[As she wanted to say something, she found herself closing her mouth. She had just met him and the last thing she wanted was to upset a new friend. After all, there was a moment as she wondered if he seemed sad at this whole affair.

And yet, she'll have to ask that later. Because right now...?]

Not at all! It's only fair to get something for one's birthday, it seems rude to just appear at a party without giving a gift.

[That said, as she gave said gift to him, she was hoping it'll like it! While it was just a book with some pencils, it was still something right....?]

But my name is Hu Tao! As in Hu am I to make this special acquaintance and Tao are you?