Kai's room envelops him in the quiet afterglow of his thoughts. Lying on his bed with a sigh, a subtle grin adorns his face. The musings on Akane's observations keep him company, creating a pleasant ambiance.
Suddenly, the System materializes, playfully intruding on Kai's personal daydreaming.
"Oh~~, will you tell me the reason for that grin?" teases the System.
Kai, caught off guard, responds nervously, "N-Nothing, nothing at all."
The System continues in a teasing tone, "Is that so~? Let me guess, are you thinking about Akane~?"
Kai's silence becomes a tacit confirmation. A faint flush and the lingering grin betray his embarrassment.
Sighing inwardly, the System acknowledges, "Sigh~. He really isn't honest at times like this. Well, it's fun in its own way, so I should stop teasing him."
With a playful departure, the System leaves Kai in a state of relief.
He sighs and mutters, "I should start discussing with friends about the celebration of Leon's birthday tomorrow."
Turning to his phone, Kai messages his friends, excluding Leon, to coordinate the birthday celebration plans. The exchanges flow seamlessly, and decisions are made.
Satisfied, Kai stretches and mumbles, "Alright then, now done with all. I should continue practicing."
Engaging in his training routine, Kai focuses on honing his skills. Dinner comes and goes, and the day ends with Kai sinking into a relaxing sleep.
The next morning, Kai adheres to his routine but leaves home a bit early to buy a gift for Leon. The city stirs with life as Kai enters a shop, carefully selecting a box of chocolates.
He remembers Leon's fondness for them, opting for a classic and heartfelt gift. With the chocolates wrapped securely, Kai dashes towards school.
In the classroom, a select few friends, including Leon, Emily, Rachel, and Michael, are already present.
Greetings are exchanged, and Kai joins Leon, engaging in casual conversations.
Eager to initiate birthday wishes, Emily whispers to Kai, "When are we gonna wish Leon happy birthday?"
Kai, responding discreetly, suggests, "Wait for a bit. I was thinking of doing it when everyone in our Combat Department is present."
With a mischievous grin, Emily agrees, "Alright, let's go with that." Kai instructs her to inform Rachel and Michael without arousing suspicion.
Emily, giving a thumbs up, nods in agreement.
As classes progress and students gather for Combat Department activities, Kai and his friends subtly prepare for the surprise.
Silent cues exchanged among them indicate their readiness for the orchestrated plan to wish Leon a heartfelt Happy Birthday.