Side Story 1
Unlock Requirements: 1000 
| Rewards: 25 
Yoisaki Household - Kitchen 
Honami
Hello, Ms. Yoisaki. Thank you for having me again today.
Honami: Hello, Ms. Yoisaki. Thank you for having me again today.
Kanade
Thank you as well.
Kanade: Thank you as well.Honami
Alright, shall I start cleaning as usual?
Honami: Alright, shall I start cleaning as usual?Kanade
Oh, before you do... Would you mind taking a look at something for me first?
Kanade: Oh, before you do... Would you mind taking a look at something for me first?
*Rustling*
Honami
Oh, that's quite a large box.
Honami: Oh, that's quite a large box.Kanade
My grandma sent over a big care package because, "You deserve to have something delicious for your birthday."
Kanade: My grandma sent over a big care package because, "You deserve to have something delicious for your birthday."Honami
That's right. Your birthday's next week. I promise to make a wonderful feast for you.
Honami: That's right. Your birthday's next week. I promise to make a wonderful feast for you.Honami
Let's see... She's sent you... Some vegetables, rice... And some snacks.
Honami: Let's see... She's sent you... Some vegetables, rice... And some snacks.Kanade
Please, make whatever you like. I mean, all I'd really be able to do is cook this rice.
Kanade: Please, make whatever you like. I mean, all I'd really be able to do is cook this rice.Honami
Understood!
Honami: Understood!Honami
Is there anything you'd like to have for your birthday? You have quite a lot of options based on how many ingredients we have at our disposal.
Honami: Is there anything you'd like to have for your birthday? You have quite a lot of options based on how many ingredients we have at our disposal.Kanade
Anything I'd like to have...?
Kanade: Anything I'd like to have...?Kanade
Sorry... I can't think of anything...
Kanade: Sorry... I can't think of anything...Kanade
Everything you make is always delicious, Ms. Mochizuki, so it doesn't have to be anything special.
Kanade: Everything you make is always delicious, Ms. Mochizuki, so it doesn't have to be anything special.Honami
Are you sure? In that case, I'll try coming up with a birthday menu for you.
Honami: Are you sure? In that case, I'll try coming up with a birthday menu for you.Kanade
Yes, thank you.
Kanade: Yes, thank you.
Kanade's Room
*Typing*
Kanade
Phew... It's come a long way since I first drafted it.
Kanade: Phew... It's come a long way since I first drafted it.Kanade
That just leaves the adjustments I still need to make for the interludes, which means we may be able to upload it next week.
Kanade: That just leaves the adjustments I still need to make for the interludes, which means we may be able to upload it next week.Kanade
Wait, I forget how the illustrations and video are coming along...
Kanade: Wait, I forget how the illustrations and video are coming along...Kanade
(I know it's still before 25:00, but I think I'll ask Ena and Mizuki to see how they're doing.)
Kanade: (I know it's still before 25:00, but I think I'll ask Ena and Mizuki to see how they're doing.)
*Nightcord Log On*
Mafuyu
<Oh, K, hello.>
Mafuyu: <Oh, K, hello.>Kanade
<Hello.>
Kanade: <Hello.>
Ena
<Perfect timing! We were just talking about what to do for your birthday, K! Are you free next week?>
Ena: <Perfect timing! We were just talking about what to do for your birthday, K! Are you free next week?>Kanade
<What? Y-Yes, I am...>
Kanade: <What? Y-Yes, I am...>
Mizuki
<Awesome! Let's have a party in SEKAI next week♪>
Mizuki: <Awesome! Let's have a party in SEKAI next week♪>Kanade
<I appreciate the offer, but I sort of want to focus on finishing this song first...>
Kanade: <I appreciate the offer, but I sort of want to focus on finishing this song first...>Ena
<Alright, how about we throw you a party once it's done? We can even do it instead of having an afterparty like usual!>
Ena: <Alright, how about we throw you a party once it's done? We can even do it instead of having an afterparty like usual!>Mizuki
<Yeah, great idea! What do you think, K?>
Mizuki: <Yeah, great idea! What do you think, K?>Kanade
<Okay... We can have a party after we've uploaded this song.>
Kanade: <Okay... We can have a party after we've uploaded this song.>Ena
<Thanks, K! I promise to have my illustration ready in time for it!>
Ena: <Thanks, K! I promise to have my illustration ready in time for it!>Mizuki
<That means I've gotta try my best too! I'll be on mute until 25:00.>
Mizuki: <That means I've gotta try my best too! I'll be on mute until 25:00.>Kanade
<Okay, talk to you later.>
Kanade: <Okay, talk to you later.>
*Nightcord Log Off*
Kanade
<Wait... Sorry, Yuki... We sort of forgot to ask how you feel about all this.>
Kanade: <Wait... Sorry, Yuki... We sort of forgot to ask how you feel about all this.>Mafuyu
<I don't mind. It's your birthday, isn't it?>
Mafuyu: <I don't mind. It's your birthday, isn't it?>Mafuyu
<I'm almost done revising the lyrics, so I'll send them over soon.>
Mafuyu: <I'm almost done revising the lyrics, so I'll send them over soon.>Kanade
<Okay, thank you.>
Kanade: <Okay, thank you.>Kanade
(I should also get back to work.)
