New Future TV "ABEMA" broadcast the final episode of its original marriage decision reality program "Sayonara Propose via Australia" on Thursday, May 7, 2026, at 9 PM. In the final episode, after finally completing their seven-day journey, the three couples made their decisions whether to "marry" or "break up."
What is "Sayonara Propose via Australia"?
This program is the most poignant and love-filled marriage decision reality show where couples who continue to date but are hesitant to marry embark on a seven-day overseas trip and must definitely decide whether to "marry" or "break up" on the final day. In recent years, as values regarding marriage have diversified, the show observes the realistic disagreements and true feelings that emerge from couples facing "marriage" or "breakup," and watches over their growth and decisions.
The latest work, "Sayonara Propose via Australia," features the largest number of couples in the series, three pairs, set against the magnificent nature and liberating atmosphere of Australia. The new season introduces three couples: Naoki, a 29-year-old boyfriend working at a foreign IT company who seeks independence in his partner, and Rino, a 28-year-old girlfriend who hopes to become a full-time housewife in the future; Kenshi, a 39-year-old boyfriend and company executive who lost his desire to marry after two divorces, and Sachie, a 31-year-old girlfriend who can no longer trust him due to his past actions; and Yuuki, a 30-year-old boyfriend who is hesitant to marry, and Luna, a 29-year-old girlfriend who wishes to marry by age 30. The studio panelists include Sayaka Niiyama of Sayaka, Hikorohi, Miki Fujimoto, Dori Sakurada, and Yuuchami.
30-year-old boyfriend who kept avoiding marriage proposes in tears! Yuuchami and others moved by her answer
Yuuki, a 30-year-old boyfriend who had been given an ultimatum by Luna, his 29-year-old girlfriend facing a time limit for childbirth, saying, "If you're going to keep postponing it, we should just break up." He tearfully admitted his weakness, saying, "I've postponed marriage due to difficulties until now. I'm sorry. I've always run away, but this time I won't." He then made a determined proposal, "I want to think about our future together. Marry me. Please marry me." To Luna's question, "Is now the timing?", he immediately replied, "If not now, then never." Luna then gently embraced Yuuki, saying, "OK, come here."
Dori Sakurada, a studio panelist, highly praised him, saying, "I watched Yuuki-kun's growth story," and Yuuchami also exclaimed, "He really became a man."
After returning to Japan, the two registered their marriage on their 4th anniversary of dating, starting a new chapter in their lives.
What decision did the girlfriend dreaming of being a full-time housewife make? A handmade surprise gift from her high-spec boyfriend
Naoki, a 29-year-old boyfriend working at a foreign IT company, and Rino, a 28-year-old girlfriend who hopes to become a full-time housewife, had a difference in their values regarding work styles. At the moment of decision, Rino showed significant compromise, saying, "Instead of the 'full-time housewife' concept I've always had, I want us to have a relationship where we respect each other." She confessed, "I want to marry Naoki." Naoki, while expressing his honest and tough feelings, "Honestly, there are quite a few things I can't compromise on," and "I worried if we could accept our differences in values," also said, "I wanted to give this to Rino. I want you to open it today." When Rino opened what Naoki handed her, it was an album of memories. Rino exclaimed in surprise, "Wow, amazing! Is this something you made?" Naoki expressed his determination, "I decided to make this because I want to walk with Rino more. I want to create our married life together with Rino. I also want to marry Rino."
Ayaka Hironaka, a TV Asahi announcer who saw the two, cheered them on, saying, "I was surprised to hear those words from Rino-chan. It's important to not overdo it and adjust to Naoki-kun, but I also want you to cherish yourself."
After returning to Japan, Rino revealed her ring at a celebratory party with friends and reported with a beaming smile, "We're getting married!" The happy couple's joyful appearance was revealed.
39-year-old boyfriend, divorced twice, proposes on a chartered boat in a tuxedo, "I want you to be with me until I die"
Kenshi, a 39-year-old boyfriend cautious about marriage after two divorces, and Sachie, a 31-year-old girlfriend. Sachie directly conveyed her love, saying, "I will absolutely make sure you don't regret your third marriage, Kenshi. I want to marry you and build a happy family." Kenshi, in response, said, "When I imagined separating from Sachie, it felt like the world suddenly changed." He then proposed, "From now until I die, I want you to be with me. Will you marry me?" When Sachie replied, "Yes," Kenshi further changed into a tuxedo and carried out a surprise on a chartered boat, presenting a large diamond ring. This was in contrast to a previous "pajama proposal."
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