Time flew by, and in a flash, it was April of Sea Circle Calendar 1516.
April 6th was a very ordinary day.
But for the people on the Pegasus, it was a very special day.
Because this day was the birthday of the Master to Carina and the girls, and the Boss to Robin.
It was unknown who found out about Yami's birthday, but on this day, Carina and the girls threw a grand birthday banquet for him.
The cake alone was twenty-four layers high.
If the Pegasus hadn't been a custom-built large sailing ship, the cake wouldn't have even fit inside the cabin.
Seeing this cake, a warm current flowed through Yami's heart.
This was Yami's first birthday in this world, and also his first birthday since becoming an adult.
He had thought that after growing up, he would no longer celebrate birthdays.
But today, Yami was deeply moved by Carina and the girls.
He had indeed chosen the right people; they treated him as well as he treated them.
If, at the beginning, Yami had recruited Carina and the girls with very clear objectives, then after spending time together, these maids and his secretary were now regarded by Yami as his wings.
On this day, Yami was extremely happy.
To please Yami, Carina and the girls had specially prepared a song and a dance.
The birthday banquet turned into a concert, with Yami as the sole audience member.
Watching Carina and the girls, dressed in different outfits, singing and dancing on stage, Yami couldn't help but take out a Tone Dial to record the unforgettable scene.
After the dance, Yami and his crew ate cake in the integrated KTV, ballroom, and bar.
But as they were eating, Yami was suddenly attacked by a joint effort from Carina and Nami. And so, a civil war within the Yami Pirates began.
Countless cream bombs splattered across the integrated hall, covering it in graffiti.
Whether it was Yami, Carina and the girls, or even the conflict-averse Nojiko, everyone was covered in cream and cake crumbs.
After the cake fight, the relationship between Yami and the girls made a huge breakthrough.
When it was time to wash up, everyone went to the large bathhouse for a shared bath.
Although all the girls wore bath towels, Yami still got a feast for his eyes.
Where there's a first time, a second time is not far off.
After the bath, Yami returned to his room and received another surprise.
It turned out that Carina and the girls had secretly placed their carefully prepared birthday gifts in Yami's room.
But when Yami was about to open the gifts, he found there were only four.
Could it be that Nojiko's gift wasn't among them?
No, the colors of the wrapping paper clearly corresponded to the hair colors of Carina and the girls. There was orange, blue, purple, and pink, but no black.
Could it be that Robin didn't prepare a gift for him?
But with Robin's emotional intelligence and social skills, it was impossible that she wouldn't have prepared a gift, nor would she have been isolated by the other girls!
What was going on?
Knock, knock, knock...
Just as Yami was puzzled, a knock suddenly sounded at the door.
When Yami opened the door, a figure immediately threw herself into his arms.
A mature woman in a maid outfit had her arms wrapped around Yami's neck, her face flushed as she chuckled softly, "Boss... Happy birthday."
"Robin..."
Looking at Robin, who was wearing a maid outfit that was not suitable for going out and was meant only for his eyes, Yami's mouth fell slightly agape, completely speechless.
"Ara, ara..."
Seeing the stunned Yami, a curve formed on Robin's lips. She switched to a different title in a seductive tone, "Master, aren't you going to unwrap your birthday present?"
Hearing this, Yami instantly became like a bomb with a lit fuse. With flames in his eyes, he embraced Robin tightly.
With a bang, the door was violently shut, and a war that would affect the entire ship erupted within Yami's room.
That night, Yami and Robin did not sleep.
That night, Carina and the other girls could not sleep.
After the birthday, the relationship between Yami and the girls was elevated once again.
This change could be seen in the small details of their daily lives.
In front of Yami, Perona was a very shy, even somewhat socially anxious shut-in.
But after the birthday, when Perona spoke to Yami, she was noticeably more cheerful, and her eyes no longer darted away.
As for Carina and Nami, it went without saying. If it weren't for their young age, it wouldn't have been just Robin who gave a special gift that night; all three of them would have.
The ones whose relationships with Yami improved the most were Robin and Nojiko.
Ever since she took the initiative last time, the relationship between Yami and Robin was really only missing the final step, just waiting for the right opportunity.
Of course, Robin's shyness was also a factor, especially with Nami on the ship, whose perception was like a surveillance Den Den Mushi.
As the big sister of the group, Robin was afraid she wouldn't be able to face her younger "sisters," so she had never found the courage to take that final step.
Yami had also never forced Robin.
On his birthday, Robin had hesitated for a long time before finally mustering the courage to give herself as a gift.
This act also solidified Robin's position.
Although Carina and Nami came first, Robin was Yami's first woman.
And Yami was Robin's first man.
As for Nojiko, influenced by this atmosphere, she quickly went from being an outsider to an insider. Her relationship with Yami was now at least on the same level as Perona's.
At the same time, Nojiko had also decided on her role.
"Are you sure?"
One day, Yami looked at Nojiko, who had made her decision, and asked.
"Yes, Master. I've decided."
Nojiko nodded slightly and said with a smile, "Nami has Carina to assist her, and I don't like to fight. So, like Sister Robin, I'll be a support member."
"In that case, I'll choose a support-type Devil Fruit for you."
For a moment, several support-type Devil Fruits flashed through Yami's mind.
"Master, you can decide."
Nojiko said with a smile.
She had no aversion to becoming a Devil Fruit user.
Although she would lose the ability to swim, it was fine as long as she could help Yami.
Seeing this, Yami immediately decided on a Devil Fruit for Nojiko.
This young girl's heart was solely focused on protecting her younger sister.
If Yami and Nami weren't strong enough, this girl would surely be willing to train hard to protect her sister, hoping to one day shield her from the wind and rain.
But after joining the Yami Pirates and witnessing Yami's teleportation ability, as well as seeing Carina and Nami develop their fruit abilities, Nojiko's perspective had changed.
By Nami's side, there was Carina who could enhance her strength, and in front of her, there was the incredibly powerful Master, Yami.
Without her, Nami would still be very safe.
Therefore, Nojiko did not intend to pursue power but rather to take care of everyone from behind the scenes.
This meant that Nojiko had lost her ambition and was not suited for a Devil Fruit that enhanced combat power.
The suitable fruit for her would be a support-type Devil Fruit that didn't require development, would take effect immediately after being eaten, and would be very useful to Yami and the team.
Yami had several such Devil Fruits in mind and immediately made a decision.
The Devil Fruit he would prepare for Nojiko was the Paramecia-type Castle-Castle Fruit.
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