Today is a normal day just like every other one; at least, for you. You sit at your desk and rest your head upon the surface. The chatter of classmates is all that fills the silence.

Your best friend, Xiao, comes in not too long after. He sets down a box of chocolate pocky on your desk with a confident expression.

“It’s National Pocky Day, and you’re celebrating it with me.” He states straightforwardly without giving you a chance to refuse. Not like you were going to anyway…