Event Story – You're my only Christmas, ch.9

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Licht: ... So, what happened after that?

Bianchi: Even in my grumpy mood, Santa didn’t forget about me.
On Christmas morning, I found exactly what I had been wishing for next to my pillow. A lot of colored pencils and a design sketchbook... I never told anyone I wanted those things, though.

Licht: ......

Bianchi: At that moment, I realized that no matter how busy life got, there was a Santa who always thought of me first.
I felt like I wanted to be good for that person too...

Licht: ......

Bianchi: Listen, sweetie.

Christmas isn't just for good kids. It doesn't matter if you're good or bad, it's a day for everyone to be happy ♪You've got a fantastic Santa Claus who cares about you the most right by your side.

Licht: ... Sage.
Is it really okay for someone like me to get a Christmas gift...?

Bianchi: Of course it is. Your Santa Claus is looking forward to giving you a gift.

Licht: I see...
Thanks, Bianchi... I feel a bit better now...

Bianchi: Fufu, no problem.
Now, let's enjoy some pancakes! If we take too long, we won't have room for dinner.

Licht: Yeah...



Licht: I'm home.

Sage: Ah, welcome back, Licht-kun! Sorry about this, I'll start making dinner right away.

 

Licht: No worries. I just had some yummy pancakes with Bianchi...

 

Sage: Alright then, I'll take my time to cook something delicious for you.

 

Licht: Hey, Sage... 

Sage: What is it?

Licht: There's something I want...

Sage: ... Okay. Tell me about it. I'll reach out to Santa Claus for you ♪ 

Licht: Hehe, so, umー

ーThe next day.


Sage: (Hehe, Licht-kun told me about the gift, so I just need to prepare it now.

As for the Christmas party, I still have to find a Santa Claus...

Hmm... I could do it, but someone more suitable should handle it...)

Jay: Hey, Sage.

Sage: Oh, Jay-san! Good to see you!
Are you heading to training now?

Jay: No, I'm actually heading out for patrol. The HQ told us to increase our patrols.

Sage: ... Did something happen?

Jay: You haven't heard? They say Black Santa has come to town.

Sage: Black Santa? I heard the kids are talking about him... 

Jay: It seems like this isn't just a rumor anymore. Apparently, black ink and potatoes were actually found by the kids' beds.

Sage: Wait, what!? 

Jay: A substance was noted to have reacted at the time it happened, so the research department investigatedー
And apparently Black Santa is a product of the negative emotions that children associate with Christmas.

Sage: I can't believe that...

Jay: I also got a call from Benji. It seems like the rumors are starting to spread at school.

Seriously, Christmas really has a way of stirring things up.

Sage: ... True that.

Jay: How's Licht holding up? Benji seemed a bit worried about him...

Sage: Actually, it seems like it’s his first time celebrating Christmas, and he was kind of reluctant at first, but he’s finally starting to get into the spirit..

Jay: I see. Then we need to deal with Black Santa as soon as possible.

Sage: Right...

Jay: So, was there really no Christmas celebration tradition in Thonis?

Sage: Yeah, that's what I heard from Licht-kun. 

Jay: ... I see. 

Sage: Jay-san?

Jay: It's nothing, what you just said made me think of Robin.

Sage: Teacher?

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