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Time continued passing happily inside the Watson household.
Laughter echoed throughout the entire house while children played around excitedly and adults continued chatting together peacefully.
The warm atmosphere made the house feel incredibly alive tonight.
Meanwhile, Mary Jane remained the center of attention the entire evening.
Her bright smile never disappeared even once.
For her…
This was one of the happiest birthdays she had ever experienced.
Soon, after nearly an hour of celebration—
The clock slowly reached 9 P.M.
At that moment, Madeline Watson suddenly clapped her hands loudly to gather everyone’s attention.
“Alright, everyone!”
She smiled warmly.
“Let’s cut the cake!”
“It’s already past nine.”
The moment everyone heard her—
The children immediately became excited again.
“Cake!”
Peter’s eyes sparkled instantly.
Even Gwen looked excited.
Meanwhile, Mary Jane looked unbelievably happy before quickly running toward the living room hall.
Soon, everyone followed behind her.
At the center of the beautifully decorated hall rested a large birthday cake placed carefully on the table.
It was a beautiful strawberry-flavored cake covered in soft pink cream decorations.
Written carefully on top of the cake were the words:
“Happy Birthday Mary Jane.”
Several glowing candles illuminated the cake softly while their small flames danced gently in the dim light.
Seeing the beautiful cake—
Mary Jane’s eyes widened with excitement.
“Wow…”
The little girl looked completely mesmerized.
Meanwhile, everyone around her smiled warmly at her reaction.
Then suddenly—
“Happy Birthday to you~!”
The adults and children began singing together cheerfully.
Peter sang loudly without caring whether he sounded good or not.
Gwen laughed midway through singing after Peter completely ruined one of the lyrics accidentally.
Meanwhile, Mary Jane simply laughed happily while listening to everyone celebrate her special day.
Finally—
Madeline smiled toward her daughter gently.
“Go ahead, sweetheart.”
Mary Jane nodded excitedly before stepping closer toward the cake.
Then slowly—
She closed her eyes for a brief moment.
As if silently making a wish.
Nobody knew what she wished for.
But whatever it was—
The smile on her face afterward looked genuinely happy.
Then—
Fwoosh.
She blew out all the candles successfully in one breath.
Everyone immediately clapped loudly.
“YAY!”
“Happy Birthday!”
Peter practically screamed the loudest.
Mary Jane burst into laughter after hearing him.
Soon afterward, she carefully picked up the knife before beginning to cut the cake with help from her mother.
The delicious strawberry smell quickly spread across the room.
After cutting the first slice—
Mary Jane immediately turned toward her mother.
“This one is for you, Mom.”
Madeline smiled warmly before accepting it lovingly.
“Aww…”
“Thank you, sweetheart.”
Then Mary Jane cut another piece before giving it to her older sister Gayle.
Then another for her father.
Philip smiled proudly while accepting the cake.
“My little girl is growing up already…”
Meanwhile, after giving cake to her family—
Mary Jane immediately turned toward Peter and Gwen.
Without hesitation, she handed them both pieces personally.
“These are for you two.”
Peter blinked.
“We get cake before everyone else?”
Mary Jane nodded proudly.
“Of course.”
“You’re my best friends.”
Gwen smiled softly after hearing that.
Meanwhile, Peter looked strangely emotional over receiving cake priority.
“This is an honor.”
Everyone nearby immediately laughed.
Soon afterward, the cake cutting officially began completely.
Children ate happily while adults talked together.
The cheerful atmosphere only grew warmer as time passed.
Eventually—
The moment everyone had secretly been waiting for finally arrived.
Birthday gifts.
The moment Madeline announced it—
Mary Jane’s eyes immediately sparkled brightly again.
Meanwhile, Peter and Gwen exchanged nervous looks.
Both carefully grabbed the gifts they had prepared together earlier.
Peter took a deep breath before stepping forward politely.
“Mary Jane…”
He carefully handed over the wrapped gifts.
“These are from both of us.”
Gwen immediately nodded beside him.
“Yeah!”
“We spent a long time thinking about what to buy for you.”
Peter smiled softly.
“We really hope you’ll like them.”
Mary Jane carefully accepted the gifts with wide curious eyes.
Then slowly—
She began opening the first present carefully.
