[open, 9/6] happy bappy, keito

[ucchu]

WHO: Leo, Keito, anyone showing up for Keito's birthday!
WHERE: Leo and Keito's dorm room
WHEN: 9/6, afternoon
WHAT: It's Keito's birthday and his roommate isn't going to let it go uncelebrated. You're welcome, buddy.
WARNINGS: n/a!


[Leo's done his best not to spill the beans to Keito while simultaneously texting everyone they mutually know and also several strangers, and going around personally informing everyone in their dorm. It's a good thing there's two of them and two unused rooms in their suite or they might not have room... He's also roped Sena into both taking their secret cats for the day and helping him decorate; there's an empty table set up if anyone wants to leave gifts, and another table with snacks and cake, along with some streamers, balloons, and a HAPPY BIRTHDAY banner that Leo has scribbled little happy faces and music notes on.

The place looks nice. The cake is... another story.

It's a pretty standard cake, Leo's clearly picked it up from somewhere instead of trying to bake one himself, but. Well. He's only got one good hand right now, what with his arm in a cast. He's done his best, but the "HAPPY BIRTHDAY KEITO" written in icing definitely leans more toward one side of the cake, it's covered in little squiggles that are supposed to be more music notes, and... are those an attempt at drawing glasses? What's that mysterious orange blob with eyes? (It's supposed to be a cat.)

he tried, okay.

He's told everyone to show up a little bit before Keito returns from his classes, and he peeks out the door every so often to see if he's coming... so what Keito sees as he returns home is Leo quickly ducking back into their room. Suspicious.]

((ooc notes: basically just a lil party log for keito's birthday! feel free to mingle around a bit before he shows up, maybe introduce yourself, maybe avoid telling anyone you actually don't know who the birthday boy is and that you're just here for the cake. whichever, man. or just bother aforementioned birthday boy. leo will be around taking pictures.))

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[ucchu]

before-

[Leo's bouncing around the place before Keito makes an appearance, making sure the cake's not touched yet, snapping pics, just generally being social. Anyone he personally knows gets a bright, cheerful-]

Ah, you made it, you made it! Thanks~ I'm sure he'll be happy to see you!

[and anyone he doesn't...]

Thanks for coming! Hey, have we met...?

[there's no suspicion there, though. He's not throwing anyone out, he just wants to meet people tbh.]

[sketchythief]

You gave me that text.

[ The nth stranger that Leo probably texted, but luckily knew Keito anyway.

Daisuke was first startled by the question that Leo asks and it really made him think for a moment as to whether he saw him before. Questions like that are supposed to be meaningful, right?? That's what Daisuke thinks anyway. ]

But I'm glad you did! I don't think I would have known if you didn't.

[ucchu]

Oh! Yeah, I tried to get everyone who knows Keito... he just knows some people I haven't met yet, is all!

[He holds a hand out, giving Daisuke a bright smile.]

My name's Leo, I'm his roommate!

[sketchythief]

[ He shifts the hold of his gift basket to one arm to shake Leo's hand. ]

It's nice to meet you! It's nice for you to throw him a party. Did you surprise him? [ Since Daisuke would admit that Keito isn't the type to do so, or at least that's what he thinks anyway. ]

[ucchu]

Mhmm! But he probably wouldn't like it if we yelled "surprise!" at him, so I decided to skip that part...

[it would've been fun, but not worth making keito mad.]

[sketchythief]

... I don't think he would have fainted though? If anything, it might have been draining.

[ That's what he thinks anyway. ]

[lecturehall]

arrival

[Keito doesn't believe in his birthdays being a big deal. He's lived his life with small family celebrations made smaller once he and his brother moved. Any larger commotion felt too frivolous and he had never been a fan of surprises. It's why few people had actually been told his birthday. Clearly, having Leo be one of them was a grave mistake.]

What is going on in her–[His RA outrage interrupted by the birthday banner and someone traipsing by and strapping a party hat on his head. He winces as the rubber strap snaps against his skin and rubs at his face as he looks around.] What in the world...? What are you all doing here? This is completely unnecessary.

[He'll just be standing in the doorway in befuddlement and wonder. Just drag him in.]


during the party

[Typical Keito can't relax even for his own party. He's the one playing frantic host, running around and making sure all the snacks are filled, the drinks are fine, the decorations stay in order and repeatedly asking if everyone's having a good time. Nevermind that he himself looks stressed to hell and back. Even his hair is a mess. There's just something that makes him seem a bit on edge.

Anyway, here he is for the umpteenth time:]

Are you doing okay? Is there anything you need? If there is, don't hesitate to call for me.

arrival

[ucchu]

Keito, happy birthday!!

[Leo greets him with a bright, eager grin, taking him by the arm and tugging him into their suite.]

That's what everyone's here for... I figured you wouldn't like it if we all yelled at you, but I still wanted to surprise you, so!

[lecturehall]

[Keito just stumbles after him, much less peppy.]

I appreciate the restraint.

[Sarcasm. When they get to the center of the room Keito pulls them to a stop.] This is... excessive, Leo. Really. If you put this much effort into your classes you'd do much better. I didn't need this.

[ucchu]

Hm? Sure you did, it's your birthday...

[Leo tilts his head and blinks up at him, apparently genuinely confused. Why wouldn't he need a birthday party?]

Don't you usually do birthday parties or something?

[lecturehall]

With my family. It's different. It's much less...

[he glances around again.] ... Ostentatious.

