However, as soon as Hisao mentions her birthday, Hanako goes dead quiet and since it is an awkward situation for everyone involved it takes quite a while before Hisao notices that Hanako is actually having a silent panic attack. After sneakily going out to buy a birthday present for Hanako together with Lilly, Hisao is soon forced to come out with the fact when Hanako presses the matter flanked by Misha and Shizune. The first bit of drama in Hanako's route occurs quite unexpectedly.
