[RL - birthday party.]

[unknownrival]

[Anyone who's one of Issei's friends (that does not include you, Greed) received a handwritten invitation to Issei's temple on March 3rd. They were invited over to dinner and then to schmoozing afterwards.

Dinner was remarkably delicious for something prepared by monks, and the party is now in the 'random conversation in the largest room available' segment. There's also a cake on one of the tables.

Issei will be coming to chat up every guest, or they can talk amongst themselves.]

Comments

[heavenlyhome]

I think they will, especially as the special guest is making his rounds.

[The poor dear is so hesitant; have a Kasumi smile of reassurance.] Have you tried the cake yet? I recommend it, if you haven't. It is very good.

[aquaticrush]

It really is! Issei-san did a good job.

[heavenlyhome]

A wonderful job, indeed; I couldn't help but have a second slice. But that is just between you and I, hm?

[aquaticrush]

I promise I won't tell, Tendou-san!

[heavenlyhome]

[There's the smile she'd been looking for.] Thank you, Retasu-chan. I know I can count on you.

[aquaticrush]

I think everybody is eating a lot, anyway.

[heavenlyhome]

Are you among them?

[aquaticrush]

I've had some.

[heavenlyhome]

Good.

[A moment's pause.]

Do you suppose it will be time for presents soon?

[aquaticrush]

Maybe... I hope he likes them.

[heavenlyhome]

I'm sure he will. You put much thought into his present, didn't you?

[aquaticrush]

Of course!

[heavenlyhome]

Then it is certain.

[aquaticrush]

I-if you say so, Tendou-san.

[heavenlyhome]

Certainly I do, dear. You are a very thoughtful person. Gifts from the heart are the best kind, don't you think?

[aquaticrush]

R-right.

[heavenlyhome]

I can't help but think how time flies. When was the last time we celebrated a birthday like this? Too long, perhaps. We should have gatherings more often, don't you think?

[aquaticrush]

Maybe! A lot of people would have fun.

[heavenlyhome]

It is always good to see your friends. And meet new people, too.

[A thoughtful look crosses Kasumi's face; she lays a hand on her cheek and smiles.]

If you don't mind my asking, how old are you, dear?

[aquaticrush]

I-I'll be sixteen next month. Is something wrong, Tendou-san?

[heavenlyhome]

Sixteen? Oh, congratulations! You'd be a second year, then?

[A month didn't give much time, did it.]

[aquaticrush]

Ah, um, yes. I will be when the school year starts in a few weeks. My birthday's during Golden Week...

[heavenlyhome]

That's very nice. You have time off for your special day. May I ask the date?

[aquaticrush]

April twenty-ninth. When is yours?

[heavenlyhome]

Is that so? Oh, yes-- mine is the sixth of February.