"HAPPY BIRTHDAY ASH!!!"
Hearing the combined voices of many people, Ash froze for a second. His eyes darted toward the wide hall, which was decorated all over.
The sudden brightness revealed a scene that was simple yet filled with warmth. Streamers of soft colors—pale blue, gentle gold, and cream—hung unevenly from the ceiling, clearly put up by hand. A few of them drooped lower than the others, but instead of looking messy, they gave the hall a personal charm, showing the care and effort that went into every detail.
Balloons were tied together in clusters near the corners, their ribbons curling loosely. Some had small hand-drawn doodles on them, as if someone had wanted to leave a private, personal touch, making the decorations feel intimate and heartfelt.
