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[ This can be found at the door, alongside various tea samples, in a sturdy box with a small note attached: ]

Ikari-kun,

I have learned dates of birth are commemorated with gifts. These may aid your recovery.

[ It's unsigned, but not out of a real wish to be anonymous. She just doesn't realize the need. Not that there's much mystery here. ]

[imusntrunaway]

[He honestly didn't expect anyone to remember his birthday.

Later that night, there's a text.]

Thank you for the tea. They tasted great.