Kathrina
Well, Shizuka is a Sense, right? So I wonder if she ever had the experience of believing in Santa at all.
Kokona, Chisa, Panda
...
Kathrina
Since Shizuka is a Sense, that means she didn't have parents, right?
Kokona
I see, Shizuka-chan is my Sense. She didn't have parents to give her presents.
Kokona
So before she could realize Santa doesn't exist, she never even encountered the concept of Santa...
Chisa
So Shizuka is just someone who stayed by Kokona's side all along...
Kathrina
Yes. An existence connected only to Kokona. She didn't have experiences like a normal child.
Panda
Whether you believe in Santa or not. Even that becomes a nice Christmas memory...
Chisa
Yeah. It's a bit sad.
Kokona
That's true...even though she was always close to me, I never noticed something like that.
Kathrina
Kokona...
Panda
Good grief...why are you all making faces like it's already over?
Kokona, Kathrina
Eh...?
Panda
If that's the case, we should create special memories from now on! Let's begin the Sirius Santa Claus Operation!
Kokona
Santa Claus...operation?
Kokona
Giving Shizuka-chan a special present that will make her happy, secretly like Santa, as a surprise...
Panda
Isn't it a good idea?
Kokona
Yes! Shizuka-chan has always helped me...I want to give something back to her!
Kokona
But I don't know what Shizuka-chan wants right now...
Kokona
No, if I don't know, I should find out...!
Kokona
I'll find out what Shizuka-chan wants!
Panda
No, no, it's a surprise. For this kind of thing, it's best if someone other than Kokochi gathers the information.
Kokona
Eh, but...
Panda
Leave it to us! Right, Sassu?
Chisa
Yeah, leave it to us. I'll definitely find out what Shizuka wants.
Shizuka
Hmm, how about this...no, that won't do...
Shizuka
Haah...
Yae
Ah, Shizuka-san. Hello.
Shizuka
Eep...! Y-Yae-chan!?
Shizuka
Hello. What a coincidence, what brings you here?
Yae
I had some volunteer work at the children's centre today. I spotted you on my way back and couldn't help but call out.
Yae
What about you, Shizuka-san?
Shizuka
Eh, me...?
Yae
You seemed deep in thought...is something troubling you?
Shizuka
...
Yae
Ah...I'm sorry. If it's something you don't want to talk about, you don't have to force yourself.
Shizuka
No, that's not it. Um...can you keep this a secret?
Yae
Yes, if that's what you want, I won't tell anyone.
Yae
It's our little secret♪
Shizuka
Thank you, Yae-chan.
Shizuka
Christmas is coming up, right? So, um...I was thinking of giving Kokona a present.
Yae
A present? That's lovely. What will you give her?
Shizuka
That's the issue. I don't know what Kokona wants.
Shizuka
I was looking for a present just now...but I don't know what to give her.
Yae
I see...so that's what it was.
Yae
But...when it comes to what Kokona-san wants, I can't think of anything specific either...
Shizuka
I guess not...
Shizuka
Ah, don't worry about it. I originally wanted to choose it myself anyway.
Yae
I see. I'm sorry I couldn't be of help.
Shizuka
No, it's okay. It's my fault to begin with...
Shizuka
Even though I've always been with Kokona...
Yae
Please don't feel down. I'm sure you'll be fine, Shizuka-san.
Shizuka
Eh...?
Yae
Since you're always sharing feelings with Kokona-san, I'm sure you'll find the perfect present.
Shizuka
S-Sharing feelings...
Yae
Fufu♪ And if there's anything I can do to help, please let me know.
Shizuka
Yae-chan...thank you. I'll ask if the time comes, okay?
Yae
Yes♪