It's finally time, huh? I can't wait.

I'm getting excited!

That reminds me, the staff gave me this earlier. What's it for?

Looks like petals for the flower shower.

Flower shower? So we throw them while the bride is walking?

That's right. At the end of the ceremony, when the couple is leaving, we throw petals to congratulate them.

Wow, that's so cool!

I hope I can do it right…

It's not like there's a specific way you have to do it. You'll be fine.

Just put all your well wishes into it and throw the petals gently in the direction of the bride and groom.

If you toss them from up high, I bet they'll look beautiful falling down.

Got it! I'll try that. Thanks, Maki!

You're welcome. It's a good thing I paid attention all those times I was invited to my dad's friends' weddings!

I feel much more confident with you around, Maki.

Hey, Maki… Don't some weddings have rice showers?

Yeah. I've heard the flower shower is based on the rice shower, actually.

The idea of the rice shower is to wish the couple a rich life, where they'll never have to worry about having enough to eat.

With the flower shower, the color and aroma of the petals purify the area, protecting the couple from negative feelings and spirits and wishing them happiness.

Is that so? I didn't know that!

Ah, I think the ceremony's starting!

All right, let's stop chatting and go wish the happy couple well!

[Fade in/out.]

Wasn't that ceremony so amazing?

It was! My heart started fluttering listening to their vows!

Hey, they're coming this way now. Is everyone ready?

Of course! Let's wish the both of them well with a flower shower!

Congratulations! What a wonderful wedding!

Seeing those two so happy together makes me feel happy too.

Here's to a long and happy marriage!