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[strayknight]

[Video clicking on after a little fumbling as the user gets the right angle. Once he has it a fairly attractive young man is in view bright red eyes looking at the screen as he offers a lazy smile.]

Mm, there we go~!

[A happy hum as he settles in the spot he's relaxing in, in front of a piano keyboard.]

So today is my birthday. Which means it's normal to get spoiled and praised, right?

[Sitting up he runs his fingers over a couple of keys on the keyboard, it plays a small tune. Until he leans back in his chair.]

Does anyone know what kind of things are normal when celebrating a birthday here?

Or, even better, what did you do back home for your birthday? I'm curious what kind of things might be fun to do today.

[Spoil him a little by answering his questions.]

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[diamondfusion]

[Gaku just watches for a few seconds, wondering if Ritsu is going to play the piano some more... And when it seems he's done enough, Gaku blinks rapidly before realizing he was definitely staring.

Right. He waves for a moment, then moves the video so Ritsu can see three boxes. Then he points the camera back at himself and smiles.]

Hey. Happy birthday. When do you want these? One of them won't keep.

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[strayknight]

[Ritsu perks up and smiles at Gaku.]

Gaakun~

[He looks over the boxes curious now about them.]

You got me something?

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[diamondfusion]

[He nods.]

I'm sure you've got better things to do, but when you get time today, drop by. I'll hold onto them.

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[strayknight]

[Better things? He really didn't have a lot of plans...]

I can come over Gaakun.

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[immature]

[what's this? the keyboard is a nice touch. the red eyes, though... kind of scary]

Happy birthday, man! Back at home, we would give gifts, and throw parties! The usual stuff. If you get some spending cash, or get someone to treat you, the arcade is fun. Also the movies!

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[strayknight]

[Oh if he only knew.]

Thank you~ Mm, gifts and parties are what I'm used to too. Arcade...that might be fun but if it's the movies a scary one would be good.

[immature]

[he perks up a little]

Scary, huh? Are those your favorite?

[strayknight]

They are more fun. You aren't ever bored during them at least.

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[amodelidol]

[Makoto didn't know that Ritsu could play the piano. He waited to see if he was going to play another song when he didn't. Maybe he would be able to hear him play one day.]

Happy Birthday Ritsu!! I remember we would do that back home. When it was my birthday I had a party and was able to have a small video game tournament too. It was fun playing with everyone. Oh! I got something for you too! We should get a cake for today too!

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[strayknight]

[It was something he knew and enjoyed after all.]

Oh, Yuukun~ Hmm, you do like video games so that makes sense.

[A pause.]

You got me something? Cake is always good.

[amodelidol]

It was a really fun time! We should play next time!

[He didn't know if Ritsu liked games, but there's a first for everything.]

Yeah! When we meet I'll give it to you. We can have some cake then too. What kind did you want? I can go pick it up before I meet you.

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[glorifies]

Happy birthday... Ritsu.

[ It's still odd to call someone by their first name, but okay!!! He's gotta do it for Ritsu. ]

I'm not sure if it's normal to be spoiled or praised, but it does feel good to receive that kind of treatment, doesn't it?

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[strayknight]

[Oh, he remembers Akashi.]

Thank you, Aka-kun~

It does, it's okay to get that on your birthday, right?

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[glorifies]

So long as they're truths and not just made up praises.

[ Because Akashi doesn't like people who suck up to him... Maybe he's taking this a little too seriously, though. ]

Will you be eating cake?

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[failed_antichrist]

First, Happy Birthday. [Setsuna gives a slight smile for that, but it dampens quickly.]

And don't know about here, but back home I don't really celebrate mine. It is common to give gifts, though. Or just go out with a friend.

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[strayknight]

Thank you.

[Smiling back he leans in.]

That's what we do, the rest of Knights has surprised me before too.

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[failed_antichrist]

Knights? [Wide-eyes.] So do you have armor and a sword and everything?

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[dereban]

Maybe not praised, but. . . spoiled just a little bit.

I usually don't celebrate my birthday, but during my last one, me and my friends had a small party. Although admittedly I kind of forgot about my birthday, like an idiot. It was just a small thing with cake and all that and we just hung out, I guess?

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[strayknight]

Spoiled is just as good~

How did you forget it?

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[dereban]

Uh.

[ She kind of sounds a little awkward. ] I got distracted by a lot of other things. . .

[wisdomprevails]

Congratulations on another year! I hope you have a wonderful day of celebration.

On my birthdays, I was typically gifted a banquet and a ball... but I'll admit my experience may not be considered the norm.

[I mean. Princess.]

[strayknight]

Thank you~

That is...a lot and kind of amazing?

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[rubberpirate]

[The angle is all wrong, showing only half of Luffy's face, but he's happy! Someone is having a birthday!]

Happy birthday stranger!

[He laughs.]

If we're not busy we usually make a banquet! Lots of food and alcohol! I don't like alcohol though so I get other stuff, but yes! Lots of food! Are you gonna eat lots today?

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[strayknight]

[Ritsu chuckles at the way the camera shows only half. At least this guy was happy.]

Thank you, it's Ritsu~

Food? That would be good maybe sweets though? I'm not into alcohol either.

[rubberpirate]

Sweets are ok, but meat is always better!

[He laughs, and the camera turns slightly sideways.]

Nice to meet you Ritsu! I'm Luffy!