Shizuka
(I've always been receiving so many things from Kokona.)

Shizuka
(Until Christmas just recently-)

Shizuka
We gave each other pendants in different colours. It's like we exchanged our feelings too.

Shizuka
Fufu...

Shizuka
(Our Christmas presents were pendants that grant wishes. Normally I wouldn't look twice at such childish things, but I wanted to believe in them.)

Shizuka
(Kokona's wish was to stand on stage with me. My wish was for Kokona to become a World Dai Star.)

Shizuka
Someday, we'll stand on stage together.

Shizuka
(I'm not just receiving anymore. Not just supporting from the side, but walking toward our dreams side by side.)

Shizuka
...Thank you, Kokona.

Kokona
Sorry to keep you waiting, Shizuka-chan. Are you ready to go-ah!

Shizuka
What is it?

Kokona
Look, look, I'm wearing mine too! We match, right?

Shizuka
Um, this is...I was just looking at it...it felt too precious to wear...

Kokona
Then your wish might not come true! Let me put it on for you. Lift your face and hold still?

Shizuka
N-No need. I can do this much myself!

Shizuka
Besides, don't you normally go behind someone to fasten it?

Kokona
But then I can't see well. I want to look at Shizuka-chan properly and make sure it suits you. They're matching pendants, after all.

Shizuka
That's so like you...

Kokona
Hm? What?

Shizuka
...Nothing. I was just thinking how scary coincidences can be.

Kokona
Right, I was surprised too. To think we both consulted Yae-chan up to the same point.

Kokona
There, I've put your pendant on. Let's work hard so our wishes come true!

Shizuka
...Thank you.

Kokona
Ehehe. It's nice to have matching items.

Kokona
We should thank Panda-chan and the others too!

Shizuka
Speaking of which, why did Panda and the others end up following me? I've been wondering about that.

Kokona
Did I mention it before? About wanting to create Christmas memories for Shizuka-chan.

Kokona
We thought surprises would be best for presents, so they agreed to investigate on my behalf.

Kokona
According to Panda-chan, it was the "Sirius Santa Claus Operation"!

Kokona
Everyone got really excited about it.

Shizuka
Too excited-Sasuga was a fox, after all. If it's Santa Claus, shouldn't she have been a reindeer...

Kokona
Sorry I couldn't tell you because it was a surprise?

Shizuka
It's fine. I was also hoping to get information about what Kokona wanted from Kathrina at that time.

Kokona
From Kathrina-chan...?

Shizuka
Well, I just tried to gauge her reaction...it seems we involved quite a few people.

Kokona
Ahaha...yes...

Shizuka
...Hey, Kokona. There's something I left unfinished at Christmas.

Kokona
...Yes. I was thinking the same thing. We match, ehehe.

Shizuka
Panda, Sasuga, are you here?

Panda
Oh, it's Kokochi and Oshizu-chan. What brings you two here together?

Shizuka
We have something we'd like you to accept, right Kokona?.

Kokona
We wanted to thank you for your help. It's a bit late, but here! Please take it.

Chisa
This wrapping paper still has the essence of Christmas.

Chisa
...May I open it?

Panda
Eh, is this a surprise thank you? Even though we acted on our own-hey Sassu, show some restraint!

Kokona
You're the ones who were considerate to us. I hope you like it.

Chisa
Oh, the limited winter edition extreme cold flowing somen noodle kit. With three sets, we can make an ultra long somen slalom.

Chisa
I'm always happy to get more from this series. Thank you.

Shizuka
Well, I'm glad you like it...

Panda
By the way, did you have trouble deciding on our presents? You were so conflicted when choosing for Oshizu-chan.

Kokona
We decided right away, didn't we, Shizuka-chan?

Shizuka
Strangely enough. We both chose the same thing, so it was quick. We just felt they would definitely like this.

Panda
Oh my~ so your hearts are as one? How wonderfully close you two are~♪.

Shizuka
W-What are you trying to say...? Such coincidences happen, don't they?

Panda
That's right. We should be grateful for such miraculous coincidences! Thank you for going out of your way. We'll enjoy the presents later!

Chisa
We should open them now.

Panda
Shh! Don't interfere with the mood, Sassu! Well then, we'll be going~!

Shizuka
...Doesn't that seem suspicious?

Kokona
Maybe they're being considerate because they think we're busy? We're going to thank Kathrina-chan next, after all.

Shizuka
That didn't seem like that kind of consideration...

Kokona
We still have more Santa Claus work to do. Come on, let's go, Shizuka-chan.

Shizuka
This is so complicated...

Kathrina
Hmm. So these are thank you gifts for helping you?

Kokona
Yes. We made you worry too, Kathrina-chan. I'd be happy if you accept it.

Kathrina
Made me worry, huh. ...Fufu.

Kokona
Eh? Was something strange...?

Kathrina
Well. I did worry, so I'll accept it.

Shizuka
You don't have to force yourself to accept it, you know?

Kathrina
Sorry, sorry. But seeing you two write what the other would wish for on your Christmas cards-it was hard to hold back my laughter watching that up close.

Shizuka
That's what you meant by worrying!?

Kokona
Kathrina-chan heard everything, after all. Now that I remember, I'm getting embarrassed...

Kathrina
Well, it was good practice for acting too, so don't worry about it. It was also interesting to see Shizuka flustered.

Shizuka
That's in poor taste...

Kathrina
Still, it's amazing that you ended up with matching items without planning it, isn't it? It's not like you specifically wanted pendants, right?

Kokona
Actually, Yae-chan helped us a lot.

Shizuka
Both of us consulted with Yae-chan. We're going to thank her next.

Kathrina
I see. Well, I'll accept your thanks. Thank you.

Kathrina
The pendants suit you. Fufu.

Shizuka
Haah...I feel mentally exhausted after each thank you...

Kokona
I'm glad everyone was happy. Now we just have Yae-chan left.

Shizuka
...Yes. She was the kind Santa Claus who kept our secret.

Kokona
Yes. Now it's our turn to surprise her!

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Pub: 17 Sep 2025 20:25 UTC

Edit: 27 Dec 2025 21:30 UTC

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