Chapter 25

Today was a bit different for Aiko. For starters she received a invitation to a restaurant the note didn't have the name of the sender or anything else the dress code was formal but Aiko though it was strange as she looked in her closet for something formal to wear.

' it's kinda strange that I get an invitation...Oh what should I wear?...I can't look too plain or too dressed up...' Aiko though

Meanwhile with Toriko

' Maybe Aiko would like this?' Toriko though as he was window shopping looking at a few accessories ' then again I barely see her wear jewelry...I need to find something that's perfect for her...' As he saw something caught his eye.

' I think this might suit her' Toriko though as he smiled

Meanwhile with Coco

As he paced around his house a bit.

' yesterday...when I saw Aiko there was something I didn't tell her...I didn't tell her about the the rest of her fortune...I have to see her today!' He though ' she'll have an unexpected surprise with someone close to her today...'

As he got out of his house as he called kiss to take him to town.

Back with Aiko

A few hours later Aiko walked inside a really nice restaurant as she walked inside to the hostess as the hostess smiled.

" Ah you must be the woman your date is here waiting for you"

" D-date? W-well I-i " Aiko stuttered as she slightly blush

" Oh first date huh? Don't worry I can tell he's nervous as well" the hostess said as she led Aiko in a private table outside in the balcony the view of the night sky with the candles looked just like in those romantic movies as Aiko looked around as she was surprised to see the person that send her the invitation.

" Hello Aki...you look beaut'ful tonight" sani said as he was dressed in a white suit as he had his hair loose as he looked at Aiko as she wore a strapless light purple dress with a simple silver pendant with matching silver flats.

" Oh um T-thank you sani-San " Aiko said as she sat down as he gazed at her as she smiled. " Thank you for inviting me"

" No problem I just though it be nice for us to have nice dinner once in a while" sani said ' And no one here interrupting us... this is a good idea' he though

Flash back

" wha' rin? " sani asked

" I think it might be nice if someone went out with Aiko" rin said " sometimes I see her looking so alone and by herself I think it might be nice if she had someone with her. it can be pretty dangerous for a girl like Aiko to be out all alone capturing ingredients "

' Rin's right there's other places that are too dangerous for Aki to go alone! Maybe the only way Aki can be safe if it's if I...I ask her to marry me! That way I can protect her from anything dangerous!' Sani though

" plus if she's with someone she could spend even more time with that person " rin added

" wha'? Rin! That might be a good idea!" Sani said " I need to start making plans for Aki and me right now"

End of flash back

' Aki...I know that in my heart that we belong together I hope you say yes' sani though as he gazed at Aiko as she took a sip of her drink.

' Sani-San seems a bit quiet tonight I wonder what's on his mind? Maybe he can't decide what to eat? There's so many choices here' Aiko though as she looked at her menu.

Back with Toriko

' I know that she'll love it! It took me a while but I feel like this is a good choice for her' he though

" now I just gotta find her" Toriko said as he smiled " but it's pretty late...il give it to her tomorrow maybe..." ' I can't wait to see the look on her face when she opens it!' As he held the small box as he pictured Aiko smiling at him as he slightly blushed. As he noticed Coco walking to a different path.

' huh? What's Coco doing here? is he looking for something?' He though

" Hey! Coco! Whatcha doing here?!" Toriko called out to his friend

" Oh hello Toriko " Coco said as he looked around " where's Aiko-chan?"

" I haven't seen her today" Toriko said ' what does he want from her? Hmm I should help if Coco's here looking for Aiko it could mean that she might need help' he though " il get her scent then you follow me"

" okay " Coco said

Back with Sani and Aiko

' this is nice...but somehow I feel like it's missing something...I don't know what though' Aiko though as she took a bite of her meal.

" Aki...have you ever though about havin' kids in the future?" Sani ask making Aiko look at him

A few thoughts went by her head when sani mentioned kids as she had a soft smile forming her lips, as she pictured about her and her mother.

" Yeah, maybe in the future I might like having a few maybe two or three kids" Aiko said " what about you Sani-San? Have you ever though about having kids?"

