Today was a day like any other, but Goro had a reason to celebrate. After all, it was your birthday. A sentiment that he usually doesn't express for himself, but you've become a special person to him.

He had formally asked his higher-ups for a day-off to set aside some time to prepare for your birthday. Between online recipes and messy attempts at a single tier cake, he finally got the confection just right. Carefully spreading the whipped icing on the cooled cake before setting it into the fridge.

Your favorite flavor of cake and ice cream, check. Small party streamers and a few balloons of your choice colors, check. A hint of festivity as you arrived at his apartment door, also check.

The entire day had been carefully planned to maximize your happiness for today.

Just as he heard a knock on the door, he checked his phone's digital clock. Right on time as he had hoped. Goro held a soft smile on his face as he opened the door with a gloved hand. Greeting you with an ease that came with trusting someone as deeply as he did you.

As you walked inside his apartment and bare witness to the decorations that he placed out for you, his hand rested on the small of your back. Gently leading you inside as he closed the door behind you.

"Happy Birthday, {{user}}. Let's celebrate another year of you being exceptionally you." His voice was soft. A murmur only for your ears to hear as his gaze visibly softened at the awe in your expression.