Tori: Everyone! I got the message from Mizukamiya-san, they're coming!!

Endou: Alright everyone, finishing touches!!

Everyone: Yes, sir!/Yeah!/Got it!

-Meanwhile with Ryouhei and Seiryuu-

Ryouhei: Oi, Captain. Where are we going now?

Seiryuu: What do you mean, Haizaki? *close-eyed grin*

Ryouhei: Don't "what" me. You've been dragging me around town the whole day.

Seiryuu: I don't understand where you're getting at.

Ryouhei: Oh, sure you do. You even made me buy protein powder for Shaggy..

Seiryuu: It's fine, isn't it? Besides we're almost there so stop whining.

Ryouhei: I'm not whining!!

Seiryuu: Right~ Of course you're not *playful sarcasm*

Ryouhei: *grumbles*

Seiryuu: Here we are.

Ryouhei: *looks* Whose house is this?

Seiryuu: Endou-san's. Now lets go in. *rings doorbell*

Ryouhei: Hey wait-!

Atsuko (Mamoru's mom): Ah! Seiryuu-kun and Ryouhei-kun, yes?

Seiryuu: That's right.

Atsuko: Please come in! Mamoru's in the back.

Seiryuu: Thank you Mrs. Endou. You say "thank you", too, Haizaki.

Ryouhei: Thanks..

Atsuko: My pleasure.

Seiryuu & Ryouhei: *goes towards the back*

Ryouhei: *gets blindfolded* Hey-! What's going on?!

Seiryuu: It's a surprise~! Trust my lead *pushes to certain direction* Okay. you can open them now.

Ryouhei: *opens* Why did you-

Everyone: *pops party poppers* Happy Birthday!!

Ryouhei: Wha-?!

Tori: *hugs Ryou* Happy Birthday, Ryou!!

Ryouhei: Tori?! Wait... Today's my birthday?

Asuto: You're telling us you forgot? *sweat drop*

Ryouhei: I wasn't attention to the date.

Yuuma: Expected of Haizaki-kun. *chuckles*

Hiroto: His friends remembered but he himself doesn't. *tease*

Ryouhei: Can it.

Terumi (Aphrodi): Now, now. Lets not fight for today.

Atsuya: Yea. We spent good time on planning this!

Yuuto: Most of the credit goes to Tori and though.

Shuuya: They spent the whole evening yesterday planning. *chuckles*

Ryouhei: Really?

Tori: Yea, you like it?

Ryouhei: Of course I do! Thanks!! *picks up and twirls*

Tori: *laughs and gets put down* You're welcome~ Oh, and Hiroto helped me a lot too last night so he gets lots of credit, too!!

Ryouhei: Really? *turns towards Hiroto* Didn't expect you to do that...

Hiroto: Just so you know, I did it 'cause Tori needed help and I just so happen to be free at the time. So don't get any ide-!

Ryouhei: Thanks. *mumbles*

Hiroto: -as... *processing what he heard* Wait, what?

Ryouhei: I said thanks, Noodle-Head. *slight blush* Since you helped I thought I should as least say thanks. That's all.

Hiroto: Wha-?! *blush* I said I did it 'cause I have free time! ...And who the heck are you calling 'Noodle-Head'? Idiot... *mumbles*

Tatsuya: He's happy.

Akio: Very.

Hiroto: *blush* You two shut it!!

Tori: *laughs* You two are really fond of each other. Even if you fight a lot, you know~?

Ryouhei: *turns head away due to embarrassment* We do not...

Tori: Man, you two are quite the duo. *chuckles*

Endou: WELL, now that that's over ... LETS EAT!!

Tetsunosuke (Goujin) & Astuya & Haruya: YEAH!!!

Tori: *laughs* Aren't you guys forgetting there's someone who need to blow out the candles first~?

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Everyone: Happy Birthday, dear Haizaki/Ryouhei/Ryou~ Happy Birthday to you~

Ryouhei: *blows*

Everyone: *claps* Happy Birthday!!

Tetsunosuke: Now lets eat!!

Kirina: You sure are something, Goujin-senpai.. *sweat drops*

Everyone: *laughs and starts eating*

Tori: Say, what did you wish for?

