Natsume Sakasaki Birthday Event 2023

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Mini talk 1
Mini talk 2
Mini talk 3
Opening Talk
Chatting over food
Present from an ES idol
Birthday wishes from ES idols
Ending Talk

Mini Talk: Partying With Everyone
Mini talk 1: ↑
Natsume: I'm over here, little kitten.
You weren't expecting me to disappear the moment you took your eyes off of me?
Well, I am the star of today's show. It's only right that I at least say hi to everyone who's come here for me.

[Here's the proof that you're the star]
Natsume: Ah, the birthday cookie bear. Right, I guess everyone has been wearing this — it's not wrong to say it's proof of being today's star.
It's no fun just accepting it from you like this, so how about you put it on for me? You can pin it wherever you like.

[I went to retrieve the present...]
Natsume: And I disappeared in that time, you say? I see, so that's why you hurried over to me. I'm sorry for worrying you.
Thank you, I've certainly received your present. That is, both the adorable handmade bear plush, and your desire to celebrate my birthday... ♪

Mini talk 2: ↑
Natsume: Hm... You're right, there really are all sorts of dishes here.
You helped with the preparations again, didn't you, little kitten?
I'd like to know what you would recommend.

[How about a cupcake?]
Natsume: Oh, so the sweet cream is paired with coffee-flavoured cake?
I thought it was just chocolate cake, but that does sound interesting. I guess I'll have one ♪

[Maybe the sweet and spicy chicken?]
Natsume: Oh, Sora gave me a piece of that just now.
The sweetness and spiciness blended together perfectly — it was delicious. Although I personally think the flavour could have been a little stronger.

Mini talk 3: ↑
Natsume: ... Whew, it looks like everyone's left.
The lively party has now come to an end. I'm a little tired out, but it was a good party.
Good work out there, little kitten.

[Let's both keep doing our best]
Natsume: Yeah, let's. I've grown another year older, so I'm sure the things I can do will increase too.
I'm going to do everything that I can, and to my heart's content... ♪

[Did you have fun?]
Natsume: Of course. Sora looked like he was enjoying himself, and even Senpai came despite how busy he seemed.
I think I managed to enjoy this party in my own way.


Birthday Party
Opening Talk ↑
Natsume: Hello everyone. Welcome to my birthday party.
Everyone here is a familiar face, and it's a great chance to relax alongside close friends and people I can't normally spend time chatting with.
Feel free to do whatever you want, just like how we've done things at all the other parties.
That's about all I have to say as the star of today's show. Well then, I hope you all have fun... ♪

Natsume: I'll have you all enjoy yourselves.
Natsume: Allow me to cast some magic for entertainment.

Chatting over food ↑
Shu: So this is where you were, boy. I've been looking for you.

Natsume: Ah, Shu-niisan. I'm happy to see you came... ♪

Shu: That is only natural. No matter how much you may age, the fact that you are a junior of mine remains the same. And I am not one who would neglect to celebrate his own juniors' birthdays.
Well, I do hope you're grateful that I cleared my schedule for you.

Natsume: Fufufu, of course I am. Since you're here, let's do a toast. I'll go fetch a drink, so wait just a moment.

Natsume: There's such a wide variety of food here — how interesting.
Natsume: Oh, I think Sora would like this dish.

Present from an ES idol ↑
Natsume: When there's this many presents, you end up getting stuck on what to open first... Perhaps we can start with this one.

Tatsumi: Oh my. How delightful to see you open the present I prepared.

Natsume: Kazehaya-senpai? I wouldn't have expected to receive a present from you.

Tatsumi: Fufu. You've helped me out not just as part of Alkaloid, but also personally in Gardenia, after all.
This also doubles as a token of my appreciation. Please, go ahead and accept it.

Natsume: I don't think I've really helped you, per se... But regardless, thank you for the present, Kazehaya-senpai ♪

Natsume: Kazehaya-senpai is very conscientious.
Natsume: Fufu, I'm looking forward to opening it.

Birthday wishes from ES idols ↑
Sora: HaHa~ Dai-shisho~ was right! A piggyback ride really did help us find him right away♪ Shisho~! Happy birthday!

Natsume: Thank you, Sora. And you too, Wataru-niisan — thank you for bringing Sora over.

Wataru: Oh, not at all! I simply lent a hand... Or rather, a back. With my great height, I'm the perfect helper when searching for someone ☆
It seems Sora-kun has found a game you were searching for, and wants to play it with you, Natsume-kun. He said you would know what it is — do you?

Natsume: Ah, this is that newly-released game. It's flying off the shelves, so I haven't been able to get it. Nice find, Sora.

Sora: Ehehe, Sora did his best! Come on, let's go play! Sora's sure it's lots of fun!

Natsume: Playing with Shisho sounds like fun too.
Natsume: I think this has been a pretty good day.

Ending Talk ↑
Natsume: ... Now then. I'm sure some of you have already guessed from seeing me stand here with the mic, but today's party will soon come to an end.
For those who would like to continue celebrating, we can hold an afterparty at a different location.
Overall, well... It was a lively day, but I suppose days like this are fine about once every year.
Once again, thank you all for celebrating my birthday today, everyone.