" well of course I though of havin' kids" Sani said

" how many?" Aiko ask

" as many as my wife wants" he said ' as many as you want Aki' he though as he gazed at her as he smiled picturing what they're kids would look like. At least two girls and a boy. With their features as he lightly smiled at the though.

" I'm sure it's not easy finding someone that could keep up with your...um...specific standards..." Aiko said

" Actually I have someone in mind" Sani said as he smiled at her " someone that matches my Beauty and creates a wonderful harmony she's really is beaut'ful"

" that's great Sani-San I'm happy for you" Aiko said as she smiled brightly at Sani as he slightly blushed. As she got up. " I'm going to use the restroom il be back in a bit"

As she left the table

' this is perfect! Now to surprise Aki...' Sani though as he searched in his pockets.

" hey! Sani! " a familiar voice said

" Eh? Toriko! Coco what are you two doing here?!" Sani exclaimed

" I was gonna say the same thing about you" Toriko said

" are you here with someone Sani?" Coco ask as he saw a few plates on Sani's table

" ah that yes now if you excuse me this is a private dinner" Sani said as he looked up at the two.

' I have an uneasy feeling about this.' Coco though

" Oh hi Toriko-kun! Coco-kun! It's so good to see you again" Aiko said happily as she hugged the two.

" So your having dinner with Sani." Toriko said as he couldn't help but feel a bit jealous

" yeah, he invited me to this place is really good but not as good as komatsu's place " Aiko said " Oh later il show you the fruit I picked with Coco-kun it taste real good as An ice cream"

" Yeah! How about tomorrow we'll go somewhere " Toriko said

" Yeah that sounds nice" Aiko said

" No!" Sani exclaimed " Toriko! I won't have you take Aki!"

" She can decide who she goes with on her own" Toriko said casually

" I'd rather that Aki goes with me!" Sani exclaimed as he looked at Aiko " Aki...I wanted to say that..." He started to take a deep breath as he took Aiko's hand in his as she looked at him.

' SANI!' Toriko and Coco though ' he likes Aiko/Aiko-chan too?!'

As he went down on one knee.

" Aki, please become my wife." Sani said before giving her hand a kiss.

"EHH?!" Aiko said as she blushed red

"OI, SANI!" They yelled angrily

' He wants to marry me? This is too much! I don't know how I feel about Sani-San! I didn't know he felt that about me! I-I don't know this is the first time a man proposed to me!' Aiko though as she froze as Sani gazed at her as he smiled. ' I don't know what to say!'

' She can't say yes to Sani! They don't know each other that well!' Toriko though

' Aiko-chan! This is really unexpected for her! She's really shocked! But if she wants to marry Sani I can't get in the way of her happiness' Coco though

As the three bishokuya waited for the woman in front of them give Sani his answer as she blushed even harder.

" U-Um Sani-San I-I'm sorry but I can't marry you...I'm really sorry " Aiko said as she looked down at Sani.

" B-but why Aki?!" Sani said as he felt his heart being split in two.

" Because I don't feel ready for marriage yet...and I'm sorta having mixed feelings with someone else so until my feelings are clear I can't marry someone until I feel certain that I love that person" Aiko said as she looked at Sani.

"I-it's fine Aki." Sani said as he got up looking at Aiko as he smiled as he took her hands "I'll just try harder until your feelings for me are clear!" As he kissed her hand

"Sani don't do that to Aiko!" Toriko yelled as he went charging over to the two

As Coco was not moving as he looked over at the small group as his eyes was mainly focus on Aiko who was blushing scarlet red while Sani and Toriko was now arguing with each other to see who Aiko is going on their next capture.

" you already had time with her tonight so she's going out with me tomorrow!" Toriko said as he wrapped his arm around Aiko as she blushed

" No Toriko! Aki already spends too much time with you! " Sani said as he took Aiko's hand.

" um guys I can spend time with all of you...you guys don't have to argue" Aiko said shyly as she was still red.

' this is really serious now that Sani confessed to Aiko-chan. I really have to start planning something for Aiko-chan I don't want to lose her' Coco though

there you have it guys! Please leave a review on who you want Aiko to be with! Il be posting another chapter soon! See you guys soon!