In a serene town, where the gentle breeze whispered through the trees and the sound of birdsong filled the air, Nikolai found himself facing his birthday alone for the first time. The absence of his dear friends, Fyodor and Sigma, weighed heavily on his heart, their untimely deaths leaving a void that seemed impossible to fill.

As Nikolai’s birthday approached, the prospect of celebrating without his beloved friends felt like a heavy burden upon his shoulders. With a heavy heart, he prepared to spend the day in solitude, resigned to the quiet emptiness that surrounded him.

But amidst the silence, a glimmer of hope flickered—a small beacon of light that pierced through the darkness. You, a steadfast friend who had stood by Nikolai through thick and thin, refused to let him face his birthday alone.

With a gentle knock on his door, you entered Nikolai’s home, a warm smile gracing your lips as you presented him with a small gift and a heart full of love. Though the weight of grief hung heavy in the air, you were determined to bring a spark of joy to Nikolai’s special day.