Couldn't Believe...

Chapter 19

"Monica, why don't you open your gifts?"
"Okay!!"
*Opens Yamel's gift*
"Yamel, is this... a half-heart necklace"
"Yes. I wrote the letter "Y" on yours, and the letter "M" on mine"
"Ohh dear thank you!!!"
"It's nothing much."

*through telepathy*
"Blackie, are you alright?"
"... He gave me the same thing for my birthday last year. He really doesn't have any creativity."
"Well, he is incompetent"
"Pfft"

*Opens the other gifts*
"Oh my god, guys I love these gifts. Thank you so much!"
"Monica, you forgot one."
"Huh? Oh... yes. This one is from-"
"Me. Won't you open it, sis?"
"... Of course!"
*opens Blackie's gift*
"AHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!"
"I was sure you'll like it!"
"WHAT THE HELL IS THIS????"
"Huh? Don't you recognize it? It's an hamster!"
"Y-Y-You, why did you bring me such a gift???????"
"I thought you'd like it"
"How can you think like that when you know how much I'm afraid of them??????!!!!!!"
"You're afraid of them? Wow~ that's surprising."

*murmur*
"She's afraid of hamsters? And here I thought she was brave."
"Yeah, turns out she's not this strong."

"... Ahem. Well then, thank you everyone for the gifts, enjoy the rest of the party"
"Monica, let's sit down for a bit."
"... Okay"

"Good job, Blackie! But how did you know she was afraid of them? I thought you didn't pay attention to her."
"Recently yes, but I used to watch every single step and movement she does, because she was my idol."
"Ohh... so you admired her?"
"Kind of, yes"
"Ahhh okay"
"Let's go and check on her"
"... Yeah"

"Sis, are you alright?"
"..."
"I'm sorry! I forgot that you fear them!"
"... It's okay"
"You forgive me?"
"... Yes don't worry."
"Thank you~ you're the best!"
*smile*
"But you look pale. Are you sure you're alright?"
"... I think so"
*gloom* "Here, drink this-" *spill the drink on Monica's dress*
"HEY!!!!"
"Oh my god sorry! I didn't do it on purpose!!"
"..."
"Let me help you clean it" *takes a handkerchief*
"No no it's okay"
"No! Let me help you." *wipes over the stains*
"Wait!!! You made it even worse! Stop it now!!"
"Oups... sorry"
"... It's okay. Just leave me alone."
"... As you wish"

"Man, it was soo refreshing"
"Agreed, but I have to admit, you're really good at acting."
"Pfft. I know right? When I was little, I always had a minor role in every play at school. But I was so happy that I devoted all my time at rehearsing for it."
"Ahh. So that's how it is..."
"Yes. Anyways, this is nothing compared to what I prepared for her cake."
"There's more?"
"Yepp. I initially wanted to do more, but everything changed when they asked us about our relation... so I'll do two more things, that will conclude this beautiful party."
"And can you tell me what are you going to do?"
"... Come here"
*Eluma approaches Blackie*
"Here's what I'm gonna do..." *She whispers in his ear*
"HAHAHAHAHAHA COUNT ME IN!!!"
"Okay."
*Blackie takes a micro*
"Everyone, I need your attention please"

*murmur*
"Huh? Isn't it Akari on the stage?"
"Yes, but why? "
"But did you see her? She's gorgeous!"
"I know right? I can't believe that a girl like her does even exist."

"First of all, I want to wish the happiest birthday to my beautiful sister Monica, and I want to tell her that I hope she'll be happy forever."
"Thank you"
*smile* "And I guess it's time for you to cut the birthday cake. Please bring it."
"Wooowww~ it's so big!"
"You like it?"
"Yess!!"
"Well then, make a wish"
*Monica closes her eyes and blows out the candles*
*clap clap*
"Happy birthday Monica!!"
"Happy birthday dear."
"Thank you Yamel, thanks everyone!"
*Blackie approaches Monica*
*murmur* "Unfortunately, your wish won't become true."
"What?"
"Happy birthday big sis!"
"..."
"Won't you taste it?"
"... Yes"
"Let me slice it."
"Okay"
*Blackie slice the cake* "Here"
"Thanks"
*Monica spit it out* "What the heck is this???!!!!"
"Huh? Is it not good?"
"Try it if you want!!! It tastes horrible"
*Blackie tries it* "... It tastes good!!! You guys should try it"
"Eum... no thank you"
"Eluma, do you want some cake?"
"Yess, why not."
"Take this"
*Eluma eats a bite* "Yummmm, it's so tasty~"
"What???!!!"
"I'll try then"
"Leo? You're going for it?"
"Since Eluma said it's good, then it's surely tasty."
"Then I will give it a try!"
"Me too."
*They all eat a bite*
"Delicious!!!!"
"Huh??!!"
"It's amazing!!"
"What?? How??!!!"

*murmur*
"Man, Monica should be at least grateful for her sister."
"Indeed. Plus it tastes really good!"

"I don't understand! Yamel can I try it?"
"Of course."
*eats a bite* "It still tastes bad!"
"Really? I like it though."
"How?!"
*smirk*

Maybe because I did it with magic. I cast a spell on you when I approached you so that it tastes awful no matter from what piece you eat. Stupid girl.

"Monica, one more thing."
"?"
"About what happened earlier, I-"
*BAM*
"ELUMA TAKAMI!!!!!!!"
"?!"
"COME HERE THIS INSTANT!!"
"Eluma, who is this?"
"... Blackie, evacuate the place now."
"Huh? Wait what?"
"Please do as I say!!"
"... Don't try to give me any order again."
"..."
"EVERYBODY, RUN AS FAST AS YOU CAN!!!!"
"What? Why?"
"NOW!!!"
"Black Akari what's going on"
"Evacuate all the place!!"
"...EVERYONE GO BACK RIGHT NOW!"
"Let's run!!!!!!"
*everybody ran except Monica and the others*
"Why are you still here?? Go away!!!"
"And Eluma and you?"
"Don't worry about us, Eluma said that everybody should run, so go now!!"
"Well, well, well. Looks like you did some friends. It's sad that you won't be able to stay with them"
"What are you talking about, Karl?"
*smirk* "You're coming back with me, Eluma."

*A/N: The boy's name is Karl