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Dearest ImPorts, I require your advice.

Sixteenth birthdays are very important in America, right? That's what I've heard, anyway. You always see stories of girls celebrating their Sweet Sixteen.

Well my Sweet Sixteen is in three days, and I haven't a clue how I should celebrate! Please help me!!! Should I host a party? Should I bake or buy a cake??? Which flavor cake is best? Should I ask for the day off from my internships? Would that be horribly inappropriate??

Thank you in advance, I really am clueless on this matter...

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[am_i_a_monster]

You should do what you enjoy.

If you like cakes then get one. If you like baking then make one. What flavour cake do you like best?

You don't have to celebrate on the actual day, you could do something on a weekend or when you're free.

Do you like parties?

[recommendations]

I'm not sure if I like parties. I haven't really been to that many. I don't think I'd like anything too out of hand, but it might be nice to gather with some friends and have fun, right?

Celebrating on a later date might give me more time to plan... I do like strawberry shortcake. I'll have to research some local bakeries!

[am_i_a_monster]

Right! You survived a year, that's always worth celebrating.

You could have strawberry shortcake.  Or have a strawberry cream cake if you want something to stick candles in.

[recommendations]

Are the candles an important part of the celebration?? How many candles do I need?

[VOICE]

[forgeabettertomorrow]

YOUR BIRTHDAY IS IN THREE DAYS?!

[TALK ABOUT SHORT NOTICE!]

Of course you should take the day off! Don't even think about coming to the forge!

...Wait, scratch that. You should come, but not to work!

[Now he needs to think of an appropriate present! Crap crap crap!!]

[recommendations]

Ohhhh, Darin-san! I'm sorry, I didn't mean to put you on the spot! I can work if you need me to!

[forgeabettertomorrow]

Nuh uh, no way! It's your sixteenth birthday! Even on my world that's a big day! I know you love to work hard, but take the day! Sleep in! Goof off! Go to an arcade or something fun!

Maybe grab some friends and go to an amusement park!

[recommendations]

I've never been to an amusement park! That does sound exciting!

Do you want to come? I'd hate to pull you away from the forge, but you deserve a day of fun as well!

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[lesterzeppelin]

You ABSOLUTELY need to celebrate. Take the day off! Take multiple days off!!

Also, the cake thing depends. If you're a good baker or know a good baker, then bake it. If not, buy from a decent bakery. I prefer chocolate cake, and if you need a DJ for your Sweet Sixteen, I humbly offer my services in exchange for an invite.

[ . . . and a lot of cake. ]

[recommendations]

A DJ?? Is that the sort of thing people usually have at their Sweet Sixteen parties?

I would love to have you anyway, even if you don't DJ.

[lesterzeppelin]

Depends. If you're holding one of those huge parties with over 100 people, then yeah. You'll want a DJ. If it's smaller, then there's no need.

I'd love to come, so I'm glad it's a mutual feeling.

[recommendations]

I will save an invitation for you, then!

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[setmatch]

Congratulations, Ms. Yaoyorozu!

Most places won't have you working on a Sunday, but you should double check just in case.
Also, cake depends. Most people buy a premade one or someone in their family bakes one for them.

What flavor do you prefer?

[recommendations]

Thank you, Mr. Klein!

I have a very busy schedule, between school and training and multiple internships, so I'm more often than not working on Sundays anyway. A hero's duty is never over!

I like most flavors of cakes. There is a boy in my class who bakes delicious angel food cake... Unfortunately, he is not here. But I suppose my favorite is strawberry shortcake!

[setmatch]

A hero's duty is never done, yes, but you should still take time for yourself.

That said, strawberries should still be in season in Florida, and fresh whipped cream is easy enough to make. If you would like to borrow Chauncy and I's kitchen, feel free.

[recommendations]

Oh, that sounds delightful! Usually, I would have just bought everything, but I don't have the finances here that I would have had access to back home, and also, don't you think it means something more when it's homemade?

[yaaas_queen]

👏 get 👏 urself 👏 a 👏 quinceañera 👏

they go 1 yr early & they go hard

[recommendations]

Aren't I too old? I'm turning 16 in three days...

[yaaas_queen]

ur only as old as u say

make up imPort bs about dif earth cycles if u want 2 justify

or sob story like "I never knew dulce de leche, this is my last chance"

it's ur b-day u can 😭 for exceptions if u want 2

trust me it works 👍

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[bragnificent]

you should buy a car
the only way to really do a sweet 16th right is if you have a car

[recommendations]

What if I don't know how to drive?

[bragnificent]

wait seriously
cuz thats kind of like, THE classic traditional thing

[ Or at least it used to be. Maybe less so now except for rich kids. ]

maybe you can get some ideas from the tv show
or idk dont girls always love slumber parties?

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[jericoded]

To my understanding, other people are supposed to plan extravagant parties FOR you.

[recommendations]

Yes, well, neither my family nor most of my friends are in this universe.
I feel it's only prudent to take matters into my own capable hands.

[jericoded]

I've only been to birthday parties for people in their later years...there[s usually an open bar. I'm guessing that's off the table.