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Ritsu: Aah, it’s my birthday today, isn’t it? I almost slept right through it…...☆ Mm, thank you for remembering.

Stories

Leo

Leo: Happy birthday, Rittsu~ ♪

To celebrate, I’m gonna perform a song I wrote for you, Rittsu ☆ Someone’s gone to get a grand piano so just wait a bit!

Ritsu: Um. I’m happy that you’re celebrating for me…… but we’re not going to be able to fit a piano in here you know?

Leo: H~m, you’re right. It wouldn’t work even if we moved the desks, huh~

If that’s the case, I’ll do the performance on a keyboard. Since I can’t do it on a piano, I’ll make up for it by giving you my love instead!

Ritsu: Mhmm, it’s the thought that counts. Thanks, Tsukipi~.

Izumi

Izumi: Happy birthday, Kuma-kun.

Ritsu: Huh, Secchan. Aren’t you meant to be overseas right now?

Izumi: Well it was going to be Kuma-kun’s birthday, so I changed up my schedule. You should be thankful, you know?

Oh and here’s a birthday present I bought while I was over there. I know it seems like it’s just a sleeping bag, but you could probably sleep in it while you’re travelling or something.

Ritsu: Thanks, Secchan. When you’re overseas, Secchan, I’ll pretend it’s you and I’ll take good care of it.

Izumi: Hah? It’s soo~ regrettable that I’m being lumped in together with a sleeping bag. But I did go to all the trouble of buying it, so look after it well.

Arashi

Arashi: Ritsu-chan, happy birthday ♪

Here, this is a really popular aromatic oil. They say it’ll really wake you up. It’s got good reviews too.

Ritsu: Huh, so that’s what it is. Then I guess I’ll try using it when I have to get up in the morning for work.

Arashi: Ufufu, you absolutely should ♪

Ritsu-chan’s always so amazing, but I can see more of that brilliance when you’re up and at ‘em ♪

Ritsu: I’ll try it when the time comes. Thanks, Nacchan…… ♪

Tsukasa

Tsukasa: Happy birthday, Ritsu-senpai.

Ritsu: Ah, Su~chan. Thanks for coming. There’s a whole bunch of sweets and cake here. Did you eat a lot?

Tsukasa: Ye— ahem ahem. (clears throat). N-no, I only had a little.

Rather, you’re the star of the show today, Ritsu-senpai, so shouldn’t you be having something? Is there anything you want? I’ll go and get it for you.

Ritsu: Fufu, is it alright for you to say something like that? While you’re busy not acting like Ousama, I might just up and steal the throne, you know?

Tsukasa: It’s quite alright. I know Ritsu-senpai wouldn’t do something like that. Well, I guess on the off chance it does happen, I’ll fight you with all I’ve got.

Natsume

Natsume: Happy birthdaY, little brother-san ♪

Even though we’re associates in the same agency, do excusE me.

Ritsu: I don’t really like being called that though….. I don’t even have an older brother—

Natsume: Anyway, that aSide. Even tHough it’s still in the testing phases, I haVe something good to showcase at the party. I wondeR if you’d like to see? It’S a birthday present from me.

Ritsu: I wasn’t done talking though. Then again, it’s not like I’m gonna be rude and refuse to see the present you’ve put together.

If you’re gonna be using magic, I wonder what kind of present it is. Fufu, I’m looking forward to it…...♪

Mini Talks

1

Ritsu: Zzz, zzz…… ♪

Hmm~......? Huh, Anzu. Are the preparations for the party done already?

Fufufu. I’m glad I ended up waiting at the office so I wouldn’t be late.

The decorations are just about done.

Ritsu: Hm? There’s a bouquet addressed to me? …...It came with a message card.

Let’s see. “Happy birthday, my beloved little brother. Let’s go celebrate later.”

Ugh, anija’s coming too……? Hey Anzu. If anija shows up, could you send me off on some sort of urgent business?
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Ritsu: Mm, it seems like it.

Stuff like decorating the venue and making arrangements for the cake- you did it all by yourself again, didn’t you, Anzu?

You did your best doing all this for me. Well done, you did good…… ♪

It’ll be starting soon.

Ritsu: …...Ah. Isn’t this one of Knights’ posters? Was it always stuck over here?

Eh? You were decorating because it’s my birthday?

Fufu. If that’s the case, then you can put a lot of decorations up. It’s fine. It’s a request from me ♪
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Ritsu: Alright, alright, I’ll get up soon, so stop shaking me~......

-W-wah? Ma~kun? Didn’t you say you had work today?

‘Did I surprise you?’ you say? …...Anzu called you? So the two of you had the audacity to set up and prank me. Well, I’m definitely happy about it.

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Ritsu: Ahaha, it sure became a lively birthday party, didn’t it?

Hm? Is the song that Tsukipi~ and Mikejimaman are performing right now a new one?

Yep, it’s Tsukipi~’s “Rittsu’s Birthday Party Song” ♪

It’s wonderful, isn’t it?

Ritsu: Indeed…… fuaafu.

The melody’s so comforting, it’s almost like a lullaby.

I’m sure it’ll be fine if I take a short nap…...
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Ritsu: I was wondering what to do when he ran off saying he was gonna go get a grand piano.

It’s such a Tsukipi~ sort of present.

Well, I suppose I could sing it for you for a little while. ♪ ~ ♪ ~ ♪

You look happy.

Ritsu: Mhm. Drinking black tea whilst listening to a song written for me- this sort of luxury wouldn’t be possible if it wasn’t my birthday.

This? Fufufu, it’s delicious, isn’t it? Ha~kun and Ecchan prepared it for me.

It goes with the cake you got, Anzu. I’ll share some with you too ♪
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Ritsu: Fufu, that’s right.

Of course I’d be happy getting a celebration like this, and seeing everyone enjoying themselves isn’t half bad either.

I think it’d be nice if this could go on forever~

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Ritsu: Whaat? Anzu. Eh? You want the birthday person to say a few final words?

Eh~, I already had a “from your older brother” speech from Aoba-oniichan earlier. Does that not count?

If you say so~. For some reason you feel more shy if it’s people you know.

Everyone’s waiting.

Ritsu: Mm. Well, it’s important to say thanks.

