I was so excited. Tomorrow will officially be my birthday. I can't wait what surprises I will get this year. I was distracted by the phone call. "Hello?" I answered. I heard Suho's voice over the phone, "Hi, my lovely ____________. I heard your birthday is tomorrow. I thought I might take you out on a date to a carnival by (location). Are you interested?" Luckily, my birthday falls on a weekend. I should be free. "Sure. I'd love to go," I told him. "I'll pick you up tomorrow at 9. See you," said Suho. I hung up the call and resume my homework.

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(The next morning)

I woke up, bright and cheery, knowing that today is my birthday. I brushed my teeth, took a shower and put on my leggings and long t-shirt. I can smell mom cooking tteokguk soup and seaweed soup. "Here she comes! Our birthday girl!" I heard mom exclaiming as soon as I enter the dining room. I smiled as I give her the nose kiss. "Happy birthday, sweetie," dad said. "Your presents are in the living room. One from me, one from mom and one from your friend, Yeiji. She sent the gift over by mail."

"Can I open them later? I have a date with Suho today," I told them as I eat my breakfast. In case you're wondering, I told my parents I had a boyfriend after the date at Namsan Tower during the summer.  "I see. Where is he taking you?" asked dad. "To the carnival at (location)," I replied. 

"That sounds like fun," said mom. "Finish your breakfast first before you leave. You don't want to