Kanade: (I should also get back to work.)
Four days later Ena
<...>
Ena: <...>Mizuki
<How is it, K...?>
Mizuki: <How is it, K...?>Kanade
<I don't see any problems... Let's go with this.>
Kanade: <I don't see any problems... Let's go with this.>Mizuki
<We...>
Mizuki: <We...>
Ena & Mizuki
<We're done!>
Ena & Mizuki: <We're done!>Mafuyu
<You both cut it pretty close this time...>
Mafuyu: <You both cut it pretty close this time...>Ena
<Right? We had to cut back on sleep to get everything finished.>
Ena: <Right? We had to cut back on sleep to get everything finished.>Ena
<Yeah, I was honestly pretty worried that we wouldn't make it in time.>
Ena: <Yeah, I was honestly pretty worried that we wouldn't make it in time.>Mizuki
<Think you can upload it by your birthday, K?>
Mizuki: <Think you can upload it by your birthday, K?>Kanade
<Yes. The song itself is essentially complete, and adjusting the timing for the song and video shouldn't take very long.>
Kanade: <Yes. The song itself is essentially complete, and adjusting the timing for the song and video shouldn't take very long.>Mizuki
<In time for your birthday party?!>
Mizuki: <In time for your birthday party?!>Kanade
<Yes, barring any unforeseen circumstances.>
Kanade: <Yes, barring any unforeseen circumstances.>Ena
<Thank goodness! We can finally start getting everything ready for that.>
Ena: <Thank goodness! We can finally start getting everything ready for that.>Mizuki
<Yup! Party poppers are a must, right? Also, a cake...>
Mizuki: <Yup! Party poppers are a must, right? Also, a cake...>Kanade
They wanted to throw me a party that much...?
Kanade: They wanted to throw me a party that much...?Kanade
...
Kanade: ...
Kanade's birthday Empty SEKAI Kanade
Hello, everyone.
Kanade: Hello, everyone.Mizuki
Hey, Kanade♪
Mizuki: Hey, Kanade♪Kanade
Oh, Miku, you're here too... And everyone else...
Kanade: Oh, Miku, you're here too... And everyone else...
Miku
Yes, Mizuki invited us.
Miku: Yes, Mizuki invited us.Mizuki
The more the merrier, right♪
Mizuki: The more the merrier, right♪
Luka
Hehe. You two have been here this whole time, no, MEIKO, Rin?
Luka: Hehe. You two have been here this whole time, no, MEIKO, Rin?
Rin
Yeah. We were told to stay put because they wanted to have the party here.
Rin: Yeah. We were told to stay put because they wanted to have the party here.Ena
It just seemed easier to do that as opposed to inviting you to come to the actual party.
Ena: It just seemed easier to do that as opposed to inviting you to come to the actual party.
MEIKO
Enough about us. Why don't you get started already since the birthday girl's here?
MEIKO: Enough about us. Why don't you get started already since the birthday girl's here?Mizuki
Sure thing! First...
Mizuki: Sure thing! First...Mafuyu
I took the cake out of the box already.
Mafuyu: I took the cake out of the box already.Mizuki
Thanks, Mafuyu! Alright, to start things off...!
Mizuki: Thanks, Mafuyu! Alright, to start things off...!
*Rustling*
Mizuki
Ta-daaaah! Your birthday cake♪
Mizuki: Ta-daaaah! Your birthday cake♪Kanade
Oh, a whole strawberry shortcake.
Kanade: Oh, a whole strawberry shortcake.Ena
We thought it'd suit you. Also, a strawberry shortcake seemed appropriate for the occasion.
Ena: We thought it'd suit you. Also, a strawberry shortcake seemed appropriate for the occasion.Miku
There's a number on top of the cake...
Miku: There's a number on top of the cake...Mizuki
Oh, that's actually a candle♪ You're really supposed to have as many as the person's age...
Mizuki: Oh, that's actually a candle♪ You're really supposed to have as many as the person's age...Ena
But poking a bunch of holes into this would've made it pretty hard to eat, so we went with this instead.
Ena: But poking a bunch of holes into this would've made it pretty hard to eat, so we went with this instead.Kanade
I didn't know they made these.
Kanade: I didn't know they made these.Kanade
Thank goodness too. I might've run out of breath trying to blow out so many candles...
Kanade: Thank goodness too. I might've run out of breath trying to blow out so many candles...Ena
I really doubt that...
Ena: I really doubt that...Mizuki
Haha... Anyway, let's light it...!
Mizuki: Haha... Anyway, let's light it...!Mizuki
Alright, you guys. Ready?
Mizuki: Alright, you guys. Ready?Mizuki
One, two...!
Mizuki: One, two...!
Side Story 2
Unlock Requirements: 4000 • 1200 
• 120 
| Rewards: 50
Empty SEKAI Mizuki
Alright, you guys. Ready?
Mizuki: Alright, you guys. Ready?Mizuki
One, two...!
Mizuki: One, two...!Mafuyu, Ena & Mizuki
Happy birthday, Kanade.
