Territory Size: 2.1e¹

Master. I’d like to ask you something.

It is almost the anniversary of my manufacturing date.

Based on past statistical analysis, I presume a birthday party will be held on my manufacturing date. However…

This is the first time that day has been celebrated and I’m not sure how I should react.

How can I best receive everyone’s blessings?

Master? Why are you smiling at me all of a sudden?

Excitement… A noun that describes the way one’s heart beats faster due to anticipation or nervousness.

Thank you, Master. If that’s the case, I will follow your advice and celebrate my “birthday” in regular mode.

The preparations are complete for Azekawa-kun’s birthday party. It’s almost time for it to start…

He’s here! He’s here~! Today’s VIP! ♪ Kinyari has made his entrance~. ♪

(How strange…)

Wha, what’s going on?

Plüss, your arms and legs are moving in tandem.

It looks a bit like one of those old-fashioned robots…

I have been experiencing an error in my body since this morning. No matter how I try to resolve it, it keeps occurring.

Ahaha, there’s no need to worry. I think that “error” will correct itself shortly.

That’s right. Everyone feels like that sometimes, so there’s no need to take it too seriously. Seeing you like this is quite rare so it’s rather interesting.

Understood…

By the way, “Congratulations, Kinari-kun” and “HAPPY BIRTHDAY”… Were these decorations handmade?

Yeah. The members who couldn’t join us today also helped out with the preparations.

The flower picture on the decoration over there was done by Sonia. Also, these flowers are from Flower Laundry.

It’s totes rad. ☆ Right~! Let’s all take a commemorative selfie. ♪

(Although there shouldn’t be temperature in words… When I see the decorations, the word “warm” comes to mind. Why…?)

(A power outage? No…)

(A cake with candles… This is exactly what I saw in the reference video I watched in preparation for my birthday.

Still, this is more exciting than when I watched the video.)

Happy Birthday, Dear Kinyari~. ♪

Happy Birthday To You—.

(I’m fairly sure the next step is to blow out the candles. If so…)

Congrats, Kinari. My gift to you is a spare charging cable and repair kit.

It’s the latest model, so the data transfer should be smoother. I hope this will give you a bit more free time to enjoy.

Oi, that idiot…!

I’ve been considering purchasing an item like this for some time. Thank you, Raito.

Ah, isn’t that kind for the dorm’s cleaning robot?²

Y-yes. It looks like it. 

My gift is a lap blanket. You can use it when playing mahjong. I’m looking forward to playing with you again in the future.

Thank you. I will improve my precision in the next game and aim to be a good opponent for everyone.

Azekawa-san… Um, uh… Here.

Is this a hair brush?

Yes. It’s a type that prevents static electricity and protects the hair cuticles…

You have pretty hair. I thought maybe you wouldn’t want it to get messy or something…

Also… the cake you just blew the candles out on… I made it with your image in mind.

“Beautiful Things – Crystal Cake”. The gelatin on top of the shortcake was so transparent that when I peered in for a closer look, I almost bumped my face into it.

If it’s not to your taste, I’ll adjust it right away.

Isn’t that great, plüss? Since it’s a special day, shall I feed you?

Come now, open that mouth of yours. I’ll give it to you slowly.

… (blushing)

Oh, I’m feeling a heated gaze from somewhere. I was only trying to celebrate a member of my team.

What a problematic set of words and actions…

(Right now… I just realized. The “error” is gone.

I see. This is what Oguro-sama had mentioned…)

…Master, everyone. Thank you for celebrating my birthday. I feel like I’ve had a great day.

What are you even saying, Kinyari! The party isn’t over yet~!?

Yup, when it comes to “birthdays”—.

Haa~, just a lil’ break. ♪ The food court has everything, it’s paradise~.

Bowling was really fun. I can’t believe Kinari got a perfect score. Amazing!

I merely calculated the trajectory of the ball to land a strike and threw it repeatedly. In theory, you should be able to do it too.

No, no, that’s crazy difficult.

