"Leo!"
'Huh?'
He could have sworn that he had just heard a different name just now. However, the last thing he trusted in at this moment was also his memory, seeing the group of four's reaction at his spacing out followed by his shocked expression, Leo could only awkwardly smile.
"Did you see something else in the mirror to stare for so long?"
"Hehe, you wish. I was only surprised to find myself to have grown an actual total of 2 centimeters! It seems like birthdays do help you get taller!"
"I told you, you know. Good thing my birthday is coming along soon."
Dispersing the awkwardness with jokes, Leo went back to join the rest. It was only then that he knew why they were eagerly calling him like this.
"Well then, it's time to… check your gifts!"
All four stood with their hands behind their backs. Although he could already guess the type of gifts that he got, Leo felt his passion igniting again thinking about the 'content'.
"Here you go."
"Happy birthday."
"Here you are."
- Here's today's second chapter! Hope you enjoy it!