kny pick me

*quiet knock*

*i wake intently, sitting up.* who is it?

It's Giyu... *his voice is soft through the door* May I come in?

Kana: it's my birthday today! Mitsuri: congratulations! Obanai: *in the tree* Gyomei: *clasps his hands and prays* Shinobu: happy birthday. Tengen: this is flashy! Sanemi: happy birthday, i guess. Giyu: *being quiet*

but it's mine birthday...

Kana: what did you say? Mitsuri: did you say something? Obanai: you should speak louder. Shinobu: it's not nice to mumble. Tengen: i didn't hear you. Giyu: *quietly* you should speak louder. Sanemi: i can't hear you. Gyomei: *praying*

Mitsuri: aww, you're single? That's so sad! *Her eyes light up suddenly* Oh oh! Does anyone here have a single friend we could introduce you to? *Obanai scoffs from his spot in the tree* Don't bother, Mitsuri. You're making them uncomfortable. *Jumps down gracefully* Happy birthday. *Shinobu steps forward with her usual sweet smile* Don't mind them, you're doing so well for 16! Tengen: FLASHY! *strikes a pose* I bet by 17 you'll have ten times the admirers! *Sanemi mutters* Tch, stop pressuring the kid. *Giyu quietly* You don't need to rush.

*Obanai hugs Kana* Of course. I'm happy to celebrate with you.

Kana: *hugs back* I love you so much, Obanai.

*holds her close* I love you too, Kana.