Side Story 1
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School SEKAI 
Shiho
Phew... So glad that I was able to wrap up my classroom duties faster than I expected.
Shiho: Phew... So glad that I was able to wrap up my classroom duties faster than I expected.Shiho
Let's see, Ichika and the others should be in one of these rooms... I think it's that one.
Shiho: Let's see, Ichika and the others should be in one of these rooms... I think it's that one.
*Footsteps*
Rin's Voice
Ooh! So you guys came up with a plan to celebrate♪
Rin's Voice: Ooh! So you guys came up with a plan to celebrate♪
Saki's Voice
Yup! It's called "Home Sweet Surprise! From Bedroom to Birthday Party!"
Saki's Voice: Yup! It's called "Home Sweet Surprise! From Bedroom to Birthday Party!"Shiho
Hm...?
Shiho: Hm...?
Miku
So, you girls will be taking Shiho out for the day, and during that time her sister and your other friends will decorate the room?
Miku: So, you girls will be taking Shiho out for the day, and during that time her sister and your other friends will decorate the room?
Honami
Yes. Shiho's sister and I had a Cleanup Committee meeting today, so I talked to her about the surprise then.
Honami: Yes. Shiho's sister and I had a Cleanup Committee meeting today, so I talked to her about the surprise then.Honami
There's still plenty of time until the big day. Plus, Shiho's sister got all excited thinking about picking cute decorations just for her.
Honami: There's still plenty of time until the big day. Plus, Shiho's sister got all excited thinking about picking cute decorations just for her.
Luka
Hehe. Well, we know just how much Shiho's older sister loves her. I'm sure it'll turn out wonderfully.
Luka: Hehe. Well, we know just how much Shiho's older sister loves her. I'm sure it'll turn out wonderfully.
KAITO
I can only imagine how surprised she will be when she returns home to find her room transformed into a birthday party.
KAITO: I can only imagine how surprised she will be when she returns home to find her room transformed into a birthday party.
Ichika
I think so too. And there are also some other things we'd like to do...
Ichika: I think so too. And there are also some other things we'd like to do...Shiho
(Hang on, they're talking about my birthday party...aren't they? I really shouldn't be eavesdropping on this...)
Shiho: (Hang on, they're talking about my birthday party...aren't they? I really shouldn't be eavesdropping on this...)
*Footsteps*
Len
Hm? Hey Shiho. What are you doing—
Len: Hm? Hey Shiho. What are you doing—Shiho
...!
Shiho: ...!Shiho
Shhh! Let's all go in here for a second...
Shiho: Shhh! Let's all go in here for a second...Len
Ohh... So you heard about the surprise birthday party, huh? That makes things awkward...
Len: Ohh... So you heard about the surprise birthday party, huh? That makes things awkward...Shiho
*Sigh* What should I do?
Shiho: *Sigh* What should I do?
MEIKO
Hmm... I guess all you really can do is pretend you didn't hear anything.
MEIKO: Hmm... I guess all you really can do is pretend you didn't hear anything.MEIKO
Or you could just be honest, tell them that you overheard their plan, and ask them to change it?
MEIKO: Or you could just be honest, tell them that you overheard their plan, and ask them to change it?Len
Isn't that a little too blunt?
Len: Isn't that a little too blunt?Len
The silver lining is that you only heard about the decorations.
Len: The silver lining is that you only heard about the decorations.MEIKO
Since it is Ichika and the others we're talking about here, they probably have other stuff in the works for you. They might actually surprise you in the end, Shiho.
MEIKO: Since it is Ichika and the others we're talking about here, they probably have other stuff in the works for you. They might actually surprise you in the end, Shiho.Shiho
I hope you're right...
Shiho: I hope you're right...
The next day Miyamasuzaka Girls Academy - Class 1-A Shiho
*Sigh*
Shiho: *Sigh*Shiho
(I ended up keeping the eavesdropping incident to myself, but...)
Shiho: (I ended up keeping the eavesdropping incident to myself, but...)Shiho
(I don't know if I'll be genuinely surprised on the day of.)
Shiho: (I don't know if I'll be genuinely surprised on the day of.)
*Footsteps*
Kohane
Hey, Shiho...
Kohane: Hey, Shiho...
Minori
You look like something's really been on your mind since this morning. Are you okay?
Minori: You look like something's really been on your mind since this morning. Are you okay?Shiho
What? Oh...
Shiho: What? Oh...Shiho
It's nothing major, so don't worry about it.
Shiho: It's nothing major, so don't worry about it.Kohane
But...something did happen, right? Did you fall out with Ichika and the others?
Kohane: But...something did happen, right? Did you fall out with Ichika and the others?Shiho
No, nothing happened with them... Actually, something did.
Shiho: No, nothing happened with them... Actually, something did.Shiho
It really isn't anything to be that concerned about, but...
Shiho: It really isn't anything to be that concerned about, but...Shiho
Alright, I suppose it'd be nice to get some advice. Just please don't tell Ichika and the others.
Shiho: Alright, I suppose it'd be nice to get some advice. Just please don't tell Ichika and the others.
Kohane
I see... So you overheard their plans for your birthday surprise.
Kohane: I see... So you overheard their plans for your birthday surprise.Minori
Oh no. Sounds like you're in a bit of a pickle.
Minori: Oh no. Sounds like you're in a bit of a pickle.Shiho
Yeah, kind of. But I have a feeling the others will struggle to contain themselves as we get closer to my birthday.
Shiho: Yeah, kind of. But I have a feeling the others will struggle to contain themselves as we get closer to my birthday.Shiho
So I might've caught on even if I hadn't overheard.
Shiho: So I might've caught on even if I hadn't overheard.Shiho
Either way, I think my only option is to act as natural as possible and hope that they succeed in actually surprising me.
Shiho: Either way, I think my only option is to act as natural as possible and hope that they succeed in actually surprising me.Shiho
(But it is a shame that I won't be able to give them the genuine reaction of surprise that they deserve...)
