Recently, the Tokachi Mainichi Shimbun newspaper reported on the sweet story of a newlywed.
Their story is full of coincidences, but it seems that everything is so appropriate, like a coincidence of fate destined by God. After seeing it, many netizens felt that it was like the plot of the live-action version of "Your Name".
The story goes back 25 years.
The Tokachi Mainichi Shimbun is a popular newspaper in Hokkaido that launched a popular column "My Baby" 25 years ago.
This column has been well received by a large number of novice parents, who have been invited to share their adorable babies who are about a year old in their family. After all, there was no circle of friends who could post their cute baby's nine-palace diagram back then, but the hearts of parents who want to show off their babies have been the same from before to now. Therefore, they are eager to submit their posts, hoping to show off the cute babies in their families.
Many people are willing to contribute to their cute little ones so that more people can see: "Have you ever seen such a cute child?".He and she are not ashamed at all, I just want you to see how cute our baby is. ”
The two mothers, each from Obihiro City in southeastern Hokkaido, were among the parents who submitted the post.
Masami Oizumi, 24 years old, contributed to ** her son Oizumi Takuto, who was born on January 15, 1998.
I'm a thriving little monster Tuotu. Today, I am able to walk and eat independently!I especially like to use my head on top of things, I'm a super wrecking king and always messing up everything I can get my hands on.
I am very fortunate because my cousin and cousin are very caring to me and always encourage me to explore the world with curiosity.
Fumie Kato, 26 years old, introduced her daughter, named Saaya Kato, who was born on September 3, 1997.
I'm Saaya, and I accidentally hit a small injury while running and jumping every day. My favorite time was when my dad was at home because he would play with me all day. Even though my dad was exhausted, he would still try to open his eyes and stay with me.
I've also recently learned to speak, like "Grandpa, grandma, give it to me" or something like that. I hope to grow up healthily in the future.
After the submission, the two mothers waited with great anticipation for the children's ** newspaper. On February 22, 1999, the two mothers happily bought the newspaper of the day, expecting to see the children's **.
Oizumi's mother couldn't wait to read the newspaper, and as soon as she got it, she cut it out and put it in her child's growth album.
She constantly looked at the newspaper while being attracted by the sweet smile of the little girl next to her.
The name Saya is so beautiful and cute, and if I have a daughter in the future, I must give her this name.
As she expected, when her daughter was born two years later, she immediately thought of the name and made up her mind to name her "Oizumi Saaya".
The fate of the two families once again intertwined, three years later, came as scheduled.
At that time, the Kato family and the Oizumi family went to Shimizu Town to soak in the hot springs, and 3-year-old Takuto and 4-year-old Saaya met for the first time.
Normally, people don't care much about the strangers who come to the hot springs on the same day as them, but a name that suddenly changes all that.
When Kato's mother was soaking in the hot springs, she suddenly heard someone shouting an uncommon name, "Saaya".
She asked, curious"Do you also have a child named Saaya at home?"
It wasn't until the two families started talking that they realized the surprising coincidence.
Oizumi's mother hurriedly recalled the newspapers of the past, and enthusiastically asked if the girl named "Saaya Kato" in front of her was the same little girl who had appeared in the newspaper with her son.
The two families chatted happily until the end of the day's hot spring trip, and even volunteered to write about the unexpected encounter to the newspaper.
Unfortunately, since neither side had a cell phone at the time, they were unable to leave each other***
At the time, Takuto and Saaya were too young and ignorant to remember the events of this day, but this coincidence became a frequent topic of discussion between the two families.
Although the two families have not been in touch since, they have often spoken of this chance encounter over the years, causing both children to grind their ears out of their calluses.
Saaya quietly hid the newspaper in a photo album and recorded the name "Oizumi Takuto".
We met by chance a long time ago.
Fifteen years later, fate once again reunites Takuto and Saaya after two encounters. Who would have thought?
Saaya Kato landed a part-time job at a Hokkaido hotel in the fall of their junior year of high school, while Takuto Oizumi happened to get a job as a wedding waiter.
The wedding happened to take place at the hotel where Saaya worked.
The two meet unexpectedly at work, and Saaya catches a glimpse of the name tag on Takuto's chest of Oizumi.
She suddenly remembered the distant old newspaper, and the thought came to her mind: "Perhaps, this is the person who published the newspaper at the same time as me." ”
She couldn't help but talk to him, and Takuto immediately thought, "You are the origin of my sister's name!".”
In that unexpected encounter, Takuto and Saaya finally started their first formal, sincere conversation in their lives.
Both were impressed by this encounter, but it was only short-lived. If Yue Lao really wants to match them, I'm afraid he can't wait at this moment.
They were lucky enough to meet again two years later at the ** Rite Celebration.
On this special day, Tuotu and Saaya dressed up and left a beautiful group photo together, and at this moment, they felt the excitement of their hearts beating faster.
I am eager to get to know you more deeply.
With this in mind, Takuto contacts Saaya on Instagram and invites her to dinner.
They finally made the decision to officially start dating on October 8, 2022.
Although Takuto works in another city, he drives to Obihiro every weekend to spend time with Saaya, who lives in the countryside.
Sometimes they dig potatoes in the fields together, sometimes they go out by car together, and their relationship is also deepened in the process of mutual companionship.
Saaya is like an anchor of stability for Takuto, he says, "She seems to be there all the time, and I don't need to worry too much or worry." I knew we would eventually get married. ”
So, he decided to elevate the fate of the two to an eternal promise, and he got down on one knee and proposed to Saaya.
She agreed.
On May 4th, Tuotu and Saaya officially ushered in their marriage registration.
On December 23, they held their wedding at a hotel in Hokkaido, where the two families first met many years ago.
For them, this place is not only a hotel, but also a real place where men and women meet for the first time.
With a satisfied smile, Saaya said, "Here we met, this is the place where I have always dreamed of getting married." ”
Families from both sides were invited to the wedding reception and marveled at this fairytale love story.
Oizumi's mother felt extremely emotional, and she thought that maybe the two of them were really destined to be united.
Kato's mother said with tears in her eyes, "Today's arrival seems to be a result of fate and coincidence. ”
Firmly believe in Saaya, their fate is forged by the newspaper that is treasured.
Those memories may have long since faded, if only a simple encounter. But the presence of that article changed everything, so the moment I actually met him, I had a strong feeling, and it was because I had been reading it over and over again.
She still cherishes the yellowed newspaper clippings and keeps them in her photo album.
The story is indeed warm and tender......
It all starts with your name.