In a small village in some country,
there was a thirteen-year-old boy.
His nose caught the fresh scent of cooking as he waited for his mother to finish preparing the food.
His stomach growled, and his mouth nearly watered.
"Mom, please hurry."
"Be patient, you little monkey. Don't be annoying. Look at your sister—she's waiting quietly."
"Mooom, I'm hungry! I haven't eaten since yesterday!"
"And who told you to come home late all the time? You go around causing trouble with your foolish friend. Don't tell me you're going to go out with him again today?"
"Hmph! He's not foolish… he's my best friend."
His mother looked at him with eyes full of pity and compassion.
Her foolish son was always getting into trouble with his friend, starting fights for stupid reasons.
Lately, that friend had been encouraging him and training him in street fighting.
"All right, all right, you fool. Lunch is ready."
"Yaaay! Thanks, Mom."
This time, it was the little girl—seven years old—who spoke.
A small girl with purple hair and wide eyes.
Her hair was tied in a ponytail, and she wore a red skirt with beautiful white embroidery.
She was the very definition of a beautiful child.
The family of three began eating their lunch.
"Mmm, today's food is delicious, Mom! The best part is the chicken soup, hehehe."
"Of course, you fool. Today is your sister's seventh birthday, so I have to reward her with something tasty."
"All right, eat now. After lunch we'll have cake, and then it will be time for presents."
"Yaaay! Thank you! I love strawberry cake so much! Mom, please, is the cake strawberry-flavored?"
The mother smiled and said,
"Of course, my sweet girl. How could I forget what you love? And the gift—I'm sure you'll like it. There's also a surprise from your brother."
The little girl looked at her brother with curiosity and excitement.
What was the surprise her older brother had prepared for her?
"Hehe, wait, you little fool. After we celebrate with the cake, I'll show you something you'll like, hehehe."
After finishing the delicious lunch and cleaning and washing the dishes,
the small family went to the cake—time for wishes.
"Come on, little one, make a wish and blow out the candles."
The little girl stood in front of the candles, clasped her hands, made a wish to herself, and blew.
"Happy birthday, little one."
"Happy birthday, my sister."
After the wishes and congratulations, the cake was cut and eaten.
Especially the little girl—her mouth watered with every bite she took of the cake.
"Yummy! Mom, thank you! I love strawberries—and the presents too, hehe."
"All right, all right, little one. It's time for the gifts."
"Me first!" said the boy.
"This is my gift—open it, hehehe."
The little girl snatched the gift without thinking and began to open it.
Once she opened it, the joy and happiness were clear on her face.
She smiled, her face shining like a beautiful ruby, and said,
"I love my brother so much! Thank you! You didn't forget your promise to bring me the game collection. Thank youuu!"
"Well, there was a little brat who kept bothering me about the limited edition, hehe… so I got it for you, hehehe."
"Wait, little one, it's my turn. Take my gift."
The little girl took the gift without thinking, and when she opened it, she saw a beautiful blue skirt embroidered with golden flowers and elegant patterns.
If she wore it, she would become even more beautiful than she already was.
"Woooow! Thank you, Mom! It's so beautiful! Thank you—I love you all!"
After the warm and lovely family atmosphere, they sat by the fireplace with mugs of hot chocolate.
Of course, the beautiful little girl wore her new garment and played excitedly with her brother's gift.
And the next day,
the boy woke up to the sound of an annoying knock on the door.