As our relationship grew, we stayed loyal to our favorite sushi resto

Exterior of a sushi restaurant in Pasadena.

A couple holding warm glasses of sake.

A woman looking at paperwork at a restaurant table while a hand reaches for sushi with chopsticks.

A couple lean into each other at a booth in a sushi restaurant.

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A woman looks worried while sitting and eating at a Japanese restaurant.

A man looks contemplative over food at a restaurant, while a hand reaches over from the other side of the table.

A couple embraces and celebrates their engagement at a sushi counter.

A couple holds hands at a sushi restaurant table. There is a wedding ring on one of the hands.

A couple fills out paperwork while at a Japanese restaurant.

Two hand holding sushi in chopsticks as they "cheers" them together as a toast.

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The author is an artist based in Altadena. She has a degree in illustration from ArtCenter College of Design. See more of her work on Instagram @lilitoddart and on her website lilitodd.com.

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