#picture tama trying to steal a lil cat mochi but tomo shoving her back every five seconds

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It was the most special day! Kazuha had to get the perfect gift for them so of course everything was handmade with a touch of Kaedehara flare. Some Sakura mochi made in the shape of little kitty cats and bunny rabbits, topped with cute garnishes. Took a lot of time to shape them just right but Kazuha was proud of himself.

The next gift was something a bit more lasting. With some help from other artisans along their travels he spun a woven bracelet made from many multi colored threads. All each a color for the places they have traveled together. The bracelet was long showing just how much the pair have traveled, a beautiful array of colors. With their travels in Fontaine it ended in beautiful shades of blues.

“Happy birthday Tomoya.”

HAPPY LATE BIRTHDAY TOMOYA !

Waking up by Kazuha’s side felt like a gift itself, a quiet blessing that filled the morning with warmth and peace. And this SPECIAL DAY was no different. Within their handmade tent both ronins rested right until the gentle daylight sun hit their features. Groggy tones and tired mumbles were exchange, a few pecks spared along the way. Their feline friend right in the middle, curling up to both in an attempt to catch their attention ( it was working ). Tomo wouldn’t have minded if the entire day had unfolded just like that, sharing one lazy birthday TOGETHER.

But needless to say, Kazuha wouldn't let that be one ordinary morning.

When the fellow ronin left the bed to prepare their gifts, Tomo simply muttered a fruitless 'stay' that fell short on their intentions. Kazuha left, with the promise of returning soon enough, and Tomo as reply, resumed their sleep moments later. For two hours they slept. . . or tried to at least. With the other missing, it wasn't as easy and Tomo, desperate for the time to pass by, played with their 'daughter' on the meantime. Soon after, Kazuha came back with something in hand.

❝ Heh, it's like one small piece of you. ❞ Sakura mochis with a theme of rabbits. ❝ and you too, Tama. ❞ Some others shaped as cats. The first one that catches their eyes becomes their little test subject for a continuous squeeze and stretch, their inanimate features molding to the touch. Although they were meant to be eaten, Tomoya took greater delight in the CUTENESS they possessed. Ah ! Eating them felt like a crime, but leaving Kazuha waiting might be an even greater offense. The eagerness in scarlet hues grew by the second and though he didn't say anything, the blond could tell what he was thinking; 'Take a bite, Tomoya ! Take a bite !'

And that's what they do, taking one bite before the second makes the mochi vanish from plain sight. It's good, DELICIOUS, their palate always so welcoming to Kazuha's culinary skills. Another, this time a rabbit, ends in their mouth right after. The third one is not so different from the rest, except for Tomo making their partner feed it to them with a pleading look ( taking advantage of their special day to be pampered ? GUILTY AS CHARGED ). ❝ Taking care of me like this. My, oh my. I might start believe that you like me ~ ❞ He does and Tomoya knows that already, playfully teasing him in a way comes natural to them, just like old times. Kazuha huffs and in between the older's loud cracked laugh and their attempt to prompt a kiss, the young hero slides the bracelet on them, THE SECOND GIFT.

❝ Oh - ❞ The lively tone changes to a tender one, red and pinks suddenly invading their features. On their wrist rested multicolored threads with a symbolism behind them, the kind only the two would understand. Their travels turned into a bracelet, a story told in shades of turquoise, yellow, purple, green, and blue. It warms their heart in ways they can't describe. ❝ It's so. . . ❞ Their arm raises yet the bracelet stays, Tomo lets the rays of sun caress it and for a moment they feel blessed. Everything they have been through TOGETHER was now set properly on their wrist. ❝ Kazuha, THANK YOU. I love it. ❞ And that 'I love you' is better said in actions than in words, leaning down to meet his lips and seal them together. What a wonderful birthday they would spend together, one of MANY TO COME.