Event Story – You're my only Christmas, ch.11

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

Sage: Licht-kun...

Licht: So, just use me as bait.

Sage: Huh-...

Licht: Take out Black Santa once he comes to me... then I think everyone will stop being scared...

Sage: ... I've always known you weren't a bad kid.

Nico: You're a good guy.

Licht: W-wait a second...

Sage: Thanks. But Black Santa won't come to you.
This is a hero's job. I'll be the bait.

Licht: You'll be the bait...?

Nico: We'll be late tomorrow. You'll have to hold down the fort alone.

Licht: O- Okay...

ーThe next day.


Nico: Million Park is so cold in winter.

Jude: But there's no better place than this. With everyone out of the way, we can really let loose here.

Sage: Yeah, let's take that substance from Black Santa here and now.

Bianchi: ......

Jude: Bianchi, are you alright?

Bianchi: ... I'm fine. Just getting my focus up.
You should be more worried about Sage than me.

Sage: About me?

Bianchi: Is it really okay?

Sage: Yeah, it's fine. Dr. Victor says it's worth a shot too.

Bianchi: But still, showing you your childhood with my ability...

Jude: If you're not comfortable with the idea of Sage doing it, I can step in for you?

Sage: That's not a good idea. It only works with people who had negative feelings about Christmas when they were young.

Nico: You don't care about Christmas, so it's out of the question.

Jude: I'm only interested in Bianchi after all.

Bianchi: Are you really okay with this, dear? Reliving that moment from your childhood...

Sage: Yeah, I believe that's our only option.
Yawn... Looks like the sleeping pills are starting to work... Once I fall asleep, Bianchi-san's illusion should be more accurate...

Bianchi: Alright. I know you'll be going through a lot, so leave Black Santa to us.

Sage: Alright, here we go, mission time...

Nico: Sleep tight, Sage.

Jude: Did he fall asleep yet?

Bianchi: He did. It's time to use my ability, then.



Sage: (Huh, this place...)

Follower A: Are you awake, Savior?

Sage: Yes, I kind of dozed off... what time is it?

Follower A: It's 6 PM on December 24th.

Sage: Oh, right... today is Christmas.

Follower A: Yes, that is correct.

Sage: Aren't we going to celebrate?

Follower A: With you, Savior, we find no need for Santa Claus or the likes of him.

Sage: I see...

(I'm like everyone's Santa Claus...
Then, what about me...)

Bianchi: At last.



Black Santa: ー!

Jude: Looks like he fell for it.

Nico: Sage is giving it his all, so it better work out.

Bianchi: Jude, Nico darling, are you ready?

Nico: No problems here.

Jude: Yeah, I'm excited.

Bianchi: Let's go!

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