Robotech

[Max Sterling sets up a date with Zentraedi ace Miriya Parina at the Macross City Park after defeating her at an arcade game in the previous episode.]

Max Sterling:
Geez, it's getting late. I hope she's all right. I can't believe I asked her to meet me here, in the park. A girl, at night - she could get mugged or something...

Miriya:
[appears from the bushes] Maximilian, prepare for your doom!

Max:
Miriya, there you are. It's nice to see you could make it. Huh? [Miriya throws the knife and Max screams] Hey, are you crazy?

Miriya:
I am Quadrano Leader Miriya Parina, Zentraedi Air Force.

Max:
There goes our first date.

Miriya:
You're such a fool! Fight for your life!

Max:
My life!? But why attack me?

Miriya:
I will have my revenge!

Max:
I'm afraid I don't know what this is all about. What do you mean revenge? If you're a Zentraedi, I understand why you must fight - but why do you want revenge?

Miriya:
I have reasons!!! [charges]

Max:
[avoids new attack] What have I done?

Miriya:
Time and again, you've made me like a fool. I am the Zentraedi's greatest pilot and will not be humiliated by a Micronian. The first time you were lucky; the second was your final victory. Nothing can save you now - I will defeat you!

[Max tries to escape but trips. Miriya leaps in the air, trying to kill him but Max blocks her attack]

Max:
Gotta get that knife.

Miriya:
It's no use. You're no match for me. You may be a great man, but what is man compared to a Zentraedi?

Max:
[picks up own knife and readies for duel] And now we shall see! [takes on Miriya in a knife fight that results in Max disarming Miriya by knocking her knife away, and holds her at bay at knifepoint, the blade extended within an inch of her face] I guess I win again.

Miriya:
I lost to you again! This is a shame I cannot endure. [Closes eyes, sinks to her knees on the ground. She bows her head and a tear courses down her cheek] End my life...please.

Max:
Huh?

Miriya:
Please do it now. [sheds tear]

Max:
But I...but I couldn't. You're so...so beautiful. [touches chin with fingers so Miriya can look up to him. They float around before embracing] This is gonna sound crazy but...will you marry me?

Miriya:
"Marry"? What's "marry"?

Maximillian:
It's something that no words can describe. Miriya, it's love, and that's the most beautiful thing there is.