AstroBanana Trilogy Part IId

While Eric Banana was in Japan, he decided that he will ask Astro Girl to be his steady girlfriend upon his return. Considering that they have known each other for only around two months or so then, was it too fast? Well, "fast" is a relative term. Eric Banana was concerned that they may inadvertently fall into the just-friends zone. Also, the longer he procrastinates about something, the less likely he will do it. The success rate will also diminish correspondingly. Ask her, he must. 

Since his strength lies in writing, not talking, he should rightfully leverage his strength and ask her via SMS, IM or email. It would not only be less awkward for both parties but also blunt the impact of outright rejection by Astro Girl. In theory, that was it. In real life, Eric Banana chose to ask her face-to-face though as it was more sincere and probably the right thing to do.

So, quite frankly, Eric Banana cannot recall what the exhibition was all about on that day (read: 18 March 2007). He was trying to find the right opportunity to ask the all-important question - "Oei, siao eh, ai ga wa steady mai?" (read: "Hi there, would you like to be my steady girlfriend?") Somehow, the museum did not present that opportunity. They then adjourned to Su Korean Cuisine at Boat Quay for dinner. Eric Banana was unable to ask the question there either.

After dinner, Eric Banana walked Astro Girl to Clarke Quay MRT station. Time was running out. And things became very hazy. As far as Eric Banana could recall, he asked the question. From Astro Girl's perspective, all she heard was a jumble of words, "Willyoubemygirlfriend?" She didn't say yes. Awwww. But she didn't say no either. She asked for some time to think about it. Phew for Eric Banana.

Two days later (read: 20 March 2007), Astro Girl initiated a meet-up that Friday (read: 23 March 2007). They had dinner at Plaza Singapura and watched the touching Korean movie Hearty Paws (人狗奇缘). And as they walked along Orchard Road after the movie, Astro Girl told Eric Banana that her answer to his question was a "Yes". Yay! 

And that was how Eric Banana and Astro Girl got attached.