with me, always."
Beta felt a wave of emotions crash over her—relief, joy, and something deeper that she hadn't even realized she'd been holding back. Goku's words were simple, but they were real. And that was all she needed.
Tears pricked at the corners of her eyes as she smiled, her heart full. "Goku... I love you too. More than I ever thought I could."
Goku's grin widened, and without a second thought, he reached across the table, taking Beta's hand in his own. "So, what do you think? Will you stay with me?"
Beta laughed softly, wiping at her eyes as she nodded. "Yes, Goku. I'll stay with you."
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**Goku's Proposal to Delta**
Not long after his moment with Beta, Goku found himself training with **Delta** once again. Sparring with Delta was always an exhilarating experience—her wild energy matched his own in ways that no one else's did, and he always enjoyed their fights.
They had been going at it for hours, their punches and kicks clashing in the air like thunder, when finally, Delta called for a break, collapsing onto the ground with a laugh.
"Man, you're something else, Goku!" Delta said, panting as she wiped the sweat from her forehead. "I've never fought anyone like you before."
Goku chuckled, sitting down beside her. "You're not too bad yourself, Delta. You always keep me on my toes."
Delta grinned, leaning back on her elbows as she caught her breath. But as the adrenaline from the fight started to fade, something else began to take over. Something that had been building in her chest for days now.
"Goku," Delta said, her voice quieter than usual. "There's something I've been meaning to tell you."
Goku blinked, tilting his head. "What's up?"
Delta sat up, her usual brashness gone, replaced by an uncharacteristic vulnerability. "I... I think I love you, Goku. I've been thinking about it for a while now, and I can't get you out of my head."
There was a long pause as Goku processed her words. Delta wasn't the type to get emotional often, and seeing her like this made him realize just how important this was to her.
"I guess I'm not really good with words," Delta muttered, scratching her head in frustration. "But I'm serious, Goku. I love you."
Goku smiled softly, reaching out to place a hand on her shoulder. "Delta, I don't always get this kind of stuff, but I care about you too. You're one of the strongest people I know, and I like being around you."
Delta's heart skipped a beat, her usual confidence faltering slightly. "Really?"
Goku nodded. "Yeah. And I think... if that's what love is, then I love you too."
Delta stared at him for a moment, her heart pounding in her chest. And then, with a wide grin, she tackled him, wrapping her arms around his neck in a tight hug.
"You're such an idiot, Goku," Delta said with a laugh, burying her face in his shoulder. "But I love you anyway."
Goku laughed, hugging her back. "So, what do you think? Will you stay with me too?"
Delta pulled back slightly, her grin softening into something more genuine. "Yeah. Of course I will."
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**A New Chapter in Goku's Life**
As the days passed, Goku found himself growing even closer to the members of the Shadow Garden. With both **Beta** and **Delta** now having confessed their feelings to him, he was starting to understand what love meant—not in the complicated way that others seemed to, but in his own simple, sincere way.
And for Beta and Delta, that was enough. They didn't need grand gestures or flowery words. Goku's honesty, his straightforwardness, and the way he genuinely cared for them were all they needed to know that his feelings were real.
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As Goku lay on his back in the training area one evening, staring up at the stars, he couldn't help but smile. His life had taken some unexpected turns since he arrived in this world, but for the first time, he felt like he had found something beyond just fighting.
Something... worth protecting.
