After they celebrated Christmas, Li recieved an invitation card from someone. It was an invitation for Jo's 21st birthday and his step-sister Julie's 12th birthday. She wants to show this card to her parents but she is afraid that they wouldn't allow her yet she wouldn't mind at all since she is already used not going into gatherings with her friends and she's already used getting her request declined.
"Mom… Dad…" Li called them nervously.
"What's the matter honey?" Her mother asked.
She showed the invitation letter to them.
"Just for one time, please? I wanted to come to his birthday party so bad! He is my best friend and I feel bad when everytime he's done something just to make me come near to him through feelings…" Li stuttered. "Why would i get a boyfriend yet? I don't find anybody attractive here. He's just a friend anyways. My bestest friend."
"Alright honey." Both of her parents replied.
"Wait?! Really?!" Li exclaimed. "I can't believe it. I didn't expect that im going to receive this kind of response… t-thank you finally!"
"Under one condition." Nicky added. Li's jaw dropped. "Simple. I want you to be on your best behavior. And you should make yourself look fancy on your best friend's birthday and if i am not mistaken, he's gonna turn 21 now and Ofcourse, he's going to have a debut this year. and im aware that it's also the moonlight goddess' daughter's birthday at the same time right? Since they are both siblings, that means the debut will happen at the same setting and time so… I expect you to do what I said a while ago. Understood."
"Okay mom.." Li nodded and went upstairs to tell Jo the good news.
"Anyways, what should we buy for Jo and Julie's birthday gift?" Nicky asked.
"Umm, your choice. Maybe something cheap i guess?" Greg replied but her eyes widened when she heard it.
"Seriously? Do you really hate Jo that much, I mean, he has done everything just to protect this world then is this what he get in return?! Besides, Li would get very angry if she finds out that we would just treat him like this. I don't want my baby girl to get hurt when Jo doesn't receive something nice."
"What do you mean he would do anything to protect this world?" Greg was confused.
"He is a superhero. Actually. But I promised Li not to tell his secret identity for Jo. Otherwise, she would've lost her only friend and I will be the one to blame for her eternal loneliness. I don't want my precious princess Li to lose her only friend so, sorry, I cannot tell you his alter-ego but yes, he is one of the 8 who serves for the superhero squad." She explained.
"Fine, I'll just make a birthday cake for both Jo and his sister. He deserves the best anyways. Li would be very lonely that's why… I let her spend her time with Jo aside from surfing the internet and play games on her phone all day. She also needs to learn to be more social incase we would leave this world behind and nobody's gonna love nor take care of her."
…
"Jo" Li decided to call him. "Psst hey. I have good news"
"Yes? M'lady. What is it?" Jo replied.
"My parents let me come to your 21st birthday. Guess what, we have these gifts for you and for Julie! Im so excited to see you! Happy advance birthday Jo bestie!" Li proudly said this.
"Thanks princess. Im also excited to see you too! I'm glad your parents finally allowed you to come… atleast for once." Jo replied warmly.
Greg came into Li's room.
"Sunshine, we are going now."
"Where?"
"To buy gifts for your best friends. Even though a birthday cake for him isn't enough."
"Mom is gonna… bake Jo and Julie a birthday cake?!" Li was surprised.
"Indeed. And your mom told me we should buy you fancy clothes in his birthday. Im going now sunshine." He kissed her in the forehead goodbye.
…
Finally, on the day of his birthday, the Copernicus family dressed up for Jo and Julie's birthday. Even Liz and Drake went to their palace to also come to their birthday.
Nicky was there giving Li the best makeover and made her the prettiest princess among everyone. Like a Goddess.
They are finally done dressing up for Jo and Julie's birthday. Amongst the clan of Copernicus, Li is extremely elegant and beautiful with her look right now because Nicky did so much effort to make her look elegant. Yet her dress reminded her and her daughter of the man who saved Li from getting killed.
"Damn! My favorite sister looks very beautiful right now! But why is she blushing? Is it because her outfit reminded her of someone?" Liz said this on her mind being envy right now.
"Yay! Li is going to attend her crush's birthday!" Liz hugged her in the middle of nowhere and gave Li a mini heart attack.
"What the heck sis. He ain't my crush okay? I don't like him." Li scoffed.
"Yes you do! You are obsessed with him and you are blushing right now. Is it because the color scheme of your outfit reminded you of your favorite superhero? Perhaps, maybe Jo has that kind of color scheme on his alter-ego-"
"Cut the **** off! Your talking about nonsense again."
