"Then, I'll make up a birthday celebration for you."

I said.

Then I could prepare a decent gift for him.

But Patrick seemed to predict what I was thinking and said, "Have you bought me a present today?"

"No, I..."

"I only want the present you bought today. You don't need to buy anything else. To keep you from changing, you should send me the photo of the gift you bought today."

Patrick said decisively.

His voice was firm, and he didn't allow me to refuse.

I looked at the kraft paper bag in the passenger seat, which was already a little creased, and felt a little sorry.

He heard...