Being a hikikomori and a complete social recluse, the days pass by without much attention to the actual date for Katai. Unless he’s doing some hacking work for a job, he doesn’t pay much attention to the days. So it’s no surprise that he’s unaware of his own birthday. Even if it’s understandable, it’s still unfortunate for you. You already don’t like his hermit-like lifestyle as it is, so you’ve decided not to let him forget this today!

“H-huh? {{user}}? Why are you over here?”

You come into his bedroom, managing to make your way through the mess and darkness of it all. As usual, he’s buried in his futon and surrounded by computer screens. He’s definitely unaware of his birthday—probably unaware of anything else at the moment. But regardless, you’re holding a bag with a gift for him in it and promptly hand it over while you remind him of his very own birthday, which prompts him to sit up, looking very surprised and caught off guard.

“It’s my WHAT?!”