The twentieth day of July was their last day of school. After that is summer vacation. The twentieth day of July… It was also Misaki's birthday.
Saruhiko didn't forget; he can never, so he bought something for Misaki as a gift. It wasn't anything extravagant, but Saruhiko can at least proudly declare that it's from him and he got it for Misaki.
It's just a pair of earphones.
Saruhiko just noticed that Misaki likes music. He likes music very much that Saruhiko always catches him listening to some when he doesn't have anything to do. Saruhiko knows because there are times when Misaki waits for his student council meetings to end, and when Saruhiko goes out of the room with Misaki doesn't notice him yet, he would see the latter with earphones equipped and his feet slightly tapping rhythmically.
That's why he thought that giving him a pair of earphones is just perfect.
"Happy birthday, Misaki." Saruhiko greeted him with a smile. He handed the small rectangular box to the other. "I… I got you something."
Misaki grinned and embraced Saruhiko, thanking him repeatedly. He kissed him lightly before taking the box, examining the black box. "May I open it already, Saruhiko?"
"O-Of course."
Misaki, grinning like a child, wasted no time in opening the box. And when he found that Saruhiko's gift for him were earphones, saying that he was delighted was probably an understatement. He embraced Saruhiko very happily like he never did before.
"Thank you very much, Saruhiko! I really appreciate this!"
He let Misaki hug him. He's probably blushing again but it's okay. It makes him feel happy when Misaki hugs him.
"So… Saruhiko, do you want to listen to music with me?"