On a dating site, Matthew posted a picture of himself in a parking lot with the question: “Name this location?”. Mukai recognized it immediately because years ago, she and her friend were stranded there after she broke her car key in half during a snowboarding trip. This connection sparked enough interest for us to exchange phone numbers, which eventually led to an in-person meeting. Our first meeting was a bit hesitant, primarily because of clothing choices. However, we began bonding over our shared interests and similar life goals. On April 23rd, 2022, we had our second date where we talked and laughed the entire afternoon. Ending this wonderful day, Matthew walked Mukai to her car yet, there was only one question on her mind: "May I have a kiss?" We continued dating, with outings to the movies, go-karts, mini-golf, and a skydiving trip. Within a few months, we became an exclusive couple. Since then, we’ve enjoyed collecting pins, going on snowboarding and baseball trips to various states, visiting amusement parks, exploring, hiking, and traveling together. On April 7, 2024, Matthew planned an adventure day to the Long Beach Aquarium. Matthew, Mukai, and a couple of friends all met up for breakfast before exploring the aquarium together. Afterwards, on a walk to the lighthouse, we paused for photos with the Queen Mary in the background. Now, for Matthew, there was only one question on his mind: “Will you marry me?”. Mukai was stunned but ecstatic, especially when both of their families and friends emerged from the hilltop to congratulate them.