Ryouhei: *chukles* That's a secret.

Tori: Meanie.. *mumbles* Well, I'm gonna go and grab some food. Anything you'd like?

Ryouhei: Not exactly.

Tori: 'Kay. *goes*

Akio: What did you wished for?

Ryouhei: Whoa! When did you get there...

Akio: I've here for a while. So what was it?

Ryouhei: Why should I tell you?

Atsuya: 'Cause we're curious.

Hiroto: Yup.

Ryouhei: What the-?! Where do you guys keep popping out from?!

Hiroto: Yea, yea. Now answer the question.

Ryouhei: *blush* I wished that Tori will stay happy.

Atsuya: Hm, why? She's happy already, isn't she?

Ryouhei: Lets just say there have been some things. She've gotten a lot more gloomy compared to last year. I want her to stay happy and feel safe.

Akio: Hmm.. That's pretty selfless of you.

Hiroto: Yea. I was expecting something about "staying together" or "good fortunes to come" kind of thing.

Ryouhei: I just don't want her to get depressed.

Atsuya: I suppose that's reasonable.

Tori: Is that true?

Ryouhei, Atsuya, Hiroto & Akio: *shock and looks over*

Akio: Tori?!

Hiroto: How much did you listen..?

Tori: Since the "happy and feel safe" part. So it is true..? That you wished for me instead of yourself...

Ryouhei: ...*sighs* Well, partly.

Tori: Why..? I'm happy you think that way, but today should be about your own happiness...

Ryouhei: Don't get upset. And technically I did wish for my happiness. *pats head*

Tori: Huh?

Ryouhei: It's simple really. *leaning foreheads together* Your happiness is mines, too.

Tori: ...*smile* Thanks... *hugs*

Ryouhei: No prob. *hugs back*

Yuuma: I don't want to ruin the mood and all but just know we're here.

Tori: ? *looks*

Nae: *click* That was sooo cute~!

Atsuya: And I got it on tape!

Ryouhei: Delete those!!

Hiroto: Nah.

Akio: Not really into romantic stuff, but I'll admit that was nice of you Haizaki.

Ryouhei: *blush* You all shut up!

Asuto: Ichihoshi. *looks*

Hikaru: Yup. *looks back*

Asuto & Hikaru: *pushes Tori and Ryou to the backyard*

Tori: Wait! What are you two-?

Asuto: Giving you two some privacy.

Hikaru: You'll need it. Bye! *shuts door*

Tori: Well, now it's just us.

Ryouhei: I'll get those guys later...

Tori: *chuckles* Lets sit down. Might as well have chat right?

Ryouhei: *sits down beside Tori* You know I meant what I said earlier right?

Tori: Yeah. It was really sweet of you, thanks...

Ryouhei: Don't sweat it. And you know, I know I said that I don't want you upset, but if it's that bad, don't force yourself to smile in front of me okay?

Tori: ...Ryou...

Ryouhei: I know I'm kinda dumb at times, but I can tell if you're upset.

Tori: Sorry about that...

Ryouhei: It's fine. I know you just don't want to worry anyone *leans Tori's head on shoulder*

Tori: Yeah.. But still...

Ryouhei: Hey, don't get upset over this okay? I'm totally fine with it. *smiles*

Tori: Mmhm...

Ryouhei: *thinks* I know~

Tori: ?

Ryouhei: *pulls Tori on lap and tickles*

Tori: Wha-?! Hey Ryou-!! Pfft- *laughs*

Ryouhei: *snickers*

Tori: Hey!! S- *laughs* Stop it!!

Ryouhei: *stops*

Tori: Why did you do that?

Ryouhei: To cheer you up. Seems like it worked! *grin*

Tori: *chuckles* You're too much you know that?

Ryouhei: I know.

Tori: *hugs* Thanks.

Ryouhei: *hugs back* You're welcome.

Tori: Mmm.. Can we stay like this for a while..?

Ryouhei: *chuckles* Sure.

Tori: Thanks. *slowly falls asleep*

Ryouhei: *smiles and kiss forehead* Sweet dreams.

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25.05.2019