So IF they're both 16+ and they went to fill up the marriage registration form, does her parents have to approve or nah, it doesn't matter? since his would definitely support em in a heartbeat....
Additionally the woman CANNOT marry at 16 or 17 even WITH parental consent. It is strictly 18 for both sexes. This change occurred in April 2022 at the same that the age of majority was lowered from 20 to 18. (But not for drinking, just like in the US.) The provision that prohibited a woman from remarrying for 100 days (for paternity reasons) was also repeal.
Let's go! Protected her just like he promised and kept his hand on her shoulder the whole time like it was the most natural thing in the world. You love to see it! And of course he got self-conscious, but it's fiiine! Next time, he'll do it on purpose.