Kiro's B-day event

Yayy, the first event I participated in after moving to the TW-server. Luckily these birthday karmas are so affordable that even a poor newbie player like me (lol) can join the event. 

I have translated most of the event content (the date, daily questions, etc.) in this post, so feel free to join Kiro’s birthday party! 🎉

Jar of Questions

Q: What gift would you most like to receive for your birthday? ☆
Kiro: Anything Kasa gives me — a kiss from Kasa, and the very, very best version of Kasa.

Q: Have you ever done anything silly because you liked someone? ☆☆
Kiro: Hmm...
Kasa: Hehe, you absolutely have to tell me! But if you're shy, I can tell you a little secret first.
Kasa: *tells a secret*
Kiro: So you’ve done something like that before?! And you’re only telling me now!
Kasa: Of course it feels embarrassing and silly. Alright, alright! Your turn now!
Kiro: Okay... if I really have to say something... Actually, I’ve secretly been collecting all kinds of special cassette albums.
Kasa: Hmm? Isn’t it normal for you to collect those?
Kiro: I collected them just so I could use the patterns on the cassette tapes to spell out your name and mine. Even though I could technically just 3D-print it myself, I still think this feels more special. In every hidden corner, I can find a connection to you.

Q: Do you usually rehearse what you’re going to say in your mind? ☆☆
Kiro: In certain work situations — like interviews, social interactions, or going on stage — I probably do. After all, once something is said, it can easily be magnified and mistakes are more likely to happen.
Kasa: I always feel like you work harder than I realize QAQ
Kiro: Hehe, I think it’s fine~ I just treat it as another way of enjoying my work. Besides, even though I used to rehearse things in my mind 24 hours a day, things are different now.
Kasa: Have you become more skilled now?
Kiro: Skill is one part of it, but more importantly, Kasa now takes up much more of my “usual time.” I no longer need to rack my brains trying to keep up a perfect image~ You’re willing to listen to everything I want to say, even the thoughts I used to keep to myself...

Q: What do you think is the happiest moment when two people are together? ☆
Kiro: It’s those moments when you can instantly understand each other without needing any extra words. You look at me, and I look at you.

Q: When do you most want to hug the other person? ☆☆
Kiro: Any time, of course!
Kasa: Wow! What a lazy answer!
Kiro: Wow! How is that considered lazy! When I’m happy, I want to hug you and share my joy; when I’m sad, I want to hug you and draw strength from you. When the sun is shining, I want to hold you and bask in the warmth; when it rains, I want to hold you and listen to the pitter-patter of the rain. Before leaving home, I want to hug you while counting down the days until I can return. And when I finally come home, I want to hug you even more. I only feel safe when you’re in my arms.

Kasa:  /(// • /ω/ • //)/ I know, I know, you’re not being perfunctory at all... Let me see if there’s anything else...
Kiro: No, you don’t know. You have no idea how much I want to hug you right now. Alright, now stay in my arms and listen to me talk for a while.

Q: When was the last time you dreamed about the person opposite you? ☆☆
Kiro: Recently? Let me think... yesterday, the day before yesterday, the day before that, and so on...
Kasa: So the most recent one was yesterday! But do you dream about me every day? (*>u<)
Kiro: I’m just following the rule that what you think about during the day appears in your dreams at night. Yesterday, probably because I’m currently on a diet, I was just so hungry... Even in my dream, you were saying, “Kiro, you can’t eat anymore!”
Kasa: …………………I gave you corn on the cob yesterday, but you didn’t eat it!
Kiro: There’s no helping it — you’re probably the most intimidating “instructor” to me.
Kasa: And then?
Kiro: Then I cried and told you, “But you’re like a hamburger — you look delicious!”
Kasa: Kiro, my mouth hurt when I woke up this morning. Kiro, don’t run away!

Q: What is the dream you most want to achieve with your partner? ☆☆
Kiro: I want to spend my whole life with you, doing things that make us happy and bring us joy.
Kasa: ...
Kiro: What’s wrong?
Kasa: I thought your dream would be something even more dazzling. For example, persevering in our dreams together and never compromising.
Kiro: I might have thought that way before, but I don’t want to let that define our happiness now. Whether it’s music or filming, we do those things because we enjoy them. It’s because they make me happy that I want to turn my dreams into reality. I don’t want to see them as shackles or goals that only need to be achieved. I want to walk a path with you that is both light and challenging.
Kasa: It sounds difficult, but it also feels incredibly cool!
Kiro: With you by my side, I believe everything will become even more wonderful. And when it finally comes true, we’ll have countless stories to tell.