When did you even find the time to do this today?

[ucchu]

I got Sena to help! And he's holding onto some stuff for us to make room.

[Leo winks, there. The cats. He's keeping the cats and kitty supplies.]

I did the cake myself, though... d'you really think this is too much?

during

[chuusai]

[ Mao's intention wasn't to stay long. Of course he wasn't going to miss a party for Keito's birthday, even if it means being smuggled into a dorm room. It's not his favorite way to show up and he's pretty sure he'll hear from Keito about it at some point too, but for now he's here and just trying to not look like a high school kid in a suite full of college people.

Luckily when he sees Keito Mao's suddenly certain he's not the most awkward person in the room. He reaches for Keito's forearm, trying to get him to be still for just a second. ]

What if what I need is for you to chill? It's your birthday.

Re: during

[lecturehall]

That doesn't mean much, you know. Right now it just means I've been forced to play host.

[He's still not happy with Leo smuggling Mao in. A guest's pass would have been easy enough to acquire.]

I'm sorry Leo managed to drag you into this mess.

[chuusai]

What needs to be done? Let me do it. It'll be part of my present.

[ And a way to make up for his presence here and maybe blend in a little better. He shakes his head when Keito tries to make it Leo's fault. ]

He didn't drag me, I wanted to be here. ...But if me being here is part of the problem, I can take off.

[lecturehall]

[Keito gives Mao a strange look.]

Why would you be part of the problem? You'd have to try much harder to be a nuisance, Mao. To be frank, I don't think you have it in you.

[And as if it'll prevent Mao from helping, he holds the juice pitcher I just decided he's holding out of Mao's reach.] And no. I won't let you do anything. It's not a guest's place to work.

[chuusai]

[ That sounds like a challenge... but not one Mao is up to conquering. Being a nuisance would mean ruining Keito's birthday and the idea is to do the opposite of that! ]

I'm not trying at all. You've just got all your college friends here, I'm kind of an outlier.

[ But if Keito doesn't want him to go then he's staying, but that means he's definitely--OK well so much for taking the pitcher away. ]

But you're the guest. You are literally the reason this party is happening. You're the guest of honor. So give me that!

[ Stop flaunting your height!! ]

during

[adoringpast]

[ GEE KEITO WHAT DO YOU THINK

well, the party's looking good for now at least. but seeing keito's frazzled expression is also putting sena on edge - so when keito approaches him for the 2347325345th time tonight, he will grab his shoulder with one hand and a comb from his bag from the other, and start brushing his hair. ]

You're the birthday celebrant and yet you can't even make yourself look a little more presentable? This is really annoying, Keito. At least pay attention to your hair.

[ yeah this is apparently your mom now, keito ]

[lecturehall]

[COMMENCE SQUIRMING]

Mizuki–! Can't we at least do this in the proper room?! The bathroom's just over there!

[He points to it when he's momentarily swatted Sena far enough away.]

You know the type of day I'm having!

[adoringpast]

[ rolling his eyes, he takes keito's hand and drags him away to the bathroom, where it's thankfully vacant. they can also talk here in private as well and save the heavier topics for later once sena whisks him away to his place.

once inside, he locks the door behind him, faces keito, and continues combing his hair. ]

I know, I know. I didn't want to tell you much at first because I had to help Leo prepare for this party.

[lecturehall]

[would you stop that?! keito keeps swatting, even retreating a step or two.]

Quit it! What do you mean you didn't want to tell me "much"? About the party? Or–?

[retrospec...]

during

[sketchythief]

[ So this is what university dorms look like, is the first thing he thinks when he looks around from where he stands. He had a gift basket earlier, but it's sitting next to the other decorations because it's too big for him to carry around all the time. He just has a drink cup in his hands and he notices Keito coming by. ]

K-Keito? Wha... [ He's astounded by how Keito looks right now. Daisuke thought he would have been relaxing because... it's his birthday?! Why does he look so tired?? It's probably because Daisuke hasn't noticed that Keito has been being frantic all over the place, but he looks immediately concerned. ]

I'm... fine, but what's wrong? You should be enjoying your own party.

[lecturehall]

Daisuke?! [LEO BROUGHT SOMEONE THIS YOUNG INTO THIS DORM OF DEBAUCHERY?! He'll have his head later. And maybe hunt Daisuke down a guest pass.]

What is there to enjoy? I didn't have time to properly clean the suite before everyone came over. Leo completely forgot to buy two extra fifty-packs of cups. We're running out of juice soon. Some of the streamers are becoming crooked. Everything's a mess! It's unsightly! Not to mention a gigantic distraction to everyone else in the building! Really, Leo didn't consider this at all.

[Still... he doesn't sound as mad as he usually would, though.]

[sketchythief]

[ Daisuke just stares at Keito ranting, but honestly yeah--Keito doesn't sound too mad. Or perhaps that's him being hopeful. ]

If it's supplies, I can go bring some...? The store isn't too far from here, so...

[lecturehall]

[daisuke might as well offered to make out with a fish for how scandalized keito looks right now]

No! Absolutely not. I would never ask so much of you, especially when you're a guest at a party. No. No. The best you can do is stay here and enjoy yourself. Have you had the cake? I know it seems like a mess due to Leo's attempt at decoration but it is quite good. I can get you a slice. And a drink–do you have a drink? I can get you one of those too and–[Ah. Wait.

Keito blinks. Sighs. Takes off his glasses and massages his nose.]

... I'm doing it again, aren't I?