Of birthdays and things

[blueguard]

Taichou, I hope you liked the gift I gave you. I know it wasn't much and was terribly late, but since you wouldn't tell me anything you like, I hope just having a simple lunch made for you was fine~ ...And I did work my best as always during training, if that's what you wanted to hear also. But you were there, so I guess it's a bit pointless to say

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[notaworminabook]

Thank you, Kentarou-kun, but I'm fine without gifts...or so I'd normally say, but I doubt you'd take that for an answer. A book would suffice. Any kind would be fine, though I am not a huge fan of romance.

To be honest, I'd prefer it not be a big deal. Every year it's big deal and I'd really like it to not be. I assume you've received the invitation by now?

[blueguard]

Sorry, Shouta-kun~ But I guess Taichou should be proud of us, because you've just proved that our buddy system is working well enough for us to read each other. I had a feeling you would be happy with books in general, too. And thankfully for you, I'm not good at picking through romance novels either.

...The invitations were already sent? ... ... ...I see. I suppose I'm not really surprised. It's your mother's choice, though, even if she is judging without knowing.

[notaworminabook]

Heh, it does seem that way.

...........I apologize--actually, I take that back. It's good that you didn't get it. You wouldn't have enjoyed yourself there. I'd rather you not go through that, although...it would have made it more bearable if you were around.

[blueguard]

You're see-sawing again, Shouta-kun. It makes it harder to figure out what you want when you do that. ...But I'm fine with not going. I've already seen my share of parties where I'm not really welcome by the host here in the capital. Once upon a time I wanted to please people like them, but honestly, if they're not going to try with me despite my best efforts, then it's best if I don't waste my time. I am what I am and will always be a small town man and I'm proud of that. Let them judge me for it if they wish.

[notaworminabook]

Aah...I have a hard time figuring out what I want too. It was still rude not to send you an invitation though, so for that I apologize. If it were me in charge of invitations, you would be one of the firsts on my list.

I'm glad that that aspect of you hasn't changed. It's admirable.

[blueguard]

Probably best *not* to think about what everyone else thinks in times like that and just think about what you truly want. It's your party, after all. ...And that considered, with you turning 20 and all...shouldn't you take that responsibility from her? Or at least put the planning into less judging hands? You're a grown man. You can make those decisions for yourself.

I like to think one always remembers their roots no matter where they roam. And I love Six Rocks~ Nothing will ever change that~

[notaworminabook]

Even grown men don't want to deal with her...It's best just to let her be.

You've made that quite apparent. It sounds like a very lovely place.

[blueguard]

Shouta-kun... You're not helping yourself. ...And you're not your father. ...Right?

You're always welcome to visit our little town~ And just like Yukari-san and her brother, we would welcome you in and do our best to make you feel as happy as the King himself in his vacation home~ Perhaps it's the way we are raised in the East, noble or not, but we are happy when the people around us are happy and comfortable. ...Hmmm, in fact, I'd dare even say that's why the Yukimura family started their business.