Mafuyu, Ena & Mizuki: Happy birthday, Kanade.
*Popping*
Kanade
Oh...
Kanade: Oh...Miku & Rin
Happy birthday.
Miku & Rin: Happy birthday.Luka
Happy birthday, Kanade.
Luka: Happy birthday, Kanade.MEIKO
Happy birthday...
MEIKO: Happy birthday...Kanade
Thank you, everyone.
Kanade: Thank you, everyone.Kanade
(Wh-What is this feeling...?)
Kanade: (Wh-What is this feeling...?)
Kanade
(Wait, was that...?)
Kanade: (Wait, was that...?)Mafuyu
Aren't you going to blow out the candle, Kanade...?
Mafuyu: Aren't you going to blow out the candle, Kanade...?Kanade
Oh, right...
Kanade: Oh, right...Kanade
*Blow*
Kanade: *Blow*
*Clapping*
Ena
Okay, let's start cutting it. Take whichever piece you like.
Ena: Okay, let's start cutting it. Take whichever piece you like.Rin
Oh, the second one from the right's a little bigger than the rest.
Rin: Oh, the second one from the right's a little bigger than the rest.Ena
Huh? No way. They look even to me!
Ena: Huh? No way. They look even to me!Mizuki
Haha! Here you are, Kanade! You get a special piece of chocolate on top that says, "Happy birthday♪"
Mizuki: Haha! Here you are, Kanade! You get a special piece of chocolate on top that says, "Happy birthday♪"Kanade
Thank you.
Kanade: Thank you.Kanade
Oh, it's good...
Kanade: Oh, it's good...Kanade
(When's the last time I had cake like this...?)
Kanade: (When's the last time I had cake like this...?)Kanade
(It's sweet... But in a really gentle way.)
Kanade: (It's sweet... But in a really gentle way.)Ena
How's the cake, you guys? This place is supposed to be pretty famous so...
Ena: How's the cake, you guys? This place is supposed to be pretty famous so...Miku
It's so fluffy...
Miku: It's so fluffy...MEIKO
And sweet...
MEIKO: And sweet...Mafuyu
I can't tell.
Mafuyu: I can't tell.Ena
We can't help you much there...
Ena: We can't help you much there...Luka
Rin, you have some cream on your cheek. Here, I'll get it for you.
Luka: Rin, you have some cream on your cheek. Here, I'll get it for you.Rin
It's okay. I'll get it myself.
Rin: It's okay. I'll get it myself.Luka
Your other cheek, Rin.
Luka: Your other cheek, Rin.Rin
I was just about to wipe it off...
Rin: I was just about to wipe it off...Kanade
Hehe...
Kanade: Hehe...Kanade
(Oh, that reminds me of when...)
Kanade: (Oh, that reminds me of when...)
*Rustling*
Mizuki
Kanade? Hey, you there?
Mizuki: Kanade? Hey, you there?Kanade
I was reminded of when my mom wiped cream off of my cheek for me when I was little.
Kanade: I was reminded of when my mom wiped cream off of my cheek for me when I was little.Rin
Which means you had cake that time. Is there more to your story...?
Rin: Which means you had cake that time. Is there more to your story...?Kanade
More...?
Kanade: More...?Luka
I'd like to know as well. How did you celebrate that time?
Luka: I'd like to know as well. How did you celebrate that time?Kanade
How...?
Kanade: How...?Kanade
Oh...
Kanade: Oh...
Little Kanade
Mommy! Can you make me another "special plate" for my birthday?
Little Kanade: Mommy! Can you make me another "special plate" for my birthday?Little Kanade
I want Salisbury steak, spaghetti, gratin, fried shrimp and pudding!
Little Kanade: I want Salisbury steak, spaghetti, gratin, fried shrimp and pudding!Kanade
My mom used to make me this "special plate" each year for my birthday...
Kanade: My mom used to make me this "special plate" each year for my birthday...Mizuki
Special plate?
Mizuki: Special plate?Kanade
Yes. It included all my favorite things and I used to look forward to it every year...
Kanade: Yes. It included all my favorite things and I used to look forward to it every year...Luka
I see...
Luka: I see...Kanade
And yet, I'd forgotten about it...
Kanade: And yet, I'd forgotten about it...Kanade
(I used to look forward to her "special plate" almost as much as presents and cake.)
Kanade: (I used to look forward to her "special plate" almost as much as presents and cake.)Miku
Kanade...
Miku: Kanade...Miku
I'm glad you remembered.
Miku: I'm glad you remembered.Kanade
Me too.
Kanade: Me too.Kanade
(But where was that all this time...?)
Kanade: (But where was that all this time...?)Kanade
Oh...
Kanade: Oh...Kanade
(It might be because they're here to celebrate with me.)
Kanade: (It might be because they're here to celebrate with me.) The next day Yoisaki Household - Kitchen Honami
Before I get started, Ms. Yoisaki, I brought something that Ichika asked me to hand you.
Honami: Before I get started, Ms. Yoisaki, I brought something that Ichika asked me to hand you.
*Rustling*
Kanade
Oh wow. These flowers are beautiful... But this one looks wrapped...
Kanade: Oh wow. These flowers are beautiful... But this one looks wrapped...Honami
That's a CD.
