Chapter 37
Disclaimer: My favorite emoji is the upside down smiley. It accurately represents how I feel all the time. Like how I feel when I say we don't own Naruto. -Mio
That day at the host club, Minato threw a calendar down in Kakashi's lap and pointed to a date circled in red. Kakashi picked up the calendar and examined the circled date: March 20, Koharu's birthday.
"It's tomorrow and we have a lot to do so we need to get to work," Minato said excitedly.
Kakashi arched his eyebrows in confusion. "A lot to do? Are you planning something?"
"I told you we were gonna go big this year and I meant it! We're gonna throw her a surprise party!"
Kakashi nodded, "You weren't joking. What's the-"
"So did you finally get that extra special gift, Kakashi?"
Is he really going to start this annoying game? Kakashi thought to himself.
The copy ninja ignored the question and attempted to get more information about the party. "What exactly is your big plan for the party? How are we even going to pull off a surprise party?"
"Well we've asked Manami to take her shopping tomorrow so we can set the party up at Koharu's house."
Kakashi chuckled at the plan Minato came up with. The blonde smiled and leaned back against the couch.
"Yeah, shopping probably wasn't the best idea, but Manami was really excited about it! Anyways, we're going over there after host club is over tomorrow to start the setup so feel free to come help."
Kakashi nodded and looked over at Koharu who was, once again, losing terribly to Shikamaru in their game of Shogi.
I really hope she likes what I got her, Kakashi thought, smiling to himself.
Kakashi turned back around and faced Minato with an eye smile. "Let's make this the best birthday for her yet."
Putting his hands in his pocket, Kakashi spun around and walked out of the host club. As soon as he stepped outside, he heard frantic footsteps coming from his left. He turned and saw Shizune and her pig Tonton running up to him.
"Kakashi? Oh thank goodness, we've been looking everywhere for you! Lady Tsunade needs a favor… She found a stack of requests that she completely forgot about and needs you to complete a couple more easy missions for her tomorrow.. It really shouldn't take all day. Do you think you would be able to do it?"
Kakashi sighed. Maybe if I stayed in the host club a little longer I could have avoided her…
"I don't know… If you're sure it wouldn't take all day, sure."
I really didn't want to do anything on Koharu's birthday, but I don't really have a choice. I have an obligation to Lady Tsunade and the village… plus if they're easy, they shouldn't take that long.
"I promise it shouldn't! Thank you so much! Lady Tsunade will be so relieved I found you!" Shizune turned around and ran off to Tsunade's office with Tonton following close behind her.
Dammit, this is annoying. I better go tell Minato I have a change of plans, now.
Kakashi turned back to Room 222 and opened the door. He caught his friend's attention and beckoned him over to him.
"What's up, Kakashi?"
"You'll never guess who I ran into with a stack of missions that just have to be completed by tomorrow."
"I thought I heard Shizune's voice, but I wasn't sure. What are you going to do about the party?"
"I'm still coming, I just can't help with the party preparations."
Kakashi sighed and shook his head.
"You sign up for a few more missions to earn some money and then suddenly it's like you're the only one who's capable. Regardless, I'll try and get through them as quickly as possible so I can make it on time."
"Don't worry about the prep, we have plenty of hands to help. Just make sure when you show up you look as spiffy as you can."
Minato winked at Kakashi, "Like I said, we're making a big deal about it this year."
Kakashi laughed at his crazy friend. "Thanks, Minato."
A/N: The birthday arc is pretty important. That's all I have to say. -Mio