FRIDAY was extra special for De La Salle-Zobel star and UAAP Season 78 juniors MVP Aljun Melecio.
After receiving his MVP trophy before Game Two of the Finals against erstwhile unbeaten National University, Melecio had a solid outing with 14 points and nine assists to help the Junior Archers foil the Bullpups sweep dreams, 71-60, and extend the series at least another game.
But Melecio’s special day got more interesting when after the game, the 17-year-old was surprised with a sweet proposal by a girl who appeared on court, asking him to be her date for the graduation ball on March 12 with a sign that read, 'If yes, shoot a three' while the song ‘Moving Closer’ by Never The Strangers echoed in the arena.
Melecio obliged by taking, and making, the three pointer and bagged himself a lovely date, his friend Kitty De Leon.
“Parang dating pa lang [kami],” said Melecio, who turned shy when asked asked about the status of the couple's relationship.
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De Leon’s gesture also had special significance with their song playing in the background.
“Sobrang na-surprise ako lalo na’t good vibes kaming lahat dahil panalo, big win. Nagulat ako na nag-propose,” said Melecio.
“'Yun 'yung [song na] lagi naming pinakikinggan,” he added.
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