Honami: That's a CD.Honami
Remember how you let her buy that CD by that one artist? She said she came across one of their CDs when they were just starting out.
Honami: Remember how you let her buy that CD by that one artist? She said she came across one of their CDs when they were just starting out.Kanade
Wait, that's incredible... I've tried looking myself, but never had any luck.
Kanade: Wait, that's incredible... I've tried looking myself, but never had any luck.Honami
Hehe. She apparently looked all over online and asked around on some forums.
Honami: Hehe. She apparently looked all over online and asked around on some forums.Kanade
I don't know what to say...! Thank you for bringing this to me, Ms. Mochizuki. Please tell Hoshino...
Kanade: I don't know what to say...! Thank you for bringing this to me, Ms. Mochizuki. Please tell Hoshino...Kanade
No, wait. I should thank her by sending a message myself.
Kanade: No, wait. I should thank her by sending a message myself.Honami
Yes, please do!
Honami: Yes, please do!Honami
Also, about tonight's dinner...
Honami: Also, about tonight's dinner...Kanade
Oh, that's right... Can I make a request?
Kanade: Oh, that's right... Can I make a request?Honami
Huh...?
Honami: Huh...?Kanade
I was reminded of what my mom used to make for my birthday each year.
Kanade: I was reminded of what my mom used to make for my birthday each year.Kanade
I know it's the day after, but I was wondering if you could make some of those things for me...
Kanade: I know it's the day after, but I was wondering if you could make some of those things for me...Honami
...! Yes, of course...!
Honami: ...! Yes, of course...!Honami
I'm not sure I'll be able to match your mother, but I promise to try my best!
Honami: I'm not sure I'll be able to match your mother, but I promise to try my best!Kanade
Thank you.
Kanade: Thank you.Honami
So, what did she use to make?
Honami: So, what did she use to make?Kanade
Well, she...
Kanade: Well, she...
Ichika
Happy birthday, Yoisaki. I was hoping to hand your birthday present to you in person, but it was good to hear that you liked it.
Ichika: Happy birthday, Yoisaki. I was hoping to hand your birthday present to you in person, but it was good to hear that you liked it.Ichika
If possible, I'd like it if we could meet again to eat somewhere and talk more about music. I also really want to chat with you more about Miku songs and the music you make.
Ichika: If possible, I'd like it if we could meet again to eat somewhere and talk more about music. I also really want to chat with you more about Miku songs and the music you make.Honami
Happy birthday, Ms. Yoisaki. Thank you for requesting the "special plate" that your mother used to make for you.
Honami: Happy birthday, Ms. Yoisaki. Thank you for requesting the "special plate" that your mother used to make for you.Honami
Please feel free to also ask for some desserts to go along with your meal.
Honami: Please feel free to also ask for some desserts to go along with your meal.Mizuki
Thanks for letting us throw you a birthday party, Kanade! I know they're not really your thing, but I'm glad you had so much fun!
Mizuki: Thanks for letting us throw you a birthday party, Kanade! I know they're not really your thing, but I'm glad you had so much fun!Mizuki
Oh, also! I got a good pic of all of us, so I'll send it to you through Nightcord later♪
Mizuki: Oh, also! I got a good pic of all of us, so I'll send it to you through Nightcord later♪Ena
Happy birthday, Kanade! I wasn't expecting to be able to get everyone to gather for your party, but I'm really glad we did!
Ena: Happy birthday, Kanade! I wasn't expecting to be able to get everyone to gather for your party, but I'm really glad we did!Ena
We can make this a little tradition if you like. Oh, we could even try a chocolate cake next time. I know this really great bakery, so I'm sure you'll like it!
Ena: We can make this a little tradition if you like. Oh, we could even try a chocolate cake next time. I know this really great bakery, so I'm sure you'll like it!Mafuyu
Happy birthday, Kanade...
Mafuyu: Happy birthday, Kanade...Mafuyu
I'm not sure what to call this feeling, but whenever I'm with you... It's like my heart becomes restless...
Mafuyu: I'm not sure what to call this feeling, but whenever I'm with you... It's like my heart becomes restless...Mafuyu
And I'll be waiting... For when you'll fulfill your promise to me, someday.
Mafuyu: And I'll be waiting... For when you'll fulfill your promise to me, someday.
Kanade
Thank you for celebrating my birthday with me.
Kanade: Thank you for celebrating my birthday with me.Kanade
I was able to remember some of the things my family used to do to celebrate because of this.
Kanade: I was able to remember some of the things my family used to do to celebrate because of this.Kanade
I probably wouldn't have been able to recall any of that on my own, so I'll need to thank everyone later...
Kanade: I probably wouldn't have been able to recall any of that on my own, so I'll need to thank everyone later...Kanade
I don't ever want to forget these memories again...
Kanade: I don't ever want to forget these memories again...Kanade
Not ever... I want to cherish these precious memories.
Kanade: Not ever... I want to cherish these precious memories.Kanade
So again, thank you for today. I'll see you later.
Kanade: So again, thank you for today. I'll see you later.Side Story 1
Yoisaki Household - Kitchen Honami
Hello, Ms. Yoisaki. Thank you for having me again today.
