Chapter 1

I should pack a handkerchief..... and maybe a hat, just to be safe.

Okay, I think that’s everything I need for now.

(Emu and the others said they’re taking me away on a surprise outing tomorrow.....)

(But if I don’t know where we’re going, how am I supposed to know what to bring?)

Come to think of it, didn’t Emu mention something about what to wear?

I think it was in her message…...

Tsukasa-kun! Wear something comfy and easy to move in tomorrow, okay? And maybe bring looots of drinks too~☆

Comfortable clothes and drinks..…

Are we doing some kind of physical activity?

Well, like Rui said, the surprise is part of the magic.

Let’s see...… something comfy should be in this drawer—

<Tsukasa-kuuun ☆>

Hm?

<Okay, everyone!>

<Ready? One, two—>

<Happy birthday, Tsukasa-kun!>

<Happy birthday!!>

Whoa! Thank you, all of you!

…..I didn’t even realize midnight had passed.

<That’s right!>

<We came to celebrate the moment it hit your birthday!>

<Ooh ooh! Are we the first to say happy birthday?>

<Did we win!?>

Absolutely!

Thanks to all of you, my birthday’s off to a brilliant start!

<Hehe, we're happy you’re happy.>

<I’d say our surprise was a success then.>

<Yeah, I think so too.>

<Tsukasa-kun..... were you getting ready for tomorrow?>

Indeed!

I’ve just wrapped up the last of the preparations.

Now all that’s left is to meet up with Emu and the others tomorrow and enjoy the amazing day they’ve planned!

<Ehehe, not knowing where we’re going makes it sooo exciting~☆>

<You’ll be coming to SEKAI at night, right?>

<Don’t forget, we’ve got a party there waiting for you too!>

Of course!

The moment my tour’s done, I’ll be on my way!

Hey big bro, do you have a moment?

Yeah, what's up?

Sorry it’s kinda late, but I had something I really wanted to give you......

Ta-da~! Happy birthday, big bro!

This is my present for you~♪

This is... a hand towel?

Yep!

It’s suuuper soft and fluffy!

I thought, y’know, even when practice gets rough, this’ll help you relax a little!

Wow.... You weren’t kidding, it’s really soft.

With this, every time I wipe away sweat, I’ll feel refreshed.

Thanks, Saki! I’ll treasure it.

Mhm!

Oh, tomorrow’s your surprise tour, right?

Have tons of fun with everyone, okay!

For sure!

Sounds like it’ll be pretty physical, too.

Guess I’ll be putting this towel to use right away!

Hmm... If you’re gonna take it with you, maybe a bigger one would’ve been better?

Hm? What do you mean?

Ah! Uh, nothing~!

Forget I said anything!

But I know tomorrow’s gonna be super fun!

Good night, big bro~♪

Y-Yeah..... Get some good rest, alright!

Behold!

Not a cloud in the sky and a perfect breeze in the air!

This, my friends, is what they call..... a picture-perfect tour day—!!

Tour day, yay~!

You’re even more energetic than usual this morning.

Well, I guess that’s the birthday boy for you.

I’ve already been showered with birthday wishes from Miku and the others and received a marvelous present from Saki......

And this morning! I received a heartfelt wish from Toya as well, so now I’m overflowing with birthday power!

Birthday power.....?

Indeed!

And not only did Toya send his regards, but he also included a voice message.....

And guess what! It wasn’t just Toya, everyone in Vivid BAD SQUAD joined in too!

And at the end, the four of them sang me a birthday song!

My, that’s a charming surprise.

Even from another land, they celebrated my birthday....

That means more than words can say.

Unfortunately, I had to leave the house right after, so all I could send was a quick thank-you.....

But I shall repay their kindness with a song of gratitude!

And of course, it must be worthy of their ears!

Oooh! A reverse surprise~☆

.....Or you could just say thanks like a normal person?

Fufu, let’s make sure our surprise tour can match that level of excitement.

...Yeah, I guess you have a point.

Alrighty, everyone! Time to start the “Make Tsukasa-kun Super-Duper Happy Happy Smiley Tour”~☆

Hah hah hah! This birthday boy is unstoppable today!

Take me to the sea, the mountains—I'm ready for all of it!