[ The location's not exactly what he would have expected, but at least it's a warm welcome. Rei's new business venture seems to look promising, but to kick off its use for a simple little private birthday celebration with just the three of them? It's hard not to get a bit choked up about that detail. He'd say it's a waste, but a packed building full of strangers would just stress him out, so it's nice to spend a day like today among the people he trusts the most. Certainly people he trusts the most to get drunk with.

This may be a terrible idea, seeing the way their last drinking session went, but he's aware any degree of easing out of the festivities will get him nowhere, as nervous as he is for whatever Rei whips up behind the bar. He takes his seat beside Sasara, mug in his hands, still looking a little tongue-tied. ]

Ah, I guess that's true... [ He gives Sasara A Look that means, "I know you're thinking of a joke right now but don't say it." ] Not that I've got a good track record with celebrating my birthday to begin with.

[ Those were days way back in his past when he'd been a child. The most he could expect was a text from his parents. Back when he'd been partnered with Sasara they'd had some wild celebrations with just the two of them, and when when he started teaching, his students were really good about remembering the day for him. Otherwise, Rosho's normal, daily life didn't give him much reason to celebrate something like a birthday... when was the last time he did anything like this, he wonders. ]

You both didn't really have to do this, but... um. Thanks.