But I haven’t thanked you yet, Anzu. Thanks for everything today. I had fun.

Now then, I guess it’s time to go say thanks to everyone for today’s party.
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Ritsu: Eh? You’re saying to continue the party at the dorms after this?

Even though we’ve sang and played this much, I don’t know how you can still do it.

But since you can’t come into the dorms, Anzu, it’d probably be better to go somewhere like Cinnamon, right?

Do your best.

Ritsu: Fufu, this isn't worth doing my best for. Well then, a few words.

I’ll really get it over and done with in a flash then. Knights, everyone who came, and Anzu,

Once again, thank you all for today. Thank you for making today an enjoyable birthday.

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Ritsu: Ahaha, even though I’m absolutely fine talking to the crowd when I’m the MC at a live,

Ah, Su~chan and Mikarin are fist pumping and cheering me on.

Everyone’s going a bit overboard…… Well, it’s not like it’s a bad thing either.

Event Line

HiMERU: You are giving this present to HiMERU? Fufu. Then HiMERU will open it once he gets home. HiMERU’s looking forward to it.

Stories

Rinne

Rinne: Su~p! Happy birthday, Merumeru!

HiMERU: …...HiMERU is surprised. Amagi actually came to celebrate HiMERU’s birthday.

Rinne: My wallet’s a bit empty y’see? So I thought if I came here I’d be able to get somethin’ to eat.

Kyahaha ☆ I struck gold. Everythin’ from the appetizers to the desserts looks delicious! Let’s ea~t!

HiMERU: Good grief. Of course that was your intention. It has all become clear to HiMERU now.

In any case, the food here is for people attending the party. Do as you like.

Kohaku

Kohaku: Happy birthday, HiMERU-han ♪

HiMERU: Thank you, Oukawa.

Kohaku: Um~. How should I respond if ya say “thank you”?

I just went silent after the “thank you” when we were celebratin’ fer Rinne-han as well.

HiMERU: —HiMERU thinks there is no set phrase you have to say. Is it not better to enjoy the atmosphere?

Kohaku: Kokoko ♪ That’s some real vague advice. But I reckon I may as well give it a go. Anythin’s an experience, as they say.

Niki

Niki: Hell~o ☆ Happy birthday, HiMERU-kun ☆

HiMERU: Shiina. You have finally shown your face.

HiMERU thought it was strange that you were the only one HiMERU had not seen.

Niki: I was wholeheartedly working in the kitchen~. Did you enjoy my cooking?

HiMERU: —Yes, HiMERU is satisfied. What do you say to taking a break and joining the party too, Shiina?

Niki: Yep. I made a lot, so I’m gonna eat a lot too~ ☆

Ibara

Ibara: Happy birthday, HiMERU-shi.

HiMERU: —Oya. You came to celebrate HiMERU’s birthday?

Ibara: Indeed. It’s the birthday of an idol in the company! It wouldn’t do for Cospro’s vice-president to not show up now, would it?

HiMERU: HiMERU sees. HiMERU heard from Anzu that you also helped with the party preparations.

Thank you for doing this for ‘HiMERU’.

Ibara: There’s no need for any of that, it’s nothing major! I hope we will be able to talk more in future, HiMERU-shi ♪

Hinata

Hinata: Happy birthda~y! Here’s a delivery for HiMERU-san~ ♪

HiMERU: Oya, and you are……’Aoi Hinata’, correct?

Hinata: That’s right ♪ Here you go- it’s a present from us!

HiMERU: …...These are a pair of binoculars?

Hinata: Yep! HiMERU-san’s good at being a detective, right? Yuta-kun chose them for when you’re tailing someone and stuff like that!

HiMERU: It is not exactly what you would call being a detective, but these will most likely be of use at some point. Thank you very much.

Mini Talks

1

HiMERU: —Sorry to have kept you waiting, Anzu-san.

Thank you for holding a birthday party for HiMERU.

Surely ‘HiMERU’ is delighted…… ♪

“Surely”?

HiMERU: Oops, please excuse that. As HiMERU mentioned previously, HiMERU thinks of himself as another person—

Well, we should stop that there. It is not relevant right now.

Now then, who will come? Fufu, HiMERU is looking forward to it.
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HiMERU: Ah, that was rude of HiMERU. HiMERU should have said “definitely”.

In any case, thank you for doing all of this for HiMERU.

HiMERU will thoroughly enjoy it so that your efforts do not go to waste.

Enjoy.

HiMERU: Indeed. “Be careful that you do not go over the top”—

Everything ought to be done in moderation.

So let us enjoy the party in moderation.
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HiMERU: Yes, that is the idea.

There are people who came to celebrate HiMERU’s birthday.

It is something to be happy about, as far as ‘I’ am concerned.

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HiMERU: —Oya, Anzu-san. What is the matter?

It seems to be a rather troubling situation. HiMERU would like to lend a hand if possible.

Whether or not HiMERU will make an effort depends on what is happening. First, please let HiMERU hear your reason.

‘Crazy:B’s……

HiMERU: You are troubled because Amagi has put habaneros into the cupcakes and started a Russian roulette…… huh.

Good grief. HiMERU was hoping he would act like an adult for HiMERU’s birthday at least.

Where is Amagi? HiMERU will take it up with him.
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HiMERU: Oukawa has suddenly disappeared? Hm, perhaps he had some matters to attend to.

…...and speak of the devil. It would seem he has returned with his hands full of desserts.

It is possible he was asked to help transport the desserts. Fufu, it would appear he saved you a lot of work.

The food……

HiMERU: There will be leftovers, you say?

HiMERU understands. It seems Shiina became excited and made too much.

It will be alright. Shiina will most likely eat it himself. Let him take care of it.
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HiMERU: HiMERU sees……. There is not enough food.

Then let us call Shiina. He will most likely be able to resolve Anzu-san’s worries.

Shiina appears to be…… over there. Well then, we shall go and pay him a visit.

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HiMERU: Thank you for holding a party for HiMERU today, Anzu-san.

Of course, HiMERU knows you are doing this not only for HiMERU, but for all of the idols.

But even then, HiMERU needs to express his gratitude to you.

Don’t mention it.

