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[After contemplating it for the last few weeks, Nike decides it was a good time to ask about it. The question that has been in her mind for some time. A pretty important question all things considered, but was a little too shy to specifically ask anyone in her social circle about it. Maybe it would be easier if she makes it a community thing. With talk of the upcoming holidays -- that she has no idea of -- she decides it could be a good way to begin more positive conversation, so there's going to an energetic Nike popping up at the network today.]

Okay! I think it is about time we have an important discussion. [...wait.] Well, it isn't an overly important one. Like about the Porter or the alleyway mystery, but it's kinda important all the same. I mean, holidays are a big thing in this world and all, so I just thought this may be important too.

Birthdays. Are they deem as special as celebrating a holiday here? I would think it is! Maybe. [Shaking her head.] No, they have to be. I mean, how many of us would be able to celebrate them happily back home? This could be a good opportunity for all of us to experience it, if we haven't already. With how we make close connections with each other here, how many chances will we have to celebrate it once everyone returns home?

So with that said, why don't we treat this post as a birthday collecting one. Tell us your birthday. Maybe even add in birthday wishes, and dream presents and parties too. Let's go wild and really get to know each other better!

(ooc: Threadjacking is totally allowed in this post!)

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People usually celebrate them with friends if they are comfortable with it, but not everyone enjoys celebrating.

When is your birthday, Nike?

[Guess who has a notebook and a pen at the ready to copy all this down for surprise flower bombs later?]

Mine's February 7th, for the record.

You know, it feels like saying your birthday now will just jinx it more than anything.. Like something really bad or weird will happen on that day here.

[ But at least it's not fully said as a protest, which has to count for something, right? Nike was so nice last time around that Hyunsoo would feel terrible being super blunt or rude about it, even with as tsun as he can be at times. ]

Yeah. I figured as much. That's why I asked. I'm curious to learn more about other people's cultures or mindsets. There's so many of us that we may learn something new from it.

Truth be told, I don't know when my actual birthday is, but there's a date on the file that the government gave us. They think it's September 18. What about you? When is your birthday, Sasaki?

So you've never celebrated your birthday before?

April 2nd or December 20th. I don't celebrate it, so it doesn't make a difference. [ he doesn't celebrate it, but people still get him gifts ]

[Yes, good, Aerith. Collect all those birthday dates!]

I'll keep it in mind once that time comes. I think it'll pop up next year, right? If our communicator's calendar is telling the truth and all.

[Oh no, she didn't think of that! A wary laugh will escape just a the thought.]

Why? Do you think it's bad luck to reveal one's birthday publicly? I mean, I know this world can be odd at times due to our powers and all, but I don't know if it would be malicious enough to do that. [She's thinking of the actual world than the people being the problem here.]

No, I haven't. It isn't a common thing to celebrate.

[It was a little surprising to hear two birthdays coming from Sasaki, it made her curious.]

Why do you have two birthdays? Did the government assigned a different one than your actual one?

Maybe next year. Or maybe you'll get to celebrate someone's birthday eventually.

And no- it's complicated. [ it doesn't matter that much, he doesn't want to bore Nike with details. ] Different people consider my birthday in different dates. It depends on the person.

[Birthday collection?! Komasan, of course, can only think about one thing.

His stomach.]

Monge... We're gonna need so much cake, zura...

I hope so too. For the latter than former.

[She wasn't one to make a big deal about anything for herself. There was no need for anyone to bother with her birthday. Too bad the same can't be said for Sasaki. His explanation was a little odd to her.]

It sounds like it. I haven't met anyone with two birthdays before. Which day do you usually prefer for your birthday to be? And you can't cheat by saying you don't have one neither! [Or else she'll give him half of a gift or something!]

[Another person that mentions cake for a birthday. It has her curious now.]

Why cake? Is that a birthday's official go to food or something?

Nobody wishes to stay here that long, I understand.

[ ah, well- ] It doesn't matter that much to me. [ really. But he also has a feeling she's going to insist on it. And since Nike knows him as Sasaki and not Kaneki, he supposes it can be Sasaki's birthday ]

It can be the 2nd April, if you want.

Y-Yeah! It's called a birthday cake, zura...

...You really never had a birthday cake before, zura?

[Oh, that's...that's sad.]

[Naminé is also going to be taking notes on whose birthday is when...but not at her desk? She's sitting up in bed in a cocoon of pillows and blankets. In the middle of the day.]

I'm sure I had an actual birthday back at home, but I don't know what it was.

[How likely would Sora know if she asked him, she wonders...probably not likely at all.]

I was given a birthday here, though. It'll be on December sixth.

No, that isn't the reason. I do want to stay here. I just don't think I want a party on my birthday, is all.

[She gets enough luxuries back in her home world. In this new home away from home, she wants to live a more peaceful lifestyle, one that is similar to her country's except better.]

If I want? I rather hear that it's what you want. It's your birthday, you know. Don't you want a present or a dinner or something to celebrate it?

Really? There's a specific food for birthdays?

[She'll just be adding that to her birthday food list to get: cake.]

No, I haven't. Is it good? Do you like eating it, Reliable-nii?

Oh, don't worry. I'm in the same boat too. In not knowing when one's birthday is back home.

[And just like Naminé, she was given an official birthday on her file too. Nike will be saving her birthday on her communicator's calendar.]

Thanks for participating in the official birthday census! [A light laugh at her own joke until she notices the background in her communicator. Slight confusion will appear at that.] Um, did you just get up...? [Why are you still in bed!?]

...

[You know that feeling when someone asks you if you like eating cake? That's like asking someone if they enjoy breathing.]

We need to fix this right now, zura.

You're welcome-- oh.

[Naminé immediately looks guilty.]

No...I, um. I had to stay home today.

[His current expression says it all, in her opinion. That he was serious about this. In introducing her to birthday cake.]

By now, you mean now now or make plans to eat birthday cake together? [Hopefully she wasn't misinterpreting him about wanting to eat some cake with her than alone.]

[The guilty look will not go unnoticed, but for now Nike couldn't help worry all the same considering the only reason she would prefer for her friend to be stuck in bed for...]

Why? Are you sick?

[Like a raging beast, Komasan is already slamming down bowls and pans all over the place. When...when did he get to a kitchen?]

Right now!! I'm gonna make you a birthday cake right now, it's not right, zura!!

[A weary shake of her head.]

No. I'm not allowed to do anything strenuous, or else it'll hurt too much. Something happened and almost all of my ribs got broken.

I'm all for celebrating anything we can, birthdays included. Mine is [...] well, it's coming right up, the 12th of December! I suppose that means I'll have been on this Earth for nearly a year, too.

[actually a bit of a sobering thought, that]

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