Chapter 21
Birthdays and Christmas
After the rescue of Kenneth in the TV World, the team got the next days to rest. In the 21st, they were out ouf the school for Christmas vacation.
Kenneth: "Hey guys! I'm inviting you people to my birthday the day after tomorrow. Want to come?"
They all said yes.
Kenneth: "Cool! Yukiko, can I separate the medium conference room of the inn?"
Yukiko: "Yes Kenneth-kun. I'll make the arrangements."
Kenneth: "Thank you very much, Yukiko-chan."
The 23rd they were doing stuff for the birthday. The Kisaragi teens were doing a cake. They were all cooperating in the making and decoration. The Inaba teens were decorating the conference room.
At 4, the others started appearing at the Amagi Inn. After that, at 5, Kenneth and his family arrived there. His family stayed at the lobby looking around. Kenneth found the conference room prepared, but no one was inside.
Kenneth: "Hello? Anyone here?"
Everyone: "Surprise!"
The party had started. Ryo and Hibiki gave him a book with many topics. Teddie brought Kenneth an oak wand that he ordered on Internet. Akira brought a box of donuts that he liked. Seta, Nanako and Atsuki bought Kenneth a cleaning set for his instrument. Naoto and Shinji brought him a new mouse and headphones for his computer. Mika handed him a new journal. Rui got him a cool blue and brown bracelet. Yayoi and Nami got a frame with a photo of them inside. Nola and Natsuki brought some candy. Yosuke brought a gift card from Junes. Chie gave him a collection of music books. Kanji handed over a new shirt. Yukiko and Rise made his favorite food.
Kenneth: (eyes watering) " Th… thanks you guys! I feel very grateful!"
Seta: "Don't sweat it."
They partied 'til 11 pm. The parents were taking his presents to his house. Ryotaro took the Kisaragi teens, Nami and Natsuki home. The rest were still there.
Kenneth: "Wooo! I'm tired. I'm going to the bathroom. I'll come in a sec ."
Kenneth ran to the bathroom. When he returned back, it was a freak mess. Yukiko was drunk because she had 5 bottles of sake. Naoto was protecting Nanako from a drunk Yosuke who was going to hit Seta. Seta was squashed between a drunk Rise and Teddie. Chie was laghing out at the crazy scene. Kanji got his bottle toppled up by Yosuke.
Kenneth: "O…K? That's weird…"
Ryotaro took them to their own houses. Kanji had to take Yosuke and Rise to their houses. Chie and Naoto left too. Kenneth was left on the other side of town.
The 25th was Christmas. Kanji and Yukiko were planning to do a party at Naoto's house.
Kanji: "I have invited our friends."
Yukiko: "Great, Kanji-kun."
Kanji, Naoto and Yukiko were decorating. At 3 o'clock, the people started appearing. Kenneth brought a bag full of presents for everyone.
Kenneth: "Hi guys! Merry Christmas!"
Yosuke: "Man, how did you?"
Kenneth: "My family won the lottery!"
Everyone cheered.
Yayoi: "So that's how you bought all of this?"
Kenneth: "Pretty much. We bought for the whoooole family, my friends back there, and for you people."
Kenneth started giving presents. Seta and Atsuki got some shirts, pants and a watch. Yosuke got a motorcycle. Chie and Mika received some kung-fu books and movies. Yukiko and Yayoi got some new dresses and necklaces. Shinji got a new Nintendo 3DS. Akira got a book on Bushido skills. Kanji got a new sewing set and a new black shirt with a skull design. Rise and Rui got a new pair of shoes.
Teddie got two books: one was a jokebook about bears and the other one is about auto-controlling speech. Hibiki has been given a math book. Kenneth donated some books to Tohodo for Ryo. Naoto and Nola got a new investigation set. Nanako, Nami and Natsuki got some stuff for them too. Even Symphony had its present: a new doghouse.
Kenneth: "It's my way to repay you from my birthday presents."
Yosuke: "Aw shucks! You didn't have to do it. Thanks!"
At 9, the party was over. They said goodbye to everyone and returned to their respective houses. In the start of the New Year 2013, they individually trained in the TV World. But what surprises await our heroes in this new year?