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Aki exhaled. "I don't even know what to do with him. I think we should consider ourselves lucky he's at least good at combat."
"You know what? You are all HATERS. H.A.T.E.R.S! Except for you, Hottie. Oh...and your parents are nice too," Malachi announced.
"WOOF!" Uru ran over at Malachi and began nudging her head into his leg.
"Ah, okay, okay. Urufu, you aren't a hater either. You want some treats as compensation?" Malachi offered. Uru began jumping again, her tail wagging wildly from side to side, her pink eyes wide with the anticipation of getting a treat.
We all laughed at her antics, and Quil began placing tubs of green tea ice cream on the counter.
Haru walked over and helped gather little white bowls and spoons.
Aki came up to me.
"Let's eat?" he suggested, offering his hand to me. I nodded quickly and placed my hand in his before I leaned in to whisper in his ear. "Did you really get me tickets?"
Aki blushed and slowly nodded. "Yes. When we get some free time in Homatomashi, we'll go,” he reassured me.
"Hai," I replied, then looked to everyone else and smiled. "Let's eat!"
* * *
"Before we go, one more present," Yoshi announced. I sat comfortably between Aki and Malachi on the sofa while Haru, Urufu, and Itsuki sat at our feet. Father and Mother were together on the two-seater sofa, and Yoshi and Quil were standing next to the tower of gifts I'd received.
Many items were art related, which excited me the most because I could bring them along with us to Homatomashi as they were already packaged up and ready to go.
Other presents included high brand clothing, many from western countries like America and even a few pieces from Canada. There was also jewelry, books on magic, and even some about Kitsunes and their history.
Each gift had its own sentimental value, and it made me feel so grateful to have people in my life who knew me enough to get items that matched my personality and taste.
Quil grinned, exchanging glances with the other guys. Then he walked over to where my parents sat and retrieved a little pink bag from behind the sofa, the gift decorated with little gold petals.
"More presents? You guys spoiled me enough," I stated.
I was beyond grateful to celebrate my birthday with them, and I didn't need anything else beyond their love and support.
"We thought you needed one more thing from us," Quil admitted.
"We have to spoil our girlfriend," Malachi stated proudly.
"Yup." Haru nodded.
"Hai," Itsuki replied.
"Of course," Aki agreed.
"You deserve it, Crimson," Yoshi insisted.
Quil made his way to where we sat and presented me with the bag. I gleefully accepted it, unable to hide my burst of excitement at opening one last gift.
I didn't think opening presents could be fun, but today I learned I really loved the process of it.
"Thank you for spoiling me." I looked up at them before putting my hand in the bag to retrieve a square box. Mother and Father slowly stood up and crept to the kitchen, but I was focused on the intricate pink box and enjoyed how it matched the bag.
"What is it?" I asked, my voice but a whisper.
"Open it, Crimson. I think you'll like it," Itsuki prompted.
I nodded, lifting the lid of the box. I blinked a few times and gawked as I took in the mesmerizing silver charm bracelet inside.
