[Hiyori’s quick hushing works wonders. When Joshua arrives with Clive and is met with such a spectacular ensemble, the (happy) shock that washes over his features is nothing short of genuine. His friends got him good!]

[All smiles and laughter—a sound rarely heard from him, let alone loud enough to be heard in a crowd—Joshua begins to make his rounds. In one of the lulls between greeting friends, he notices a familiar teenager and makes his way towards her.]

Hiyori!

[He chuckles at her gesture and starts to run his fingers through his hair. Sure enough, there’s a cascade of glitter that follows.]

This will take eons to wash out. Although I suppose that just means we’ll have more reasons to keep celebrating.