Shiho: (But it is a shame that I won't be able to give them the genuine reaction of surprise that they deserve...)Kohane
...
Kohane: ...Kohane
Shiho! I have an idea on what you can do.
Kohane: Shiho! I have an idea on what you can do.Shiho
You do?
Shiho: You do?
A few days later Shopping Mall
*Footsteps*
Shiho
(I was a little surprised when Kohane proposed her idea, but I have to admit, it was a good one.)
Shiho: (I was a little surprised when Kohane proposed her idea, but I have to admit, it was a good one.)Kohane
You feel bad knowing about the surprise Ichika and the others were planning before it happened, right?
Kohane: You feel bad knowing about the surprise Ichika and the others were planning before it happened, right?Kohane
In that case, why not give them a gift as a token of appreciation for doing all of that?
Kohane: In that case, why not give them a gift as a token of appreciation for doing all of that?Shiho
A gift?
Shiho: A gift?Kohane
Yeah. I thought that maybe if you give something to them too, you'll feel a little better.
Kohane: Yeah. I thought that maybe if you give something to them too, you'll feel a little better.Shiho
(A gift... Hope I can find a good one.)
Shiho: (A gift... Hope I can find a good one.)Shiho
Now that I think about it, where are Kohane and Minori? Pretty sure we agreed to meet here...
Shiho: Now that I think about it, where are Kohane and Minori? Pretty sure we agreed to meet here...
*Hurried Footsteps*
Minori
C'mon Kohane! If we don't hurry, the others will see her!
Minori: C'mon Kohane! If we don't hurry, the others will see her!Kohane
I-I'm coming! Oh, there's Shiho!
Kohane: I-I'm coming! Oh, there's Shiho!Shiho
Hey you two, over here. Also, what's with the rush—
Shiho: Hey you two, over here. Also, what's with the rush—
*Hurried Footsteps*
Minori
Shiho! You need to hide!
Minori: Shiho! You need to hide!Shiho
Huh?
Shiho: Huh?Kohane
Oh, we can hide behind that store! Shiho, quick, this way!
Kohane: Oh, we can hide behind that store! Shiho, quick, this way!
*Thump*
Shiho
W-What's going on?!
Shiho: W-What's going on?!
*Hurried Footsteps*
Shiho
Oh...
Shiho: Oh...
*Footsteps*
Shiho
(So that's what Ichika and the others meant by "having plans in the afternoon.")
Shiho: (So that's what Ichika and the others meant by "having plans in the afternoon.")Minori
Phew! That was a close one...
Minori: Phew! That was a close one...Shiho
How did you two know that Ichika and the others were going to be here?
Shiho: How did you two know that Ichika and the others were going to be here?Kohane
The thing is...we got a message from them asking us to be a part of the surprise party.
Kohane: The thing is...we got a message from them asking us to be a part of the surprise party.Kohane
They also mentioned that they'd be coming here to secretly buy stuff without you knowing...
Kohane: They also mentioned that they'd be coming here to secretly buy stuff without you knowing...Minori
Yup! That's why we raced here to make sure you all didn't bump into each other.
Minori: Yup! That's why we raced here to make sure you all didn't bump into each other.Shiho
So that's what that was...
Shiho: So that's what that was...Shiho
Isn't it a little ironic that I'm the one hiding from them, even though they're supposed to be the ones surprising me?
Shiho: Isn't it a little ironic that I'm the one hiding from them, even though they're supposed to be the ones surprising me?Minori
Haha... That's kind of true.
Minori: Haha... That's kind of true.Shiho
But thanks for hurrying over to let me know. It definitely would've been awkward if we saw each other.
Shiho: But thanks for hurrying over to let me know. It definitely would've been awkward if we saw each other.Shiho
I really appreciate it.
Shiho: I really appreciate it.Kohane
No worries. I'm glad we made it on time!
Kohane: No worries. I'm glad we made it on time!Shiho
Oh yeah, I feel kind of bad since you two sprinted over here, but would you mind if we shop around the other side of the station instead?
Shiho: Oh yeah, I feel kind of bad since you two sprinted over here, but would you mind if we shop around the other side of the station instead?Kohane
Sounds good. We would be at risk of bumping into Ichika and the others if we stayed here.
Kohane: Sounds good. We would be at risk of bumping into Ichika and the others if we stayed here.Minori
True!
Minori: True!Shiho
Sorry about all of this.
Shiho: Sorry about all of this.Minori
It's all good! Let's find a nice gift!
Minori: It's all good! Let's find a nice gift!Shiho
Yeah.
Shiho: Yeah.
Side Story 2
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| Rewards: 50
Shiho's birthday Miyamasuzaka
*Footsteps*
Shiho
("Let's meet at the cafe I work at..." This is probably part of the plan Saki and the others came up with in SEKAI to get me out of the house.)
Shiho: ("Let's meet at the cafe I work at..." This is probably part of the plan Saki and the others came up with in SEKAI to get me out of the house.)Shiho
(And I guess getting Minori to contact me instead of Saki is their way of making this ordeal seem less suspicious...)
Shiho: (And I guess getting Minori to contact me instead of Saki is their way of making this ordeal seem less suspicious...)Shiho
(I bet Shizuku and the others are already decorating my room right now too.)
Shiho: (I bet Shizuku and the others are already decorating my room right now too.)Shiho
(Who knows what they've turned my room into. Perhaps MEIKO is right. They might just surprise me in the end.)
Shiho: (Who knows what they've turned my room into. Perhaps MEIKO is right. They might just surprise me in the end.)Shiho
Even so... They didn't have to start this early. Just what sort of decorations need this much time to put up?
Shiho: Even so... They didn't have to start this early. Just what sort of decorations need this much time to put up?
*Footsteps*
Cafe
*Cafe Bell*
Shiho
(Alright, now where is Minori?)
Shiho: (Alright, now where is Minori?)Minori
Shiho!
