003. Video; Unfiltered

[notyourtsukkomi]

[When the feed turns on Oshitari gives it a half-embarrassed wave, smiling sheepishly.]

Well, Reims, I seem to have a bit of a dilemma on my hands.

He shifts his laptop to point the webcam at the rest of his desk, where an open box containing quite a large sheet cake sits. Red frosting over the top reads 「お誕生日おめでとう侑士！」 ("Happy birthday, Yuushi

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[backtolongview]

Think the faculty could get in on some of that cake?

[notyourtsukkomi]

Of course, Professor. I'm more than happy to share.

[backtolongview]

Eh eh eh, enough with the "Professor" line. If you gotta call me something formal, just Mr. Donovan will be fine.

[notyourtsukkomi]

Very well, Mr. Donovan. What do you teach here? I haven't had a class taught by you yet.

[mini_martillo]

Is it your birthday or somethin'?

[ He can't read what the cake says, but what other occasion calls for a giant cake? ]

[notyourtsukkomi]

[A good-natured sigh.]

That it is.

[mini_martillo]

Then Happy Birthday! How old are you now?

[notyourtsukkomi]

Thank you.

And sixteen, now. Let's hope the year treats me well.

[floweringknight]

Oh? Happy birthday, Oshitari-san.

[notyourtsukkomi]

Ah, thank you, Izayoi-san. I hope you'll also share some of this cake.

[floweringknight]

Mm, perhaps. Well, I certainly have a few friends with a sweet tooth that would certainly enjoy it. If you don't mind, of course.

Kobayashi what is that icon

[notyourtsukkomi]

I believe the phrase is "the more, the merrier."

[tsuntiger]

[Wishing him a happy birthday? Nah, this girl gets down to business.]

How much cake do I get?

[notyourtsukkomi]

[He can't help but chuckle.]

How much do you want, miss? Perhaps we can work out a compromise.

[tsuntiger]

All of it.

[And there is nothing wrong with this request in her mind.]

[notyourtsukkomi]

Ah, but that doesn't leave anything for the other students.

[investigatingly]

What kind of cake is it?

[notyourtsukkomi]

Chocolate with buttercream frosting. Would you like me to save you a piece, Miss...?

[investigatingly]

Hmmm... sounds pretty plain.

But it's still cake. Count me in! And it's Suzumiya-Haruhi Suzumiya!

[notyourtsukkomi]

A pleasure to meet you, Miss Suzumiya. Have you been at Reims long?