Honami: Hello, Ms. Yoisaki. Thank you for having me again today.Kanade
Thank you as well.
Kanade: Thank you as well.Honami
Alright, shall I start cleaning as usual?
Honami: Alright, shall I start cleaning as usual?Kanade
Oh, before you do... Would you mind taking a look at something for me first?
Kanade: Oh, before you do... Would you mind taking a look at something for me first?
*Rustling*
Honami
Oh, that's quite a large box.
Honami: Oh, that's quite a large box.Kanade
My grandma sent over a big care package because, "You deserve to have something delicious for your birthday."
Kanade: My grandma sent over a big care package because, "You deserve to have something delicious for your birthday."Honami
That's right. Your birthday's next week. I promise to make a wonderful feast for you.
Honami: That's right. Your birthday's next week. I promise to make a wonderful feast for you.Honami
Let's see... She's sent you... Some vegetables, rice... And some snacks.
Honami: Let's see... She's sent you... Some vegetables, rice... And some snacks.Kanade
Please, make whatever you like. I mean, all I'd really be able to do is cook this rice.
Kanade: Please, make whatever you like. I mean, all I'd really be able to do is cook this rice.Honami
Understood!
Honami: Understood!Honami
Is there anything you'd like to have for your birthday? You have quite a lot of options based on how many ingredients we have at our disposal.
Honami: Is there anything you'd like to have for your birthday? You have quite a lot of options based on how many ingredients we have at our disposal.Kanade
Anything I'd like to have...?
Kanade: Anything I'd like to have...?Kanade
Sorry... I can't think of anything...
Kanade: Sorry... I can't think of anything...Kanade
Everything you make is always delicious, Ms. Mochizuki, so it doesn't have to be anything special.
Kanade: Everything you make is always delicious, Ms. Mochizuki, so it doesn't have to be anything special.Honami
Are you sure? In that case, I'll try coming up with a birthday menu for you.
Honami: Are you sure? In that case, I'll try coming up with a birthday menu for you.Kanade
Yes, thank you.
Kanade: Yes, thank you. Kanade's Room
*Typing*
Kanade
Phew... It's come a long way since I first drafted it.
Kanade: Phew... It's come a long way since I first drafted it.Kanade
That just leaves the adjustments I still need to make for the interludes, which means we may be able to upload it next week.
Kanade: That just leaves the adjustments I still need to make for the interludes, which means we may be able to upload it next week.Kanade
Wait, I forget how the illustrations and video are coming along...
Kanade: Wait, I forget how the illustrations and video are coming along...Kanade
(I know it's still before 25:00, but I think I'll ask Ena and Mizuki to see how they're doing.)
Kanade: (I know it's still before 25:00, but I think I'll ask Ena and Mizuki to see how they're doing.)
*Nightcord Log On*
Mafuyu
<Oh, K, hello.>
Mafuyu: <Oh, K, hello.>Kanade
<Hello.>
Kanade: <Hello.>Ena
<Perfect timing! We were just talking about what to do for your birthday, K! Are you free next week?>
Ena: <Perfect timing! We were just talking about what to do for your birthday, K! Are you free next week?>Kanade
<What? Y-Yes, I am...>
Kanade: <What? Y-Yes, I am...>Mizuki
<Awesome! Let's have a party in SEKAI next week♪>
Mizuki: <Awesome! Let's have a party in SEKAI next week♪>Kanade
<I appreciate the offer, but I sort of want to focus on finishing this song first...>
Kanade: <I appreciate the offer, but I sort of want to focus on finishing this song first...>Ena
<Alright, how about we throw you a party once it's done? We can even do it instead of having an afterparty like usual!>
Ena: <Alright, how about we throw you a party once it's done? We can even do it instead of having an afterparty like usual!>Mizuki
<Yeah, great idea! What do you think, K?>
Mizuki: <Yeah, great idea! What do you think, K?>Kanade
<Okay... We can have a party after we've uploaded this song.>
Kanade: <Okay... We can have a party after we've uploaded this song.>Ena
<Thanks, K! I promise to have my illustration ready in time for it!>
Ena: <Thanks, K! I promise to have my illustration ready in time for it!>Mizuki
<That means I've gotta try my best too! I'll be on mute until 25:00.>
Mizuki: <That means I've gotta try my best too! I'll be on mute until 25:00.>Kanade
<Okay, talk to you later.>
Kanade: <Okay, talk to you later.>
*Nightcord Log Off*
Kanade
<Wait... Sorry, Yuki... We sort of forgot to ask how you feel about all this.>
Kanade: <Wait... Sorry, Yuki... We sort of forgot to ask how you feel about all this.>Mafuyu
<I don't mind. It's your birthday, isn't it?>
Mafuyu: <I don't mind. It's your birthday, isn't it?>Mafuyu
<I'm almost done revising the lyrics, so I'll send them over soon.>
Mafuyu: <I'm almost done revising the lyrics, so I'll send them over soon.>Kanade
<Okay, thank you.>
Kanade: <Okay, thank you.>Kanade
(I should also get back to work.)
Kanade: (I should also get back to work.)