HiMERU: Today was a special day for HiMERU—

HiMERU is happy you were able to celebrate it together with him.

If it is alright with you…… HiMERU would like for you to celebrate his birthday again next year.
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HiMERU: —This sort of party with only friends and family is good.

Having friends celebrate HiMERU’s birthday……

It will be a good memory. HiMERU had fun.

I’m relieved to hear that.

HiMERU: Fufu. You say you are used to it, but it must still be pretty difficult every time.

If you become so busy you would even ask a cat for help, please do not hesitate to call HiMERU.

As thanks for today, HiMERU will help you.
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HiMERU: —You were worried about whether or not HiMERU would enjoy it?

—It was fun, honestly. From start to finish.

The good experiences are piling up. HiMERU really would like to thank you.

Stories

Hokuto

Hokuto: Akehoshi, happy birthday. You’ve gotten another year older. I was thinking of saying this earlier, but I missed my chanー

Subaru: Thanks, Hokke~ ! Present please ♪

Hokuto: Don’t start before I’ve finished speaking. Good grief……

Subaru: Ah! Hokke~, did you get me a shiny polished coin again this year? Yay~ ☆

Hokuto: Yeah. I was wondering if it’s alright to just give you coins every year, but you seem happy about it.

It’s your birthday today, and giving you something you like is best, isn’t it?

Makoto

Subaru: Ukki~ ! Hey, hey, do a quick trick with this plate ☆

Makoto: Eeh!? I’m not prepared though! Comedy takes a lot of time and effort……!

It’ll be difficult, but I’ll do it! Today’s your birthday after all, Akehoshi-kun.

Before that though, happy birthday, Akehoshi-kun!

The idol work at ES can be tough at times, but I can work hard thanks to you guys ♪

Subaru: Me too! I can shine with a smile on my face because I’m with you. Let’s keep working hard! Gyuu gyuu ☆

Mao

Mao: Subaru, happy birthday! …...Huh? Why’re you looking down?

Subaru: H~mm, I’ve been getting sparkly coins and stuff from a lot of people, but I left my wallet and piggy bank at the dorms……

I want to eat the cake and the food, but I’m worried if I put the coins in my pockets, they’ll fall out. So I don’t know what to do.

Mao: I see. Well, that’s perfect! Here, open this present from me!

Subaru: Eh? …...Wah, it’s a clear accessory case! Thank you, Sari~ !

Mao: Since you like collecting shiny things, Subaru, I thought it would be better if you had something to put them in. I’m glad you can use it right away ♪

Chiaki

Chiaki: Akehoshi! Where are you, Akehoshi~ !

Subaru: Hmm? I’m over here, Chi~chan-senpai~

Chiaki: Oh, there you are, Akehoshi! You were right in my blind spot, so I didn’t notice you!

Subaru: Even still, you don’t have to yell. You came to celebrate my birthday?

Chiaki: Umu! Happy birthday, Akehoshi. On a day like today, I give you blessings from the bottom of my heart!

Show me more of how a star like you can shine…… ☆

Aira

Aira: Ah, Akehoshi-senpai, happy birthday! Here’s my birthday present…… ♪

Subaru: Wah~, such fancy wrapping. I wonder what’s inside? Rustle rustle……

Ah, coin-shaped chocolate! The packaging’s all sparkly- it’s so pretty!

Aira: I’m glad you like it ♪ I was wondering if I should give you some change, but I thought something like that for a birthday present would be weird, so I didn’t.

Subaru: I see. I’m okay with small change as well, though ☆

In any case, I’m happy. Thank you, Aira ♪

Mini Talks

1

Subaru: Anzu, thank you thank you thank you~ ♪

Eh? You haven’t said happy birthday yet? Ahaha, you said it earlier!

I can’t wait any longer for the party! Let’s start, quickly, quickly!

After everyone gets here.

Subaru: So we can't start early. When’s everyone coming? I can’t wait, I want to get started~

…...I know, I should go get everyone!

Wait a bit, Anzu. I’ll call you shortly!
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Subaru: Ahaha ♪ I got i~t, I’ll wait.

Who’s coming to the party? I’m so excited!

It’d be good if everyone enjoyed the party. I want to see lots of sparkling smiles ☆

We’re not done preparing yet……

Subaru: You mean there’s more to come, even though it’s already good enough?

I wonder if a big cake’s going to come out or something……

Eh, why are you looking away? Did I get it right?
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Subaru: I see. Then I’ll help with the preparations too!

It’s fine, it’s fine. Preparing for a party makes me excited, so I like doing it…... ☆

What should I do? Tell me tell me ♪

2

Subaru: Ah, there you are! Hey hey, Anzu. Do you have a minute?

This cake’s really delicious so you should try some too, Anzu!

Here, say a~h ☆

Nom nom……

Subaru: See, it’s good, isn’t it? Where’s this cake from?

Hmm. The office workers prepared it, so you don’t know either, Anzu?

Then I’ll go ask around. I’ll tell you once I find out!
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Subaru: Ahaha, you look really happy eating it, Anzu ♪ It’s making me happy too!

Hey, Anzu. What other food do you recommend?

Hamburger with fried egg? Waay! Where, where, where is it? Tell me~ !

Um……

Subaru: Eh? I’m the star of today, so you want me to taste it?

But I’m the one who wants you to taste it~ ?

Mhmm, just one bite! Say a~h ♪
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Subaru: Eh? You made this cake, Anzu?

It’s so good I thought it was from a shop!

Ehehe, you’ve even put silver dragées on it for me. Thanks, Anzu!

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Subaru: Sorry to keep you waiting, Anzu!

Sorry I’m late. I was talking to some of the people who came today.

So, was there something you needed me for?

Your present’s here.

Subaru: Is this from the fans? This many? Wah, thank you~...... ♪

I want to take it back to the dorms, but it’d be pretty hard to get all of them in one trip.

I’ll go see if anyone’s able to help!
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Subaru: Hmm? Who’s it from? There’s no name on it……

Ah, is it from you, Anzu? Ahaha, I thought so ♪ Can I open it?

A brush, a cloth and some detergent…… ah, these are things you use to polish coins! Thank you, Anzu!

Hold on to this letter.

Subaru: Wawah. I got this much fanmail?