Minori: Shiho!Saki
Welcome!
Saki: Welcome!
Airi
We've been waiting for you, Shiho!
Airi: We've been waiting for you, Shiho!Shiho
Huh? What are you all doing here?
Shiho: Huh? What are you all doing here?
Shizuku
Happy birthday, Shii♪
Shizuku: Happy birthday, Shii♪Shiho
Whoa! Sh-Shizuku?!
Shiho: Whoa! Sh-Shizuku?!
Everyone
Happy birthday!
Everyone: Happy birthday!
*Popping*
Shiho
W-Wait. What's going on?
Shiho: W-Wait. What's going on?Saki
Were you surprised, Shiho? You totally were, right?!
Saki: Were you surprised, Shiho? You totally were, right?!Saki
We did it! Our reverse surprise was a success♪
Saki: We did it! Our reverse surprise was a success♪Shiho
Reverse surprise? Like I said, what's going on?
Shiho: Reverse surprise? Like I said, what's going on?Kohane
So, the thing is...we talked to everyone after you told us that you overheard about the surprise party.
Kohane: So, the thing is...we talked to everyone after you told us that you overheard about the surprise party.Minori
Sorry for breaking our promise, Shiho!
Minori: Sorry for breaking our promise, Shiho!Minori
But, we both wanted you, Ichika and everyone to enjoy your birthday celebration...
Minori: But, we both wanted you, Ichika and everyone to enjoy your birthday celebration...
Haruka
So that's when Kohane and Minori confided in us. They asked if we had any ideas on how we can turn things around so everyone wins.
Haruka: So that's when Kohane and Minori confided in us. They asked if we had any ideas on how we can turn things around so everyone wins.Airi
Yup! We decided to take advantage of the situation and surprise you where you least expected it!
Airi: Yup! We decided to take advantage of the situation and surprise you where you least expected it!Shizuku
Then we asked Honami and the others whether it was possible to move the birthday party to a different venue.
Shizuku: Then we asked Honami and the others whether it was possible to move the birthday party to a different venue.Saki
Since I had a shift on the day we were talking about it, I asked my manager if we had any space.
Saki: Since I had a shift on the day we were talking about it, I asked my manager if we had any space.Saki
Turns out that not many people come around this time, so I got the OK♪
Saki: Turns out that not many people come around this time, so I got the OK♪Shiho
I see. That's why you asked me to come out this early in the morning...
Shiho: I see. That's why you asked me to come out this early in the morning...Ichika
I'm glad that we were able to surprise you.
Ichika: I'm glad that we were able to surprise you.Ichika
But, sorry about all of this, Shiho. Kohane and Minori told us about how you felt about overhearing our plans...
Ichika: But, sorry about all of this, Shiho. Kohane and Minori told us about how you felt about overhearing our plans...Honami
And also for the incident at the mall. We didn't realize something like that would happen.
Honami: And also for the incident at the mall. We didn't realize something like that would happen.Shiho
It's okay, that was my fault. I should be the one sorry for making you guys go through so much just for me.
Shiho: It's okay, that was my fault. I should be the one sorry for making you guys go through so much just for me.Shiho
But I really was genuinely surprised. Thank you all so much.
Shiho: But I really was genuinely surprised. Thank you all so much.Saki
Shiho...!
Saki: Shiho...!Shiho
If I had known this was going to happen, I would've brought that thing...
Shiho: If I had known this was going to happen, I would've brought that thing...Ichika
What thing?
Ichika: What thing?Shiho
Minori and Kohane didn't tell you? When you all went shopping, I was actually also out shopping for something.
Shiho: Minori and Kohane didn't tell you? When you all went shopping, I was actually also out shopping for something.Honami
Huh? We were told that you'd be tagging along with Hanasato and Kohane that day...
Honami: Huh? We were told that you'd be tagging along with Hanasato and Kohane that day...Kohane
Hehe. Now it's our turn to surprise all of you.
Kohane: Hehe. Now it's our turn to surprise all of you.Minori
Shizuku, if you could please!
Minori: Shizuku, if you could please!Shizuku
Of course. Here you are, Shii♪
Shizuku: Of course. Here you are, Shii♪
*Rustling*
Shiho
Oh! That's the gift I bought with Minori and Kohane.
Shiho: Oh! That's the gift I bought with Minori and Kohane.Haruka
We asked Shizuku to sneakily bring it over for us after you left home.
Haruka: We asked Shizuku to sneakily bring it over for us after you left home.Airi
We also got her to trail right behind you until you got to the cafe.
Airi: We also got her to trail right behind you until you got to the cafe.Shizuku
I'm sorry for going into your room without asking.
Shizuku: I'm sorry for going into your room without asking.Shizuku
But, here. It's your gift to give.
Shizuku: But, here. It's your gift to give.Shiho
Okay...
Shiho: Okay...
*Footsteps*
Shiho
Ichika, Saki, Honami...
Shiho: Ichika, Saki, Honami...Shiho
Thank you for the surprise. I got you all a gift as a token of my appreciation. Here.
Shiho: Thank you for the surprise. I got you all a gift as a token of my appreciation. Here.Saki
O-Oh my gosh! There's cute little doggies and bunnies poking their faces out of the donuts!
Saki: O-Oh my gosh! There's cute little doggies and bunnies poking their faces out of the donuts!Honami
Oh no! They're so adorable I don't think I can eat them!
Honami: Oh no! They're so adorable I don't think I can eat them!Ichika
Me too! I didn't know there was a place that made cute donuts like this!
Ichika: Me too! I didn't know there was a place that made cute donuts like this!Ichika
Thank you, Shiho! We'll hand over our gifts to you later.
Ichika: Thank you, Shiho! We'll hand over our gifts to you later.Saki
The three of us went to so many different shops until we found the perfect gift!
Saki: The three of us went to so many different shops until we found the perfect gift!Shiho
I can't wait. Also...
Shiho: I can't wait. Also...
