159 159 Stories Special Day (1) (1/2)

The unbelievable commotion began one morning near the end of autumn.

The mornings are getting colder, and the plants and animals are getting ready for the long winter.

The area around the house where Allen and his friends live is also covered with fallen leaves.

In the midst of the silence, a light humming echoes in the living room of the house.

”Mmm-hmm-hmm...

”Huh?

Allen looks up from his newspaper and blinks.

He looked up from the newspaper and saw Charlotte sitting in front of him, buttering a loaf of bread and playing a song with a smile on her face.

The scene was so funny that he couldn't help but smile. As I folded the newspaper, I asked Charlotte a question.

What's the matter, Charlotte? You're in a very good mood today.

”Oh, I'm sorry, ......, was that too loud?

No way. I'd like to hear more.

I interrupted you because I wanted to know why.

I thought it would be unusual for you to be so happy. Did something good happen to you?

”Well, it's more like ...... I'm going to have something good happen soon. It's a personal thing.

”Oh, that's a new one.

As Charlotte replied with a sly smile, Goussetsu, who was having breakfast right next to the table, looked up from his food dish.

He can turn into a human, but in normal times he is always dressed like this. It is said that his shoulders are stiff in that way.

He strokes his chin with a round paw and tilts his head.

You are going to play with Miaha and Eruca?　If so, I will escort you.

No, sir. It's just a personal thing. ......

”What's that? When you're happy, Lu is happy.

”Hmm. Thank you, Lu.

Charlotte strokes Lu's head as she puts her chin on her lap.

Charlotte stroked Lu's head, and Allen and Gousset's eyes widened at the heartwarming sight.

I'm sure you'll be happy to know that the flowers in the garden are about to bloom and the birds are about to leave the nest. ......

Happiness is happiness, even if it is small.

I would not have been able to savor such happiness in the way I lived until early spring this year.

It is because of this that Allen feels warmth in his heart when Charlotte looks happy.

However, the ...... heartwarming atmosphere disappeared in an instant.

Charlotte put her palms together and said.

”Actually, I ...... have a birthday tomorrow. I'm turning eighteen.

Dogobichabareeeee!

Allen flipped over backwards in his chair, and Gousset slumped over and plunged his face into the food dish.

Silence reigned in the living room for a while.

Lu rolled her eyes and nodded her head.

'What's wrong, you two. What's wrong?

”Are you okay, Mr. Allen?　I'm sure you'll be happy to hear that.

Charlotte ......, is that true ......?

Charlotte rushed over to Allen, who was lying on the floor.

Allen grabbed her hand tightly.

The blood drained from his face and his whole body was trembling badly. Still, he squeezed out a faint voice.

”Are you sure ...... tomorrow is your birthday?

”Yes, it is. Yes, but ......?

Charlotte's eyes went black and white, but she nodded firmly.