Roses upon roses, red and lush and in full bloom, covers nearly every open surface of Hakuba’s room – from his desk to his bed and even parts of his floor. 

999 of them.

And, on the floor, in the very middle, in a small, open space surrounded by the flowers, sits a small box. It’s white, wrapped with a bright blue ribbon and seated neatly on top of it is a simple little card.

Happy birthday, my dearest detective.

Perhaps I went a little overboard with the roses, but how was I supposed to resist? Not every day is your birthday, after all~ 

I hope you’ll enjoy your gift and, if you’re lucky, there might be a ‘special delivery’ arriving sometime before midnight just for you~

Happy birthday!

Within the box, resting gently on soft, white satin, is a pendant in gold and silver.

P.S. It was acquired through perfectly legal means.

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“…I don’t even know what to say besides thank you, and I can’t wait for this ‘special delivery’ tonight. I hope that it will give me the opportunity to thank you in person.”