*Footsteps*
Shiho
Thank you for all of this, Minori, Kohane. Because of the two of you, I can enjoy the celebration without feeling guilty.
Shiho: Thank you for all of this, Minori, Kohane. Because of the two of you, I can enjoy the celebration without feeling guilty.Kohane & Minori
Our pleasure!
Kohane & Minori: Our pleasure!Shiho
Thank you all of you as well.
Shiho: Thank you all of you as well.Shizuku
Hehe. We only helped a little.
Shizuku: Hehe. We only helped a little.Airi
Enough talking and more celebrating! The party has only begun! Let's cut the cake!
Airi: Enough talking and more celebrating! The party has only begun! Let's cut the cake!Shiho
*Gasp* There's Phenny on the cake!
Shiho: *Gasp* There's Phenny on the cake!Haruka
Since we no longer had to decorate your room, we ended up helping out with the cake and made decorations out of marzipan.
Haruka: Since we no longer had to decorate your room, we ended up helping out with the cake and made decorations out of marzipan.Shizuku
Airi and I made the body and the tail.
Shizuku: Airi and I made the body and the tail.Kohane
Hehe. Minori, Haruka and I were in charge of the hat.
Kohane: Hehe. Minori, Haruka and I were in charge of the hat.Saki
And we did the face♪ What do you think? The eyes are super cute and round, right?
Saki: And we did the face♪ What do you think? The eyes are super cute and round, right?Ichika
We tried to make Phenny resemble you, but maybe we went a little over the top...
Ichika: We tried to make Phenny resemble you, but maybe we went a little over the top...Honami
We also made a few beaks to see which one turned out the cutest.
Honami: We also made a few beaks to see which one turned out the cutest.Shiho
You guys...
Shiho: You guys...Shiho
Thank you all so much.
Shiho: Thank you all so much.Kohane
Happy birthday, Shiho! I'm glad the surprise was a success in the end. I was nervous, hoping you wouldn't catch on.
Kohane: Happy birthday, Shiho! I'm glad the surprise was a success in the end. I was nervous, hoping you wouldn't catch on.Minori
Me too! Especially since you're so sharp, Shiho! But thank you for listening to us and for proposing a great idea, Haruka, Airi!
Minori: Me too! Especially since you're so sharp, Shiho! But thank you for listening to us and for proposing a great idea, Haruka, Airi!Shizuku
Yes. It was thanks to your idea we managed to pull off such a wonderful celebration.
Shizuku: Yes. It was thanks to your idea we managed to pull off such a wonderful celebration.Haruka
Hehe. I wanted Hinomori to enjoy her birthday to the fullest as well, so I'm glad I was able to help Hoshino, Tenma and the others.
Haruka: Hehe. I wanted Hinomori to enjoy her birthday to the fullest as well, so I'm glad I was able to help Hoshino, Tenma and the others.Airi
Same here. I'm happy that we got to help turn everything around. Happy birthday, Shiho!
Airi: Same here. I'm happy that we got to help turn everything around. Happy birthday, Shiho!
Tsukasa
Happy birthday, Shiho! I'm sorry I couldn't be there for your party, but I'll be sure to wish you a happy birthday again once the new school term starts!
Tsukasa: Happy birthday, Shiho! I'm sorry I couldn't be there for your party, but I'll be sure to wish you a happy birthday again once the new school term starts!Saki
Haha. It'll be like "Happy Birthday Part 2♪" In that case, I might just do the same!
Saki: Haha. It'll be like "Happy Birthday Part 2♪" In that case, I might just do the same!Ichika
It sounds like there are a lot of surprises in store for her... But, if you're going ahead with it, then I'd like to help. Especially since she's helped me in a lot of ways too.
Ichika: It sounds like there are a lot of surprises in store for her... But, if you're going ahead with it, then I'd like to help. Especially since she's helped me in a lot of ways too.Honami
And it's at times like this, we should take extra care to express our gratitude. So, from the bottom of our hearts, happy birthday, Shiho.
Honami: And it's at times like this, we should take extra care to express our gratitude. So, from the bottom of our hearts, happy birthday, Shiho.Ichika, Saki & Tsukasa
Happy birthday!
Ichika, Saki & Tsukasa: Happy birthday!
Shiho
It was surprise after surprise at the birthday party, but overall I had a lot of fun.
Shiho: It was surprise after surprise at the birthday party, but overall I had a lot of fun.Shiho
I was genuinely caught off-guard, and to think that everyone would do so much to celebrate my birthday...makes me so happy.
Shiho: I was genuinely caught off-guard, and to think that everyone would do so much to celebrate my birthday...makes me so happy.Shiho
All of this made me realize just how many people are there for me.
Shiho: All of this made me realize just how many people are there for me.Shiho
And I want to work hard and be there for them too.
Shiho: And I want to work hard and be there for them too.Shiho
Thank you all so much for celebrating my birthday with me.
Shiho: Thank you all so much for celebrating my birthday with me.Side Story 1
School SEKAI Shiho
Phew... So glad that I was able to wrap up my classroom duties faster than I expected.
Shiho: Phew... So glad that I was able to wrap up my classroom duties faster than I expected.Shiho
Let's see, Ichika and the others should be in one of these rooms... I think it's that one.
Shiho: Let's see, Ichika and the others should be in one of these rooms... I think it's that one.
*Footsteps*
Rin's Voice
Ooh! So you guys came up with a plan to celebrate♪
Rin's Voice: Ooh! So you guys came up with a plan to celebrate♪Saki's Voice
Yup! It's called "Home Sweet Surprise! From Bedroom to Birthday Party!"
Saki's Voice: Yup! It's called "Home Sweet Surprise! From Bedroom to Birthday Party!"Shiho
Hm...?
Shiho: Hm...?Miku
So, you girls will be taking Shiho out for the day, and during that time her sister and your other friends will decorate the room?
