Hello, everyone.

You're here for Kanade's birthday, right?

Do you want to celebrate with us?

Ooh, looks like everyone's on board!

Okay, let's go!

Happy birthday, Kanade!

Happy birthday, Kanade!

Happy birthday.

Happy birthday.

Thank you.

And thank you all, too.

Having people make such a big deal

out of my birthday feels strange.

Hey, it only happens once a year.

Of course people want to celebrate.

Right!

You all agree too, right?

Ah...

I heard that other people you know

also gave you well-wishes, Kanade.

Oh, yes.

It seems that Ena and the others let them know.

It's a bit of a surprise to realize

just how many people I've come to know now.

When we first started out, I didn't even know

any of your real names or faces, either.

But...

I'm glad we met.

I think that meeting was something

each one of us needed.

Yes.

I think so too.

Maybe so, yeah.

Yeah...

Wait... Hold it right there!

It's your birthday! Why are we getting so mopey?!

And in front of all these guests!

Don't worry, I didn't forget.

Everyone, once again,

thank you for celebrating my birthday.

We actually have a song prepared as thanks.

I hope you'll listen.

Are you ready?

Yeah...

Okay, here we go.

Meru.