"It would be a surprise," she said, with a decided skip on her step. Tomoko would have to think thoroughly about each one, because she wanted the recipients to be happy even though they'd be celebrating her birthday. Shouldn't all birthdays be celebrated like that, anyhow? Anyway, she still had enough time to prepare, and thoroughly prepare she would.

"...don't worry, Ryusei-san, you won't find any centipedes in yours. Although I hope you like natto?"