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[effinskull]

[hello everyone! ryuji suddenly comes into view, grinning like no tomorrow. this post is going to be short, sweet, and to the point!]

'Sup guys! It's my birthday today according to the calendar here. Which is uh, pretty weird to think about, celebrating my birthday in a place like this and not back home...

Anyways! Probs not doin' a party or anythin', but I do wanna see some gifts, and also hear each and every one of you sing me Happy Birthday! Heh!

Oh yeah and 'cause I'm the birthday boy today, you guys gotta do whatever I say! Hey it's the rules man!

[and he doesn't make up the rules.]

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[wantsnudes]

Happy birthday, Ryuji.

Even if you don't have a party planned, may we meet today? There's something I'd like to give you.

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[effinskull]

Yo thanks man!

Oh hell yeah, of course! Where we meetin'?!

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[wantsnudes]

Hmm, let's see... The Bay is the focal point of the city, so I suppose it would make sense to meet outside it, yes? Unless there is a place more convenient to you.

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[effinskull]

Nope man, that sounds good to me. So I'll see you there soon?

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[wantsnudes]

Yes, see you soon.

[Yusuke ends the feed there and heads on out. Whenever Ryuji arrives at their meeting spot, Yusuke is already hanging out indulging in his favourite hobby of people watching, with what appears to be a painting wrapped up and tucked under one arm. Some things never change, even with adjusting to a strange new city.]

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[warnicornstampede]

Oh my gosh, HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

[ She waves her free arm, splashing water everywhere, because she's recording from a fountain she found somewhere and decided to sit in. ]

Today is such a great day for a birthday! You could totally have a pool party, or an ice skating party, or like, a deadly trek through the desert party. You really don't want a party?

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[effinskull]

Thanks!! Time sure flies here!

Like, we could do that! But there's tons of parties comin' up here, I'll just get people to pretend we're at one of my birthday parties, heh! I just want presents!

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[warnicornstampede]

What? Really? How do you find out about all the parties? Is it a word of mouth thing or is there a list somewhere..?

[ Truth be told, she really just wants to go to a party. ]

I'm still pretty new here, so I haven't found the pulse to put my finger on yet.

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[effinskull]

I mean... there was some posters up and stuff about parties.

Nice to meet you then, and it's pretty okay here! Kinda of a weird place but other than that, eh, you get used to it.

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[youfool]

[It's rare that he sees any claim their birthdays with so much aplomb. Sadly he doesn't know much about Ryuji's interest beyond track and Mimi, and only one of those is still relevant.]

Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you! Happy birthday dear Ryuji. Happy birthday to you!

[He wonders whether Japan has a different song. At least his voice is perfectly on key. Thanks, choir lessons!]

How old does that make you? And would you rather decide the gift, or leave that to me?

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[effinskull]

[and he claps for ted!]

Hell yeah my man! And uh- guess I would be eighteen now. And I'll leave it all up to you! Surprise me.

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[youfool]

Goodness, that would mean your last year of high school in Japan. What were you thinking for a vocation after?

Ah, and for a more present--in both senses of the word--question, what's your address? I'll plant it there.

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[effinskull]

Wha-? Don't ask that kinda stuff on my birthday man! I dunno, I'll think about it when I get there!

[seriously.]

Oh, it's uh... [tells him his direct address and how to get there yupyup.] Don't send anything too weird!

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[burnwithawesome]

I will bring you an ice cream cake to Axiom Games for your Birthday. Emerald can sing the birthday song for you.

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[effinskull]

Shit yeah! Let's get that girl to sing! Maybe I can finally get her to smile, I don't think I've ever seen her even smirk.

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[burnwithawesome]

She makes you work for it. And if she knows you want it, you won't get it. Maybe if we release a cute puppy at her, she'll smile.

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[unhappy]

I don't sing or like puppies, assholes.

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[intothelens]

[Despite her ongoing summer cold, Hikari had nothing but a warm smile for the boy as she turned on the camera for a response. A slight flush to her cheeks, along with hints of darkness beneath her eyes, but otherwise looking well enough to talk.]

I didn't know it was your birthday, Ryuji. Or I would have gotten you something.

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[effinskull]

Well it's never too late!

[a pause...] Unless uh... you okay? You look kinda sick.

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[intothelens]

That's because I am.

[She smiled sheepishly, knowing there was no point in hiding it.]

Summer cold. I've gotten them before. It's not so bad this time, though, so I'll be alright soon.

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[effinskull]

Do you always get them or somethin'? You almost seem kinda used to it...

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[trollkeru]

Do you really want me to sing Happy Birthday?

[Answer: No because he will potentially get creative with it.]

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[effinskull]

Absolutely I do.

[:)]

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[trollkeru]

[He smiled slightly. he is going to take a moment or two to think over the lyrics and if he was going to get creative or not.]

Okay, so here I go.

[He coughed for a moment..]

Happy Birthday to you, happy birthday to you, be glad it is calm here, your birthday could have been doomed.

[Well he was a little bit creative. but it wasn't awful like it could have been.]

I figured I would get creative with it.

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[effinskull]

Bhahaha! Whoa you really did it!

[he even clapped!] It was a perfect song my man!