Part 2

Munch… Munch munch… Ushio’s cake is really good…

(Today… I feel like I’ve heard a lifetime’s worth of birthday wishes.)

(And the birthday party was so much fun.)

Then I’ll see you the next time we’re off. It’s a promise.

Oh, yeah. Thanks for the invite, Nanaki. I can't wait to see a soccer game live.

I have two replica uniforms we can wear too.

And I guess sunglasses are a must too… It’d probably turn into a huge deal if people found out you were at the game.

Wafuwafu, waafu!

What’s up Shumai? You wanna go too?

Sorry buddy, but I don’t think they’ll let you into the stadium. We can play with the ball Ten gave me instead…

Re-Re-Re-Renga-san! Renga-sa…!

Wahhh~~!?

…He crashed headfirst into the cardboard box……

Yachiyo! A-are you okay!?

I-I’m sorry…! I tried to stop, but I couldn’t hit the brakes fast enough…!

What's got you so worked up?

A-a-a-about that, there was a letter addressed to you left at the entrance, Renga-san, so I came to give it to you.

A message card? From who…

(“Happy birthday to us”—)

...…!

…I see. Thanks for bringing it to me.

Today was a good day.

Who’s there?

Excuse me for interrupting your rest, Nishizono-sama.

In accordance with the “Random Present System,” I have come under orders to be your ‘presenter.’

(I-it’s here…!)

Uh… The HAMA Tours employee benefits thing!

Sorry for the trouble. Come on in.

Yes. Then first, please accept this item.

Rose…earrings?

After receiving the order, I commenced a search for a suitable gift for Nishizono-sama and discovered these.

The search returned 27,506 gift options. I reviewed the options 18,549 times.

Master informed me that you have a preference for roses, therefore this became the result.

I can tell you put a lot of thought into it too. It makes me really happy.

Happy birthday, Nishizono-sama. May you continue to be loved by many people.

Y-you idiot…! Of course I’m loved!

I’m… you’re in the presence of the great Renga Nishizono, after all!

(Until now, I’ve always tried to act in a way that befits “Renga Nishizono.”

(But today’s a little different than usual. I feel like “I’m” being celebrated too.)

(I’m glad I can be here.)

Alright, we’ll cut to a commercial break now!

Hey~, Nishizono-kun. I heard it was your birthday the other day? Happy birthday.

Oh yeah, thanks.

I’ve been wondering about it for a while, but are those rose earrings…yours? They totally suit you!

Right? I got them from a dear friend of mine… It’s a suitable present for me, after all!