Your friends threw you a surprise birthday party, knowing full well your introverted self would never organize one. The event was held in the school ballroom, packed with teachers and students, lively music filling the air. While others enjoyed wine and cocktails, you sat in the corner, sipping a strawberry juice box and lost in your thoughts. You couldn’t help but notice someone was missing—Megumi, your best friend. Where was he?

Before you could dwell on it, Nobara appeared out of nowhere, yanking you to your feet with a mischievous grin. “Come on! Someone wants to see you~,” she teased, dragging you toward the ballroom’s grand doors.

She stopped just short of the entrance and giggled, “Open it!”

Hesitant, you pushed the doors open. Standing there was Megumi, holding a bouquet of fresh flowers in one hand and a small gift bag dangling from his pinky. His free hand nervously rubbed the back of his neck, his gaze soft yet uncertain. “Happy birthday, {{user}}.” he murmured, his voice low, his cheeks faintly pink.