
*
"Haaahs... That one just now was very stressful..." Mumbles
"This is all because of Izumi's carelessness!" Yui muttered annoyed
"Who told and forced me to do it?! Anyway, the beginning of all this is because of you! I was dragged because I was their target and their responsibility. I am also a victim!" Izumi Syndicator
"You two don't make noise. I'm gonna take a break..." Mumbles
*
Back to 1 week ago....
Unbeknownst to Yurin, Izumi and Ayui start planning to do something.
"Izumi, do you know? 1 Week left is Ririn's 16th birthday!" Ayui said cheerfully
Izumi fell silent with a sour face.
"Fufufu~ Looking at your facial expression, you must have just found out, right?"
"Would you like me to cut it?" Izumi asked with her sharp eyes
"Okay, okay, I didn't mean to fight. I said that because I wanted to make a surprise for Ririn with you"
"Surprise?" Ask Izumi
"Really! So let's make plans for Ririn's birthday next week!"
Next day.
during training in the forest....
"Ririn! Izumi and I would like to practice alone first because it's a little dangerous. You wait here as long as Izumi trains me" Shouted Ayui
"Ah, yes. Doesn't matter..." Yurin replied a little confused.
And so begins Ayui and Izumi's hidden plan.
"What's certain! You must prepare a gift for Ririn!" Ayui said firmly
"Yes, it's an easy thing" Izumi replied casually
"Do not try to give cheap gifts!" Shouted Ayui
"Prosperous? Cheap human and spirit sizes are different. So I don't know which one is cheap for you. And of course, the gifts from the leader will not disappoint"
"Okay, I assume the prize is over. Then now put together the surprise plan"
"Honestly, I don't know much about women's tastes. So I can't help much with this"
"Just calm! I've already prepared it. How about we just do my plan?"
"Whatever. Then what am I supposed to do?"
"You just have to follow my lead! Then just in case, I need Kagusa and Kei's help too" Ayui said confidently
*
1 Week later, on Yurin's birthday....
"We'll make a little surprise first to remind Ririn that today is her birthday, after that we take her to the place we have prepared, okay?"
"okay!"
In Yurin's room....
"Ririn~ are you inside?" Ask Ayui from outside the room
"Yes, just go in"
Chequek...
"Ririn~"
"What's up, Yui?"
"By the way, what day is it?" Ask Ayui
"Hm? Saturday?" Yurin was confused
Ayui.
"Not more special..." Gumam Ayui tried to remind.
Yurin tried to think, and before long she flinched.
"Oh, yes! Also true! I almost forgot, thanks for reminding her, Yui!" Yurin Shouts
Ayui immediately smiled cheerfully at Yurin.
"Successful! Ririn remembered! It means no chance for Izumi!" Thought Ayui was happy
"I have to do laundry today. I almost didn't do anything to relax" muttered Yurin then went out of the room.
Cracks....
Instantly Ayui petrified with a disappointed expression as soon as she heard it.
Wuuushis....
Then Izumi came from behind Ayui while holding back a laugh.
"Izumi, it's your turn..." Ayui muttered disappointed
"Hmph! I won't make a mistake like you!" Izumi said confidently.
Outside, while Yurin was drying clothes.
"Yurin" Call Izumi
"What's wrong?"
"Want me help?"
"No need. It's almost done"
"Um, okay. I'll wait for you"
Izumi waited for Yurin for a few minutes until Yurin's work was done.
"Is there anything you want to tell me, wait like that?" Ask Yurin
"Today the weather is clear, yes"
"Yes. The clouds are not cloudy, but also the sun's heat is not stinging"
"Really, right. How about we go for a walk now?"
In a park....
"It's pretty~" muttered Yurin as she slightly bent over to touch one of the flowers
Izumi lowered her head near Yurin's shoulder.
"But still, Yurin is prettier" whispered Izumi
"Entah~ I don't know either"
"Basic!..."
Somewhere in the park, unbeknownst to Yurin, Ayui follows the two of them.
"What are you doing, Izumi?!" Thought Ayui growled.
Izumi, who was aware of Ayui's presence, only smiled mockingly at her and clung more and more to Yurin.
"I... Izumi's... You're too close..." Yurin Mumbles.
"No one saw~ Lagian I'm a ghost, so there's no problem~" Izumi said as she glanced at the spot where Ayui was hiding. Meanwhile, Yurin just stood nervously beside Izumi.
