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Two weeks before Sougo’s birthday
14th May, 1:45 pm
*Yotsuba Tamaki has added Izumi Iori and 4 others to the chat ‘Help meeeeeee!’*
Tamaki: Minna!
Tamaki: I need your help with something
Yamato: Hey Tama, what’s up?
Riku: Hang on, Sougo-san isn’t here. Let me just add him…
Iori: *Sigh* Nanase-san!
Iori: Maybe there’s a reason Yotsuba-san didn’t invite him?
Riku: Fine! Be like that! And you didn’t need to type the sigh out Iori!
Mitsuki: Guys… calm down. Tamaki, what’s going on?
Nagi: MITSOOKI!
Mitsuki: Hi Nagi!
Nagi: I’m glad to see you here!
Mitsuki: I’m literally sitting opposite you on the couch…
Nagi: Oh! Right!
Yamato: Tama… I’m sorry about this. What do you need help with?
Tamaki: Thanks Yama-san
Tamaki: It’s Sou-chan’s birthday soon but I don’t know what to get for him
Riku: Aww Tamaki. It’s really sweet of you to be thinking of Sougo-san :)
Mitsuki: Yeah, it’s nice when your unit-mates remember your birthday
Nagi: It should be stated for the record that Mitsuki is glaring at Yamato
Yamato: That really didn’t need to be stated
Iori: Nikaido-san. You should apologise to Nii-san for forgetting his birthday.
Yamato: Sorry Mitsu
Nagi: It should be stated for the record that Yamato rolled his eyes
Tamaki: !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Tamaki: Does anyone have any ideas for Sou-chan?
Tamaki: The best I could come up with was spicy king pudding
Tamaki: But I’m not even sure if Sou-chan likes pudding?
Yamato: I heard they do an extra spicy version of that sauce he likes
Nagi: Yes! With Habaneros! I’m sure Sougo would love it
Tamaki: Ha-ba-ne… what?
Iori: Maybe we shouldn’t encourage him though. What if it damages his throat and he can’t sing?
Mitsuki: Ok Ok. What else does he like Tamaki?
Tamaki: Drills?
Riku: I’m not sure that’s a good idea either
Riku: But if he likes DIY then what about another type of tool?
Tamaki: I’d rather not buy him any dangerous objects. Or cooking utensils
Yamato: Er, Tama? What happened there?
Tamaki: I don’t want to talk about it
Yamato: Probably for the best
Iori: Doesn’t Ousaka-san like music?
Tamaki: Yeah but he’s already got all of his favourite albums
Riku: Hmmm
Nagi: I don’t know what else to suggest :(
Tamaki: Hmph! You guys are no help
Mitsuki: Tamaki…
Tamaki: I’m going to talk to Ryuu-aniki instead. He always has good ideas!
Nagi: Tamaki! Don’t go! We’ll be better!
*Tamaki has left the chat*
14th May, 4:10pm
*Private chat started with Tsunashi Ryunosuke*
Tamaki: Ryuu-aniki!
Ryuu: Tamaki-kun! Is everything ok?
Tamaki: No!
Tamaki: I need to work out what to get Sou-chan for his birthday and my bandmates are useless
Ryuu: Are those two things related…?
Tamaki: Ryuu-aniki!!
Ryuu: Sorry Tamaki. So you want help coming up with ideas?
Tamaki: Yes!! You’ve got to help me
Ryuu: I’ll do what I can. Have you thought about all the things he likes?
Tamaki: Yeah, but all we could come up with was hot sauce and drills :(
Ryuu: Hmm. Ok. Have you thought of asking Sougo-kun what he wants?
Tamaki: Even if I did he wouldn’t tell me. He never tells me anything
Ryuu: Oh. I’m sorry to hear that. Well there must be some other things
Tamaki: Iorin mentioned music and Sou-chan is really into that but I couldn’t think what to get
Ryuu: This sounds good! Who is his favourite band?
Tamaki: Trigger!
Ryuu: That’s nice
Tamaki: But he’s already got all your stuff, and all the stuff his uncle’s band did
Ryuu: I see why you are having trouble!
Tamaki: Pleeeeeease Ryuu-aniki! You’ve got to help me!
Tamaki: Oh! Oh! I know! What if you guys do a special show for him?
Ryuu: I…
Tamaki: Pleeeeeeeeeease?!?!?
Ryuu: I don’t think we can do that Tamaki, I’m sorry
Ryuu: I will definitely buy him a drink on his birthday though!
Tamaki: That’s so nice!! Please only buy him one - he gets weird when he’s drunk
Ryuu: Haha! I understand. Ok let’s get back to it
Ryuu: Music isn’t just about listening, it's about playing as well
Tamaki: Whoaaaaaaa! You mean like with an instrument?
Ryuu: Yeah. What kind of instrument do you think he would like?
Tamaki: Hmmm. He sometimes talks about a thing called ‘Rock Music’?
Tamaki: I didn’t get it though cos I don’t really know what it sounds like!?
Ryuu: Rock music huh? I know most rock music uses guitars. Maybe you guys could all chip together and get him a guitar
Tamaki: Oooohhhhhhhhhhh! Ryuu-aniki! I think he even mentioned playing guitar before!
Ryuu: That’s wonderful Tamaki-kun! He doesn’t have one now though right?