Four days later Ena
<...>
Ena: <...>Mizuki
<How is it, K...?>
Mizuki: <How is it, K...?>Kanade
<I don't see any problems... Let's go with this.>
Kanade: <I don't see any problems... Let's go with this.>Mizuki
<We...>
Mizuki: <We...>Ena & Mizuki
<We're done!>
Ena & Mizuki: <We're done!>Mafuyu
<You both cut it pretty close this time...>
Mafuyu: <You both cut it pretty close this time...>Ena
<Right? We had to cut back on sleep to get everything finished.>
Ena: <Right? We had to cut back on sleep to get everything finished.>Ena
<Yeah, I was honestly pretty worried that we wouldn't make it in time.>
Ena: <Yeah, I was honestly pretty worried that we wouldn't make it in time.>Mizuki
<Think you can upload it by your birthday, K?>
Mizuki: <Think you can upload it by your birthday, K?>Kanade
<Yes. The song itself is essentially complete, and adjusting the timing for the song and video shouldn't take very long.>
Kanade: <Yes. The song itself is essentially complete, and adjusting the timing for the song and video shouldn't take very long.>Mizuki
<In time for your birthday party?!>
Mizuki: <In time for your birthday party?!>Kanade
<Yes, barring any unforeseen circumstances.>
Kanade: <Yes, barring any unforeseen circumstances.>Ena
<Thank goodness! We can finally start getting everything ready for that.>
Ena: <Thank goodness! We can finally start getting everything ready for that.>Mizuki
<Yup! Party poppers are a must, right? Also, a cake...>
Mizuki: <Yup! Party poppers are a must, right? Also, a cake...>Kanade
They wanted to throw me a party that much...?
Kanade: They wanted to throw me a party that much...?Kanade
...
Kanade: ... Kanade's birthday Empty SEKAI Kanade
Hello, everyone.
Kanade: Hello, everyone.Mizuki
Hey, Kanade♪
Mizuki: Hey, Kanade♪Kanade
Oh, Miku, you're here too... And everyone else...
Kanade: Oh, Miku, you're here too... And everyone else...Miku
Yes, Mizuki invited us.
Miku: Yes, Mizuki invited us.Mizuki
The more the merrier, right♪
Mizuki: The more the merrier, right♪Luka
Hehe. You two have been here this whole time, no, MEIKO, Rin?
Luka: Hehe. You two have been here this whole time, no, MEIKO, Rin?Rin
Yeah. We were told to stay put because they wanted to have the party here.
Rin: Yeah. We were told to stay put because they wanted to have the party here.Ena
It just seemed easier to do that as opposed to inviting you to come to the actual party.
Ena: It just seemed easier to do that as opposed to inviting you to come to the actual party.MEIKO
Enough about us. Why don't you get started already since the birthday girl's here?
MEIKO: Enough about us. Why don't you get started already since the birthday girl's here?Mizuki
Sure thing! First...
Mizuki: Sure thing! First...Mafuyu
I took the cake out of the box already.
Mafuyu: I took the cake out of the box already.Mizuki
Thanks, Mafuyu! Alright, to start things off...!
Mizuki: Thanks, Mafuyu! Alright, to start things off...!
*Rustling*
Mizuki
Ta-daaaah! Your birthday cake♪
Mizuki: Ta-daaaah! Your birthday cake♪Kanade
Oh, a whole strawberry shortcake.
Kanade: Oh, a whole strawberry shortcake.Ena
We thought it'd suit you. Also, a strawberry shortcake seemed appropriate for the occasion.
Ena: We thought it'd suit you. Also, a strawberry shortcake seemed appropriate for the occasion.Miku
There's a number on top of the cake...
Miku: There's a number on top of the cake...Mizuki
Oh, that's actually a candle♪ You're really supposed to have as many as the person's age...
Mizuki: Oh, that's actually a candle♪ You're really supposed to have as many as the person's age...Ena
But poking a bunch of holes into this would've made it pretty hard to eat, so we went with this instead.
Ena: But poking a bunch of holes into this would've made it pretty hard to eat, so we went with this instead.Kanade
I didn't know they made these.
Kanade: I didn't know they made these.Kanade
Thank goodness too. I might've run out of breath trying to blow out so many candles...
Kanade: Thank goodness too. I might've run out of breath trying to blow out so many candles...Ena
I really doubt that...
Ena: I really doubt that...Mizuki
Haha... Anyway, let's light it...!
Mizuki: Haha... Anyway, let's light it...!Mizuki
Alright, you guys. Ready?
Mizuki: Alright, you guys. Ready?Mizuki
One, two...!
Mizuki: One, two...!Side Story 2
Empty SEKAI Mizuki
Alright, you guys. Ready?
Mizuki: Alright, you guys. Ready?Mizuki
One, two...!
Mizuki: One, two...!Mafuyu, Ena & Mizuki
Happy birthday, Kanade.
Mafuyu, Ena & Mizuki: Happy birthday, Kanade.
*Popping*
Kanade
Oh...
Kanade: Oh...Miku & Rin
Happy birthday.
Miku & Rin: Happy birthday.Luka
Happy birthday, Kanade.
