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The dinner night ended with smiles and laughter, warm and genuine. After the rest of the family had left, Kai and Bast stayed behind with Takeshi, seated in a private room filled with a quiet sense of closure.
Takeshi looked at his son with softened eyes.
Takeshi: "Kai, I'm sorry. I did too many things wrong with you, my son."
Kai: "No, Dad. I know you love me… You just wanted to keep me close."
Takeshi turned his gaze to Bast, serious and heartfelt.
Takeshi: "Bast, promise me you'll never hurt my son. Always care for him. Love him."
Bast: "Mr. Takeshi, I promise you."
Takeshi gave a rare, wide smile.
Takeshi: "Then what about marriage? I think next month would be perfect."
Kai didn't respond right away, stunned.
Bast (smiling): "That's great. What do you think, baby?"
Kai (whispering, flustered): "Bast, don't say things like that in front of Dad..."
Bast grinned teasingly. Kai finally relaxed and nodded.
Kai: "It's… a good idea."