Wow! But I don’t think I’ll be able to read them all at once.

I’ll read some every night before I go to sleep. Ahaha, I’m looking forward to tonight…… ☆
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Subaru: A letter from my mom……? I wonder what’s written in it. My heart’s pounding.

…...mn. I’ll read it properly later.

Thank you for getting this letter to me, Anzu…… ♪

Stories

Chiaki

Chiaki: Sengoku~! Happy birthday!

Today’s celebration only comes round once a year. So come fly into my arms and let’s have a hug!

Shinobu: Ahaha, I’m a little embarrassed doing it in front of everyone but- well, here I come…...gyuh!

Chiaki: Oh, you’ve gotten more muscular than before!

I’m happy you’re getting stronger day by day. I’m looking forward to seeing how you’ll grow. ♪

Shinobu: Ehehe. I still have a ways to go if I’m comparing myself to Lord Chiaki though. I’m going to continue working hard as a member of ‘Ryuseitai’ ♪

Kanata

Kanata: Shinobu~, happy ‘birthday’...... ♪

I brought you a ‘present’ too. Won’t you take it?

They’re ‘fish’ shaped ‘biscuits’. They’re full of ‘calcium’ and they’re tasty~ ♪

Shinobu: Woah. There’s all kinds of fish! They’re really cute~ ♪

I’ll be sure to share them with everyone at training! Thank you, Lord Shinkai ♪

Kanata: Ufufu…… ♪ I’m glad you like them. Do your best at ‘training’ and become big and strong like ‘Mr Whale’.

Tetora

Tetora: Shinobu-kun, happy birthday!

Um…… this isn’t really the time for asking but- don’t you feel like there’s a ghost in the room?

SInce a little while ago I’ve been hearing strange laughing, and I thought something went past behind me, but when I turned to look, there was nobody there.

Shinobu: Hmm. I’m pretty sure that’d be Lord Mayoi. Lord Mayoi’s really good at moving around stealthily ♪

Tetora: My apologies! I’m glad it’s not a ghost!

Shinobu: Ehehe, I’m happy so many of my friends came to celebrate ♪

Midori

Midori: Shinobu-san, happy birthday……

The grocery’s been selling these vegetable cookies recently, so I brought some with me, but-

They’re a little similar to Shinkai-senpai’s present, so I don’t know if I should give them to you……

Shinobu: Eeh, why’s that!?

Your feelings are the most important part of the present! I’ll definitely take Midori-kun’s present. I’m so happy~ !

Midori: I-I get it so calm down……

Here you go. Happy birthday, Shinobu-kun…… ♪

Mayoi

Mayoi: Shinobu-kyu…...Boss, happy birthdayyyy!!

Shinobu: Lord Mayoi! So you came to celebrate my birthday too ♪

Mayoi: Yes! Today’s the special day that my beloved Boss came into the world……

I want to celebrate every day and not just today ☆

Th-this is a hand-sewn furoshiki¹ that I’ve made for you, Boss. Please accept my feelingsssss!

Shinobu: Ohh, this looks perfect for wrapping all my provisions. Thank you, Lord Mayoi ♪

Notes:
¹ A type of traditional Japanese wrapping cloth that were frequently used to transport clothes, gifts, or other goods.

Mini Talks

1

Shinobu: Sorry to have kept you waiting, Lady ‘Producer’~ ♪

Oh, there sure is a lot of delicious-looking food lined up!

I came here on an empty stomach for the party- you can hear it growling~

Why don’t you have a bite?

Shinobu: No~pe, I can’t do that.

You prepared all this for me, didn’t you? I’ll endure it until the party.

I’ll just accept your feelings for now. Thank you, Lady ‘Producer’.
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Shinobu: Is it alright if I have one of the spare petit choux creams?

Well then, if you insist……

Omnom…...mm, it’s just the right amount of sweetness. It melts in my mouth~ ♪

You can’t eat yet.

Shinobu: It’s alright! I won’t touch the food.

But it smells so good, it’s just making me hungrier……

To stop myself from accidentally sneaking a bite, I’ll go train my mind and body by running up and down the stairs!
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Shinobu: I understand. I’ll be super patient!

Hmm, there’s some food here that I’ve never seen before? I wonder what it tastes like……?

Ehehe, I can’t wait for the party~ ♪

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Shinobu: Lady ‘Producer’! I have something I want to ask you!

These small cakes here, they’re made in the shape of shurikens, right?

Did you prepare them especially for me? I’m so touched~ ♪

Actually, about those cakes…...

Shinobu: What, you shaped them after real shurikens! Then you made this eight-sided one here too?

Huh. Since there’s a lot of sharp points, you weren’t able to cut the sponge cleanly, huh……

I see. It’s a bit of a shame, but what’s done is done.
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Shinobu: What, you made them for me, Lady ‘Producer’?

It was a suggestion from Lord Mayoi…… as expected of the Ninja Club, he understands~ ♪

As a fellow ninja-lover, I want to eat these together with Lord Mayoi. I’ll call him over!

How do they taste?

Shinobu: Mm! Tetora-kun and Midori-kun ate the most!

The chocolate on the outside together with the sourness of the strawberry filling-

They were really delicious~ !
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Shinobu: I don’t know, I haven’t had one yet.

But, I’m sure they probably taste amazing ♪

Tetora-kun had a big smile on his face after he ate one.

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Shinobu: Lady ‘Producer’, my birthday party’s over……

I had a lot of fun, but for some reason, I’m sad.

I was hoping it would never end.

There’s still other birthday parties later this month…...

Shinobu: Now that you mention it, Lord Mayoi’s birthday party was just a few days ago.

It surprises me how he’s always right there, but he seems like a fun person.

I want to celebrate my birthday next year as ‘Boss’ too ♪
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Shinobu: That reminds me, Tetora-kun’s birthday is next week! I should get him a present before it’s too late ♪

You want to know what I’m going to get him? I’m not telling, not even to Lady ‘Producer’.

I want you look forward to it along with Tetora-kun ♪

Should we have another one tomorrow?

Shinobu: Is that okay!? Yaay ♪

…...Just kidding, it’s not my birthday tomorrow, and I’ve had enough celebrating today.

