Shock therapy

"Jin!"

Nana merrily hopped to his side and held his arm. 

Jin smiled. "Mom. You look extra cheerful today."

"Hehe of course I am. Tomorrow is Shui's birthday after all."

Jin stared at her but said nothing.

"Jinhai and I were deciding on a gift for her, but it's so difficult," she sighed. "Do you have any idea?"

"I don't," he smiled. "It's fine, Mom. Shui will like whatever you have to give her."

She pouted. "I know, but I still want it to be thoughtful. Oh, what are your plans by the way?" She clapped her hands once in delight.

"Nothing. Sorry, Mom but I won't be coming to the party tomorrow."

Nana widened her eyes. "Why not?"

He didn't know how to answer that. It was difficult to make her understand but at the same time, he had no interest in being a part of Shui's birthday banquet.

"...I am feeling a little sick."