The moment the wrapping paper came off—
A small beautiful guitar appeared inside.
Mary Jane froze for a moment.
Then she slowly looked at the guitar.
Then toward Peter and Gwen.
Then suddenly—
Her face completely lit up with happiness.
“You guys—!”
Without warning—
She immediately hugged both Peter and Gwen tightly.
“Thank you so much!”
Peter nearly lost balance from the sudden hug while Gwen laughed happily.
Meanwhile, the adults nearby smiled warmly while watching the children.
But then suddenly—
Gwen raised a finger dramatically.
“Wait!”
“There’s still another one!”
Mary Jane blinked excitedly before immediately grabbing the second present.
Carefully, she opened it too.
And the moment she saw what was inside—
Her eyes widened completely.
“A microphone?!”
She looked absolutely shocked.
Peter nodded proudly.
“Now you can sing properly.”
Mary Jane looked speechless for a moment.
Then slowly—
A genuinely emotional smile appeared on her face.
“Thank you…”
Her voice became softer now.
“You guys are seriously the best.”
Peter immediately smiled warmly.
“Why wouldn’t we?”
“You’re our friend.”
Then after a second—
“A really important friend.”
Gwen nodded immediately.
“Exactly!”
Mary Jane looked at both of them quietly before smiling softly again.
“…Yeah.”
At that moment—
The atmosphere suddenly became strangely emotional for the children.
But Gwen quickly ruined it instantly.
“Then sing us a song!”
Mary Jane blinked.
“…What?”
Gwen pointed dramatically toward the guitar.
“You have a guitar now!”
“And a microphone!”
“So perform!”
Peter immediately nodded too.
“Yes.”
“We demand music.”
Mary Jane looked nervous for a second.
Then slowly—
Excitement began appearing in her eyes.
“…Actually…”
“That sounds fun.”
Without wasting more time, she carefully picked up the small guitar before adjusting the toy microphone nearby.
Meanwhile, everyone else quietly watched her curiously.
Then—
Mary Jane slowly began singing softly.
Her voice wasn’t perfect yet.
But for a five-year-old child…
It sounded incredibly adorable.
The entire room instantly became quieter while everyone listened.
Meanwhile, Gwen watched her excitedly.
Then suddenly muttered quietly,
“She sings really good…”
Then her eyes lit up.
“I wanna join too.”
Beside her, Peter suddenly seemed to think of something.
Without saying anything—
He quietly walked toward the kitchen.
A few moments later—
He returned carrying several glass cups filled with different levels of water.
Gwen blinked curiously.
“What are those for?”
Peter carefully arranged the glasses beside her.
Then he grabbed two small sticks before handing them toward Gwen.
“Why not use them like drums?”
The moment Gwen understood—
Her eyes sparkled brightly.
“Oh my God…”
“You’re a genius!”
Without warning—
She immediately hugged Peter tightly again.
“Thank you!”
Meanwhile, nearby—
His fists clenched slightly.
Beside him, Helen noticed immediately.
Once again.
With complete experience.
She sighed helplessly before placing her hand gently on George’s shoulder.
“Calm down.”
She whispered quietly.
“They’re just kids.”
Then she added meaningfully,
“If you keep acting like this, you’ll only stress yourself out.”
George sighed heavily before reluctantly relaxing again.
“…I know.”
Meanwhile—
Completely unaware of George’s internal suffering—
Gwen excitedly grabbed the sticks before lightly hitting the glasses rhythmically.
Different water levels created different musical sounds.
Soon—
Mary Jane continued singing while Gwen added rhythm beside her happily.
And surprisingly—
It actually sounded good.
Very good.
The adults looked genuinely impressed.
Meanwhile, Peter sat nearby quietly watching both girls with a soft smile on his face.
At that moment…
The three children looked genuinely happy together.
Like three stars slowly beginning to shine beside one another.
And somewhere far away…
Inside Oscorp’s underground laboratory…
A green serum quietly glowed inside the darkness.
Waiting.
The cheerful atmosphere inside the Watson household only became livelier as the small performance continued.
Mary Jane happily played the tiny guitar while singing into the microphone with complete enthusiasm.
Beside her, Gwen excitedly tapped the glasses filled with water using the small sticks Peter had prepared earlier.
Different sounds echoed beautifully throughout the room.