I’ll feed on all the happiness from today and work even harder on my idol activities from tomorrow~ !
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Shinobu: Hmm? Tomorrow’s not my birthday, so it would be weird if we had a celebration.

I’ll wait for next year, like a grown-up.

Thank you so much for today, Lady ‘Producer’!

Stories

Izumi

Madara: To think that even Izumi-san came to my birthday party. Mama’s so happy…… ♪

Izumi: Mikejima, you’re not my mama. Soo~ annoying!

It’s just that I happened to have come home at the same time is all. Since Leo-kun’s participating, I came with him.

Madara: What, Leo-san’s here too!? I have to say hello to him!

Let’s go to Leo-san together. Hup, heave-ho heave-ho ♪

Izumi: Eh! Hey, could you not carry me on your shoulder like I’m a portable shrine!?

Natsume

Madara: Ohh, Natsume-san! I heard from Anzu that ‘Switch’ helped out with the office’s decorations.

I’m terribly grateful! Come here, come here, Mama’s going to give you lots of hugs…… ☆

Natsume: There’s no need for HUGS. We just happened to be free at the tiME, and we didn’t help that much anyWAY.

BuT, I’ll tAKE your words of thanks.

Mikejima-SENPAI, hapPY birthday. I praY that you’ll haVE a wonderful year.

Madara: Thank you, Natsume-san. If that’s the case, I’ll have to work hard too…… ♪

Tsumugi

Tsumugi: Mikejima-kun, happy birthday. Here, this is a present from me.

Madara: Thank you, Tsumugi-san! Let’s open it right now…… ☆

Ohh, it’s a hat! The wine-red cloth’s accented nicely by the blue feather.

Tsumugi: Actually, I made this myself. I made it in the image of Mikejima-kun.

I’m glad that you like it. How is it?

Madara: Yep, I really like it…… ☆ Thank you for the wonderful gift, Tsumugi-san!

Sora

Sora: HaHa~ ♪ Happy birthday ‘Mr Giant’...... ♪

Madara: Thank you, Sora-san! Have fun at my birthday party, won't you?

Sora: Yep! This place’s full of happy ‘colour’, so Sora’s happy~ ♪

Are you happy too, ‘Mr Giant’?

Madara: Of course. A lot of friends have come to celebrate with me.

Sora: With ‘Mr Giant’’s smile, the happy ‘colour’’s increasing~. HaHiHuHeHo~ ♪

Leo

Leo: Mama~! This cake is delicious. Mama should have some too ☆

Madara: Ohh, you brought the whole cake with you. Leo-san’s pretty generous ♪

But I was surprised you were actually back in Japan.

Leo: I was actually supposed to leave yesterday, but I extended my stay by a day!

Because Mama’s birthday only comes round once a year ♪

Madara: Hahaha! You’re just saying that! I’ve also received Leo-san’s feelings ♪

Mini Talks

1

Madara: Anzu-san, did you have something you needed me for? Maybe you want some advice about work? Or are you having trouble with someone? Or is it……

Oya? The office’s been decorated, huh.

Hahan. This isn’t my birthday party, is it?

Happy birthday.

Madara: Hoho. ‘Switch’ helped with the decorating too, didn’t they?

Do you think they’ll come to play at the party too? I suppose I’ll thank them when they come..

Thank you for doing this, Anzu-san.
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Madara: Thank you, Anzu-san.

Of course I’m happy about all the presents and food, but hearing these words from you makes me the happiest!

Having you congratulate me makes me the most fortunate person around…… ♪

It’s a festival today!

Madara: Ooh, that’s a bit discouraging?

Hoho, I see you’ve even prepared a decoration cake with my picture on it.

I want to take a look right now, but I’m a ‘save the fun for later’ kind of guy.
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Madara: You made this tiny portable shrine just for me!

I can’t carry it around on my shoulders, but it’ll go perfectly in my room. Thank you, Anzu-san.

It’s a festival today! Let's get excited for my birthday party!

2

Madara: There’s more people here than I thought.

I’ve gotten a lot of “Happy birthday”s.

And I’ve also been talking about recent events with them and finding the good moments when we’re reminiscing about things. Ah, it’s so nice every once in a while….. ☆

More people came.

Madara: You invited that many people?

They went to all the trouble of coming here. Let’s go give everyone a light greeting!

Otherwise I don’t know when to stop talking!
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Madara: Astounding! There’s still people and food coming in?

It really looks like a festival, doesn’t it? Hahaha!

I’m so happy! Let’s eat, dance and enjoy today…… ☆

Should I call someone over?

Madara: No, I’m fine right now. I’ll be able to talk as much as I want during the party.

More importantly, I want to talk with Anzu-san right now…… ♪

We rarely get the chance to talk with each other properly.
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Madara: No, I’ll call them.

Ooooooi, Sora-saaaaan!!

And look, here he comes. Sora-san’s in good spirits, isn’t he ♪

3

Madara: Hahaha. It’s probably been a long time since I’ve laughed like that.

It was a good birthday. I won’t be forgetting this day.

Thank you, Anzu-san.

What sort of presents did you get?

Madara: I got a lot. Like this beauty roller, for instance.

It seems that if you just roll this on your for ten minutes a day, your skin will become like a newborn’s.

Are you interested, Anzu-san? If I see any results, you’ll be the first to know…… ☆
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Madara: I got all sorts of presents, but as I thought, your smile is the best present.

Things break all the time, but memories will always stay in your heart.

Thanks to you, Anzu-san, the number of things that are important to me has gone up again.

I’m glad we worked hard to prepare everything.

Madara: Mm, I’m so proud ♪

Come here, come here. Mama’s going to give you a hug…… ☆

You’re fine because everyone’s watching? You’re getting all embarrassed aren’t you, Anzu-san. Hahaha!
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Madara: Thank you for making time to do this for me even though you’re busy.

I’ll repay you with my idol work!

If you need me, don’t hesitate to call for me. I’ll come running whenever.

Stories

Izumi

Leo: It’s Sena, it’s Sena~! Let’s eat some treats together!

Izumi: Oi, Leo-kun!? Even though you’re super excited, I don’t want something that has that many calories!

Leo: Wahahaha☆ Coming to my birthday party, Sena’s pretty kind~ ♪

Izumi: Not really, I’m not ‘kind’.

