Chapter 3: Matchmade Ships Part 1:
Footage is being played from the first episode of Season 2 when the cast went through the island cave for Koro Sensei's Fear Challenge when in reality, it was for matchmaking which is considered to be one of the funniest memories from the class. Behind the scenes, the cave wasn't all too dark as they set up small lights for safety as the cast would walk through until they reached the exit of the cave.
Nagisa: Not counting Ritsu, there was 13 boys and 13 girls so we somehow made it match considering I play a male on the show. *giggles*
Kanzaki: This was such a fun time and a really fun idea by the director. Obviously, this is pretty much where the shipping began for a lot of us.
The class look at the crazy list of ships starting with the most popular Karma x Nagisa followed by Nagisa x Kayano to some common ones such as Kataoka x Isogai, Maehara x Okano, Sugino x Kanzaki, Karma x Okuda, etc. Some had the class laugh while others had them questioning the fanbase.
Rio: Ahem, so why not the lovebirds stand up and reveal themselves. *smirks*
The very first one to speak up was Karma and Okuda, most of the class knew they would end up as a pair considering how close they were together while filming the anime. What's about to happen though was something the class would not expect.
Karma: Well to be honest, we aren't boyfriend and girlfriend anymore.
Everyone: HUH?!
The entire class looked very confused until Okuda smiles brightly showing her hand that shows an engagement ring that led to a bunch of screams from the girls as they go to hug their chemist friend while the guys go on to congratulate Karma. In a different room during a different time of the day, pictures and footage of both Karma and Okuda's time behind the scenes was being displayed in front of the red-haired actor who had the biggest smile on his face. They weren't so different from their anime counterparts; Karma was still strong, brave, cunning, relaxed, and loved to always make jokes whether dirty or non-dirty. He wasn't troublemaking or sadistic though like how most people would recognize him but really caring and respectful. On set he's Karma Akabane the troublemaking demon child but behind the scenes he would love to hang out with everyone and play music as well with Chiba Ryunosuke and Taiga Okajima.
Okuda Manami was the same shy yet lovely, beautiful girl everyone knows from the series. Only difference is she loved to go out and explore as she wishes to explore the world more in the future, she is also more outgoing as she loved to hang out with the girls, and wasn't really much into chemistry. On set, you would see her become the master of chemistry and potions but behind the scenes, she knew nothing of chemistry and was more into drawing. Another difference between the couple is Karma is the one who wears glasses while Okuda never needed glasses to see. For their roles in the anime, the crew members gave Karma contacts to nail the perfect look of a troublemaker while Okuda was handed fake glasses to match the chemist nerd girl in the anime. One thing does remain the same: Their love for each other.
Karma: If you were to ask me what was one of the biggest highlights of filming Assassination Classroom, it be meeting Okuda Manami. We quickly became friends on the first day of shooting and we just had so much memories made during that time. We would always hang out during breaks and would go for some sweets or coffee whenever the day of filming was over. And right around the time right filming on the island, she one day came and asked me out on a date and that's where it all began. 6 wonderful and grateful years with her and now we are ready to take the next step. All I can see when I see her is an angel that blooms like the most beautiful flower.
Okuda: You see him as this demon child in the series but in reality, he's just one of the sweetest, charming, handsome guys you'll ever meet. First time I saw him, I was like Awoooooogah and thought to myself, "I have no chance with this man." Yet he came to me and we just started talking. *giggles* I'm really glad we became best friends who felt comfortable with each other and trusted each other from the heart, then I got the opportunity and guts to ask him out; We became a couple not that long after and now 6 years later, we're soon to be Mr. And Mrs. Akabane. I really do love him with all my heart and I don't regret a thing being with him, other than him being a Godzilla geek.
Okuda and Karma both share a good laugh but is stopped by a video that will never leave their hearts and memories. A happy sigh came from Karma as he remembers this day very well.
Karma: December 31st, 2019. It was exactly 11:57pm and we travelled to New York in the United States to see the New York Party that they always do. A lot of things were running through my head because at exactly 12:00 and 2020 arrives, I was going to ask her to marry me. 6 years of memories and adventures, through ups and downs, and so many countless dates, I knew I loved Okuda to the moon and I wanted to make a promise to her that I would always love her.
The beautiful couple are shown the video of when the clock struck 12, it was now 2020 and Karma just asked his girlfriend the most important question in his life.
Karma: Okuda, we met back in 2015 and I never regretted a single moment in my life with you. I'm thankful that we met years ago at Kunungigaoka and I want keep that promise that I'll always love you until the end of times. Okuda Manami, will you marry me?
Okuda began to cry uncontrollably as she nods trying to say yes to her now fiancé. Karma started to tear up as well as he places the ring on Okuda's finger before sharing an emotional kiss as the couple watches the footage holding their hands.
Okuda: To this day I still get really emotional watching that video because that day really changed our lives and our relationship.
Karma: Despite the horrific year 2020 was with the pandemic and quarantine for an entire year, that special night will forever be the greatest moment of the year and our lives.
Okuda: Calling it the greatest moment of our lives and we haven't had our wedding yet. *laughs* Then again, every special moment between us you call it the greatest moment of our lives!
The couple continued laughing as we head back to early in the morning when the class is congratulating the newly engaged couple. Ryushi out of nowhere comes in to give Karma and Okuda a passionate hug in which the couple quickly hug their octopus teacher back.
Ryushi: Here's to an amazing future full of love, happiness, and many more. Words can't describe how I'm so happy for the both of you and if you ever need help decorating the wedding, you know I'm right guy for it.
Okuda: Thank you Ryushi, that truly means a lot to us. Which reminds me that all of you guys are invited for our wedding. We both really hope you can make it and once we have an official place and date, we'll send you the invite.
Irina: Here's an idea, why not have the wedding here? We have a big area outside, plus this place is special to all of us and where we all feel easy meeting up.
The reunited class agreed with their blonde teacher, having Karma and Okuda's wedding here would be a wonderful idea. Soon, this reunion became a wedding planning event which brought laughter from the couple. E Class never changed and never will.
Kaede: DIBS ON BEING OKUDA'S BRIDESMAID!
Kanzaki: I'll also be her Bridesmaid; it makes sense for her two best friends to be the first two chosen.
Nagisa: I'll take the third spot!
Soon, the rest of the girls began to surround the poor shy girl as to who should be the next two bridesmaids considering Kaede, Nagisa, and Kanzaki have already been self-picked. Meanwhile Karma watches his poor fiancé and couldn't help but laugh as he already chose his 5 grooms: Isogai, Sugino, Maehara, Chiba, and Itona.
Karma: This is gonna be a long day. *laughs*