Miku: So, you girls will be taking Shiho out for the day, and during that time her sister and your other friends will decorate the room?Honami
Yes. Shiho's sister and I had a Cleanup Committee meeting today, so I talked to her about the surprise then.
Honami: Yes. Shiho's sister and I had a Cleanup Committee meeting today, so I talked to her about the surprise then.Honami
There's still plenty of time until the big day. Plus, Shiho's sister got all excited thinking about picking cute decorations just for her.
Honami: There's still plenty of time until the big day. Plus, Shiho's sister got all excited thinking about picking cute decorations just for her.Luka
Hehe. Well, we know just how much Shiho's older sister loves her. I'm sure it'll turn out wonderfully.
Luka: Hehe. Well, we know just how much Shiho's older sister loves her. I'm sure it'll turn out wonderfully.KAITO
I can only imagine how surprised she will be when she returns home to find her room transformed into a birthday party.
KAITO: I can only imagine how surprised she will be when she returns home to find her room transformed into a birthday party.Ichika
I think so too. And there are also some other things we'd like to do...
Ichika: I think so too. And there are also some other things we'd like to do...Shiho
(Hang on, they're talking about my birthday party...aren't they? I really shouldn't be eavesdropping on this...)
Shiho: (Hang on, they're talking about my birthday party...aren't they? I really shouldn't be eavesdropping on this...)
*Footsteps*
Len
Hm? Hey Shiho. What are you doing—
Len: Hm? Hey Shiho. What are you doing—Shiho
...!
Shiho: ...!Shiho
Shhh! Let's all go in here for a second...
Shiho: Shhh! Let's all go in here for a second...Len
Ohh... So you heard about the surprise birthday party, huh? That makes things awkward...
Len: Ohh... So you heard about the surprise birthday party, huh? That makes things awkward...Shiho
*Sigh* What should I do?
Shiho: *Sigh* What should I do?MEIKO
Hmm... I guess all you really can do is pretend you didn't hear anything.
MEIKO: Hmm... I guess all you really can do is pretend you didn't hear anything.MEIKO
Or you could just be honest, tell them that you overheard their plan, and ask them to change it?
MEIKO: Or you could just be honest, tell them that you overheard their plan, and ask them to change it?Len
Isn't that a little too blunt?
Len: Isn't that a little too blunt?Len
The silver lining is that you only heard about the decorations.
Len: The silver lining is that you only heard about the decorations.MEIKO
Since it is Ichika and the others we're talking about here, they probably have other stuff in the works for you. They might actually surprise you in the end, Shiho.
MEIKO: Since it is Ichika and the others we're talking about here, they probably have other stuff in the works for you. They might actually surprise you in the end, Shiho.Shiho
I hope you're right...
Shiho: I hope you're right... The next day Miyamasuzaka Girls Academy - Class 1-A Shiho
*Sigh*
Shiho: *Sigh*Shiho
(I ended up keeping the eavesdropping incident to myself, but...)
Shiho: (I ended up keeping the eavesdropping incident to myself, but...)Shiho
(I don't know if I'll be genuinely surprised on the day of.)
Shiho: (I don't know if I'll be genuinely surprised on the day of.)
*Footsteps*
Kohane
Hey, Shiho...
Kohane: Hey, Shiho...Minori
You look like something's really been on your mind since this morning. Are you okay?
Minori: You look like something's really been on your mind since this morning. Are you okay?Shiho
What? Oh...
Shiho: What? Oh...Shiho
It's nothing major, so don't worry about it.
Shiho: It's nothing major, so don't worry about it.Kohane
But...something did happen, right? Did you fall out with Ichika and the others?
Kohane: But...something did happen, right? Did you fall out with Ichika and the others?Shiho
No, nothing happened with them... Actually, something did.
Shiho: No, nothing happened with them... Actually, something did.Shiho
It really isn't anything to be that concerned about, but...
Shiho: It really isn't anything to be that concerned about, but...Shiho
Alright, I suppose it'd be nice to get some advice. Just please don't tell Ichika and the others.
Shiho: Alright, I suppose it'd be nice to get some advice. Just please don't tell Ichika and the others.
Kohane
I see... So you overheard their plans for your birthday surprise.
Kohane: I see... So you overheard their plans for your birthday surprise.Minori
Oh no. Sounds like you're in a bit of a pickle.
Minori: Oh no. Sounds like you're in a bit of a pickle.Shiho
Yeah, kind of. But I have a feeling the others will struggle to contain themselves as we get closer to my birthday.
Shiho: Yeah, kind of. But I have a feeling the others will struggle to contain themselves as we get closer to my birthday.Shiho
So I might've caught on even if I hadn't overheard.
Shiho: So I might've caught on even if I hadn't overheard.Shiho
Either way, I think my only option is to act as natural as possible and hope that they succeed in actually surprising me.
Shiho: Either way, I think my only option is to act as natural as possible and hope that they succeed in actually surprising me.Shiho
(But it is a shame that I won't be able to give them the genuine reaction of surprise that they deserve...)
Shiho: (But it is a shame that I won't be able to give them the genuine reaction of surprise that they deserve...)Kohane
...
Kohane: ...Kohane
Shiho! I have an idea on what you can do.
Kohane: Shiho! I have an idea on what you can do.Shiho
You do?
Shiho: You do? A few days later Shopping Mall
*Footsteps*
Shiho
(I was a little surprised when Kohane proposed her idea, but I have to admit, it was a good one.)
Shiho: (I was a little surprised when Kohane proposed her idea, but I have to admit, it was a good one.)Kohane
You feel bad knowing about the surprise Ichika and the others were planning before it happened, right?
Kohane: You feel bad knowing about the surprise Ichika and the others were planning before it happened, right?Kohane
In that case, why not give them a gift as a token of appreciation for doing all of that?
Kohane: In that case, why not give them a gift as a token of appreciation for doing all of that?Shiho
A gift?
Shiho: A gift?Kohane
Yeah. I thought that maybe if you give something to them too, you'll feel a little better.