Surprisingly—
The accidental little band actually sounded pretty good together.
The adults sitting nearby watched the children with warm smiles on their faces.
Meanwhile, Peter sat nearby quietly while watching the two girls perform proudly.
For several minutes, laughter and music filled the house peacefully.
Finally—
After another song ended—
Mary Jane slowly lowered the microphone while Gwen stopped drumming against the glasses.
Both girls laughed happily afterward.
“That was fun!” Gwen said excitedly.
Mary Jane nodded immediately.
“Very fun!”
Then suddenly—
Gwen seemed to remember something important.
Her eyes widened slightly.
“…Wait.”
Mary Jane looked toward her curiously.
“What?”
Gwen immediately leaned closer before whispering something directly into Mary Jane’s ear.
The moment Mary Jane heard it—
Her eyes sparkled brightly.
Then both girls slowly turned toward Peter at the exact same time.
The moment Peter saw those expressions—
His instincts immediately screamed danger.
“…Oh no.”
A small drop of sweat appeared on his forehead instantly.
He already knew exactly what was about to happen.
Then—
Mary Jane smiled brightly before speaking.
“Peter…”
Her voice sounded dangerously sweet.
“Gwen told me you can sing too.”
Peter immediately froze.
Meanwhile, Gwen crossed her arms proudly.
“Yep.”
“He’s hiding it.”
Peter looked betrayed instantly.
“…Gwen.”
Gwen completely ignored his stare.
Mary Jane stepped closer excitedly.
“Is it true?”
Peter immediately tried shaking his head.
But unfortunately—
The hopeful expressions on both girls’ faces made it impossible for him to refuse completely.
Mary Jane looked at him with sparkling eyes.
Meanwhile, Gwen stared at him expectantly like she had already won.
Peter sighed heavily in defeat.
“…A little.”
The moment he admitted it—
Both girls instantly became excited.
“I knew it!”
Gwen practically shouted proudly.
Meanwhile, Mary Jane immediately rushed toward him before pushing the microphone into his hands.
“You sing.”
Then she lifted the guitar confidently.
“I’ll play the guitar.”
She pointed toward Gwen next.
“And Gwen can do the drums again.”
Then she looked at Peter hopefully.
“Please?”
Peter stared at the microphone like it was his greatest enemy.
Meanwhile, everyone in the room slowly turned their attention toward him curiously.
Even the adults became interested now.
Peter sighed dramatically.
“How did my life become like this…”
Gwen immediately laughed.
“Stop being dramatic.”
Meanwhile, Peter slowly walked toward the center of the room while holding the microphone nervously.
The adults watched him with amusement.
Then suddenly—
Helen Stacy looked toward Mary curiously.
“Mary…”
She smiled slightly.
“You never told us Peter could sing too.”
Mary laughed softly before shrugging helplessly.
“Well…”
“It’s just…”
She looked toward Peter proudly.
“Peter is strangely good at almost everything.”
Helen blinked once.
“…Seriously?”
Madeline Watson beside her also looked surprised now.
“An all-rounder child?”
Mary nodded while smiling warmly.
“Pretty much.”
“He learns things unusually fast.”
Then she added jokingly,
“Sometimes Richard and I genuinely forget he’s only five.”
The adults laughed softly after hearing that.
Meanwhile, George Stacy silently crossed his arms while staring toward Peter suspiciously again.
The more he learned about Peter—
The more dangerous the child seemed in his eyes.
Smart.
Polite.
Talented.
Good-looking.
Now he could apparently sing too?
George suddenly felt like the universe itself was personally attacking fathers everywhere.
Meanwhile, at the center of the room—
Peter slowly took a deep breath while holding the microphone.
Everyone looked toward him expectantly.
The room gradually became quieter.
Even Peter suddenly felt slightly nervous now.
After all—
Being watched by this many people while singing felt embarrassing.
Especially because Gwen and Mary Jane looked way too excited.
Peter closed his eyes briefly.
Then slowly—
He tried remembering a song.
Several random tunes appeared inside his head one after another.
Meanwhile, Mary Jane quietly adjusted the guitar while waiting patiently.
Gwen also sat beside the glasses again while holding the sticks carefully.
Then finally—
Peter opened his eyes again.
“…Okay.”
His voice sounded calmer now.
