To That Good Kid
Ramona
Come in.
Lilja
Ramo. Is this a good time?
Ramona
It's fine, but what's up? It's unusual for you to come straight to my room in the morning. You could have come after practice, couldn't you?
Lilja
Yeah. But, I wanted to talk to you first.
Ramona
Talk?
Lilja
About Xue.
Ramona
Xue...? If you're talking about the Santa Claus thing the other day, she said she wasn’t bothered by it, but is it bothering you?
Lilja
What do you think I should do, Ramo?
Ramo
What do you mean?
Lilja
Christmas. If Xue doesn't know about Santa Claus, I want to teach her. All the kids in my hometown loved Santa Claus.
Lilja
It would be such a waste if she didn't know what a fun Christmas is like. Don't you think so?
Ramona
Hmm, I think it would be nice if she could enjoy it too...
Lilja
You think?
Ramona
I'm just afraid that I might be meddling after seeing how she acted the other day.
Ramona
But deep down, I think I'd like to do something too. So?
Lilja
So, what should I do? ...I'm not very good at doing things for other people.
Lilja
You’re good at that kind of thing, aren’t you? Meddling.
Ramona
Well, it's true that meddling is my area of expertise. But...
Lilja
But...?
Ramona
That sort of thing is more fun if we all do it together. Come on, let's go to the practice hall.
Hikari
A plan to play Santa for Xue!? That would definitely be fun!
Lilja
Yeah. So, I was wondering what kind of present I should get for her.
Hikari
Something Xue wants...
Hikari
...Part time pay? She’s still working part time right up until the last minute of rehearsal.
Lilja
Pay Xue? That's fine.
Ramona
I don't think it's a good idea to give cash to your friends at Christmas.
Ramona
For Xue...cooking items? But that's just part of the money saving plan...
Koyomi
I thought you were all here early, what are you talking about? Don't you have to practice?
Ramona
Oh, Koyomi. You're here! What do you think, Koyomi?
Koyomi
What do you mean?
Lilja
What do you think Xue would like for Christmas? Something other than money.
Koyomi
Are you thinking of a Christmas present for Xue?
Koyomi
For Xue, maybe... an adorable stuffed animal?
Hikari
But then, that would be the same as the yellow bear from the summer festival, wouldn't it?
Koyomi
...That's true.
Koyomi
But Xue-san doesn't seem to have any particular interest in training or beauty...
Everyone
...
Hikari
Even though Xue knows everything about me, from my homework to my laundry, I don't know anything about Xue at all! She always does everything by herself!
Ramona
That's it!
Lilja
Homework and laundry?
Ramona
No, we don't have to look after her! Let's have a party where Xue doesn't have to do anything.
Hikari
That's a great idea! Let's call it the 'Xue Just Sit Around and Do Nothing Party'!
Koyomi
Do you think Xue-san will come to a party with that title...?
Ramona
Then, what do you think we should do, Koyomi-san?
Koyomi
Why are you asking me...?
Hikari
Koyomi-san...do you have any good ideas?
Koyomi
Hmmm...
Koyomi
...How about the title 'Charity Performance Afterparty'?
Koyomi
You're good at that, aren't you? Afterparties, normal parties, friendship hot pot parties.
Hikari
That's right! Then, we’ll have a Christmas party and an after party!
Hikari
But is it okay for Santa to have a party?
Lilja
I'll think about the presents a bit more. I'm Santa after all.
Ramona
Okay, let's get this secret mission started.
Ramona
Koyomi is part of the operation, too! I'm counting on you!
Koyomi
Yes, yes. It's good to see you came up with an idea, but please don't neglect your practice and forget about reality.
Hikari
Yes!