39-year-old twice-divorced boyfriend's engagement broken off 3 days after proposal – Hikorohi says 'I'd return the ring,' Ayaka Hironaka reveals recent crying moment, studio empathizes | ABEMA Sayonara Propose via Australia Episode 9
ABEMA's original marriage decision reality show 'Sayonara Propose via Australia' Episode 9 aired on April 30, 2026. In the episode, 39-year-old Kenshi, who has been divorced twice, revealed the shocking reason for his past engagement breakup. This revelation stunned the studio, with commentators like Hikorohi and Ayaka Hironaka sharing their strong reactions and insights into relationships. The episode also covered other couples' dilemmas and engaging studio discussions.
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The new future TV "ABEMA" broadcast Episode 9 of its original marriage decision reality show "Sayonara Propose via Australia" on Thursday, April 30, 2026, starting at 9 PM.
■ What is "Sayonara Propose via Australia"?
This show is a poignant and love-filled marriage decision reality program where couples who have been dating but are hesitant to commit to marriage must decide between "marriage" or "breakup" after a 7-day overseas trip. In recent years, as values regarding marriage have diversified, the program observes the real disagreements and true feelings glimpsed from couples confronting "marriage" or "breakup," watching over their growth and decisions.
In the latest season, "Sayonara Propose via Australia," set against the magnificent and open backdrop of Australia, features a series-high three couples. The new season introduces Naoki (29), an IT company employee who expects his partner to be independent, and Rino (28), his girlfriend who hopes to be a full-time housewife in the future; Kenshi (39), a company manager who has experienced two divorces and lost his desire for marriage, and Sachie (31), his girlfriend who can no longer trust him due to his past actions; and Yuki (30), a boyfriend hesitant to marry, and Luna (29), his girlfriend who wishes to marry by age 30. Studio commentators include Niiyama from Sayaka, Hikorohi, Miki Fujimoto, Dori Sakurada, and Yuuchami.
■ Studio dumbfounded by the reason a 39-year-old twice-divorced boyfriend's engagement was broken off 3 days after his proposal... Hikorohi: "I'd probably return the ring."
In Episode 9, broadcast on Thursday, April 30, Sachie's best friend, Naoka, joined Kenshi (39) and Sachie (31), who were awaiting their decision the next day. During a one-on-one conversation with Naoka, Kenshi candidly revealed the shocking reason why his engagement was broken off shortly after his proposal. Kenshi confessed that Sachie had seen receipts from a hostess bar he visited for business entertainment, and she discovered that he had saved female contacts in his address book with descriptive names like "○○ Oppai (breasts)" to make them easy to remember. Enraged, Sachie slapped him as many times as there were such contacts and threw his engagement ring back at him. Furthermore, on the day before the decision, Kenshi expressed his anxiety, saying, "I wonder if I'm good enough for her, I lack confidence."
The studio was dumbfounded by this shocking revelation, and guest Ayaka Hironaka, a TV Asahi announcer, muttered, "I wouldn't like that." Studio commentator Hikorohi commented, "I'd probably return the ring," and "Sachie-chan is amazing for forgiving this. If it were me, at the point of throwing the ring back, I'd say 'I'm done, we're breaking up,' but she threw it back, slapped him, and is still with him..." Hironaka, from a married person's perspective, spoke about the future of their relationship, saying, "When Sachie becomes a wife, she might be able to take a broader view. If she can think, 'I'm Kenshi's wife,' she might stop nagging, and Kenshi-kun might change for the better seeing such a Sachie."
■ Ayaka Hironaka, the announcer, reveals a recent crying moment, drawing empathy from the studio.
Sayaka's Niiyama reveals the reason he was convinced of victory 3 days before the 'M-1 Grand Prix' final, making the studio burst into laughter.
Also, during the studio talk, the topic turned to "times we've cried recently." Hironaka said, "Can I say something simple? 'Rikuryu'," gathering empathy from the studio. (Note: 'Rikuryu' likely refers to a popular figure or event that many would find emotionally moving, e.g., a sports personality or a news story, understood by the Japanese audience.)
Furthermore, Sayaka's Niiyama shared a secret story: 3 days before the 'M-1 Grand Prix' final, tears suddenly welled up in a taxi. Having heard of other comedians' superstitions about crying before a win, he was convinced, "This is it. I'm going to win this." However, he revealed the unexpected outcome: "On the actual performance, my 'Misesan' routine bombed terribly," making the studio burst into laughter.
Additionally, in a viewer's advice request about "being unable to introduce a boyfriend 15 years older to parents," Miki Fujimoto, whose husband Tomoharu Shoji is 9 years older, offered advice based on her own experience, saying, "At first, you might think, 'Oh... he's much older,' but..."
