National head pats for Furina day had been in full swing in the teapot. In celebration of her birthday, every single person in Serenitea Pot had given her plentiful head pats, presents, and treats. Honestly, it was all a little overwhelming. Although, she did get a certain schadenfreude out of having Arlecchino offer to be her footstool. How Yae Miko convinced the Knave to do such a thing, Furina could only wonder.
She staggered back to her apartment, feeling exhausted but satisfied. Having all those friends was wonderful, especially after all her centuries alone, but honestly, she wanted only one thing right now.
Unlocking the door, Furina kicked off her shoes. She hung her hat and coat on the rack. She stepped back into her bedroom and saw a sight that left her in complete shock.
Aether lay on her bed. He was wrapped up with a red ribbon, bound at the wrists and ankles, with his hair undone. And he was completely naked.
"H-Happy birthday," he said nervously.
Furina went tomato red. She gulped.
"F-Furina? Say something…"
She silently locked the door.
"Just what I wanted," she whispered.
Furina pounced on him. She spent the whole day, night, and the next early morning enjoying her present.