Christmas… Its origin is a festival celebrating the birth of the Son of
God, Jesus Christ, and is a very famous commemoration in the world in
which I live.
However, of course, Jesus Christ isn't in this world… Trinia, and the
event of Christmas isn't supposed to exist.
But in this world, every ten years, there is a big event called the Festival
of Heroes, where they would invite a Hero from my world to play the
role of Hero, and many of the things from our world have been spread
by the Heroes who visited at those times, and Christmas is one of them.
Of course, the Christmas in this world isn't meant to be a celebration of
the birth of Jesus Christ.
There is no Son of God in this world, but Gods are real here, and so,
Christmas is regarded as a festival to give thanks to the Gods.
Incidentally, Christmas in this world is on the 25th Day of the Heaven
month, which actually coincides with the date of the Festival of Heroes.
That's why this event isn't held in the year when the Festival of Heroes
is held, and so, I only found out about it this year.
And the apex of the Gods, the God of Creation… Shiro-san, the one who
can be said as the ruler of this world, quietly announced in her voice
that holds no inlection.
[…God of Time and Space, please become Santa Claus.]
[…M- My apologies. Shallow Vernal-sama, I don't understand what you
mean…]
After I was invited by Shiro-san to come to the God Realm… I thought
we would talk about having a Christmas party or something like that
but… When I arrived, I found out that she was just asking Chronois-san
unreasonable requests, just as usual.
It was a sight that they can't show to the Trinians who are supposed to
be showing their gratitude to such Gods.
[When it comes to Christmas, we need Santa Claus. Therefore, I'm
ordering you to play as Santa Claus.]
[Y- Yes! By Shallow Vernal-sama's will…]
[Well then…]
[Wha!?]
Even though I feel like Chronois-san is somewhat exhausted, Chronoissan is absolutely obedient to Shiro-san, so she agrees with her
command, even though she was slumping her shoulders.
Thereupon, Shiro-san lightly shakes her inger… and Chroonois-san's
clothing changed into a red and white outit.
[S- Shallow Vernal-sama!? W- W- What in the world is this!?]
[It's Santa Claus.]
[No, I don't think it is.]
Shiro-san, that isn't Santa Claus, that's just cosplaying as Santa Claus…
It's even a mini-skirt… Moreover, it's kind of hard for me to look at her
because her legs are so long that it looks like she's wearing a really
mini-skirt.
[M- Miyama… Don't look… For mercy's sake…]
[…Good work again today.]
Turning my face away from the blushing Chronois-san who was trying
to endure her shyness, I looked at the Sanctuary that was completely
dyed in all colors of Christmas.
A giant Christmas tree and beautiful snowfall… For some reason, the
snow doesn't get me wet when my body touches it, but it only
beautifully dyes the landscape with its white colors… Well, it might be
early for me to say this, but Shiro-san can really do anything huh.
[I've also prepared some socks.]
[…Aren't they too absurdly large?]
[Yes. That's where Santa Claus puts the presents that you wish for. I'm
looking forward to it.]
[Eh? I- I will do that?]
Whoa there, she made an unreasonable request again, and hearing
what she said, Chronois-san is clearly shaken.
I guess that's to be expected, after all, the fact that Shiro-san is looking
forward to it is something very important for Chronois-san… a God, so
she can't afford to fail.
However, Shiro-san's present is what she's wishing for… I wonder what
that is? To be honest, I can't imagine it at all. I mean, Shiro-san can
create just about anything, so I can't imagine her wanting something…
As I was wondering about that question, Chronois-san timidly took out
a card from the humongous sock, and checked what was written on it…
and her shoulders slumped.
[…Ummm, Shallow Vernal-sama?]
[What is it?]
[…I don't think this is something I can do anything about…]
[Is that so, I guess you're right.]
After Chronois-san tells her that she can't do it, Shiro-san nods without
seeming to be particularly blaming her.
In front of me, who was tilting my head, wondering what in the world
Shiro-san had written on the card, Chronois-san gently… held out the
card to me, with a somewhat pitying look on her face.
When I received the card that was folded in half, I opened it up to
ind…"Kaito-san's Kiss (in a romantic atmosphere)"…Written in a really
neat handwriting, which is typical of Shiro-san…
[…Huh?]
Oi, oi, wait a moment there, what the heck are you making her do now…
No, if it weren't for those parentheses, it would have been ine.
However, making me kiss her "in a romantic atmosphere" raises the bar
ridiculously high.
I- I never thought that she would throw an unreasonable request to me
after I came here… Shiro-san, how frightening.
[…I'm looking forward to it.]
[…Y- Yes. I'll do my best.]
I felt Shiro-san's words, that she said without any inlections, placed a
heavy pressure on me, but for the time being, I decided to just enjoy the
party.
The participants of the party held in the God Realm were, of course,
only the three Supreme Gods and me, and along with Shiro-san, the
party was made up of 5 people.
Fate-san was incessantly laughing at Chronois-san, and she seems to be
enjoying herself very much… And Life-san was serenely smiling, but for
some reason, she wore a dress that was openly showing her cleavage,
and her violent charm unintentionally made me ight against my reason
again.
