Happy Birthday, Dork | Backdated to August 31

[crouching_sin]

Sender: Naoya
To: Everyone
Subject: Birthday boy

My cousin, who recently arrived, has a birthday today. Wishing him a happy birthday is encouraged.

He's 18 now after all. In many places that makes you an adult, Kazuya.

Yes, I know you can see me writing this.

Comments

[untwisted]

Yes. I'm very familiar with how important it is for teenagers to have friends. Especially ones their own age.

[crouching_sin]

We're not so far apart in age, but I don't want him hanging around me all of the time and I don't think he wants that, either.

[untwisted]

Probably. It's nice to have someone you can count on, but it's also important to be independent. It sounds like you really know what to do for him.

[crouching_sin]

Of course. It's my job as an older family member to take care of him, after all.

[untwisted]

I had to do that myself, so I understand completely!

[crouching_sin]

Oh? Are they here with you?

[untwisted]

No. I'd like to see him, but it's all right.

[He's a an issue or two that she hasn't been able to address for a few thousand years...]

[crouching_sin]

That's a shame. Family can often make things more entertaining.

[untwisted]

They can, yes. I think meeting new people can be just as interesting though.