Li'l Miss Vampire Can't Suck Right (ちゃんと吸えない吸血鬼ちゃん)

Mucchan!

Let's go to bed!

I'm about to fall asleep!

I'll keep at it a little longer.

You can go to bed first.

That's right.

I asked if she needed my help,

but she says she'll do it by herself.

How youthful...

Yes, the party will be right on schedule.

When do you think you'll get home, Ryuzaburo-san?

Oh, dear!

It looks like we're in for a fun birthday.

LI'L MISS VAMPIRE'S PRESENT

We got here early.

I can't wait for the party!

Y-Yes?

Luna-chan! We're here!

Sakuma! Kusunoki!

WOBBLE...

Luna-chan?!

What happened? You're covered in whipped cream!

I couldn't finish the cake.

And nothing else is ready...

What?

Sheesh.

If that's the case, tell us sooner.

How can I help?

What? You'll help?

You bet we will.

We'll make Otori-kun's birthday celebration a blast!

Sakuma... Kusunoki...

Ishikawa, you start by taking a bath!

S-Sure!

Wow, these look great!

You can put those on the stovetop for now.

Okay!

Everything's coming together.

Thanks so much, you two!

I think we'll make it in time!

Are the guests here?

Eiko, we'll handle checking them in.

Ishikawa, can you do the rest?

Yeah! Thanks!

Let's make this a fun party!

The check-in desk is over here!

Once you've checked in, please take the right elevator down!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY OTORI!! <- BIRTHDAY BOY PARTY AT MY HOUSE ON 10/8! I'D LOVE IT IF YOU'D ATTEND!

Thank you for inviting me as a guest!

Yep, you're good to go.

Thanks!

P-Please accept my heartfelt birthday wishes!

You two seem a little tense.

It's been a while since we've gone to someone's house for a birthday party.

Shoot, do we need an invite to get in?

You're fine without one!

Misa, which floor is it?

Oh, the tenth basement floor.

T-Tenth?!

Is that pretty much everyone now?

Otori-kun's not here yet.

I know, right?

Think he got lost?

No, he's been here before...

Ah.

Otori-kun!

What are you doing out here?!

Well, I got nervous thinking about how it's a birthday party for me.

What are you talking about?

We can't start until you arrive.

Go on!

We're all waiting for you!

Go on, go on!

Sakuma? Kusunoki?

Otori!

C'mon, hurry up!

She's full of energy now.

It's the power of love.

Sorry I'm late.

It's fine!

Otori, can you crouch down a bit?

Huh?

Sure.

Here.

IT'S MY BIRTHDAY

Otori!

Happy birthday!

Let's get this birthday party started!

Hurry, hurry!

Yeah!

Don't open them yet...

Okay, now!

CONGRATULATIONS TO TATSUTA OTORI-SAN FROM THE ISHIKAWA CLAN

There's even a flower stand!

The flowers are from my family!

I'm glad we finished decorating in time.

Yeah.

Oh, Otori-kun's here.

Otori-kun! Happy birthday!

The star of the show is always fashionably late!

Happy B-day, Otori!

Ah...

Happy birthday!

Happy birthday!

Thanks...

I'll give you your present later.

Aw, shucks...

Happy birthday!

Déjà vu...

Oh, wow!

Look!

It's your favorite, Otori! Sushi!

Karaage, too...

It's really all of our favorites...

Yeah.

Mom really gave it her all for Otori's birthday!

Otori-kun.

Ciao!

A happy birthday to you.

Th-Thank you very much.

You're here too, Director?

Is it time for the toast yet?

Oh, right.

Otori.

Everyone!

Thank you all for making it out today!

Here's Otori with a few words before we toast!

What?!

Um...

It's the weekend, but you all came here for me.

I'm not sure whether to feel sorry or happy...

Just be happy!

I got to see Ishikawa-san's house, so thank you!

Thanks.

I'm happy you all came to celebrate my birthday.

You too, Ishikawa-san.

Thanks for preparing all of this.

You've made me happy in so many ways.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY OTORI!! <- BIRTHDAY BOY PARTY AT MY HOUSE ON 10/8! I'D LOVE IT IF YOU'D ATTEND!

Your drawing of me on the invitation was great.

You must have practiced a lot.

You can save all that for now!

Let's get the toast over with!

S-Sure.

Ch-Cheers.

Cheers!

Cheers!

Yum!

Hey, don't take so many.

We made lots, so eat as much as you want!

Awesome!

Ah!

Otori, Otori.

Ta-da! Your birthday cake!

Birthday cake?!

You made this, Ishikawa-san?

Sakuma and Kusunoki helped as well.

Luna-chan worked real hard on it!

The very bottom layer is lined with tuiles!

Melon and chocolate!

This layer's got berries and other fruit!

My favorites, cream puffs and macarons!

And topped with a Clucky sablé cookie!

The ultimate dream cake!

Go on, Otori.

Blow out the candles!

Help me...

Burned at the stake!

Happy birthday!

Otori, don't climb down yet.

Here, you get the best part!

It's huge.

Open wide!

Well? Is it good?

Let him finish chewing!

Who does this with a birthday cake?

The cross-section's cute as well!

I can't believe this cake is homemade.

Delicious!

Otori.

Take a nice, big bite!

It's good.

You always start from the head.

You know...

This reminds me of when I first started talking to you.

Ah...

"The name's Clucky!"

You don't need to remember that part...

But you told me back then not to be scared when I bite.

It's thanks to you that I can bite down properly now.

I see.

For my part, I was scared of what others would think of me,

which is why I never spoke up.

I need you here to practice with me like this, Otori...

You know, your drawings...

Seeing them makes me feel like I visited these places!

That's amazing.

Amazing!

It's been a while since I've hung out with people in such a big group like this...

So I also had a really fun time!