Tamaki: No! I think he had to get rid of it cos of his Dad or something
Ryuu: That’s kind of sad…
Ryuu: Ah, sorry I’ve got to go - Tenn is glaring at me
Ryuu: Let me know if you want help choosing one
Tamaki: Thank you!!!!
2 days before Sougo’s birthday
26th May, 2:41pm
*Yotsuba Tamaki has added Tsunashi Ryunosuke and 5 others to the chat ‘Sou-chan’s birthdayyyy!!!!’*
Riku: Tamaki-kun! Did you manage to get something for Sougo? I hope I gave you enough money!
Tamaki: Rikkun! Yes! Me and Ryuu-aniki went shopping
*Tamaki has shared a picture with the chat*
Yamato: Oohhhhhhhhhh! Tama!!
Mitsuki: That is stunning Tamaki!
Iori: Is it a famous brand?
Ryuu: Yeah! It's a Gibson! Or a copy of one anyway - the real thing is a bit expensive!
Ryuu: It's a model called a Les Paul. Loads of famous musicians play them. We even managed to get it with the ‘Lavender Sparkle’ finish!
Tamaki: Ryuu-aniki was super knowledgeable! He asked loads of cool questions in the shop!
Ryuu: I did some research before we went
Tamaki: And then the store manager asked for his phone number!
Ryuu: You didn’t need to share that part Tamaki-kun
Nagi: The colour is so beautiful! It shines like Sougo’s eyes looking out over the sea!
Mitsuki: Er… Nagi?
Riku: *giggles* That’s so cute Nagi!
Ryuu: It was Tamaki who picked the colour!
Yamato: Nice going Tama *pats head*
Tamaki: Do you think he’ll like it?!
Tamaki: ???
Tamaki: ?
Tamaki: :(
Nagi: Tamaki! Yes!
Ryuu: Of course he will Tamaki-kun!
Iori: It seems like you worked really hard on this Yotsuba-san. I’m sure he’ll like it.
Ryuu: With a bit of love and effort we can make the people we care about happy - this is definitely one of those things!
Yamato: Ugh. I’m going back to sleep
Tamaki: Yama-san!! We still need to talk about the party
Mitsuki: Don’t worry Tamaki! We’ve got all the food prep sorted. We even got some of that hot Tabasco stuff ;D
Riku: And me and Iori are going to decorate the dorm!
Iori: Why is this the first I’ve heard about it, Nanase-san?
Ryuu: And I’m going to bring over some kegs of beer!
Nagi: It should be stated for the record that Yamato woke up when Ryunosuke mentioned beer
Iori: How did Tsunashi-san get roped into helping with the preparations?
Ryuu: It's my pleasure!
Tamaki: Ok! This is going to be great!!!
*Tamaki sent the gif ‘Happy King Pudding’ to the chat*
Early morning, after Sougo’s party
29th May, 2:45am
*Ousaka Sougo has added Yotsuba Tamaki and 6 others to the chat ‘Thank Youuuuuuuuu’*
Yamato: Er… Sou? Aren’t you sleeping?
Riku: I can hear something from his room - I can’t tell if he’s crying or laughing though
Iori: But didn’t Ousaka-san start this chat?
Nagi: Sougo! Please speak to us!
Tamaki: Sou-chan…
Tamaki: I’m going to check on him
*5 minutes pass*
Tamaki: Back!
Mitsuki: Is he ok Tamaki? I guess he had a bit too much beer after all
Ryuu: Please make sure he’s ok. I feel bad for not listening to Tamaki-kun’s advice about the beer…
Tamaki: Don’t worry Ryuu-aniki! He’s fine. I’ll tell you what he said
Tamaki: Just give me a sec…
*Tamaki has changed his name to Happy Drunk Sou-chan*
Happy Drunk Sou-chan: Tamaki-kun!!!!!!!!!! You are the best *hic* You are all so wonderful *sob*. I can’t believe *hic* that you would do this for me. So thoughtful *big sob*. I promise I’ll make you proud with my guitar playing. Ah! Sorry Tamaki-kun! I think I’m going to cry *sob*
*Happy Drunk Sou-chan has changed his name to Tamaki*
Nagi: Tamaki! What happened next?
Nagi: You must tell us!
Tamaki: Sou-chan fell asleep. He muttered something about me brushing my teeth and then something about Ryuu-aniki but I didn’t catch it
Ryuu: That’s
Ryuu: nice
Yamato: He is 100% going to delete this chat when he sees it in the morning
Riku: Ooh! Should we screenshot it?
Ryuu: Guys don’t be so mean
Mitsuki: Anyway, it’s late
Iori: Well done for making this such a success Yotsuba-san.
Yamato: We’re proud of you Tama
*1 minute passes*
Riku: Wait! What’s that noise?
Nagi: It’s Tamaki! He’s sobbing happy tears. It’s beautiful
Ryuu: I think you should all go to sleep now
Tamaki: Thank you Ryuu-aniki, thank you minna!
*Tamaki has shared a banner*
HAPPY BIRTHDAY SOU-CHAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
*6 hours pass*
Sougo: Thank you everyone
Sougo: Especially you Tamaki-kun :)
*The chat ‘Thank yoouuuuuuu’ has been deleted*