Kohane: Yeah. I thought that maybe if you give something to them too, you'll feel a little better.Shiho
(A gift... Hope I can find a good one.)
Shiho: (A gift... Hope I can find a good one.)Shiho
Now that I think about it, where are Kohane and Minori? Pretty sure we agreed to meet here...
Shiho: Now that I think about it, where are Kohane and Minori? Pretty sure we agreed to meet here...
*Hurried Footsteps*
Minori
C'mon Kohane! If we don't hurry, the others will see her!
Minori: C'mon Kohane! If we don't hurry, the others will see her!Kohane
I-I'm coming! Oh, there's Shiho!
Kohane: I-I'm coming! Oh, there's Shiho!Shiho
Hey you two, over here. Also, what's with the rush—
Shiho: Hey you two, over here. Also, what's with the rush—
*Hurried Footsteps*
Minori
Shiho! You need to hide!
Minori: Shiho! You need to hide!Shiho
Huh?
Shiho: Huh?Kohane
Oh, we can hide behind that store! Shiho, quick, this way!
Kohane: Oh, we can hide behind that store! Shiho, quick, this way!
*Thump*
Shiho
W-What's going on?!
Shiho: W-What's going on?!
*Hurried Footsteps*
Shiho
Oh...
Shiho: Oh...
*Footsteps*
Shiho
(So that's what Ichika and the others meant by "having plans in the afternoon.")
Shiho: (So that's what Ichika and the others meant by "having plans in the afternoon.")Minori
Phew! That was a close one...
Minori: Phew! That was a close one...Shiho
How did you two know that Ichika and the others were going to be here?
Shiho: How did you two know that Ichika and the others were going to be here?Kohane
The thing is...we got a message from them asking us to be a part of the surprise party.
Kohane: The thing is...we got a message from them asking us to be a part of the surprise party.Kohane
They also mentioned that they'd be coming here to secretly buy stuff without you knowing...
Kohane: They also mentioned that they'd be coming here to secretly buy stuff without you knowing...Minori
Yup! That's why we raced here to make sure you all didn't bump into each other.
Minori: Yup! That's why we raced here to make sure you all didn't bump into each other.Shiho
So that's what that was...
Shiho: So that's what that was...Shiho
Isn't it a little ironic that I'm the one hiding from them, even though they're supposed to be the ones surprising me?
Shiho: Isn't it a little ironic that I'm the one hiding from them, even though they're supposed to be the ones surprising me?Minori
Haha... That's kind of true.
Minori: Haha... That's kind of true.Shiho
But thanks for hurrying over to let me know. It definitely would've been awkward if we saw each other.
Shiho: But thanks for hurrying over to let me know. It definitely would've been awkward if we saw each other.Shiho
I really appreciate it.
Shiho: I really appreciate it.Kohane
No worries. I'm glad we made it on time!
Kohane: No worries. I'm glad we made it on time!Shiho
Oh yeah, I feel kind of bad since you two sprinted over here, but would you mind if we shop around the other side of the station instead?
Shiho: Oh yeah, I feel kind of bad since you two sprinted over here, but would you mind if we shop around the other side of the station instead?Kohane
Sounds good. We would be at risk of bumping into Ichika and the others if we stayed here.
Kohane: Sounds good. We would be at risk of bumping into Ichika and the others if we stayed here.Minori
True!
Minori: True!Shiho
Sorry about all of this.
Shiho: Sorry about all of this.Minori
It's all good! Let's find a nice gift!
Minori: It's all good! Let's find a nice gift!Shiho
Yeah.
Shiho: Yeah.Side Story 2
Shiho's birthday Miyamasuzaka
*Footsteps*
Shiho
("Let's meet at the cafe I work at..." This is probably part of the plan Saki and the others came up with in SEKAI to get me out of the house.)
Shiho: ("Let's meet at the cafe I work at..." This is probably part of the plan Saki and the others came up with in SEKAI to get me out of the house.)Shiho
(And I guess getting Minori to contact me instead of Saki is their way of making this ordeal seem less suspicious...)
Shiho: (And I guess getting Minori to contact me instead of Saki is their way of making this ordeal seem less suspicious...)Shiho
(I bet Shizuku and the others are already decorating my room right now too.)
Shiho: (I bet Shizuku and the others are already decorating my room right now too.)Shiho
(Who knows what they've turned my room into. Perhaps MEIKO is right. They might just surprise me in the end.)
Shiho: (Who knows what they've turned my room into. Perhaps MEIKO is right. They might just surprise me in the end.)Shiho
Even so... They didn't have to start this early. Just what sort of decorations need this much time to put up?
Shiho: Even so... They didn't have to start this early. Just what sort of decorations need this much time to put up?
*Footsteps*
Cafe
*Cafe Bell*
Shiho
(Alright, now where is Minori?)
Shiho: (Alright, now where is Minori?)Minori
Shiho!
Minori: Shiho!Saki
Welcome!
Saki: Welcome!Airi
We've been waiting for you, Shiho!
Airi: We've been waiting for you, Shiho!Shiho
Huh? What are you all doing here?
Shiho: Huh? What are you all doing here?Shizuku
Happy birthday, Shii♪
Shizuku: Happy birthday, Shii♪Shiho
Whoa! Sh-Shizuku?!
Shiho: Whoa! Sh-Shizuku?!Everyone
Happy birthday!
Everyone: Happy birthday!
*Popping*
Shiho
W-Wait. What's going on?
Shiho: W-Wait. What's going on?Saki
Were you surprised, Shiho? You totally were, right?!
Saki: Were you surprised, Shiho? You totally were, right?!Saki
We did it! Our reverse surprise was a success♪
Saki: We did it! Our reverse surprise was a success♪Shiho
Reverse surprise? Like I said, what's going on?
Shiho: Reverse surprise? Like I said, what's going on?Kohane
So, the thing is...we talked to everyone after you told us that you overheard about the surprise party.
