Nico's Card story – December, full throttle!

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Nico: *Munch munch*... Jay's curry never disappoints.

 

Billy: Haha, Jay's curry is just the best, I know~♪

 

Nico: Can I have some more?

 

Billy: YES! If you want more, we also have fried chicken!

He can have it, right, Asch-paisen?

 

Asch: ... Hmph, this is the sort of premium fried chicken you could only dream of eating. So, be thankful and savor every bite.

 

Nico: ......

 

Billy: ... W- What's wrong, Nico-paisen?

 

Nico: Something feels off...

 

Billy: Uuum~ What is?

 

Nico: You're overly nice. I sense a scheme brewing.

 

Billy: N- Nothing's brewing. But there's a weeeeeee little thing I want to talk to you about, Nico-senpai.

 

Nico: Called it...

Well, the curry's delicious, so I guess I'll at least hear you out.

 

Billy: Sowwy, Nico-paisen.

So, on that note, remember how Jay's been running around the city for the 'Dear Hero Project', right?

 

Nico: As Santa Jay, right? He helped us too.

 

Billy: It was a huge success, and now everyone is reaching out to invite Jay to their New Year's Eve party.

We were trying to work with the PR team to make sure Jay could attend all parties equally, but it turns out that with just helicopter travel, he can't make it to all the events this time...

 

Nico: So you want to use my ability?

 

Asch: That's how it is. Lend a hand, will ya?

 

Nico: Nooo.

 

Asch: Haah? As a junior, you should be saying 'yes' in this situation, don't you think?

 

Nico: That's going to tire me out. It'll make me hungry. It's going to be a pain...

 

Billy: Of course, we're not asking you to do it without compensation, right, Asch-paisen?

 

Asch: I'll get the Albright family's chef to come over to your house for the first 3 days of the New Year.

 

Nico: The Albright family's... *Gulp*...

 

Asch: I'll provide the finest ingredients, and you can feast on as much food as you please for 3 meals a day over those 3 days.
 

Nico: ......
 

 

Asch: Kukuku, how laughably pathetic.
 

Nico: But, I can't use my ability too often.

 

Billy: No problem at all! We're only asking you to help when the helicopter can't do the job.
Plus, I'll have some yummy food prepared at the party venue so you can get your fill of calories! ♪

 

Nico: ... My fll of calories.
 

Billy: So, what do you say? Will you do it?

 

Nico: Alright, we have a deal.

 

Asch: Hmph, of course. Don't screw this up.

 

Nico: Got it.
 

 

― On that very day.


 

 

Jay: I hope you continue to support HELIOS and its heroes next year as well.
 

Influential person: Of course! Just let us know if there's anything we can do to help.

 

Nico: Jay, it's about time.

 

Jay: Oh, already?

 

Nico: Are you ready to leave?

 

Jay: Yeah, I'm good to go.

 

Nico: Alright, hold on tight.

 

Jay: Everyone, have a great New Year!
 

 

Influential person: ...... They vanished.


 

 

Nico: We're here.

 

Jay: Thanks a lot, Nico. I'm going to go greet the chief executive.

 

Nico: I'm so hungry... I need to eat something...

 

Billy: Ah! Nico-paisen, over here~! I had them prepare a ton of omelets for you, so dig in!
 

 

Nico: Thanks for the food... *Munch, munch*...

This omelet is delicious...

 

Billy: The food here is on par with that of famous hotels, you know~

 

Nico: I want seconds.

 

Billy: That was fast!? I should probably get more omelets just in case.

 

Jay: Alright, it's almost time for the next round. Nico, how are you feeling?

 

Nico: I'm stuffed... I can still handle this.

 

Jay: Sorry for pushing you too hard.

 

Nico: It's all good. You helped us out on Christmas, so it's no big deal.

 

Jay: Haha, I just played Santa and delivered some gifts, but I appreciate you saying that.

 

Nico: Alright, let's go to the next one.

 

Jay: Yeah!


 

 

Nico: Haa... I'm back

 

Sage: Oh, welcome back, Nico.

 

Licht: Welcome home.

 

Nico: Why are you both at my place?

 

Sage: So, the Albright family's chef dropped by my house in the evening.

They said they were preparing dinner and wanted you to eat as well.

 

Nico: Huh? I thought they were coming tomorrow?

 

Sage: Hehe, I guess Asch-san was kind enough to reach out to them a day early.

 

Nico: Right. Asch is quite generous.

 

Sage: So, I brought the food they made over ♪

 

Licht: It was a lot, so it was quite a task.

 

Nico: Thanks. How about we eat together?

 

Licht: Is that okay?

 

Nico: Of course.

 

Sage: Hehe, then this is our last party of the year ♪

 

Nico: Looking forward to it.