SS ー Neru's Birthday (2024)

[graysheep]

"You've gotta be kidding me!!"

We had a gig planned, but it fell through.

Worse yet, it's the day I wish I could keep myself busy the most.
 

"AK, weren't we supposed to work on that day?"

"We were, but not anymore."

"UGH."

"It's been rescheduled. Could you say the same to our sponsor?"

"No, that's why I'm saying it to you now, genius."
 

I kicked the trash can nearby out of frustration.

It was light and easily went flying, spewing out all kinds of garbage.

 

(...  Blergh, just like inside my head.)
 

AK carefully picked up the scattered trash and put it back in the trash can.
 

"I heard most of the members are off today."

"So what? You want me to act like we're buddies and play with you? We're no kids."
 

If this were your typical birthday, we'd all get together and celebrate by eating cake and stuff.

But I don't wanna do something so dreadful.

 

Whatever you do to make yourself happy will come back to haunt you.

Just like back thenー

 

"...... Right. I should have scheduled some work for today."
 

I don't know what he's getting at.

Is it because he recognizes my pain
or to stop me from doing something bad to fill the void of my heart?
Either wayー

 

"Don't worry. I'll have Spring whip something up.

He bought tons of ingredients, so he's probably planning to churn out sweets like a machine."

"It seems that Junky's planning to do the same."

"Big yikes. I don't wanna run into him, so I guess I'll pass."

"Don't throw the towel yet."

"I sure will."

"Don't."

"I said I will!"

"I know you're not against it."

"Fine."
"...... Good."

 

I lost my zest. I could only manage a dry laugh.

 

"Aren't you Junky's monster parent, AK? Why do you act the same way with BASKU now?"

"I'm no monster in the first place."

"You're denying THAT?"

 

I put the trash that was still on the floor back in the trash can.

In a few minutes, I'll make my way to Spring's room and ask for some food.
 

(I don't want anything too sweet, just something... salty.)

 

Looking out the window, only the sun shone brightly in the distant sky, not a single cloud.
If the weather remains this good, I might be able to see the stars at night.

 

(Even Orihime and Hikoboshi that can only meet once a year live their lives to the fullest.

So, what am I missing?)
 

I've already experienced the worst moments of my life.
So, whatever happens in the future, I'll be able to pull through.

 

Happy Birthday, NERU.