How would they react to their s/o's birthday.
Included: Dazai Osamu, Chuuya Nakahara, Ryunosuke Akutagawa, Atsushi Nakajima, Ranpo Edogawa, Fyodor Dostoevsky, Nikolai Gogol, Sigma, Yosano Akiko, Gin Akutagawa, Kouyou Ozaki, Ichiyo Higuchi
• Acts like he forgot. 100%. No hesitation.
• You wake up to nothing… No message, no gift, no dramatic entrance.
• You’re already side-eyeing him all day.
• Then suddenly: You get "kidnapped" (It’s him. obviously.)
• Blindfold, dramatic speech, theatrics surprise setup somewhere scenic at sunset.
• "I would never forget something as important as the day my favorite person was born."
• Gives you a thoughtful gift but pretends it’s last-minute.
• It’s not. He’s been planning for weeks.
• Also, tries to convince you a double suicide birthday pact saying it would be romantic. (It’s not. Shut him down.)
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• Stressed. Deeply stressed. Wants it PERFECT.
• Has been planning for weeks. (Will not admit it)
• Gets you something expensive but meaningful.
• Wine. Definitely wine. Even if you don’t drink wine, he’ll get the best drink imaginable.
• Takes you somewhere classy, but if you say you’d prefer something simple, he adjusts immediately.
• Gets flustered when you thank him.
• "Tch… it’s just a birthday. Don’t make a big deal out of it."
• Meanwhile: He is the big deal.
• Softest moment: Quietly watching you enjoy yourself.
• Has no idea what to do. Birthdays??? Emotions??? Lowkey panics.
• Asks Gin for help. (But denies it aggressively.)
• Ends up giving you something small but very personal.
• Probably handmade or something symbolic.
• "I do not understand celebrations… But I acknowledge your existence is… Important."
• This is his love confession btw.
• Stays close to you the entire day like a silent guard dog.
• If anyone ruins your day: They won’t live long.
• SO EXCITED. MORE EXCITED THAN YOU.
• Has a whole plan written down.
• Decorations, cake, maybe even a surprise party.
• Worries constantly that it’s not enough.
"Do you like it? Is this okay? Should I-..."
• Please hug him. Immediately.
• Gives you something heartfelt, maybe handmade.
• Happiest when you’re smiling.
• Ends the day with quiet stargazing or something soft and peaceful.
• Knew what you wanted before you did.
• Already bought your gift weeks ago.
• Refuses to wrap it. (Please get his lazy ahh to do something productive 💔)
• "You’ll like it. Obviously."
• Somehow gets you the perfect thing.
• Expects praise. Demands it, actually.
• Makes you spend the day doing things he enjoys too.
• Snacks. So many snacks.
• Secretly loves the attention being on both of you.
• "Your birthday is fun. We should do this more often."
• Unsettlingly calm about it.
• Gives you something… Suspiciously meaningful. Like he understands you on a level you didn’t consent to.
• Quiet, intimate celebration.
• Candles, soft music, controlled atmosphere.
• "Birth is a curious thing. I’m glad yours occurred."
• Smiles gently while saying something mildly existential.
• You’re both comforted and slightly unnerved.
• Would absolutely manipulate the entire day behind the scenes to go perfectly.
• You wake up to confetti. Maybe screaming. Maybe both.
• Planned something completely unhinged.
• Surprise locations, weird games, unpredictable events.
• Somehow… It’s actually fun.
• "Birthdays should be unpredictable! Otherwise what’s the point?"
• Gives you a gift that looks like a joke.
• It’s not. It’s actually thoughtful. Don’t tell him you noticed.
• Ends the day with something oddly sincere before immediately ruining the mood again.
• Nervous but determined.
• Wants everything to be perfect but doesn’t know where to start.
• Researches birthdays like it’s a life-or-death situation. (My baby, I love him 😭)
• Prepares a calm, lovely day tailored to you.
• "I hope this meets your expectations…"
• Gives you something very carefully chosen.
• Watches your reaction like it determines his self-worth. (Reassure him pls 🙏🏻)
• Soft, quiet happiness when you thank him.
• Confident. Composed. Knows exactly what she’s doing.
• Treats you like royalty for the day.
• Spa vibes, relaxation, maybe a bit of indulgence.
• "Birthdays are meant to celebrate survival."
• Gives you something elegant and practical.
• Will absolutely drag you out if you try to downplay your own birthday.
• Secretly very affectionate.
• Might tease you but it’s all warmth underneath.
• Notices everything you like.
• Gives you a simple but meaningful gift.
• Doesn’t make a big scene, prefers something lowkey.
• Stays close to you all day.
• Small gestures > Big display.
• "Happy birthday." Soft voice. Devastating effect.
• If you smile, she considers the mission successful.
• Elegant, traditional celebration.
• Kimono, tea, refined setting.
• Treats it like an important occasion. (because it is)
• Gives you something beautiful and timeless.
• "A life should be honored properly."
• Very warm but dignified.
• Makes you feel deeply valued and respected.
• Quietly watches over you the entire time.
• Wants everything to be perfect and overthinks every detail.
• Probably asks Akutagawa for advice and regrets it instantly.
• Ends up doing something very sweet but slightly chaotic.
• "I-I hope you like it!"
• Blushes if you thank her.
• Gives you something thoughtful but slightly mismatched.
• Tries so hard, it’s impossible not to adore it.
