We received a heartfelt request from a gentleman who wished to propose to his girlfriend through a warm and memorable surprise.
Surprise Story
The couple is out on a date when they happen to pass by a street guitarist performing live. Drawn in by the musician’s performance, they stop to listen together.
At that moment, several close friends—who are well known to both of them—quietly join the scene. (They have all been briefed in advance as part of the surprise.)
Guitarist: Next, I’ll be playing a love song. I’m not very confident in my singing—would anyone here happen to know this song and be willing to help me?
With that, the guitarist scans the small crowd and gestures toward the boyfriend, inviting him to step forward.
Once the song is finished, seize the moment and propose right then and there!
If the proposal is successful, the friends discreetly take out the items they have prepared in advance—such as flowers or party poppers that are easy to clean up afterward—and toss them into the air to celebrate together.
At that moment, the guitarist performs a short congratulatory piece (a wedding or bridal song) on the guitar. After offering warm congratulations—“Congratulations on your special day”—the street performance concludes, and the guitarist bids farewell, bringing the event to a close.
Pre-Event Preparation
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We recorded the accompaniment in advance and sent it to the client by email as an MP3 (or similar) file, allowing sufficient time for practice based on this recording.
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Items for the friends’ congratulations—such as flowers or pull-string party poppers—were arranged by the groom (client).
On-the-Day Schedule
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Around 8:00 p.m., our staff and the musician scout a suitable location for a street performance (in the vicinity of Namba Station).
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Once the location is secured, detailed information—including a photo of the surroundings—is immediately sent to the boyfriend via email.
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The boyfriend forwards these details to the friends.
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Around 8:50 p.m., the musician begins the street performance.
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At approximately 9:00 p.m., the event proceeds as planned.
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Around 9:20 p.m., the surprise concludes, after which our staff clean the area and withdraw.
The surprise was a great success, and the couple were joyfully united.
We also accept requests to plan proposals and other special surprises of this kind. As such moments are sure to become cherished lifelong memories, we conduct thorough consultations in advance and carefully prepare for the day of the event.
Seiichi Banki
