𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐭𝐞𝐝 | sano shinichiro ✓

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Hushed whispers are all that is heard in the Sano household, readying and anticipating for a certain figure to be seen through the windows. The room is pitch black, decorations put up sloppily but with love and party hats on their heads. The room is filled with silence until the jangling of keys and turn of the doorknob is heard, the figure steps in with a small shopping bag in hand, closing the door and turning on the lights as what greets them is a startle.

"HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!"

The shouts and greetings of his loved ones resound through the house as he chuckles from the shock and happiness overflowing in his heart, the occasional blossom of another flower.

Letting out a sigh, he shows them a bright smile, smoothly hiding the shopping bag behind his back. "You shocked me there."

The family exchange greetings and the birthday celebrant's love is the last to greet, holding a bouquet of light pink lotus flowers. "Happy birthday Shin." Both adorned with warm smiles, they exchange a hug as he takes the bouquet with a thanks.

As the girl goes to the bathroom with a mumbled excuse, he turns to his family, his expression turned to one of nervousness. "You should've told me she was coming! I was out buying this." Gesturing to the bag in his hand, his little siblings let out oh's in understanding, followed by the hum of Mikey.

"It wouldn't be a surprise if we told you big bro" he states with an obvious tone.

August first is Shinichiro Sano's birthday, an exact month before the couple's anniversary, which he is planning something special for this year.

As the female returns, they all begin eating and chattering about random topics, telling stories and experiences or sharing updates on each other's lives. The lively voices heard through the house accompanied by the bright scene of everyone so happy could sprout dozens of flowers in the forest of their hearts. Assorted yet so healthy, like a garden of an old lady, messy yet taken care of.

A nudge to his side brings all his attention to his girlfriend. "So, a month until lucky number five..!" Her statement makes him laugh, the number five was always her favorite, so anticipating for their fifth anniversary is something she did.

"A month until lucky number five!"

Everything looked perfect for him, his plan is soon to be set. With her finally finishing studies and getting to relax more, he already knows why their fifth anniversary will be more special. His family knows too, the proof being the content the small shopping bag holds.

Laughter and shouts still echo through the room as teasings and jokes are made, the small family relishing the moment of happiness as more flowers bloom and glow in their chests.

Unbeknownst to everyone, roses were not the only red flowers growing in the couple's hearts.

lotus flowers; the flower of life