"Don't worry, Drake's a superhero too. I found out his identity-"
"Will you shut the **** up and stop trying to brag about superheroes and all the bull****?"
"Im serious ya know?" Liz smirked.
"…" Li is annoyed. "Mom.. Mom!"
"Please stop fighting you two! Instead of helping us prepare for Jo's birthday, you guys waste your time fighting."
"Excuse me mom, im literally doing nothing here and Liz is the one who started it obviously." Li rolled her eyes.
"Just ignore her."
"Yeah you are annoyed because it's true-"
"Liz, we should go now. Get in the car girlie!" Drake clicked on the keys to open his car and started to open the engine.
"Cya later, Darklight fangirl!"
"Tsk. Killjoy." Li said this in her mind.
"Cya also, Li!" Drake waved goodbye to Li.
Li went silent and their car was opened so she got inside.
…
They finally arrived into the venue where the birthday party is gonna happen. Jo saw a blue car coming into the main entrance of the venue. Liz got off the car and greeted Jo.
"Oh it's you Jo! Happy birthday future brother-in-law!" Liz showed her goofy side by greeting him in this manner.
"Thanks. You must be Lina's sister right?" Jo replied.
"Indeed. It's nice to meet ya Joey- oh sorry what's your name again" Liz jokingly replied.
"Okay serious talk now. Im Lizielle. Just call me Liz. and Joseph. Am I right?"
"Yes… thanks for coming to my birthday party.. hehe.." Jo chuckled and smiles warmly.
"Of course! And did ya know that Li told me everything about you thats why. You are… her bestest friend.?"
Liz scoffed.
"She's more than a friend to me. And I heard that you love making jokes about it. Haha, seems like you love teasing her that much. Anyway, why don't you take a seat there?" Jo escorted Liz to the main hall. "Also, how many are you here?"
"Five. Li should sit beside you since you are her best friend." Liz answered.
"Yeah sure. You can pick a place to sit while the guests aren't here."
"Thank you birthday celebrant! Damn, no wonder why Li admires you alot! She wants a type of boy who has a good heart. She once said 'she's not like the other girls. She doesn't care if the man is ugly, poor, or dumb. The most important thing is, she wants a man who is actually a nice person not only to her but for everyone.' And she actually meant it." Liz said.
After a few hours later, all of the guests finally arrived and then finally, Li showed up in his birthday. She is in a silver dress with a white bow on her waist and wears a golden yellow scarf and wears a black bow headdress. She also wears the most expensive jewelries and wears fishnet stockings with shiny gray shoes covered in glitters. She looked very fancy and elegant like what her mom wanted her to be like the 3 girls in their neighborhood that she always give them sweets every occasions. She noticed that her dress has the same color scheme as Darklight's, the superhero she likes secretly and her best friend's alter-ego. She would be so inlove of what she is wearing right now.
Jo is very impressed and he is inlove with Li's fancy dress but his jaw dropped realizing her dress almost had the same color scheme as his alter-ego's color scheme. He is afraid that her outfit might be a clue on finding out his secret identity. But he bet she might be a big fan of him or maybe her parents coincidentally bought this outfit for her.
"Do you like my outfit Jo… i-i.. what's with that frown on your face?" Li seemed suspicious.
"Um no. Its nothing. Forget it and why don't we enjoy the rest of the day.." Jo decided to stop talking about it.
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The debut has officially started and then Jo's siblings hosted their party. There are alot of people wearing in their most elegant outfits. Mostly it was Jo's relatives and friends who came to the party. And Julie's friends aswell are invited since her birthday can't be forgotten aswell. They had so much fun watching the performances and they even have 21 gifts, 21 messages and 21 roses for him. They also took a bunch of photos there. They even had fun games for the guests to enjoy and win prizes. And ofcourse, there are alot of tasty food that they've catered for guests to choose from. Unfortunately, his step-mother couldn't attend their birthday party since she had so much things to focus on.
Before Jo celebrated his and his step-sister's birthday, Drake told his squad to cover up for both of them since Li suggested it and she wants his best friend to enjoy his special day. Same goes with Julie. Lady Zen excused her from helping her do the job to keep an eye on kyotana city.
When the debut is halfway to end and the guests can finally eat, Jo decided to gather Li to sit beside him during eating time. Li is busy eating mushroom burger steak that she didn't notice Jo wants her here. Her family tapped her and pointed on Jo. Li slowly approached because she feels embarrassed.