In May 2025, the Japanese boxer suffered a brain hematoma after a bout and needed emergency surgery. He survived, but was left with serious aftereffects that forced him to rely on others.
Saki, 24, could have walked away. Instead, she decided to move to another city and train as a caregiver so she could be by his side.
Now she helps him get dressed, bathe, and carry out everyday activities, working shifts that can last into the night.
“I never thought about ending the relationship”, she said in an interview with ABEMA.
The life they had imagined changed completely. They used to stroll around Odaiba, visit Disney, and talk about getting married when Ginjiro retired from boxing.
Today, they celebrate small steps forward: a smile, a familiar expression, or an effort to regain his words.
Although she admits there are difficult days, Saki still finds reasons to smile by his side.
Her greatest wish is no longer a grand wedding, but something much simpler: to go back to Disney together. ❤️