Chapter 3

Happy Birthday

Note from the Author: I may not update for a while because of school this year, but I will try ASAP!(: (There was someone who asked me which route Heroine is taking in this story, and if it's possible, she's taking the "Orion route". I'm not sure yet, I might change routes in the middle of the story :P All the characters like Linda in the Orion route .-. and I don't know how they do birthday parties in Japan, so the party is kind of more American-like...)

I had a weird dream last night. Something like being locked in a cage and being drugged by Toma or something. Weird.

But either way, it was Shin's birthday today! He finally turned 19. It seemed like such a long time when it was last someone's birthday.

Many people might not know this, but Shin loved to draw. He told me that he's been drawing since he was 3, and that he learned to draw before he even learned how to write his own name.

So for his birthday, I got him a brand new sketchbook, and rainbow colored pencils. Those ones where you write with 1 colored pencil, and it changes into multiple colors as you continue writing.

And of course, I also got him a card, that says

Happy Birthday Shin!

On your birthday I wish you much pleasure and joy;

I hope all of your wishes come true.

May every hour and minute be filled with delight,

And your birthday be perfect for you!

From, Linda.

Ikki, Kent, Toma, and I also plan on throwing him a surprise birthday party at the cafe. We got permission from Waka, so that's why the cafe's been closed lately.

Everything was ready. Now all I needed to do, was text him that the cafe just opened again and to meet me there with Ikki, Kent, and Toma.

Shin! The cafe just opened again! Want to meet up with me, Ikki, Kent, and Toma?

I sent him the text.

Sure. I'll be there at 12.

The message came back instantly. Like he was waiting for me to text him.

Good. Step 1 complete. Time to tell the rest of the guys.

I called all of them at the same time:

Me: "I just told Shin. He'll be there at 12."

Kent: "That's good. Everything's going smoothly."

Ikki: "Okay, everyone have their gifts ready?"

Toma: "Shopping for one now."

Kent and Ikki sighed.

Ikki: "This is just like you."

Toma: "Hey! At least I'll give him something. Unlike a certain someone."

Ikki: "It wasn't my fault that my fans stole it! And the surprise birthday party was my idea. Plus, I'll think of something."

Me: "Don't fight..."

Kent: "Anyways, just hurry Toma. You have 1 hour."

Toma: "I just found the perfect birthday present. I have to go now."

Ikki: "Bye~~"

Kent: "I have to finish wrapping my present, so I have to go too."

Me: "Bye Kent and Toma."

Ikki: "I guess I have to make another present for Shin. Well see ya Linda."

Me: "See ya."

Then I closed my phone. Step 2 complete.

Now all we had to do was make it a successful birthday for Shin.

I hope all goes well.

^^ `~At cafe: 11:42 am~` ^^

"Here's the cake," Waka said.

He brought out a gigantic birthday cake with white cream, and strawberries in it. Shin liked strawberries.

Written in red frosting were the words "HAPPY BIRTHDAY!~ :)".

Waka put that on a table.

We had rearranged the entire cafe in time for Shin's birthday.

We had a long table in the middle, with the cake on it. There were chairs with colorful balloons tied on them. There was also a bright red couch in the corner and a table in front of it where we would be putting all our presents. There were also lots of streamers on the ceilings. I got everyone paper birthday hats. It seemed childish, but I didn't want to waste them. I had extras. We also had board games set up and the TV turned onto Shin's favorite channel. There were also cupcakes, candy, sushi, and etc, on the table. We also had another surprise for him when it becomes night.

I couldn't wait.

When it was finally 12, we chose hiding places.

^^`~Shin's point of view~`^^

The cafe was supposed to be open. Then why was it so dark inside?

I hesitated a little, the pushed the door open.

I fumbled in the dark for the light switch, and when I finally found it, I flipped it to "Open".

"SURPRISE!" some familiar voices yelled and out jumped Linda, Kent, Toma and Ikki. (Waka left .)

"HAPPY BIRTHDAY!" everyone yelled.

I almost jumped. I was so surprised. I thought everyone forgot.

^^`~After party/finally nightime (surprise time w)~`^^

Boom!

What was that? I panicked.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

It was coming from outside. I hurried out the door.

Fireworks.

So that was what all the noise was about.

Happy Birthday Shin! and Happy 19th Birthday! was written in the sky.

Wow. I can't believe they went through all this for me.

Boom.

A red heart was painted into the night sky.

Random people walking by the shop stopped to watch. Some even cheered.

When the fireworks were over, we all walked back into the shop. What else could there possibly be? I'm so happy right now.

Presents. They wanted to give me presents. After all this, there was still presents.

I smiled.

Linda got me a card, sketchbook, and colored pencils.

Ikki got me flower seeds, because he knew I liked to plant. I somehow have a feeling this was a last minute kind of gift though... But I'm grateful for what I have.

Kent got me the next book to my favorite series and a card.

Toma got me a card and a really cool watch. I put it on. It works, and the time was right. It also looked brand new.

I thanked everyone. Even though I might not look like it, I was truly happy. Never before had any of my birthdays been this much fun.

I walked home with a smile on my face.

This had to be the best birthday ever.

I threw my head up and laughed.

^^`~Back to Linda's point of view~`^^

As I walked home, I thought of today again.

Although it may not have looked like it, but Shin was truly happy.

And I was happy that he was happy.

I smiled into the night sky. I wondered if he was looking at the sky now, too.