His Asian College Harem: The Complete Collection by O. L. Tyme

Author:O. L. Tyme [Tyme, O. L.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2024-08-16T00:00:00+00:00

8. The Birthday Party

Happy birthday to you,

Happy birthday to you,

Happy birthday dear Yoko,

Happy birthday to you.

Everyone around the table cheered as Yoko blew out the candles on her birthday cake, clapping as the last one went out.

Tsumugi, Aoi, Mei, Naomi, and even Reina joined in with the celebrations as the rest of the clientele of the upmarket restaurant Yoko had personally chosen for her birthday party looked on with less enthusiasm. Of course, John was also there, singing and clapping, although with a bit more reservation than the rest of the group.

“Make a wish,” said Aoi.

“Oi,” said Reina, “you can’t make a wish after the candles are blown out, that’s bad luck.”

“I thought you didn’t believe in luck?” said Naomi.

“I don’t,” said Reina, trying to hide the frustration in her voice, “but if you’re going to follow these silly superstitions, then you may as well follow them properly.”

“They’re not silly,” protested Yoko, “I think they’re wonderful.”

“You would,” said Reina, “you get anything you want anyway.”

“I do not,” she began.

“Why don’t we ask them to light the candles again, so Yoko can make a wish this time?” said Tsumugi, trying to diffuse the situation.

“You can’t do that,” insisted Reina, “you only get one birthday wish.”

“I get as many wishes as I like,” said Yoko, “besides, I already made my wish.”

“What did you wish for?” asked Aoi.

“I bet I can guess,” said Mei, smiling.

“You can’t tell anyone,” said Reina, “otherwise it won’t come true.” They all turned to look at her. “Not that it would anyway.”

“I don’t know,” said Mei, “I’ve found most of the things I’ve wished for have come true because I wasn’t afraid to say it out loud.”

“I’m not afraid,” said Yoko, “it’s just sometimes nice to wish for things and have other people do them spontaneously.”

“So your wish involves a person?” said Mei, giving a sly wink.

“I didn’t mean that!” said Yoko, her cheeks reddening. “I just mean, sometimes it’s nice if things happen without you asking for them. It makes them feel more special.”

“That’s fair,” said Mei, “this one time I was with this girl and without asking she put her finger up my a–”

“Mei,” said Tsumugi sharply, “maybe this isn’t the place for that kind of story.”

“I don’t know,” said Mei, looking around the room at the groups of people sitting at other tables, all immaculately dressed, “they all look like they’ve got sticks up their –”

“Mei,” scolded Tsumugi, muttering sharply in Japanese as her eyes flicked back between Mei and the other tables.

“Fine,” huffed Mei, “I’ll be on my best behaviour from now on.”

“I hope your wish comes true, Yoko,” said Aoi.

“You’re so sweet,” replied Yoko, a big smile on her face.

“Would you like us to cut that cake, ma’am?” asked the waiter who had appeared as if out of nowhere.

“Yes, please,” said Tsumugi.

“But it’s so pretty,” said Yoko, looking lovingly at the cake with its blown-out candles.

“You can’t have your cake and eat it too,” said Naomi.

“You can,” said Mei, “if by cake you mean– oww!” Tsumugi threw her a sharp look.

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