17TH DAY - [Video]

[babel_hacker]

[Instead of a work-related broadcast, Atsuro's popping up on the network for something...relatively mundane.] 

Does anyone want cakes? I'm thinking of buying some and my boss let me have the day off for today. Tell me what kind you want and I'll see if I can afford them all.

[Yeah, it's his birthday and he's thinking of treating people.

...For some reason, that seems backward. What the hell, Atsuro.]

Comments

[Video]

[golden_witch]

Cake, you say~? What's the occasion~?

[Video]

[babel_hacker]

My boss say I should have the day off for myself. So I figured we all could eat cake and stuff together.

[Video]

[puppet_show]

...

[Atsuro, what are you doing.]

Shouldn't you just get whatever cake is your favorite?

[Video]

[babel_hacker]

[The best thing, of course.]

My favourite? Yeah, but what if there's someone who don't like it?

[Video]

[puppet_show]

I'm sure they wouldn't mind putting up with it for your special day. You only turn 18 once!

[Video]

[babel_hacker]

...How'd you know?

[Video]

[puppet_show]

Trade secret ♥

So, were you planning anything besides the cakes?

[Video]

[babel_hacker]

I wonder if I should be worried about that...

I guess I could go out and buy myself a present.

[Video]

[puppet_show]

[No comment.]

Well, it is your birthday. Might as well do something special to celebrate, right? Besides just buying all the cakes everyone else wants, that is.

[Video]

[babel_hacker]

Ahahah! I try to be reasonable, since I'm not made of money.

I'm thinking maybe movies and games. [He doesn't ask for much, just hanging out and having fun with his friends.]

[Video]

[puppet_show]

That would be fun. It doesn't have to be anything big as long as you're enjoying yourself.

[Video]

[babel_hacker]

Yep! And you're free to join in, Hiyono!

[Video]

[puppet_show]

Then I'll be sure to drop by! Did you have a time and place in mind?

[Video]

[babel_hacker]

Do you know Saori's cafe?

[Video]

[puppet_show]

Of course! I work there, as a matter of fact!

[breatheinthefog]

Cake...?

[babel_hacker]

Yeah, cake. Do you want one?

[breatheinthefog]

...I've avoided having it before. I heard it was bad. But so many people seem to like it.

[babel_hacker]

Ah. Well, cakes are delicious and sweet. But if you eat too much of it, it'll be bad for your safe.

[breatheinthefog]

Somebody I talked to a lot hated baked goods. Because of a witch, but it wasn't Beatrice.

[babel_hacker]

That's just personal preferences. Not all baked goods are bad because of witches.

[breatheinthefog]

...explain, then.

[babel_hacker]

I could try... But only I can't claim to be an expert on them.

[breatheinthefog]

But you like cake.

[babel_hacker]

I like them, but it doesn't mean I have to be an expert. You can like stuff without knowing everything about them.

[breatheinthefog]

I suppose.

[babel_hacker]

What part do you want me to explain?

[breatheinthefog]

What occasions are appropriate for cake, aside from birthdays and coming back from the dead?

[babel_hacker]

In general? Celebrations. Like passing a hard test or exam, or holidays like Christmas.

[breatheinthefog]

Christmas was the thing everybody was going to celebrate when I arrived, wasn't it? I'll have to look into that.

[video]

[needsteaplz]

That's very generous of you, Atsuro. Really, what's the occasion?

And actually I do have a few sliced cakes here. You do know I give out discounts to everyone on this network, right?

[video]

[babel_hacker]

I almost forgot about that! And sliced cakes would be perfect for everyone.

[The occasion?]

And...it's kinda my birthday today?

[video]

[needsteaplz]

Really?! Oh, happy birthday, Atsuro!

Normally your friends would provide the cake but I'd be happy to help you.

[video]

[babel_hacker]

Thanks, Saori! I'd appreciate that a lot!

[Whenever his folks didn't come home, they just send him the money for him to spend as he like.]

You might have to be ready for people eating a lot of cake slices.

[battlefrontleader]

Trying to win everyone over?

[babel_hacker]

Nope. Just feel like being generous.

[battlefrontleader]

[o-oh..]

How come?

[babel_hacker]

[...Well, people will find out anyway.]

It's my birthday today.

[battlefrontleader]

Congrats! I'd like something with chocolate~

[babel_hacker]

What kind of chocolate? Or should I surprise you?

[battlefrontleader]

Hmm, surprise me! I expect it to awesome though! Or else.

[babel_hacker]

Or else what?

[battlefrontleader]

You don't get to know the or else, that takes away the fun~ You just have to make sure to succeed in your mission.

[Video]

[sawthelight]

Oh, I love cakes! But you don't have to buy me one, I work at Saori's cafe so I get cake all the time. Is it your birthday or something?

[Video]

[babel_hacker]

Yeah, it is! From today onwards, until next year, I'm now 18 years old!

[want_a_vacation]

Ah, you're sure about treating everyone?

*On the one hand, cake is yum. On the other, he's not sure he wants to cost this guy money.*

[babel_hacker]

Yeah, I'm sure.

[Please, convince him otherwise.]