Well, aren't you early?

I was just about to get started.

I was just looking through this recipe book you lent me.

The way you were talking, I thought this would be some kind of challenge, but I don't think I need your help after all. Oh, but you're welcome to keep me company.

The more the merrier, or so they say.

I'm sure the others will be here soon anyway. Room temperature, eh?

I'll put it in the microwave for a minute or so.

Should be fine. Pfft.

One cup of sugar?

Are they underestimating me?

Ha, this is all it takes.

Really is just a piece of cake, huh? What?

Why are you looking at me like that?

Into the oven now! Oh, you poured me a drink!

How timely.

I was just getting thirsty.

We can chat while we- How am I baking it faster?

That's a trade secret.

I know you asked me earlier why I wanted to bake the cake myself, even though it's my birthday.

Are you still curious? Well, this is going to be the first birthday I get to spend with everyone.

They offered to buy me one, but since they deserve the very best, it's only natural that I make it myself.

Don't tell them that, though.

That's between us, okay? A gift?

I don't need anything.

It'll be nice to just have everyone in one spot for a while.

Besides, the praise I'm expecting for this cake is gift enough. Ah-ha!

Time for cake!

Wait, why is it smoking?

It's so burnt!

Twice as hot with half the time?

It should be perfect!

It's hard as rock.

Ugh.

Well, no matter.

I have all the time in the world, after all. Hey, can we approach the cake yet?

Hmm?

Well, aren't you early.

Or should I say, right on time.

I just finished up.

It looks good, right?

Don't look so surprised.

Something like this is nothing for me. Here, try it.

Looks like you like it.

I'm glad.

Everyone's gonna be here soon, but I'm glad you got to try it first. Hmm?

Oh!

I have no idea how my hair got burnt there.

Strange.

Well, everyone will be here soon.

Let's clean up.

You'll do the dishes, right?