January 1st of 2021.
A New Year had arrived finally, and with it, the promise of an unforgettable new year ahead of them.
They all had big plans in their lives for the new year whether professionally or in their personal lives.
For example, Kumiko planned to ask to assume bigger responsibilities at the restaurant. She wanted to give her all before the 'internship' ended and she had to report to the culinary school.
Even though Theo hired them as regular cooks, they still had to report back to their school if they wanted to graduate from the culinary school they studied.
Theoretically, the internship would end after they graduated, most of the students went through that, but as they were regular employees of Theo's restaurant, they would only go pick up their diplomas before getting back to work at the restaurant.
Their situation was extremely rare, as it was few cases of students getting a permanent position inside a renowned restaurant before they even graduated from school.
Kumiko and the other three loved working for Theo.
They received much more than the average salary of a cook, and they learned so much from Theo and Ayia. Plus, they were even able to live in their hometown.
That's why the four of them already decided without hesitation to continue working for Theo.
Another example was Aurora, she would start her second year of high school, and she wanted to maintain her position as the head of the year.
Even though she knew that Theo would never pressure her to get that place, she still wanted to impress him. He did so much for her already that she wanted to show him that she was not wasting his efforts on her.
She also was excited for the new year because she participated in her brother's album, and she wanted to know what surprises were ahead of them as Moonlight and Tsukuyomi.
And the best example of big plans for the new year was Theo.
Last year, he already opened a franchise chain coffee shop, a restaurant, a publishing house, and an animation studio.
He started so many projects, and the amazing thing was that every project he started was doing extremely well.
He had big and extensive projects for the new year.
Expanding his existing companies, opening new companies, and launching a myriad of works coming from mangas and animes until even games!
Plus, he even planned to hold a concert with his alias, Moonlight!
All in all, 2021 would be a big and busy year for him, and he was excited about it.
"Happy New Year!" Theo said with a smile as he hugged Aurora.
"Happy New Year, Big Brother!" Aurora replied with a sweet smile before hugging him back.
"Happy New Year!" They all shouted and laughed as they all hugged each other.
That group of friends wished each other a happy new year while the magical scene in the night sky hovered above them.
Now they knew why Theo was acting so mysterious before, he probably planned the surprise fireworks show.
Theo indeed did that.
He knew that the Tinuviel River fireworks show would be a little far away from them, so he asked Sylph to plan and put into practice a surprise show at the forest for them.
This operation took a lot of effort for Sylph to complete, since from buying the technological and high-tech fireworks that gave such a magical feeling to the release of each firework at a specific time.
Sylph had to utilize almost the entire fleet of drones in her storage to operate the fireworks show. Each drone was positioned at a specific location throughout the forest, and she commanded their release remotely.
For her that was easy, but it would be almost impossible for a normal person to plan and operate the show she put on.
That's why a normal fireworks show was planned and operated by a huge team of specialists.
That's why everyone was surprised when they saw the show in the forest.
The whole city was able to see the surprise show coming from the hilly Pedrarruna Forest, they all thought that the city officials planned a surprise show, but the people in charge were, even more, confused them the rest when they saw the surprise show.
They didn't plan that show!
How, when, and who planned that show?
These were the questions of all of them.
Theo and the others only entered the house when the fireworks show ended.
"Wow, that was so amazing!" Max exclaimed excitedly as he walked toward the house while holding hands with Lauren, his girlfriend.
"Were you involved in the surprise firework show here in the forest?" Sam asked Theo with shining eyes.
Theo smiled mysteriously before replying, "In a small way, yes, I was involved."
Technically, he only gave the order to Sylph, and it was her that put into practice everything, so his involvement was small, but at the same time crucial.
They all sighed in wonder when they heard that. It seemed like their friend was capable of everything.
"It was so magical!"
"It seemed as if the two fireworks shows complemented each other."
"Yeah, it seemed like the forest was opening up for the river to pass."
"I bet our city is the only place where such a unique scene happened."
"Yeah, I don't remember even the fireworks show from other big cities having such a unique setting."
They all discussed and laughed as they entered the house and headed to the dining hall.
After watching the fireworks show it was time for the New Year Banquet!
When they arrived, they were greeted by the scene of a table filled with steaming and hot dishes.
"Wow!"
"It looks so delicious!"
"How're they even hot?"
Theo looked at their exaggerated reaction before smiling and saying, "I asked Sylph to heat up the hot dishes while we were watching the show. While the cold dishes she only placed them on the table."
"Oh!"
They all had a face of realization when they heard that, which made them amazed by Sylph's efficiency once again.
"Come on, let's take our seats!" Theo smiled at them.
"Yes!" Aurora shouted excitedly before hurrying to the seat next to her brother.
"Come on!"
"I'm so hungry!"
"Those snacks were delicious, but it seems like I'm hungry for the whole day when I see this table."
"Would my tummy be able to hold this much food?"
They all discussed excitedly as they took their seats at the dining table.
Theo was at the head of the table with Aurora and Sayuri seated next to him.
They all were eager to start eating, but they held off their urges and looked at Theo with sparkling eyes.
It was tradition for the host to say something before the banquet started.
It was Theo's house, so he was the host.
He knew that, so he smiled before saying...
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