I only came because it’d be strange if I didn’t show up this year after celebrating all the other years.

So that’s why I’ll say it once again this year. ‘Happy birthday, Leo-kun’.

Arashi

Arashi: Leo-kun, happy birthday…… ♪ I prepared a special present for you today.

Leo: Special? What is it what is it, show me, quick!

Arashi: Come on, don’t be greedy. The present’s not going to run away, you know?

…...Oh dear! I seem to have forgotten the present back at the dorm. I’ll go get it right away!

Leo: Nah. There’s no need for that, Naru. The present’s not going to run away, right?

I’ll get the present afterwards, so let’s have fun here right now. You’re acting like me ♪

Ritsu

Leo: O~i, Rittsu! Thanks for the birthday~ ☆

Ritsu: What’s that. What do you mean by ‘thanks for the birthday’?

Leo: Well~, because a lot of other people have been saying ‘happy birthday’, I’ve been experiencing Gestaltzerfall¹.

Ritsu: That as it may be, isn’t ‘thanks’ weird? I do~n’t get it.

Then again, this isn’t the first time that I’ve not understood Tsukipi~’s reasoning...... ♪

Happy birthday, Tsukipi~. I’m looking forward to more reasoning that I can’t understand in the future.

Tsukasa

Tsukasa: Happy Birthday, Leo-san. Being able to celebrate your birthday once again this year……

Leo: ♪ ~ ♪ ~ ♪

Tsukasa: Hey Leo-san. Please don’t get absorbed in composing and listen to what I’m saying!

Leo: I am listening properly. You’re so happy that you can celebrate my birthday that you’re going to cry, is that right~ ?

Tsukasa: Ah come on, I’m not crying. But……

It’s true that I’m happy. From my heart, I’m thankful that you were born…… Leo-san ♪

Madara

Madara: Leo-saaaaan! Happy birthdayyyyy! I brought a presentttt…… ☆

Leo: Wahaha, it’s a samurai helmet! Why don’t we start a battle~ ?

Madara: Speaking of the 5th of May, it’s Tango no Sekku². Not many people these days decorate their homes with samurai helmets, so I wanted to give you this as a present!

Leo: Tango no Sekku…...tango……

Aah, inspiration is coming! ―It seems I can write a song, I’ll call it ‘Tango’s Tango’!

Madara: Ohh, that seems fun. Once it’s done, I’ll definitely want to dance to it!

Notes:
¹ Gestaltzerfall- a psychological phenomenon where delays in recognition are observed when a kanji character is stared at for a while (sort of like when an english word is stared at for too long and it becomes meaningless)

² Tango no Sekku - Boy’s Day celebration

Mini Talks

1

Leo: O~i, Anzu. I came back like I promised!

It’s amazing I’m actually back? You reminded me so much that I couldn’t possibly forget.

I even had a dream about the party, you know~ ?

You can’t have a party without the star!

Leo: Even if I wasn’t here, I think you’d be able to make it work, Anzu.

You could stick one of my posters on the wall, or put up a life-sized panel of me or something.

…...A birthday party without the person in question- it’s pretty interesting if you let your ideas run wild. I could use this as the theme for a song ♪
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Leo: That’s true. Of course I know that.

I mean, if I wasn’t here, there’d be a noisy guy here instead, right?

A certain someone, like Suo~, and Suo~...... and finally, Suo~ ♪ Wahaha ☆

What kind of dream was it?

Leo: Hmm~...... I forgot!

I remember it had something to do with the party, but other than that, it’s all a blank.

Well, I’ll tell you if I remember ♪
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Leo: Well you see, Rittsu baked a birthday cake for me, but the candles were super big-

And the second they were lit, the candles took off into the sky like a rocket! Ta~maya¹! Like that ♪

Thinking about it now, it was a weird dream, but it was mysteriously beautiful.

2

Leo: Hey, Anzu. Did you invite anyone who knows how to play an instrument?

I wrote a song during the party. I call it ‘Tsukinaga Leo’s Birthday Pa-pa-party’ ♪

I have to showcase it now, or else it’ll have to wait til next year. Go on, hurry up and call them over!

How does having it sung in acapella sound?

Leo: You’re making me sing? Oi oi, I’m the star of the party, aren’t I?

…… I got it. You sing it for me.

You’re the one who came up with the idea. Come on now, don’t be shy!
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Leo: Oh, if we do that, then we don’t need any instruments, huh.

All of ‘Knights’ is here, so that’s perfect. Let’s go get them.

It's is the opening of my birthday celebration and ‘Knights’s special live ♪ Wahaha ☆

If that’s the case……

Leo: Hmm, could me and Rittsu do a piano four hands?

Lucky you, getting to order me around even on my birthday. Just kidding ♪

It sounds interesting. I’ll go get Rittsu. I’ll leave you to get a keyboard ready!
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Leo: Mm, Mikejimama would be good for this. I think he’ll be happy to play it for me!

He’s over there. I’ll call him over…...-oh, speak of the devil. He’s coming over here.

O~i, Mama~. Play a song for me~ ♪

3

Leo: Anzu, thank you for holding a birthday party for me. I had fun.

I hate to say this, but it’s about time for me to head to the airport.

Uncharted inspiration’s waiting for me…… ♪

Have a safe trip!

Leo: You’re not going to stop me? I might not come back a second time, you know~ ?

…...It’s alright because you believe in me? That’s just like something ‘Producer’ would say.

Well, you are ‘Producer’ after all. Wahaha ☆
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Leo: It’s nice having someone to send me off.

I can fly around the world without worrying, because I have a place to come back to…… ♪

The next time we meet, I’ll be bringing lots of songs that I’ve written. See ya, Anzu!

Why don’t you take it easy?

Leo: Of course. Who am I? That’s right, I’m Tsukinaga Leo!

My talent can’t be contained by the ‘ES Building’! Me staying in one place a loss for the entire world……!

Having said that, bye by~e! Until I come back again~ ♪
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Leo: I’ve had enough of taking it easy. I feel like I’ve had a whole year’s worth of fun.

Today next year, what kind of day will it be? It seems like it’s something worth fantasizing about.

