Shizuka
The charity event went by so quickly, didn't it?

Kokona
Yeah, I might have wanted to see a bit more...

Kokona
Santa Yae-chan, Shizuka the Reindeer...!

Shizuka
You too, Kokona. Clumsy Kokona the Reindeer suited you perfectly.

Kokona
Ehehe...Shizuka-chan was so cool. You were a reliable Onee-chan reindeer!

Kokona
Oh, by the way...sorry, Shizuka-chan. I have something I need to stay for...is it okay if you go home first?

Shizuka
That's fine...are you sure you're okay? I can help if something's wrong.

Kokona
No, I'm fine, really! Remember those cookies that were given out as a surprise earlier?

Shizuka
Ah, yes. The children were all happy about how delicious they were.

Kokona
Right? I heard they were made by the teachers at the children's cenrer! I want to make some for everyone too, so I thought I'd ask for the recipe.

Shizuka
I see. Just be mindful that the teachers are probably close to the end of their workday, so don't be a bother.

Kokona
I know that! See you later, Shizuka-chan!

Shizuka
Yes, see you later.

Kokona
...

Kokona
...I wonder if Shizuka-chan has left?

Kokona
Yes, it seems she has. I should hurry, I'm keeping Yae-chan waiting...

Yae
Ah, Kokona-san. Good work today.

Yae
Where is Shizuka-san...?

Kokona
Shizuka-chan went home ahead of me!

Yae
That's good. This is a secret, after all.

Kokona
Fufu, that's right.

Kokona
So, about Shizuka-chan's Christmas card...

Yae
I found it for you! Here it is!

Kokona
Thank you, Yae-chan!

Kokona
Let's see, what does it say...?

Shizuka's Card
"A future where Kokona becomes a World Dai Star."

Kokona
Shizuka-chan...

Kokona
Ah! My heart was so touched that I forgot, but this doesn't tell me what Shizuka-chan wants~!

Yae
Oh my, that is a problem...

Yae
...Kokona-san, is there something you would like to give to Shizuka-san?

Kokona
Huh?

Yae
Giving Shizuka-san what she wants would be wonderful. But I think it would also be lovely to give her something that you want to give.

Kokona
Something I want to give...

Yae
"How much the giver thought about you when choosing it"-Shizuka-san is someone who treasures those feelings.

Kokona
Yae-chan...

Kokona
(That's right. The reason I wanted to give Shizuka-chan a present.)

Kokona
(Shizuka-chan supported me when I was about to give up, and she practiced acting with me.)

Kokona
(But it's not just that-she's always been considerate of me.)

Kokona
(That's why I wanted to give something back to Shizuka-chan.)

Kokona
But...can I choose a good present when I don't even know what Shizuka-chan wants...

Yae
I'm sure Shizuka-san will like whatever present you choose with all your heart.

Yae
So don't worry.

Kokona
...

Kokona
...Okay.

Yae
I'm sorry, Shizuka-san. I'm a bit late...

Shizuka
No, it's fine! I should be the one apologising for calling you out like this.

Yae
No, no, please don't worry about it. I'm happy that I can help you.

Shizuka
Yae-chan...!

Shizuka
So, um, could you show me Kokona's card...!? Is that okay?

Yae
It's fine. Here you go!

Shizuka
Thank you, Yae-chan. This is...

Kokona's Card
"An opportunity to stand on stage together with Shizuka-chan."

Shizuka
Kokona...!

Shizuka
No, but wait...this doesn't tell me anything about what Kokona wants!

Yae
Fu, fufu...

Shizuka
Yae-chan?

Yae
Ah...n-nothing!

Yae
I think it's wonderful that you can worry so much for someone else.

Shizuka
Really...?

Shizuka
But in the end, what should I do...

Yae
Shizuka-san, is there something you would like to give to Kokona-san?

Shizuka
Eh...?

Yae
Giving Kokona-san what she wants would certainly be the most wonderful thing. But don't you think it would be equally wonderful to give her something that you want to give?

Shizuka
Something I want to give to Kokona...

Yae
"How much the giver thought about you when choosing it"-Kokona-san is someone who treasures those feelings.

Shizuka
(It's true that Kokona has always been thinking of me. Because she's that kind of person, I wanted to give something back.)

Shizuka
Yae-chan...thank you. I was about to lose sight of something important.

Yae
Not at all, you're the one who realised it, Shizuka-san. I'm glad I could be of help.

Shizuka
I'll look for something I want to give to Kokona.

Yae
I'm sure Kokona-san will be happy with whatever present you choose. Good luck.

Shizuka
See you later, Yae-chan.

Yae
Yes, see you.

Yae
Shizuka-san...Kokona-san...

Yae
Fufu, you two really are two parts of one whole, aren't you.

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Pub: 17 Sep 2025 20:22 UTC

Edit: 26 Dec 2025 20:19 UTC

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