“I think I remember one.”
The girls immediately became excited again.
Meanwhile, the adults quietly watched curiously.
Then slowly—
Mary Jane lightly strummed the guitar.
A soft melody echoed throughout the room.
Gwen carefully followed with light rhythmic taps against the glasses.
Then—
Peter finally began singing.
At first…
His voice sounded soft.
Gentle.
Almost hesitant.
But after a few seconds—
Everyone inside the room slowly became stunned.
Because Peter’s voice sounded unbelievably beautiful for a child his age.
Clear.
Warm.
Pure.
The song itself carried an innocent softness that perfectly matched his voice.
The atmosphere inside the room slowly changed completely.
Even the adults stopped talking entirely.
They simply listened quietly.
Meanwhile, Mary Jane stared toward Peter with sparkling eyes while continuing to play the guitar.
Gwen also looked amazed while keeping the rhythm carefully.
The three children unintentionally created a strangely magical atmosphere together.
For a brief moment—
The room felt peaceful beyond words.
Even George Stacy’s suspicious gaze weakened slightly.
Though only slightly.
Meanwhile, Mary silently watched Peter with warmth in her eyes.
Sometimes…
She genuinely forgot how extraordinary her son truly was.
Not because of power.
Not because of the V-Virus.
Not because of his hidden future.
But because of who he naturally was.
Kind.
Gentle.
Talented.
Warm-hearted.
Peter always somehow made people around him smile naturally.
And perhaps—
That was the greatest thing about him.
Soon, the song slowly came to an end.
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For a brief moment—
Nobody spoke.
Then suddenly—
CLAP!
Madeline Watson immediately began applauding loudly.
“Amazing!”
Soon, everyone else followed.
The entire room filled with applause and praise instantly.
Mary Jane looked incredibly excited.
“Peter!”
“You sing so well!”
Gwen immediately nodded too.
“Seriously!”
“Why were you hiding this?!”
Peter immediately looked embarrassed.
“I wasn’t hiding it…”
“You guys just never asked.”
Helen laughed softly.
“He’s unbelievable.”
Meanwhile, Philip Watson crossed his arms thoughtfully.
“A child talented in science, music, academics, and social skills…”
Then jokingly—
“Richard and Mary, are you sure your son isn’t secretly some kind of superhuman?”
The adults laughed lightly after hearing the joke.
But for one brief second—
Mary’s smile slightly froze.
Only for a moment.
Then she laughed normally again.
“You’re overthinking.”
Still—
Deep inside her heart…
A strange uneasiness suddenly appeared.
Because unknown to everyone inside this warm cheerful house—
Peter Parker truly was something far beyond ordinary.
And very soon…
The world itself would begin noticing it too.
Soon, as time continued passing, the birthday party slowly began coming to an end.
The cheerful atmosphere inside the Watson household gradually settled down while guests started preparing to leave one after another.
Children looked visibly tired after hours of nonstop excitement, while the adults continued chatting peacefully near the entrance.
Meanwhile, wrapping paper, cake plates, balloons, and toys remained scattered across the living room after the celebration.
Even though the party had ended—
The warmth inside the house still remained.
Currently, Peter, Gwen, and Mary Jane stood together near the entrance while talking happily about random things.
Mary Jane still held the small guitar Peter and Gwen had gifted her earlier.
From time to time, she looked at it with a happy smile.
It was obvious she truly loved the present.
Meanwhile, Helen Stacy suddenly remembered something important.
She looked toward Mary Jane before asking curiously,
“Oh right, Mary Jane.”
“I heard you’re going to start attending school tomorrow together with Peter and Gwen.”
“Is that true?”
The moment Peter and Gwen heard that—
Both children immediately turned toward Mary Jane with bright hopeful expressions.
Especially Gwen.
Her eyes practically sparkled.
“Wait…”
She quickly stepped closer excitedly.
“Is it true?!”
Peter also looked toward Mary Jane curiously.
Mary Jane smiled shyly before nodding her head softly.
“Yeah.”
“Starting tomorrow…”
“I’ll be going to school with you guys.”
The moment those words left her mouth—
Gwen exploded with excitement immediately.
“YAYYYY!”
She literally jumped happily in place.
“Now we can sit together during class!”
“And lunch too!”
“And recess!”
