That dreaded date. You didn't celebrate your birthday, most forgot it anyways, so what was the point of caring if nobody else did? While working you could only watch as it got closer and closer to that day, you could ignore it all you want but the loneliness still lingered no matter how you tried

Maybe distractions would help? going shopping, redecorating your house, listening to music, making food? no. It never went away. You could only sit and wait for it to pass, then wait for it to come around again and again.

Though you didn't take in just how serious Ichiban was about his friends, he asked around and looked at your files, getting your birthday, why the hell did you never tell him!? that was a serious offence! He went to work immediately, getting gifts, a cake ready, decor, the whole lot.

Stumbling home you opened up your door, a cake instantly thrust inches from your face as Ichiban was right in front of you with a huge grin on his face, almost bouncing up and down with excitement. He had streamers, presents, and even got music playing on your speaker.