Event Story – You're my only Christmas, ch.10

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Jay: It was a few years back, right before Christmas.
I was chatting with Dino when, out of nowhere, Robin came to us for advice.
He was trying to figure out how to celebrate Christmas with the kid he was taking care of.

Sage: ......

Jay: Robin wasn't the type to ask for help, so it stuck with me...
I started wondering if he had never known what a family Christmas was like.

Sage: Could it be that...

 

Jay: Yeah, he probably wanted to make sure you had a good time, which is why he asked us.

Sage: ... Oh, I see! I guess I should thank you two as well, then.

Jay: Not really, I’m not sure if our input was that useful, you know?
I eat donuts on Christmas, and Dino mentioned that his family decorates their Christmas tree with pizza ornaments.

Sage: ... I guess it’s different from house to house, huh?

Jay: Yeah, but I doubt it was helpful at all, right?

Sage: No, thanks to your advice, I made some wonderful Christmas memories! ♪

Jay: ... I see. If you say so, it must be true.

Sage: Absolutely!

Jay: Alright then. In that case, we really need to do something about Black Santa for Licht's sake, too.

Sage: This is exactly when heroes like us need to take action!

Jay: Yeah, let’s both give it our all.

Sage: Yes!



Bianchi: ーThe story about Black Santa showing up has made its way to the anti-Eclipse unit too.
Coal and potatoes are being sent to naughty kids, and it looks like a kid was almost kidnapped yesterday.

Sage: No way...

Jude: But I suppose we won’t take action, right?

Nico: The heroes from that sector should be the ones to handle it.

Bianchi: But then again, everyone is busy, so I think if you volunteer, you could at least help with patrols.

Jude: Boring. I wanted to fight Black Santa too.

Bianchi: I want to say it's reckless... but honestly, I'd prefer to handle things myself if I could.
Black Santa is meant to be a teaching tool, not a real threat.
This makes it hard for parents to just say that Black Santa is on his way.

Sage: ......

Nico: Worried about Licht?

Sage: Huh...

Nico: Was I wrong?

Sage: ... Well, no. I’ve been trying to figure out how to take down Black Santa because I want Licht-kun to feel safe...
If Black Santa visits Licht-kun, it's basically saying he’s naughty.

Nico: I’d really like to avoid that situation.

Bianchi: The kid who sent the letter is probably scared too...

Sage: If they hear this rumor, they’ll just get even more frightened...

Jude: I guess we have no choice but to take him down, then?

Bianchi: If it were simple, we wouldn’t be struggling like this. He’s so hard to pin down!

Jude: So, you're saying he visits bad kids, right? If that's the case, I guess I could be a bad kid too.

Bianchi: Aren't you already a bad one?

Jude: You think so? I thought I was being good in front of you, Bianchi.

Nico: He only shows up to kids anyway.

Sage: .....
Hey, do you think I could get information about the kids who were affected if I ask the HQ?
Oh, and I need to go to the research department to ask about the substance...

Nico: What is it?

Sage: I want to try something out. I’ll need Bianchi-san's help for it though.

Bianchi: Mine...?



Sage: Hi, Licht-kun.

Nico: We're back.

Licht: ... Welcome back.

Nico: What's wrong, Licht? You seem a bit down.

Licht: ......

Sage: Did you hear about Black Santa at school?

Licht: ... Yeah, everyone was talking about it. Apparently, someone actually saw him...
I think he’ll visit me too.

Sage: You're fine, Licht-kun.

Nico: No need to worry, Licht.

Licht: ... I’m not worried.
Even if Black Santa comes, I know Santa Claus will come right after.

Sage: Licht-kun...

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