“And science class!”
“And—”
Peter calmly interrupted her.
“Gwen.”
She looked at him.
“You forgot breathing.”
Everyone nearby instantly laughed softly.
Meanwhile, Mary Jane also giggled quietly after hearing that.
Then Peter looked toward her warmly before speaking gently,
“That’s good, Mary Jane.”
His voice sounded sincere.
“Don’t worry.”
Then his expression suddenly became serious.
“If anyone ever tries bullying you…”
He crossed his arms confidently.
“I’ll handle them.”
The moment he said that—
The entire room burst into laughter instantly.
Even George Stacy almost laughed accidentally before stopping himself halfway.
Meanwhile, Mary Jane immediately lowered her head in embarrassment.
Her cheeks turned slightly red.
“P-Peter…”
Peter looked confused.
“What?”
Gwen immediately burst into laughter too.
“Oh my God…”
Then she looked toward Mary Jane while trying to stop laughing.
“Don’t be embarrassed.”
She pointed toward Peter casually.
“He’s always like this.”
Then she dramatically placed both hands on her hips while imitating Peter’s serious tone.
‘Don’t worry, I’ll protect everyone.’
The adults laughed even harder now.
Meanwhile, Peter immediately protested.
“I do not sound like that.”
“Yes you do,” Gwen replied instantly.
Then she looked toward Mary Jane again before continuing proudly,
“Seriously though…”
“Peter really helps everyone at school.”
Her voice became more genuine now.
“He protects kids from bullies all the time.”
Peter looked slightly embarrassed hearing that.
Meanwhile, Helen looked surprised.
“Really?”
Gwen nodded immediately.
“Yeah!”
“Even older kids avoid causing trouble when Peter is around.”
Peter sighed helplessly.
“It’s not that serious…”
But Gwen completely ignored him.
Then proudly—
“At school, almost everyone calls him ‘Golden Boy.'”
The moment the nickname was spoken—
The room became silent for one second.
Then suddenly—
Everyone burst into laughter again.
“Golden Boy?!”
Philip Watson nearly choked laughing.
Meanwhile, Peter immediately looked horrified.
“GWEN!”
His face turned red instantly.
“You promised not to say that out loud!”
Gwen laughed uncontrollably now.
“I changed my mind!”
Mary Jane covered her mouth while giggling softly.
“Golden Boy…”
The nickname sounded strangely fitting honestly.
Peter looked completely defeated now.
Meanwhile, Mary smiled warmly while watching the children interact together.
Hearing Gwen describe Peter like that filled her heart with warmth.
Because despite all the fear surrounding Peter’s hidden future…
Despite the V-Virus.
Despite the danger sleeping inside his body.
Peter still chose kindness naturally.
Not because someone forced him.
Not because he wanted praise.
But because helping others simply felt normal to him.
Meanwhile, George Stacy crossed his arms while muttering quietly,
“…That nickname is way too fitting.”
Helen immediately looked toward him suspiciously.
“…George.”
George quickly coughed awkwardly.
“I mean nothing.”
Meanwhile, Peter still looked emotionally devastated from the embarrassment.
“I can’t believe this…”
Mary Jane laughed softly before suddenly stepping closer toward him.
Then gently—
“Thank you.”
Peter blinked.
“For what?”
Mary Jane smiled warmly.
“For wanting to protect me.”
Her voice sounded genuine.
Peter stared at her quietly for a second before smiling softly too.
“…Of course.”
Then confidently—
“You’re our friend.”
Gwen immediately joined beside them.
“The three of us are a team now!”
Peter nodded seriously.
“A science team.”
Mary Jane added excitedly,
“And music team too!”
Gwen gasped dramatically.
“Oh my God…”
“We should make a club.”
Peter instantly became interested.
“A science and music club?”
Mary Jane nodded excitedly.
“Yes!”
Meanwhile, the adults nearby watched the children warmly.
Sometimes…
Watching children dream so innocently felt strangely healing.
They laughed so easily.
Trusted so easily.
Dreamed so easily.
And for a brief moment—
The adults silently wished life would always remain this peaceful for them.
But unknown to everyone standing there tonight…
Fate had already quietly begun moving forward.
And very soon—
The peaceful lives of Peter Parker and everyone around him would begin changing forever.
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Chapter End.