The clock struck 8 PM, marking the end of the first day of our combat exams.
Exhausted, I returned to my dorm, ready to sink into the comfort of the sofa for some much-needed rest. But just as I was about to relax, my smartwatch pinged continuously, pulling me back into reality.
{Happy birthday witch! ^—^}
{Happy birthday witch! Let's go have a drink!!}
{Happy birthday Remi! ~.~}
{HBD Remillia!}
{Happy B-Day LiaMeri! Watch my livestream! I have a surprise for you there!}
It suddenly dawned on me that today was February 15—my birthday, the same date as in my real world. A wave of warmth washed over me, and I quickly switched on my phone to figure out how everyone knew.
Opening UsChat, I was greeted by a bunch of party balloons and confetti that exploded across my screen. I was about to reply to those who greeted me when a loud knock echoed from my door.
A smile appeared on my face and was about to reply them when I heard a knock on my room.
