Sage: Wow, this area is totally decked out for Christmas!

Nico: I can also hear Jingle Bells.

Sage: Hehe, right. We should also start our Christmas party preparations soon.

Nico: I'm also going to prepare the turkey and Christmas cake.

Licht: ......

Sage: So, Licht-kun, is there something you’re hoping to get for Christmas?

Licht: Huh...

Sage: I’ll put in a request with Santa Claus.

Licht: ......

Nico: You should be able to figure it out at your age.

Licht: Yeah...

Sage: Haha, right.
But since it's Christmas, feel free to ask Santa for whatever you want! ♪

Licht: There's nothing I particularly want... I get everything I need.

Sage: Really? You can be open with Santa Claus, no worries!
It's totally fine if you want to go on a trip or to an amusement park instead.
Nico: Even if it's an apple pie too big for the table or an omelet that fills a pool, I'll prepare it.

Licht: It's not like I'm holding back...

Sage & Nico: ......

Licht: ... I don't need anything in particular, but I'm looking forward to Christmas.
I'll help with the cooking and decorating too....

Sage: That's really nice of you.

Nico: I'm planning to roast a lot of turkeys.

Licht: I can't eat all that.

Nico: I'll take it easy on the portions, then.

Licht: Thanks.

Sage: ......

ー The next day.


Sage: ......

(I talked to Nico about it too, and yeah, Licht-kun was definitely acting a bit off yesterday.
He’s always seemed a bit out of his element at events, but I wonder if that’s the case this time too...)

Bianchi: I'm sorry to keep you waiting, dear.

Sage: Oh, Bianchi-san, good work!

Bianchi: I'm really sorry for being late when I was the one who asked you to come.

Sage: No worries, it's all good. I'm sure the design department has a lot on their plate at the moment.

Bianchi: That's right, we're really busy with all the Christmas League prep. I just turned in the design I just finished to sweet Marion.

Sage: To Marion-kun? How did it go?

Bianchi: Of course, it passed! He told me, "It's good, keep going" ♪

Sage: As expected!

Bianchi: I need to keep this energy and finish the costumes. I'm ready to rock it!

Sage: It's nice to see you enjoying yourself, even when you're this busy.

Bianchi: It's all thanks to you.

Sage: Did you want me to come over for a costume fitting? If so, I'd be happy to help out!

Bianchi: Oh my gosh, that's like the best offer ever, but... the reason you're here is for something else.
To be honest, there's something I need to talk to you about.

Sage: ... What's going on? You just got all stiff all of a sudden.

Bianchi: Well, I'm not sure where to start.

Sage: ...?

Bianchi: I guess you've heard that 'Dear Hero Project' is going to be held again this year, right?

Sage: Yeah, of course!
It's such a wonderful event, right? Heroes making children's wishes come true ♪

Bianchi: If you were a kid, you would for sure send a letter, right?

Sage: Yeah, no doubt about it ♪ But honestly, just being able to meet a hero would be enough to make my wish come true!

Bianchi: Fufu, oh, I'm sure.

Sage: I’m pretty sure we've received a lot of applications this year as well.

Bianchi: Yes. I just got a call from the PR department about that.
And there's one letter…

Sage: Let's see...

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