Luka: Happy birthday, Kanade.MEIKO
Happy birthday...
MEIKO: Happy birthday...Kanade
Thank you, everyone.
Kanade: Thank you, everyone.Kanade
(Wh-What is this feeling...?)
Kanade: (Wh-What is this feeling...?)
Kanade
(Wait, was that...?)
Kanade: (Wait, was that...?)Mafuyu
Aren't you going to blow out the candle, Kanade...?
Mafuyu: Aren't you going to blow out the candle, Kanade...?Kanade
Oh, right...
Kanade: Oh, right...Kanade
*Blow*
Kanade: *Blow*
*Clapping*
Ena
Okay, let's start cutting it. Take whichever piece you like.
Ena: Okay, let's start cutting it. Take whichever piece you like.Rin
Oh, the second one from the right's a little bigger than the rest.
Rin: Oh, the second one from the right's a little bigger than the rest.Ena
Huh? No way. They look even to me!
Ena: Huh? No way. They look even to me!Mizuki
Haha! Here you are, Kanade! You get a special piece of chocolate on top that says, "Happy birthday♪"
Mizuki: Haha! Here you are, Kanade! You get a special piece of chocolate on top that says, "Happy birthday♪"Kanade
Thank you.
Kanade: Thank you.Kanade
Oh, it's good...
Kanade: Oh, it's good...Kanade
(When's the last time I had cake like this...?)
Kanade: (When's the last time I had cake like this...?)Kanade
(It's sweet... But in a really gentle way.)
Kanade: (It's sweet... But in a really gentle way.)Ena
How's the cake, you guys? This place is supposed to be pretty famous so...
Ena: How's the cake, you guys? This place is supposed to be pretty famous so...Miku
It's so fluffy...
Miku: It's so fluffy...MEIKO
And sweet...
MEIKO: And sweet...Mafuyu
I can't tell.
Mafuyu: I can't tell.Ena
We can't help you much there...
Ena: We can't help you much there...Luka
Rin, you have some cream on your cheek. Here, I'll get it for you.
Luka: Rin, you have some cream on your cheek. Here, I'll get it for you.Rin
It's okay. I'll get it myself.
Rin: It's okay. I'll get it myself.Luka
Your other cheek, Rin.
Luka: Your other cheek, Rin.Rin
I was just about to wipe it off...
Rin: I was just about to wipe it off...Kanade
Hehe...
Kanade: Hehe...Kanade
(Oh, that reminds me of when...)
Kanade: (Oh, that reminds me of when...)
*Rustling*
Mizuki
Kanade? Hey, you there?
Mizuki: Kanade? Hey, you there?Kanade
I was reminded of when my mom wiped cream off of my cheek for me when I was little.
Kanade: I was reminded of when my mom wiped cream off of my cheek for me when I was little.Rin
Which means you had cake that time. Is there more to your story...?
Rin: Which means you had cake that time. Is there more to your story...?Kanade
More...?
Kanade: More...?Luka
I'd like to know as well. How did you celebrate that time?
Luka: I'd like to know as well. How did you celebrate that time?Kanade
How...?
Kanade: How...?Kanade
Oh...
Kanade: Oh...
Little Kanade
Mommy! Can you make me another "special plate" for my birthday?
Little Kanade: Mommy! Can you make me another "special plate" for my birthday?Little Kanade
I want Salisbury steak, spaghetti, gratin, fried shrimp and pudding!
Little Kanade: I want Salisbury steak, spaghetti, gratin, fried shrimp and pudding!Kanade
My mom used to make me this "special plate" each year for my birthday...
Kanade: My mom used to make me this "special plate" each year for my birthday...Mizuki
Special plate?
Mizuki: Special plate?Kanade
Yes. It included all my favorite things and I used to look forward to it every year...
Kanade: Yes. It included all my favorite things and I used to look forward to it every year...Luka
I see...
Luka: I see...Kanade
And yet, I'd forgotten about it...
Kanade: And yet, I'd forgotten about it...Kanade
(I used to look forward to her "special plate" almost as much as presents and cake.)
Kanade: (I used to look forward to her "special plate" almost as much as presents and cake.)Miku
Kanade...
Miku: Kanade...Miku
I'm glad you remembered.
Miku: I'm glad you remembered.Kanade
Me too.
Kanade: Me too.Kanade
(But where was that all this time...?)
Kanade: (But where was that all this time...?)Kanade
Oh...
Kanade: Oh...Kanade
(It might be because they're here to celebrate with me.)
Kanade: (It might be because they're here to celebrate with me.) The next day Yoisaki Household - Kitchen Honami
Before I get started, Ms. Yoisaki, I brought something that Ichika asked me to hand you.
Honami: Before I get started, Ms. Yoisaki, I brought something that Ichika asked me to hand you.
*Rustling*
Kanade
Oh wow. These flowers are beautiful... But this one looks wrapped...
Kanade: Oh wow. These flowers are beautiful... But this one looks wrapped...Honami
That's a CD.
Honami: That's a CD.Honami
Remember how you let her buy that CD by that one artist? She said she came across one of their CDs when they were just starting out.