I can look forward to it, right? I have high hopes for it, Anzu…...♪

Notes:
¹ A shout used when viewing fireworks

Stories

Chiaki

Chiaki: Happy birthday, Nagumo…… ☆ (opens arms)

Tetora: You did that on Shinbobu-kun’s birthday too, didn’t you? …...Ah, I guess I don’t have a choice.

Chiaki: Ohh!? I got a hug from Nagumo! I’m shook!

Tetora: That’s Morisawa-senpai. Even though I hate it, I decided I’d definitely give you a hug.

I thought it’d be quicker if I just took it like a man than if I ran away from you.

Chiaki: I see. Reading my intentions like that- you’ve grown, Nagumo!

Kanata

Kanata: Tetora, happy ‘birthday’. Let’s ‘shake hands’~ ♪

Tetora: Hmm? Sure, but why are we shaking hands?

Kanata: I thought Tetora said he hated being patted on the head before on ‘Children’s Day’, and that he preferred having a ‘handshake’.

Or did you feel like getting a headpat today?

That’s alright. It’s your birthday, so I’ll give you lots of headpats. Go~od boy, go~od boy ♪

Tetora: Ahaha, that wasn’t what I meant. But thank you ♪ Shinkai-senpai!

Shinobu

Shinobu: Happy birthday, Tetora-kun!

I want you to have this present from me ♪

Tetora: Shurikens, huh. ……-they’re so heavy!?

Shinobu: Mhm, I had their ‘weight’ specially adjusted for Tetora-kun’s personal use.

If you hold them and bring your arms up and down, you can train your arms as if they were dumbbells ♪

Tetora: Ooh, that’s practical! I’ll be sure to try them out on my next break ♪

Midori

Tetora: Why are you sighing, Midori-kun?

Midori: I want to say ‘Happy birthday’ to Tetora-kun, but a lot of people keep talking to him, so I can’t find the right time to pull him aside……

At this rate, the party’ll be over before I can talk to him. How depressing……

Tetora: Haha, that’s not true! You said ‘Happy birthday’ to me just then.

Midori: Eh? …...So I did. I was so wrapped up in being depressed, I didn’t even realise I was talking to you.

Saying it without looking you in the eye is no good…... so I’ll say it again. Happy birthday, Tetora-kun…… ♪

Hiiro

Hiiro: Happy birthday, captain. It seems a lot of your friends came to celebrate today. I can see that a lot of people really care for you, captain.

Tetora: Ehehe, that’s overstating it a bit, but I’m happy they’re celebrating.

Hm? Hiiro-kun, why are you staring so intently at my face?

Hiiro: No. I was training in the rehearsal hall earlier and noticed how you couldn’t calm down, but I’m relieved you look like you’re having fun.

Tetora: Ahaha. I was thinking about the party that time, so I was a little nervous.

If you’re alone, you’re bound to be nervous, right? But meeting up with Hiiro-kun’s really helped me…… ♪

Mini Talks

1

Tetora: ‘Producer’, thank you for holding a birthday party for me!

Um, you’ve worked really hard to make this party happen, but-

Your work as a ‘producer’ seems pretty difficult, so is it alright for you to be here preparing for this?

Don’t worry about it.

Tetora: No, no, please let me help you prepare for the next birthday party!

I’m good at manual labour, so I can easily carry the tables and chairs~

You have to get me to help! All for one and one for all…… ☆
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Tetora: I understand. If you say so, ‘Producer’......

-you just yawned. I totally saw that.

You’re not getting enough sleep, are you? Please rest properly tonight!

Making preparations is also fun.

Tetora: Haha, I know that feeling.

Of course you’d make preparations. That feeling of accomplishment when an event you planned for works out is absolutely amazing.

I’m relieved to hear that you’re having fun doing it.
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Tetora: ‘Producer’ really likes working, huh.

It’s fine if it’s fun, but don’t overexert yourself.

…...come on, don’t laugh. I’m really worried for you, you know?

2

Tetora: Everyone in ‘Ryuuseitai’s playing Old Maid, but-

I’m frustrated that I keep losing……

Do you know of any tricks to winning, ‘Producer’?

Clear your mind.

Tetora: U~mm, so you’re talking about something like how Taishou is when he’s in the middle of training.

If I clear my mind, it’ll become more difficult to read my expression, right?

I’ll try that right away, osu!
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Tetora: Eh? You can tell what I’m thinking just by looking at my face?

That’s my blind spot. That’s why I keep losing, huh.

Clear my mi…… mmn, as long as you’re conscious you’ll always have other thoughts~ !

Try being an ally of fate.

Tetora: I keep losing because I pull the maid every time? That’s true.

But the others pull the maid and they still win, so I thought it must be some other reason.

So there’s no way to win, huh. I’ll try thinking over it myself one more time.
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Tetora: Ally of fate, huh. Hm~m……

…...eh? Wait, aren’t you just pulling my leg!?

Ahaha, it’s fine if you thought it was funny. I’m embarrassed that I walked right into that one.

3

Tetora: Thanks to everyone, the party went really well!

Ah, of course by ‘everyone, I mean you too, ‘Producer’!

I want to give all this happy energy that I received from everyone to someone right away!

You’re restless.

Tetora: Ahaha, I know you said I didn’t need to prepare to help tidy up afterwards since it’s my birthday today, but-

I can’t calm down for some reason, so I’m all fidgety.

‘Producer’, I want you to let me help tidy up after all!
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Tetora: Osu! I really really want to hold a hero show or a live right now! I can’t hold it in!

Eh? That’s good, because you’ve got a job and you want our opinions on it?

That’s our ‘Producer’! Let’s get ‘Ryuuseitai’ together right now and have that consultation!

You received a lot of presents.

Tetora: Ah, I got that fancy-looking package from Narukami-senpai!

Do you know what’s inside? …...To be honest, I thought it’d be a shame to tear up the wrapping paper, so I haven’t looked inside yet.

She said, “I’ll still be able to hear your reaction when we’re in the dorms, it’s fine if you don’t open it right away.” So I was going to open it when I got back to my room.
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Tetora: I got a lot from different people. Look at this! I got this from Taishou!

Ehehe, he sewed me a bag to put my uniform in ♪

He said it wasn’t really gift-worthy, but I’m super happy!

