-Olympus, Hermes' mansion-

Around a round table in the balcony of the mansion, a truly extraordinary cast of characters gathered.

There was Athena, Hermes, Aphrodite, and Crista.

They all seemed to be deep in thought, and Athena stood up and stated, "It has been a full lunisolar year that Alex has joined Olympus!"

The other three nodded fervently, and Hermes interjected, "We need to do something for Alexei-boy."

Once again, the other three nodded.

Aphrodite intervened, "Hmm, how about we make the day around him and Crista? They are lovers, after all."

Athena and Hermes agreed.

However, Crista blushed like a ripe tomato and anxiously shook her palms, "No, no, no, I can't monopolize Alex, let's all spend the day together!"

Athena then frowned and said, "Is it even good to consider it his birthday? Alex never told us about his birth date...."

Hermes coughed and replied, "I'm not even sure his world uses the same calendar as we do."

Silence befell the hall, and the four contemplated on this truly difficult dilemma.

Suddenly, three people entered the balcony.

It was Persephone, Hades, and Achilles.

"Hello everyone!" Persephone greeted everyone and instantly got to talking, as she was the social butterfly of the Underworld.

Hades muttered, "So it's that hooligan's birthday already...."

Achilles seemed intimidated by the group of extremely fearsome deities that sat around the table and simply bowed slightly to everyone.

They were already quite numerous, but two guests also joined.

They were Ares and Dionysus.

Dionysus exclaimed, "I don't know what you're planning to do, but I brought the strongest wine I have in any case!"

Ares scoffed and challenged the former, "Strongest wine, huh? I'm sure it won't even get me tipsy."

"Bet?" Dionysus seemed excited by the prospects of this drinking challenge.

However, Athena interjected and frowned, "No drinking anything, for now, sit, you two!"

Dionysus harrumphed, "Boring!"

Aphrodite caught up with the two on the current state of affairs.

"We were thinking of organizing a date for Alex and Crista."

Crista once again refused, "No, let's do something all together!"

Persephone proposed, "How about a day for all of us, and a night for the two of them?"

The group of gods all burst into loud laughter and Crista blushed even redder.

Athena approved, "That's a great idea, Persephone."

Then, Hermes asked everyone, "Then, what do we do?"

"Do what? Why is everyone gathered here? Is there something special going on?"

Everyone suddenly went silent.

Alex had entered the balcony, and it seemed he was very suspicious of their gathering.

Unexpectedly, Hades saved the day, "It's a divine council, and you're not invited, hooligan! Go away!"

Alex seemed hurt and slowly retreated while keeping his eye on everyone.

When he was out of sight, they got back into the discussion.

"Let's...go to the beach!" Ares proposed excitedly.

Aphrodite nodded and added, "Kythera, my homeland, has great beaches!"

Everyone seemed to appreciate the idea, and they concluded the meeting.

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-The next day-

Hermes woke up Alex and told him, "Alexei-boy, we need to negotiate with a foreign minor god in Kythera, he took up the island all for himself."

Of course, this was part of their surprise plan.

Alex rubbed his eyes and stood up groggily.

"Leeet meee waash up and d-dreeess..." Alex was still tired, but he agreed.

"I'll wait for you outside, Alexei-boy."

Alex, indeed, performed his mundane hygienic rituals and got ready.

Then, the two flew in the chariot towards Kythera, which was quite a bit south of Olympus.

Alex was rather curious, "So, what's this deal about?"

Hermes, rather stupidly, didn't think of the story much further and should have expected that Alex would ask more questions.

"So, this minor god....he took up the island from...Olympus..."

"That's exactly what you told me this morning, Hermes."

"Yes."

Alex laughed and they proceeded on their short trip.

Soon enough, below them, the clear blue waters of Kythera were visible, and the sandy beaches reflected the harsh sunlight.

They landed slowly, and out of a sudden, all of the deities that Alex knew came out of hiding.

They exclaimed, "Happy one-year anniversary, Alex!"

Alex was extremely confused, and stuttered, "O-one y-year anniversary...? It's been that long already..."

"Thank you, everyone!" Alex suddenly got emotional, seeing all of the people he liked the most celebrating his very existence.

"Uh-oh, no tears, only laughs!" Dionysus shook his finger and passed a flask of wine to Alex.

The latter instantly chugged down the flask, and he exclaimed, "Let's have fun!"

After that, the group swam, and they laughed, and they ate, and they drank.

It was an extremely good day, and everyone was smiling brightly, and having fun.

"Athena, you're gonna swim with full-body armor?" Hermes mocked Athena's attire.

Then, he exclaimed, "Ares, you too?!"

"I am a warrior at all times, Hermes," Ares replied and started flexing his armor.

"This must be the only time you've ever said something proper, Ares," Athena side-eyed Ares.

"All of you, come swim, the water is excellent!" Alex invited the group in from the beach, where he was swimming with Crista.

Suddenly, Persephone froze some of the water, generating an icy platform for her to lay down.

Aphrodite complained, "Persephone, you made the water cold!"

Crista said the same.

Persephone ignored them and continued relaxing under the sunlight.

The day went on like this, and they only went back to Olympus when it was nighttime.

Then, Alex hugged everyone and bid them goodbye.

After that, he and Crista stared at each other.

"Crista, want to count the stars tonight?"

"Sure."

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Author's note:

I cannot believe, that I've reached 100 chapters already.

However, when I remember everyone's support, I understand how I was able to motivate myself to reach 100 chapters.

I didn't think the story would ever gain this much popularity and support, and I cannot describe how happy I am.

I have so much to say, but I think it can all be summarized in one sentence.

Thank you to everyone, who has read, who has written a review, who has enjoyed the story, who hasn't enjoyed the story and gave me constructive criticism, who has sent me gifts and power stones, you are all responsible for the fact that I can get the energy to sit every day, and write one or two chapters.

I am planning on doing a Q&A soon if I get enough questions, and I'll respond to anything as long as it is not too personal, or relating to future events in the story.

Have a good day, everyone, and once again, thank you for everything!!