(Honestly, Chihiro’s statement was puzzling, but…)

Yup, when it comes to “birthdays”—.

You gotta go play and have as much fun as possible! So, let’s all go out together after the party~. ♪

The causality is not established… Because it’s my birthday, I should go out and play? I usually go on excursions, but…

What are you saying! When it’s your birthday, even the most ordinary things become special.

(My physical data values are increasing. This indicates the feeling of “elation” and “excitement.”

Am I having fun…?)

By the way, how long are you going to be sitting in the corner like that, Hachinoya-san?

I’m okay over here.

What does that mean~! You’re the one who said you’d come along since you’re the present giver this round~!

Oof… That’s true, but…

It was gracious of you all just to invite me to bowling, a sport synonymous with extroverts, but if I get too happy and eat crepes with you too, meteorites might fall from the sky.

Still, my Master ordered that “everyone go out and have fun together.”

It’s too bad that Chiefy wasn’t able to come with~. It would have been an absolute blast~.

Well, it can’t be helped. After the party they were suddenly called by a client…

In order to complete my Master’s order, I need your cooperation, Hachinoya–sama. Please, take a seat over here.

…

Okay… The air pressure is stable today so it should be fine.

Got it. Alright, excuse me.

Yes. That way my field of vision is clear, too—.

Ah.

Eh. So, it was no good after all? Sorry. I’ll immediately move a 200 meter radius away from the area.

No, that’s not it. The plush toys in that crane game machine are from “The Rowdy Kappa Memoirs”…

It matches an item Master had mentioned they were curious about lately…

Really? How about we stop by the arcade after we’re done eating then?

Wow… There’s a mountain of kappas.

Hey, hey, why don’t we bring these little guys home as a souvenir for Chiefy and everyone?

I agree. I was thinking it would be necessary to show gratitude for Master, Raito, Kuguri, and all of the others who saw me off after the party.

Searching for information about the crane machine. Simultaneously gathering strategies for success. Adding the positional information and mass of the stuffed toys, including the spatial data…

Calculation complete. I will now begin the kappa capture mission.

Woah! Kinyari’s in serious mode! I’m gonna take a vid~. ♪

Leave the cheering to me. I have a snap glow stick that Toi gave me the other day in my bag.

First, move the arm sideways for 1.7 seconds— and stop. Next, move the arm backwards for 2.1 seconds.

Are you aiming for that one? The orthodox method would be…

There is enough space for the end of the arm to fit in this position. Don’t bring the arm all the way, but lower it so that it slides about 0.7 cm from the top of the stuffed toy—.

You won a ton of the kappa toys…

Nyahaha, the prize bag is full to the brim. ♪ Everyone in HAMA Tours can have one—!

It’s almost time to return to HAMA House…

Oh, in that case, can I have some of your time before we go home? While the air pressure is stable…

First of all, thank you for today. I had a great time.

When I received the notification to select a present, I thought a lot about you. In my own way, at least.

When everyone celebrated my birthday with me, I was extremely… extremely happy. I wanted to make you happy in that same way.

Thank you for your thoughtfulness, Hachinoya-sama.

…

…

There’s a weird tension in the air, huh…

Do your best~, Nagipeko~, Kinyari~!

This is… my present to you.

“Choose your own floral scent! An Aromatherapy Assortment Set”…?

Yeah. No matter how busy we are, no matter how tired we are; even when we want to be alone, flowers are always there for us, brightening our day with color.

So… I wanted to give a gift related to flowers, and I heard from the Chief that you like incense, so this is what I decided on.

Happy Birthday, Kinari. Did you have a good day?

Yes… Very much so.

(My manufacturing date– a birthday is much more than a number or a mere date.

I feel like I have a better understanding of what this day means, Master.

Today was a special day for me.)

10/10
Happy Birthday!
Let’s go full power today!

KINARI
Happy Birthday!
Karaoke next time?

Have a rad and heart-pounding and super happy happy bday!!

Happy Birthday!! to Kinyari

Congrats, plüss.
When the time comes, you’ll beg, right?