003 Video; UN: Cuddlebunny

[lightthedarkness]

[Good late morning, Trench. Have a REALLY excited Usagi (what else is new) who is finishing up wrapping something with a giant pink bow. She waves to the camera.]

HEY EVERYONE!

[She grins wide and big, fang-free for those who might be aware of what she's been going through the past few months.]

Do you know what today is?... Don't say Sunday.

NO! TODAY IS MAKOTO KINO'S BIRTHDAY!

YES! That's right! The amazingly beautiful, strong, talented, protective, best cook in all of Trench and I WILL fight you on that if you try to argue with me otherwise Makoto Kino has her birthday today!

So don't hesitate to wish her a happy birthday!

And for those of you who DO want to get her a gift... not that she expects one because she's Makoto and she's super humble like that, but if you want to get her something! Then she likes any and all cooking supplies, anything with pink roses on them, or hey pink roses themselves, or potted plants, and tigers!

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[onerthes]

How could I possibly forget?

[She was positively beaming. Well, it was only natural for Usagi to do something like this for Makoto. She was glad to see her keeping up the tradition.]

I have a little something for her. I'll bring it by later.

[It was a cute set of rose-themed oven mits, pot handlers and the like. She wasn't actually sure what tools were currently in the kitchen, but those were always in short supply in any kitchen, so why not?]

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[laminae]

Dude, seriously?? Happy birthday, Makoto!

[Thank you for this, Usagi. HE wouldn't have known otherwise!]

I'll get started growing a pink rose bush for her, stat!

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[thunderingcourage]

[Makoto blushes, before laughing awkwardly. She hadn't really realized how close it had gotten already. With a cough she composed herself a little.]

Usagi. I appreciate the thought, but you really didn't have to announce that it was my birthday to everyone. Most of them probably don't have a clue who I am.

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[thunderingcourage]

Thank you. You really don't have to go through any trouble though, that would be a lot of work for a gift.

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[lightthedarkness]

Alright, see you later, then.

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[lightthedarkness]

Yes, seriously! And oh my gosh, she'll love it! Especially since it'll be something she can take care of long-term!

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[lightthedarkness]

Sure I did! You certainly weren't going to! And you should be celebrated! And if they don't know you, then we'll introduce you!

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[undermoonlight]

Usagi-chan! You seem to be in high spirits.

Did you want to do something together for her birthday?

[Before he tries to whisk Makoto off on a solo date… If Atsushi was to be honest, he’d like to include Usagi in as much of the celebrating as possible. He’s sure that Makoto wants to be with her too, after all that has happened.]

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[lightthedarkness]

How could I not be when it's one of my best friends birthdays!

And I was thinking just a small get-together, you, me, Rei-chan, Mina-chan, and whoever else Mako-chan wants to invite. But just something small like what we did for Mina-chan's birthday.

That way you can take her on a birthday daaaate~ [She grinned.]

[undermoonlight]

[Called out. He blushes at how his mind has been read, even if Usagi has called him out many times before.]

A get together would be nice. I wish there were places to go ice skating here. [But he hasn’t found a rink, nor a lake that he would trust.]

It might be nice to do something with the three of us afterward. The house is probably warmer than anywhere else we could go.

[lightthedarkness]

[It's her job to call you out, tiger-bro.]

Well, technically there is, but I don't know how romantic it would be to ice skate at the beach? But maybe we can find someone with control of their ice powers who could like, freeze an area for you two to skate on? [Someone HAD to ice powers here that could actually control them. Someone ALWAYS had ice powers.]

The three of us, are you sure you don't want to just be the two of you? [She wouldn't say no, but she knew Makoto had asked her about... deepening intimacy with Atsushi, birthdays tended to lead to bigger steps like that.]

[undermoonlight]

[Atsushi, who has no idea this conversation happened, has concluded that Makoto isn’t ready for that. Even then, he knows that Usagi means and lot to Makoto and he respects that about her.]

It’s her birthday. It should be about everyone who loves her, I think..?

[But what would he know about birthdays? Atsushi has never had one. Most everything he knows about them is from Usagi.]

You mean a lot to her. We talk about it a lot.

[lightthedarkness]

[Usagi blushed and doesn't argue about how much she means to Makoto. Though... this is now the second time one of the girl's significant others has mentioned how much the girls talk about HER. Which only makes her blush harder.

But... it makes her chest warm and fills her with joy. It's always nice to be thought of lovingly, and she loves the girls so much.]

We'll let the birthday girl decide. But I certainly wouldn't say no.

[undermoonlight]

Mm! And if we do need to get out of your hair, you can always ask us to go upstairs.

[That's what the other rooms are for, after all.]

If you need any help setting up, too, then let me know?

[lightthedarkness]

Out of my hair? Sushi-kun, you make it sound like I wouldn't want you two around. I should be the one needing to get out of YOUR guys' hair!

Well, the table needs to be set up, I don't know how many she'll want yet though. SHE'S NOT ALLOWED TO COOK!

[undermoonlight]

Not like that! Uh, just... In case we get... [You know what? He'll drop it before he embarrasses himself.]

Do you want dinner? I can try to make something... but with how limited fresh ingredients are, I make need some time to figure out a cake.

[lightthedarkness]

I've taken care of dinner. We're having crab. [Does she look a bit too delighted? Yes, she does. Because she hates those stupid things and any chance to make them suffer, specifically EATING them, makes her happy.]

It's too bad we can't make her a cherry pie, she loves those. I bought them this morning from the boardwalk.

[undermoonlight]

Crab? Really? That sounds really fancy..!

[He's volunteered to help with cooking, but he's not sure how to top crab. Especially when fresh fruits are so hard to come by.]

I might be able to find a cherry jam or preservatives of some sort? If I can even find a little bit, we could make tarts instead of a whole pie... Mm. [He's thinking hard,] What else do we need for a party? Just the food?

*Private*

[imaglyphwitch]

Man, Usagi. You are, like, the best friend ever. Makoto is super lucky to have you.

[Take THAT evil, angry version of Makoto that tried to attack her in Usagi's nightmare]!

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[imaglyphwitch]

Happy birthday Makoto!

I'll try and get you some potted plants, ok? I'll need Fern's help but I'll make the ceramic pots myself!

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[enblightened]

We are strangers, but I do want to wish you a pleasant day to celebrate your birth. Usagi is a kind girl, and I've no doubt the company she keeps is just as considerate.

[lightthedarkness]

We can do crab for your birthday too, Sushi-kun!

Aaaah that's a great idea! You're so smart!

Well, I've got the decorations covered, a birthday banner and some table centerpieces. I wanted to keep it plant-themed since Mako-chan loves them so much.

But I won't say no to help with cleaning.

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[lightthedarkness]

[ekrnwkjn Usagi turns bright red.]

I-I don't know about THAT! More like I'm lucky to have her!

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[lightthedarkness]

Aww, thank you Bigby-san! Mako-chan really is amazing, you should get to know her! She's super nice and kind!

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[imaglyphwitch]

Pshaw and poppycock I say to that!

But you're both super lucky to have each other!