"You think I'm like you? When there is an opportunity like this I must act. Hows it? You envious? Getting angry? Pissed off? I don't care!!" Thought Izumi
Yurin realized that Izumi had been staring at the bush not far from where they were.
"Is there something behind, Izumi? Daritadi you're staring at the bush over there...." Ask Yurin
"Yes. There's a rat hiding in there"
"What?!"
"You Izumi!!! How dare you call me a rat?!" Thought Ayui growled
"So let's get the hell out of here" Izumi said and pulled Yurin away.
"Wait, but... It seems I feel a familiar feeling from that direction..." Yurin Mumbles
"none. There's only a rat sneaking around. Don't mind" Izumi said as she continued to pull Yurin away.
After they moved places, they sat on one of the garden chairs.
"Today is a special day, right?" Ask Izumi
"really?" Ask Yurin back
"I think so, what about you?"
"Thou... Maybe?" Yurin replied doubtfully
Izumi.
"I can't suddenly tell him. I can only give her a hint and let her remember it for herself" Izumi thought seriously
"Do I need to ask you about her birthday? No, that's too blatant" Izumi thought
"Actually rather than convoluted like this, it's easier to just say 'happy birthday!' to him, but I don't know how he reacted afterwards"
"Yurin never told me about her birthday, so it would be very strange if I suddenly found out. He can think of strange things to me like he used to" Izumi thought seriously
*P.S.: "formerly" Izumi meant when Izumi accidentally saw Yurin shower that made Izumi some episodes labeled as perverted by Yurin.
"But it can be overcome. I'd just tell you honestly that I know from Ayui. Nah! He could be disappointed because I knew his birthday wasn't from himself!"
"Aarrrgha.... I don't understand women's feelings at all!!!"
In Izumi's heart, she felt like ruffling the entire world for being too confused.
Izumi kept thinking by putting on her serious face without caring around.
"What's up, Izumi?" Ask Yurin worried
Izumi flinched and regained her senses from her daydream.
"Ah, no. I was just thinking about a rather difficult task" Izumi replied
"Then, how about you ask Kagusa and Kei? If you're busy, it's okay to go back to your duties" Yurin said worriedly
"Then you go. I'll go back home" Yurin said, then stood up and left Izumi
"No! 'The 'tasks' I am referring to are not the duties of the leader! Don't go!" Thought Izumi and immediately held Yurin's hand.
Yurin turned her head back and looked at the confused Izumi in silence.
"Ah, sorry..." Izumi muttered and immediately took her hand off from Yurin.
"No matter! At least I have to say something before he leaves" Izumi thought
"That's my 20th birthday in 2 months. How's yours?" Ask Izumi
"Hm? My birthday is just around the corner" Yurin replied confusedly
"Wait on! Whahuh? Any minute?!" Izumi thought in shock
"You've been stalling long enough for me. So now go do your job. Thank you for the time" Yurin said and left
*
In the forest where Ayui and Yurin usually practice....
"Fuck!" Ayui muttered disappointed
"It's all your fault. I asked Yurin about her birthday, and she replied 'again'. Don't-don't have her birthday in a few days, but you forgot?" Ask Izumi
"There's no way I'll forget it! I remember that very clearly!" Shouted Ayui
"Ririn is like that. He is too focused on his life now and forgets things that he thinks are less important"
"Ririn is also the type of person who is less sensitive"
"Aah, stop. Forget the little surprise. Now we make an even bigger surprise" Yui said
"Izumi, call my two handsome men!"
"You're ruling me?!" Ask Izumi
"Just do it!" Snap Ayui
"Basic. Although handsome, but your nature does not include my taste. Why waste that perfect face on a human like you..." Ayui Gumam
"By the way, I'm a spirit, not a human..." Answer Izumi
"Kagusa! Kei! Come here!" Shouted Izumi
Wush....
Kagusa and Kei immediately appeared before Izumi.
"Why, leader?" Ask Kagusa
"What do you need to call me, sir?" Ask Kei
"Aahh~ Handsome guy~ It's been a while since I last saw you guys~"
"Just get to the point" Izumi muttered furiously
"alright... Echid..."
Ayui's previously cheerful expression instantly turned 180 degrees into a serious look.
"We need your help"