Kohane: So, the thing is...we talked to everyone after you told us that you overheard about the surprise party.Minori
Sorry for breaking our promise, Shiho!
Minori: Sorry for breaking our promise, Shiho!Minori
But, we both wanted you, Ichika and everyone to enjoy your birthday celebration...
Minori: But, we both wanted you, Ichika and everyone to enjoy your birthday celebration...Haruka
So that's when Kohane and Minori confided in us. They asked if we had any ideas on how we can turn things around so everyone wins.
Haruka: So that's when Kohane and Minori confided in us. They asked if we had any ideas on how we can turn things around so everyone wins.Airi
Yup! We decided to take advantage of the situation and surprise you where you least expected it!
Airi: Yup! We decided to take advantage of the situation and surprise you where you least expected it!Shizuku
Then we asked Honami and the others whether it was possible to move the birthday party to a different venue.
Shizuku: Then we asked Honami and the others whether it was possible to move the birthday party to a different venue.Saki
Since I had a shift on the day we were talking about it, I asked my manager if we had any space.
Saki: Since I had a shift on the day we were talking about it, I asked my manager if we had any space.Saki
Turns out that not many people come around this time, so I got the OK♪
Saki: Turns out that not many people come around this time, so I got the OK♪Shiho
I see. That's why you asked me to come out this early in the morning...
Shiho: I see. That's why you asked me to come out this early in the morning...Ichika
I'm glad that we were able to surprise you.
Ichika: I'm glad that we were able to surprise you.Ichika
But, sorry about all of this, Shiho. Kohane and Minori told us about how you felt about overhearing our plans...
Ichika: But, sorry about all of this, Shiho. Kohane and Minori told us about how you felt about overhearing our plans...Honami
And also for the incident at the mall. We didn't realize something like that would happen.
Honami: And also for the incident at the mall. We didn't realize something like that would happen.Shiho
It's okay, that was my fault. I should be the one sorry for making you guys go through so much just for me.
Shiho: It's okay, that was my fault. I should be the one sorry for making you guys go through so much just for me.Shiho
But I really was genuinely surprised. Thank you all so much.
Shiho: But I really was genuinely surprised. Thank you all so much.Saki
Shiho...!
Saki: Shiho...!Shiho
If I had known this was going to happen, I would've brought that thing...
Shiho: If I had known this was going to happen, I would've brought that thing...Ichika
What thing?
Ichika: What thing?Shiho
Minori and Kohane didn't tell you? When you all went shopping, I was actually also out shopping for something.
Shiho: Minori and Kohane didn't tell you? When you all went shopping, I was actually also out shopping for something.Honami
Huh? We were told that you'd be tagging along with Hanasato and Kohane that day...
Honami: Huh? We were told that you'd be tagging along with Hanasato and Kohane that day...Kohane
Hehe. Now it's our turn to surprise all of you.
Kohane: Hehe. Now it's our turn to surprise all of you.Minori
Shizuku, if you could please!
Minori: Shizuku, if you could please!Shizuku
Of course. Here you are, Shii♪
Shizuku: Of course. Here you are, Shii♪
*Rustling*
Shiho
Oh! That's the gift I bought with Minori and Kohane.
Shiho: Oh! That's the gift I bought with Minori and Kohane.Haruka
We asked Shizuku to sneakily bring it over for us after you left home.
Haruka: We asked Shizuku to sneakily bring it over for us after you left home.Airi
We also got her to trail right behind you until you got to the cafe.
Airi: We also got her to trail right behind you until you got to the cafe.Shizuku
I'm sorry for going into your room without asking.
Shizuku: I'm sorry for going into your room without asking.Shizuku
But, here. It's your gift to give.
Shizuku: But, here. It's your gift to give.Shiho
Okay...
Shiho: Okay...
*Footsteps*
Shiho
Ichika, Saki, Honami...
Shiho: Ichika, Saki, Honami...Shiho
Thank you for the surprise. I got you all a gift as a token of my appreciation. Here.
Shiho: Thank you for the surprise. I got you all a gift as a token of my appreciation. Here.Saki
O-Oh my gosh! There's cute little doggies and bunnies poking their faces out of the donuts!
Saki: O-Oh my gosh! There's cute little doggies and bunnies poking their faces out of the donuts!Honami
Oh no! They're so adorable I don't think I can eat them!
Honami: Oh no! They're so adorable I don't think I can eat them!Ichika
Me too! I didn't know there was a place that made cute donuts like this!
Ichika: Me too! I didn't know there was a place that made cute donuts like this!Ichika
Thank you, Shiho! We'll hand over our gifts to you later.
Ichika: Thank you, Shiho! We'll hand over our gifts to you later.Saki
The three of us went to so many different shops until we found the perfect gift!
Saki: The three of us went to so many different shops until we found the perfect gift!Shiho
I can't wait. Also...
Shiho: I can't wait. Also...
*Footsteps*
Shiho
Thank you for all of this, Minori, Kohane. Because of the two of you, I can enjoy the celebration without feeling guilty.
Shiho: Thank you for all of this, Minori, Kohane. Because of the two of you, I can enjoy the celebration without feeling guilty.Kohane & Minori
Our pleasure!
Kohane & Minori: Our pleasure!Shiho
Thank you all of you as well.
Shiho: Thank you all of you as well.Shizuku
Hehe. We only helped a little.
Shizuku: Hehe. We only helped a little.Airi
Enough talking and more celebrating! The party has only begun! Let's cut the cake!
Airi: Enough talking and more celebrating! The party has only begun! Let's cut the cake!Shiho
*Gasp* There's Phenny on the cake!
Shiho: *Gasp* There's Phenny on the cake!Haruka
Since we no longer had to decorate your room, we ended up helping out with the cake and made decorations out of marzipan.
Haruka: Since we no longer had to decorate your room, we ended up helping out with the cake and made decorations out of marzipan.Shizuku
Airi and I made the body and the tail.
