[Utena is grumbling under her breath, hands tucked into her pockets and walking briskly. She does not appear to be in the best of moods, to use an understatement.]

Stupid hocus pocus. [A bird flits to land on her head and sing. She sighs heavily, but seems disinclined to fight it this time. Another flutters in front of her face, and she allows it to take roost on her hand.] I guess you aren't going to leave me alone, huh? [Both birds chirp, as if in agreement.] I'm not good with pets, y'know. Not like Himemiya.

[Something changes in her expression at that, and she glances up to the sky.] Another birthday here...