[He could have asked for help. He probably should have. But he really didn't want to bother people - and he also sort of only has a limited sample size of what parties are actually like. He tried to read up on them, but he got it a little backwards.]

[Oh well.]

[He turns as Hiyori approaches, smiling at her and patting the grass next to him.]

Ah... I just wanted people to have a good time. I really... maybe it's a little selfish, but I wanted them to remember me? I don't want to get sad on my birthday, but realistically it's... it might be the only chance I get to have a birthday party. So I wanted to make it a good time for everyone.