This is strange... We're supposed to be meeting here...

Huh? W-What's going on!

Shiho!

"Happy birthday!"

"Happy birthday!"

"Happy birthday!"

"Happy birthday!"

Thank you, everyone.

Anyway, you really got me good... Don't tell me, that's the reason you invited me all the way to SEKAI?

Sorry, Shiho. Everyone told me how the surprise party was such a big success, so I wanted to do something unique to celebrate.

I'm glad it worked out, Miku. We managed to surprise Shiho.

Yeah. Thank you all for helping with the surprise.

But to think that such a silly prank would be enough to scare me like that...

It's a good thing we did something simple. You would've figured it out if we went with something more elaborate.

Yeah!

We thought of other ideas too, like calling you to the rooftop and yelling "surprise!" when you opened the door.

That also sounds incredibly basic...but, yeah, that'd probably catch me off guard.

I know right! They're the perfect strategy against an opponent like you♪

Hey, this isn't a game...

"Hehe."

"Hahaha."

"Hehe."

"Hahaha."

"Hehe."

"Hahaha."

"Hehe."

"Hahaha."

Hehe, this is nice. I can really feel the bond between you all.

Hey, since so many people are here to celebrate Shiho's birthday, how about we all sing together?

That sounds like a good idea. Is everyone on board?

Of course!

You all ready?

Okay, here we go.

needLe!