Honami: Remember how you let her buy that CD by that one artist? She said she came across one of their CDs when they were just starting out.Kanade
Wait, that's incredible... I've tried looking myself, but never had any luck.
Kanade: Wait, that's incredible... I've tried looking myself, but never had any luck.Honami
Hehe. She apparently looked all over online and asked around on some forums.
Honami: Hehe. She apparently looked all over online and asked around on some forums.Kanade
I don't know what to say...! Thank you for bringing this to me, Ms. Mochizuki. Please tell Hoshino...
Kanade: I don't know what to say...! Thank you for bringing this to me, Ms. Mochizuki. Please tell Hoshino...Kanade
No, wait. I should thank her by sending a message myself.
Kanade: No, wait. I should thank her by sending a message myself.Honami
Yes, please do!
Honami: Yes, please do!Honami
Also, about tonight's dinner...
Honami: Also, about tonight's dinner...Kanade
Oh, that's right... Can I make a request?
Kanade: Oh, that's right... Can I make a request?Honami
Huh...?
Honami: Huh...?Kanade
I was reminded of what my mom used to make for my birthday each year.
Kanade: I was reminded of what my mom used to make for my birthday each year.Kanade
I know it's the day after, but I was wondering if you could make some of those things for me...
Kanade: I know it's the day after, but I was wondering if you could make some of those things for me...Honami
...! Yes, of course...!
Honami: ...! Yes, of course...!Honami
I'm not sure I'll be able to match your mother, but I promise to try my best!
Honami: I'm not sure I'll be able to match your mother, but I promise to try my best!Kanade
Thank you.
Kanade: Thank you.Honami
So, what did she use to make?
Honami: So, what did she use to make?Kanade
Well, she...
Kanade: Well, she...Ichika
Happy birthday, Yoisaki. I was hoping to hand your birthday present to you in person, but it was good to hear that you liked it.
Ichika: Happy birthday, Yoisaki. I was hoping to hand your birthday present to you in person, but it was good to hear that you liked it.Ichika
If possible, I'd like it if we could meet again to eat somewhere and talk more about music. I also really want to chat with you more about Miku songs and the music you make.
Ichika: If possible, I'd like it if we could meet again to eat somewhere and talk more about music. I also really want to chat with you more about Miku songs and the music you make.Honami
Happy birthday, Ms. Yoisaki. Thank you for requesting the "special plate" that your mother used to make for you.
Honami: Happy birthday, Ms. Yoisaki. Thank you for requesting the "special plate" that your mother used to make for you.Honami
Please feel free to also ask for some desserts to go along with your meal.
Honami: Please feel free to also ask for some desserts to go along with your meal.Mizuki
Thanks for letting us throw you a birthday party, Kanade! I know they're not really your thing, but I'm glad you had so much fun!
Mizuki: Thanks for letting us throw you a birthday party, Kanade! I know they're not really your thing, but I'm glad you had so much fun!Mizuki
Oh, also! I got a good pic of all of us, so I'll send it to you through Nightcord later♪
Mizuki: Oh, also! I got a good pic of all of us, so I'll send it to you through Nightcord later♪Ena
Happy birthday, Kanade! I wasn't expecting to be able to get everyone to gather for your party, but I'm really glad we did!
Ena: Happy birthday, Kanade! I wasn't expecting to be able to get everyone to gather for your party, but I'm really glad we did!Ena
We can make this a little tradition if you like. Oh, we could even try a chocolate cake next time. I know this really great bakery, so I'm sure you'll like it!
Ena: We can make this a little tradition if you like. Oh, we could even try a chocolate cake next time. I know this really great bakery, so I'm sure you'll like it!Mafuyu
Happy birthday, Kanade...
Mafuyu: Happy birthday, Kanade...Mafuyu
I'm not sure what to call this feeling, but whenever I'm with you... It's like my heart becomes restless...
Mafuyu: I'm not sure what to call this feeling, but whenever I'm with you... It's like my heart becomes restless...Mafuyu
And I'll be waiting... For when you'll fulfill your promise to me, someday.
Mafuyu: And I'll be waiting... For when you'll fulfill your promise to me, someday.
Kanade
Thank you for celebrating my birthday with me.
Kanade: Thank you for celebrating my birthday with me.Kanade
I was able to remember some of the things my family used to do to celebrate because of this.
Kanade: I was able to remember some of the things my family used to do to celebrate because of this.Kanade
I probably wouldn't have been able to recall any of that on my own, so I'll need to thank everyone later...
Kanade: I probably wouldn't have been able to recall any of that on my own, so I'll need to thank everyone later...Kanade
I don't ever want to forget these memories again...
Kanade: I don't ever want to forget these memories again...Kanade
Not ever... I want to cherish these precious memories.
Kanade: Not ever... I want to cherish these precious memories.Kanade
So again, thank you for today. I'll see you later.
Kanade: So again, thank you for today. I'll see you later.Other Kanade Card Stories
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Happy Birthday!! (Kanade), 378, 5, Yoisaki Kanade, Hoshino Ichika, Mochizuki Honami, Asahina Mafuyu, Shinonome Ena, Akiyama Mizuki, Hatsune Miku, Kagamine Rin, Megurine Luka, MEIKO