Q: What are the three things you always bring when you go out? ☆☆
Kiro: Headphones, my phone, and lucky charms from Kasa.
Kasa: Wait a minute, isn’t that third one kind of cheating a little?
Kiro: ና っ •  ω  • ጋ っHow could it be? This is a perfectly legitimate physical item! Sometimes it’s a box of candy, sometimes it’s a photograph. Sometimes it’s a bear brooch, sometimes it’s a music-note keychain. But all of those belong to the category of “lucky charms.” So it definitely doesn’t count as cheating.
Kasa: Oh~ Then may I ask what Mr. Bear brought today?
Kiro: Oh right, Kasa hasn’t given me a lucky charm yet today.
Kasa: Hmm? Wait a minute, is this some kind of daily reset mechanism?
Kiro: The right of interpretation belongs entirely to the author. So I guess... the lucky gift you’re going to give me today is a sweet kiss~ (^▽^) My dear Miss Chips, I’m ready~

Q: What was your favorite game when you were a child? ☆
Kiro: Heroes of Might and Magic III and StarCraft. But I still haven’t beaten him.

Q: What do you think is the greatest point of understanding between you and your partner? ☆
Kiro: Of course, it’s our love for each other. Even if we have many little flaws and unanswered questions, we can still find each other in this sea of people. Even when I liked you, you liked me too.

Q: Have you ever been absolutely certain that the other person is the one for you? ☆
Kiro: When I can always see you. Even when you’re not right in front of me, I can still see you. In that moment, I knew I would never meet someone I could love this much ever again.
Kasa: Kiro, look into my eyes. What do you see?
Kiro: ...I see a particularly happy version of myself.

Q: Are you able to show your most authentic self in front of this person? ☆
Kiro: To be honest, I didn’t dare to at first. I always carried many doubts in my heart, and there were also many things I stubbornly held on to. But later, I realized that none of that worked in front of you. You always manage to find the real me, hidden deep inside. It forced me to face myself, leaving me no choice but to finally remove all my masks... I hope you still like me.

Q: When do you feel that the other person understands you the most? ☆☆
Kiro: Let me think about it.
Kasa: Seeing how serious you are, I’m suddenly a little curious too.
Kiro: I understand now — it must be... the feeling of spring.
Kasa: Spring?
Kiro: Just imagine that spring has arrived. The sun is shining brightly, and everything is wrapped in just the right amount of warmth. All the flowers are preparing to bloom, and the hibernating animals are beginning to awaken. Here, everything can begin, and everything can be forgiven. It feels as if I can do anything and go anywhere.
Kasa: …So I can give you that much strength?
Kiro: Of course. You are the brightest spring in my life.

Q: How do you like to express your love to someone? ☆
Kiro: Kasa!
Kasa: (// • /ω/ • //) Hmm?
Kiro: I like you----
Kasa: (// • /ω/ • //) I like you too!
Kiro: In this entire world, I like you the most!
Kasa: (// • /ω/ • //) Then I’ll be the one who loves you the most in the whole universe.
Kiro: Thank you for loving me.

Q: Where are you most sensitive? ☆
Kiro: I let Kasa answer this question~
Kasa: …! This is clearly your question, so why am I the one answering it?
Kiro: After all, I always feel ticklish whenever Miss Chips touches me. So it’s hard to say where I’m the most sensitive. That’s why only you — the one who’s been watching me this whole time — can answer this question~
Kasa: …I always feel like you’re cheating.
Kiro: Then let’s do a live experiment. You’d better watch me closely this time, and then tell me the answer carefully.

Q: What is the most beautiful aspect of your relationship? ☆
Kiro: Let’s both be ourselves, okay? There’s no need to hide anything… Well, even if something is hidden, the other person will find out anyway and say it out loud: “I like you just the way you are; you’re wonderful just the way you are.” Being loved for the way someone truly sees you feels less like something beautiful and more like a miracle.

Q: What do you think is the definition of happiness? ☆
Kiro: I think it’s a kind of fulfillment. It’s the feeling of holding so many things close while still feeling at ease and completely at peace.
Kasa: So you don’t have any doubts anymore?
Kiro: I think they still come up sometimes. But whenever I need reassurance, you always catch me and give me a clear answer. It makes my heart feel full, as if it’s overflowing with so many things. All I want is to give them all to you, to fill your heart and your whole world completely.

Q: When are you most likely to get shy? ☆☆
Kiro: ...
Kasa: Hmm?
Kiro: ...when you say something to me very seriously.
Kasa: Haha, I thought you’d just brush this question off.
Kiro: ...
Kasa: Kiro, are you feeling shy?
Kiro: ...
Kasa: Hey, Kiro, stop covering my eyes! I haven’t even said anything yet!

Q: When are you most relaxed? ☆
Kiro: At home~ You’re in my arms, Apple Box is curled up beside us, and Cello is lying not far away. We can play games, write programs, watch variety shows, or play the keyboard and guitar. Inspiration comes freely there.

Q: What have you been worrying about lately? ☆☆
Kiro: Lately... I really do seem to have something on my mind. Maybe it’s because I’m preparing for my new album, but I had trouble falling asleep last night.
Kasa: Is it because of too much pressure?
Kiro: Not exactly. It feels more like excitement and the urge to create. As soon as I close my eyes, countless melodies start flying around in my mind. It makes me want to jump out of bed right away and run to play them. But... getting enough sleep is important too, and my mind just can’t seem to stop working...
Kasa: Yeah, when inspiration strikes, it’s impossible to stop.
Kiro: What should we do...?
Kasa: What can we do? Let’s just leave it at that, hahaha. When inspiration hits, there’s really nothing I can do about it.
Kiro: Hahaha, then it’s settled♪~ I’ll drag Kasa into it too whenever I can’t sleep————
Kasa: Waaah—let me sleep!