Stories

Kohaku

Kohaku: Rinne-han, happy birthday.

Rinne: Kyahaha! You came to celebrate my birthday, huh.

Aren’t you an obedient kid, Kohaku-chan ♪

Kohaku: Don’t call me ‘chan’. You speakin’ like that really gets on my nerves.

Besides, it ain't that much trouble. Since yer our leader, it’s not like I can just not celebrate it, right?

Rinne: Well whatever your reasons, since you came, there’s no harm in havin’ fun ♪

HiMERU

HiMERU: ―happy birthday.

HiMERU came to celebrate Amagi’s birthday.

Rinne: Thankyou, HiMERU. Havin’ you come and celebrate it sure turns the mood euphoric, doesn’t it? Kyahaha!

HiMERU: HiMERU doesn’t understand why you’re laughing at your own words but―

Rinne’s good spirit is understandable. It’s because a party’s being held for you.

Rinne: C’mon, you oughta join in the racket! The idiot who’s dancin’ and the idiot who’s watchin’, well since they’re both idiots, there’s no harm in dancin’...... ♪

Niki

Niki: Rinne-kun, happy birthday~ ☆

I brought more food. I want you to eat as much as you want.

Rinne: Oh, if it ain’t Niki! You're still workin' for me at the party. You're really a servant huh.

Put the food down followed by your wallet, since I’m gonna eat, y’know ♪

Niki: Why's that the case! I’m not handing my wallet over to you!?

Rinne: What’s with that attitude comin’ from my celebration partner? You wanna celebrate me dontcha, Niki ♪

Shu

Shu: Amagi, it would appear that today is your birthday?

Rinne: Shu-kun, I’m so happy you decided to come and celebrate my birthday!

Shu: Non, I was merely passing through by chance. I didn’t know it was your birthday until just then.

However, it would be nonsense to just go home without doing anything after having come all the way here.

I should probably say some congratulatory words then. …...Happy birthday, Amagi.

Rinne: It was probably fate that you were just passin’ through then eh? Since you’re here, let’s go have fun…… ♪

Yuta

Yuta: Amagi-san, happy birthday.

Rinne: Thankyou, Yuta-kun. C’mere. How bout you gamble with me?

Yuta: Eeh, you’re still gambling even at your own birthday party?

Rinne: Of course. Life’s a gamble, how borin’ it’d be if it were bland ♪

How should we play…… since you’re just startin’, how ‘bout dice? Even or odd, if you get it, you win.

Yuta: Alright, I’ll do it. Since I’m playing, I’m going to try to win ♪

Mini Talks

1

Rinne: Hmm? Who is it? The guy who’s pokin’ my back……

Oh, it’s ‘Producer’ onee~san. What’s up, you wanna play some bets with me?

Niice, I’ll play with you. But there’s no problem if I take it all, right? Kyahaha ☆

There’s a birthday today.

Rinne: You remembered. As expected of ‘Producer’.

On a birthday, even the gamblin’ god’s probably in a good mood. Days like today are reserved for gamblin’ from mornin’ till night ♪

There’s a birthday party so I can’t do that? Alright, I get it, so you can stop pullin’ on me already!
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Rinne: It’s onee~san’s birthday huh, happy birthday!

…...hmm, it’s not onee~san’s, but mine?

My bad my bad ♪ Well, whoever’s it is, doesn’t change the fact that we’re celebratin’!

Did you forget your promise?

Rinne: No, I remember. Yep yep, I remember it rea~lly well.

…...but what was it again? I remembered up until earlier, and then I forgot ☆

Ah, my birthday party huh. That’s why there’s all these decorations around ♪
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Rinne: Of course I remember. Today’s my birthday party, isn’t it.

…...I’m at the wrong meetin’ place? Oops, that’s a bit rude of me ☆

Well, we ended up meetin’ at the venue though. Forgive me, won’t you, onee~san ♪

2

Rinne: Onee~san, won’t you go a round with me?

Whaat, the rules are simple. Out of these two cakes, you pick the one with spices in it, you lose.

See, easy innit ♪ So so, which one’ll it be?

Well then……

Rinne: Then this one’s mine. Let’s ea~t.

S-spicy!? W-water…… (cough cough)

Fuaah~ that was spicy. Seems like this match goes to onee~san.
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Rinne: …...Bingo! Seems onee~san pulled a blank¹, huh?

It’s just ‘cause the goddess of gamblin’s smilin’ on me. Love you, Miss Goddess ♪

Here, have some water. There’s more where that came from, so drink as much as y’like.

I won’t gamble.

Rinne: Tsk. How borin’.

Well, whatever. If onee~san won’t take me on, guess I’ll just call that bastard Niki instead.

See ya, onee~san ♪
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Rinne: What a stiff, uptight person.

Then again, if you weren’t so tough, then you wouldn’t be fit to be my ‘Producer’~

If you think like that, then me ‘n onee~san have pretty good chemistry, right? Kyahaha ☆

3

Rinne: Could it be that the day where I celebrate my birthday’s come round, I wonder.

I’ve gotten used to the “please pay me back”s but I haven’t been told “congratulations” like this?

You never know what’s gonna happen in life huh?

It’s like gambling.

Rinne: Oh. Did onee~san awaken to how fun gamblin’ is?

Niice, I’ll properly teach you everythin’ about ‘the fundamentals’ of gamblin’.

…...whaat, that’s not it. That’s disappointin’.
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Rinne: That’s right. Life’s exactly like gamblin’.

Though it might be stable, any little thing and it’ll start shakin’ like a leaf.

That’s why it’s interestin’..... ♪

Let’s celebrate it again next year.

Rinne: Gyahaha, so in other words, I can expect somethin’ next year too? Niice, things are gettin’ interestin’ ♪

Ah, you don’t have to tell me what’s gonna be done though? Please, surprise me.

Not knowin’ which way it’ll fall, that’s life!
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Rinne: For next year’s birthday party, how ‘bout we go open a casino overseas?

Eh, that’s impossible? I think if it’s you, that much can be done.

Because you work hard, y’know. Have a think about it, capable ‘Producer’ ♪

Notes:
¹A non-winning lottery ticket