Shizuku: Airi and I made the body and the tail.Kohane
Hehe. Minori, Haruka and I were in charge of the hat.
Kohane: Hehe. Minori, Haruka and I were in charge of the hat.Saki
And we did the face♪ What do you think? The eyes are super cute and round, right?
Saki: And we did the face♪ What do you think? The eyes are super cute and round, right?Ichika
We tried to make Phenny resemble you, but maybe we went a little over the top...
Ichika: We tried to make Phenny resemble you, but maybe we went a little over the top...Honami
We also made a few beaks to see which one turned out the cutest.
Honami: We also made a few beaks to see which one turned out the cutest.Shiho
You guys...
Shiho: You guys...Shiho
Thank you all so much.
Shiho: Thank you all so much.Kohane
Happy birthday, Shiho! I'm glad the surprise was a success in the end. I was nervous, hoping you wouldn't catch on.
Kohane: Happy birthday, Shiho! I'm glad the surprise was a success in the end. I was nervous, hoping you wouldn't catch on.Minori
Me too! Especially since you're so sharp, Shiho! But thank you for listening to us and for proposing a great idea, Haruka, Airi!
Minori: Me too! Especially since you're so sharp, Shiho! But thank you for listening to us and for proposing a great idea, Haruka, Airi!Shizuku
Yes. It was thanks to your idea we managed to pull off such a wonderful celebration.
Shizuku: Yes. It was thanks to your idea we managed to pull off such a wonderful celebration.Haruka
Hehe. I wanted Hinomori to enjoy her birthday to the fullest as well, so I'm glad I was able to help Hoshino, Tenma and the others.
Haruka: Hehe. I wanted Hinomori to enjoy her birthday to the fullest as well, so I'm glad I was able to help Hoshino, Tenma and the others.Airi
Same here. I'm happy that we got to help turn everything around. Happy birthday, Shiho!
Airi: Same here. I'm happy that we got to help turn everything around. Happy birthday, Shiho!Tsukasa
Happy birthday, Shiho! I'm sorry I couldn't be there for your party, but I'll be sure to wish you a happy birthday again once the new school term starts!
Tsukasa: Happy birthday, Shiho! I'm sorry I couldn't be there for your party, but I'll be sure to wish you a happy birthday again once the new school term starts!Saki
Haha. It'll be like "Happy Birthday Part 2♪" In that case, I might just do the same!
Saki: Haha. It'll be like "Happy Birthday Part 2♪" In that case, I might just do the same!Ichika
It sounds like there are a lot of surprises in store for her... But, if you're going ahead with it, then I'd like to help. Especially since she's helped me in a lot of ways too.
Ichika: It sounds like there are a lot of surprises in store for her... But, if you're going ahead with it, then I'd like to help. Especially since she's helped me in a lot of ways too.Honami
And it's at times like this, we should take extra care to express our gratitude. So, from the bottom of our hearts, happy birthday, Shiho.
Honami: And it's at times like this, we should take extra care to express our gratitude. So, from the bottom of our hearts, happy birthday, Shiho.Ichika, Saki & Tsukasa
Happy birthday!
Ichika, Saki & Tsukasa: Happy birthday!
Shiho
It was surprise after surprise at the birthday party, but overall I had a lot of fun.
Shiho: It was surprise after surprise at the birthday party, but overall I had a lot of fun.Shiho
I was genuinely caught off-guard, and to think that everyone would do so much to celebrate my birthday...makes me so happy.
Shiho: I was genuinely caught off-guard, and to think that everyone would do so much to celebrate my birthday...makes me so happy.Shiho
All of this made me realize just how many people are there for me.
Shiho: All of this made me realize just how many people are there for me.Shiho
And I want to work hard and be there for them too.
Shiho: And I want to work hard and be there for them too.Shiho
Thank you all so much for celebrating my birthday with me.
Shiho: Thank you all so much for celebrating my birthday with me.Other Shiho Card Stories
- An All-Out Performance/Card Story
- An Autumn Breeze At Sunset/Card Story
- An Old Wish/Card Story
- Any Fun Stories?/Card Story
- Because Today Is Special/Card Story
- Bonds And Grief/Card Story
- Brand New Style (Shiho)/Card Story
- Can't Beat That Stare/Card Story
- Concealed Joy/Card Story
- Distant Loner/Card Story
- Filled With My "Thanks"/Card Story
- Getting Closer At The School Festival/Card Story
- Happy Birthday!! (Shiho)/Card Story
- Happy Birthday!! 2024 (Shiho)/Card Story
- Head-On Rematch/Card Story
- How Things Develop From Here/Card Story
- Hurtful Words/Card Story
- Imagining That Smile/Card Story
- Important Preparations/Card Story
- Leo-need Have Fun In The Snow/Card Story
- Leo need (Shiho)/Card Story
- Lingering Melody/Card Story
- Lunchtime Chat/Card Story
- Not Used To Makeup/Card Story
- Our Sounds Combined/Card Story
- Recognizable Passion/Card Story
- Snacks In Hand/Card Story
- Sound & Calligraphy/Card Story
- Technical Expert/Card Story
- The Answer I Found/Card Story
- The First Notes/Card Story
- The Right Path For Me/Card Story
- Unchanging Feelings/Card Story
- Varied Kindness/Card Story
- Waiting For Our Turn/Card Story
- We're Doing A Debrief Right After/Card Story
- What Made My Sadness Go Away/Card Story
- When To Board This Train/Card Story
- With Some Embarrassment/Card Story
Happy Birthday!! 2023 (Shiho), 570, 5, Hinomori Shiho, Hoshino Ichika, Tenma Saki, Mochizuki Honami, Hanasato Minori, Kiritani Haruka, Momoi Airi, Hinomori Shizuku, Azusawa Kohane, Tenma Tsukasa, Hatsune Miku, Kagamine Rin, Kagamine Len, Megurine Luka, MEIKO, KAITO