Q: If you could choose one trait to remain unchanged forever, what would it be? ☆
Kiro: I think it would be preserving my passion — whether it’s for life, for music, or for you, my favorite person.
Kasa: Staying unchanged is a difficult thing.
Kiro: Yes, and that’s why it feels like the greatest achievement in the game of life. Just like the question I answered a few days ago, it’s passion that makes us feel happiness and joy. That’s what I want to hold on to the most.

Q: What kind of lover do you hope to be? ☆
Kiro: I hope to be the kind of lover who never lets my partner doubt my love, someone who makes her feel that her love is always worthwhile.

Q: If you were to give love a title, what would you choose? ☆☆
Kasa: You seem to have been thinking about this for a long time.
Kiro: “Favor,” “Destined,” “As You Wish”... it feels like none of these can fully encompass it. However, there seems to be one single word that can represent every aspect of love.
Kasa: “Dream”? “Radiance”?
Kiro: “Kasa.”

Kiro: This one word contains my entire understanding of love and everything it means to me. It helps me find myself, it lets me shine... it makes me want to run in the same direction as you.

Q: What items have you recently added to your shopping cart? ☆
Kiro: Hmm... I’ve bought quite a few things recently. I got some snacks for the two little ones, and I also added a few new camping gadgets for our spring outing.
Kasa: What kind of camping gadget?!
Kiro: You’ll find out by the weekend, I promise... It’ll definitely make you go, “Wow... wow wow...” inside the tent!
Kasa: Kiro, you’re teasing me again.
Kiro: I can’t help it. Miss Chips becomes incredibly cute whenever she gets a surprise. It’s so charming that it makes me want to see it over and over again.

Q: What is the one thing you most hope will remain unchanged in your future? ☆
Kiro: The courage to walk toward the other person.
Kasa: Why courage?
Kiro: I believe my feelings for you will never change. I will always love you... but loving someone doesn’t automatically mean having courage. I’m good at running away, and sometimes I can be a coward. I’ve said hurtful things that made you sad. But you still walked toward me, took my hand, and made me want to overcome everything and hold yours too. The future will surely bring many things beyond our imagination, and we’ll face many choices. I hope we can always have the courage to walk toward each other. When two people walk together, even the longest journey no longer feels so far.


Gift and Decorations


Date + B-day party

Pst! You can see the gift stories and some parts of the birthday party at the end of the video! And yes, I used “The Baby Lulu Theme Song” as the background music lol, but it was the only MLQC song I had on my computer while editing the video (besides “Dark Night Fireworks,” but that would’ve been an even weirder song choice for Kiro’s party xD).

You can also watch the video on YouTube, or if my pace feels too slow for your preference (sorry, I’m a slow reader lol), you can read the text version of the date instead.



My Comments

Ahh, this year’s birthday event format is so lovely! In addition to the date and the usual birthday celebration content, the event also included the adorable question jar section and the gift-giving part.

The main themes of Kiro’s birthday event seemed to revolve around accepting one’s own insecurities and imperfections, as well as learning to receive kindness from others — all of which are really meaningful themes. As we know, Kiro is a perfectionist, and especially in the daily dialogues there was a strong focus on accepting yourself as you are, including your flaws and weaker sides. It also tied in really well with his Helios persona and the more difficult phases in his and MC’s relationship history.

In the date story, Kiro holds a birthday concert to celebrate his special day, and afterward the entire backstage team — from the lighting crew to the makeup artists — showers him with heartfelt congratulations. However, it seems that receiving that kind of attention and praise is actually a little difficult for him, and he almost feels like he doesn’t deserve all the kindness directed toward him. MC encouraging him throughout those moments was incredibly sweet:

Kasa: I didn’t know whether it might trouble you or overwhelm you, but I really wanted to express everyone’s blessings and gratitude. 
Kasa: Kiro, you have far more love surrounding you than you realize. If I could, I’d give you all of mine too.
It wasn’t just me who loved and admired him, but so many others whose lives had been touched by him as well.
He gently tightened his hold around my fingertips, carefully pursed his lips, and softly pressed his forehead against mine.
Kiro: I thought I had already learned how to accept more and more people liking me.
Kasa: You’ve already done so well. Just keep believing in it.

It was also really nice that Key participated in preparing the surprise through the music game! The gift was clearly very meaningful to Kiro, since the different instruments and sounds were all strongly connected to memories, and you could hear from his voice how emotional he became. 

The message Kiro left for his future self was such a positive and heartwarming ending — I honestly wish I could look at myself with that same mindset sometimes.

Kiro: Hello, future Kiro!
Kiro: I’ll walk toward where you are, step by step. I’ll enjoy every day, and make sure you have no regrets in any of them.

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