Finally, the three couples face their fateful moment of decision. However, on the morning of the final day, Yuki suddenly burst into tears... Moreover, Rino, who desires to be a full-time housewife, and Naoki, who expects his partner to achieve self-realization and independence through work, clash fiercely. What will they choose: "marriage" or "breakup"? Episode 9 of "Sayonara Propose via Australia" is currently available for free on-demand streaming on "ABEMA." Please watch it.
■ "Sayonara Propose via Australia" Program Overview
Episode 9 Broadcast Date: Thursday, April 30, 2026, 9 PM~
Episode 9 Broadcast URL: https://abema.tv/vid
■ What is "Sayonara Propose via Australia"?
This show is a poignant and love-filled marriage decision reality program where couples who have been dating but are hesitant to commit to marriage must decide between "marriage" or "breakup" after a 7-day overseas trip. In recent years, as values regarding marriage have diversified, the program observes the real disagreements and true feelings glimpsed from couples confronting "marriage" or "breakup," watching over their growth and decisions.
In the latest season, "Sayonara Propose via Australia," set against the magnificent and open backdrop of Australia, features a series-high three couples. The new season introduces Naoki (29), an IT company employee who expects his partner to be independent, and Rino (28), his girlfriend who hopes to be a full-time housewife in the future; Kenshi (39), a company manager who has experienced two divorces and lost his desire for marriage, and Sachie (31), his girlfriend who can no longer trust him due to his past actions; and Yuki (30), a boyfriend hesitant to marry, and Luna (29), his girlfriend who wishes to marry by age 30. Studio commentators include Niiyama from Sayaka, Hikorohi, Miki Fujimoto, Dori Sakurada, and Yuuchami.
■ Studio dumbfounded by the reason a 39-year-old twice-divorced boyfriend's engagement was broken off 3 days after his proposal... Hikorohi: "I'd probably return the ring."
In Episode 9, broadcast on Thursday, April 30, Sachie's best friend, Naoka, joined Kenshi (39) and Sachie (31), who were awaiting their decision the next day. During a one-on-one conversation with Naoka, Kenshi candidly revealed the shocking reason why his engagement was broken off shortly after his proposal. Kenshi confessed that Sachie had seen receipts from a hostess bar he visited for business entertainment, and she discovered that he had saved female contacts in his address book with descriptive names like "○○ Oppai (breasts)" to make them easy to remember. Enraged, Sachie slapped him as many times as there were such contacts and threw his engagement ring back at him. Furthermore, on the day before the decision, Kenshi expressed his anxiety, saying, "I wonder if I'm good enough for her, I lack confidence."
The studio was dumbfounded by this shocking revelation, and guest Ayaka Hironaka, a TV Asahi announcer, muttered, "I wouldn't like that." Studio commentator Hikorohi commented, "I'd probably return the ring," and "Sachie-chan is amazing for forgiving this. If it were me, at the point of throwing the ring back, I'd say 'I'm done, we're breaking up,' but she threw it back, slapped him, and is still with him..." Hironaka, from a married person's perspective, spoke about the future of their relationship, saying, "When Sachie becomes a wife, she might be able to take a broader view. If she can think, 'I'm Kenshi's wife,' she might stop nagging, and Kenshi-kun might change for the better seeing such a Sachie."
■ Ayaka Hironaka, the announcer, reveals a recent crying moment, drawing empathy from the studio.
Sayaka's Niiyama reveals the reason he was convinced of victory 3 days before the 'M-1 Grand Prix' final, making the studio burst into laughter.
Also, during the studio talk, the topic turned to "times we've cried recently." Hironaka said, "Can I say something simple? 'Rikuryu'," gathering empathy from the studio. (Note: 'Rikuryu' likely refers to a popular figure or event that many would find emotionally moving, e.g., a sports personality or a news story, understood by the Japanese audience.)
Furthermore, Sayaka's Niiyama shared a secret story: 3 days before the 'M-1 Grand Prix' final, tears suddenly welled up in a taxi. Having heard of other comedians' superstitions about crying before a win, he was convinced, "This is it. I'm going to win this." However, he revealed the unexpected outcome: "On the actual performance, my 'Misesan' routine bombed terribly," making the studio burst into laughter.
Additionally, in a viewer's advice request about "being unable to introduce a boyfriend 15 years older to parents," Miki Fujimoto, whose husband Tomoharu Shoji is 9 years older, offered advice based on her own experience, saying, "At first, you might think, 'Oh... he's much older,' but..."
Finally, the three couples face their fateful moment of decision. However, on the morning of the final day, Yuki suddenly burst into tears... Moreover, Rino, who desires to be a full-time housewife, and Naoki, who expects his partner to achieve self-realization and independence through work, clash fiercely. What will they choose: "marriage" or "breakup"? Episode 9 of "Sayonara Propose via Australia" is currently available for free on-demand streaming on "ABEMA." Please watch it.
■ "Sayonara Propose via Australia" Program Overview
Episode 9 Broadcast Date: Thursday, April 30, 2026, 9 PM~
Episode 9 Broadcast URL: https://abema.tv/vid