That noisy party had died down, and Shiro-san and I were looking out
at the snowy landscape of the Sanctuary.
[Shiro-san, I had a great time today. Thank you for inviting me.]
[No. I guess… I also felt the same.]
Shiro-san was still looking at the scenery with her expressionless face
as she told me that with her inlectionless voice, but I've been with her
for a while now, and I could tell that she was enjoying herself.
There was an embarrassing silence for a while, though it isn't making
us feel uncomfortable, while Shiro-san and I just silently continued
watching the snow.
[…Isn't it dificult?]
[Eh? What is?]
[…Isn't dating me dificult?]
[...…]
This is probably because of this peculiar atmosphere, but Shiro-san
sounded unusually unsure… as if she was anxious.
Even though her emotions are hard to read, Shiro-san isn't an
emotionless robot. There would certainly be times when she feels
insecure, and it's natural for her to have at least one thing to worry
about.
Hearing Shiro-san's words, I turned my body towards her and looking
into her beautiful golden eyes, I spoke.
[Indeed, it's dificult, I feel like I'm constantly being pushed around.]
[I see…]
[However, I felt more fun and happy compared to that.]
[…Eh?]
[I enjoy being with Shiro-san. I'd like to spend more time with you…
That's why I don't feel distressed in our relationship at all.]
[...…]
After I told her how I felt without lying, I smiled, and Shiro-san's eyes
slightly widened… before she slightly smiled.
[…I wonder how many years I have lived now. I've seen so much, known
so much, and even though I had been standing in a position that is nearomnipotent… I still seem to be far from being omniscient.]
[...…]
[No, perhaps, there's no such thing as "omniscience" in this world. The
world is shifting and changing, giving birth to new knowledge within
the layers and layers of endless dreams.]
After speaking until there, Shiro-san gave me a smile too beautiful and
gentle, as if the beauty of the world had been condensed on her smile.
[It seems like a long time ago that I thought I had no emotions… Now,
I'm having fun and feeling happy… And those are things you taught
me… Thank you.]
[Then, I should thank you too. I'm really happy to have met you, Shirosan… Thank you.]
[Fufu… Yes.]
After letting out a warm smile that captivates all who see it, Shiro-san
gently closed her eyes, and I slowly hugged her shoulders and pulled
her close to me.
And then, gently… Filled with all my feelings for her, on this Christmas
Eve, I gave my present to my beloved Goddess.
CHAPTER 241
CHRISTMAS EXTRA CHAPTER
~~ TO YOU WHO BECAME
HONEST ~~
It's Christmas today. Christmas is a very popular event in this world and
I watch people going about their business from the window.
However, looking back on it, I remember how painful Christmas was for
me before I came to this world.
Of course, I enjoyed the Christmas days I spent with my parents when I
was a kid, but after they passed away… The Christmas days became
lonely, and I felt like even the neon lights illuminating the city seemed
to be sparse.
However, a lot of things that have happened since I've come into this
world have changed me… And thus, a merry Christmas is about to…
[Uwaaaahhhhhh!]
[…Why are you suddenly yelling?]
[This is weird! How can something like this happen!?]
[And what exactly are you talking about?]
Even though I was feeling bored, I was soaking in happiness, but that
feeling was drowned out by Alice, who broke the silence and started
screaming.
Alice, dressed in a Santa Claus version of her stuffed cat costume with a
red hat on her head, as she lies face-down on the counter, cradling her
head with both of her hands.
Why does she stubbornly try to wear a costume when she's going to
guard the store? Even now that I've known her for a long while, for
some reason, this is the only thing I don't understand.
[We're in a store, you know!? A store! Speaking of Christmas, isn't this
the time when stores have the greatest proits! They're supposed to be
loosening their purse strings and start buying all sorts of stuff!!! And
yet, look at this store!!!]
[…I mean, it's not like you get any customers normally…]
[I know that! Can't you just wrap that part for a bit!!!?]
Alice asked me to look around her store, but it was quiet as usual… And
not a single customer wanted to be here. Well, as expected of Alice's
miscellaneous goods store. Her popularity in the masses is pretty
stable.
[Uuuuhhh… Even though I prepared a limited-edition Christmas
product… What in the world is the problem here?]
[…the shopkeeper, I guess?]
[Eh? Me? I'm like the symbol of this place, you know? If you remove me
here, there's nothing that would be left here…]
[Then, isn't that why you're in this situation?]
[Gwaahhhh!?]
When I told her the truth, Alice fell over on the counter with an
exaggerated movement.
However, Christmas-only products huh… Hmmm, I think it would be
done quite well, but selling it is out of the question when it wasn't
exposed to the public eyes in the irst place…
[Well, never mind… I'm going to go shopping, okay?]
[…Kaito-san has become cold… I'm coming too.]
[Take that stuffed costume off.]
[Nooo~~, Kaito-san, you pervert~~ Telling a beauty like me to strip in
broad daylight…]
[Hupp… and go.]
[Uhyaaahhh!?]
I think I heard her usual frolicking words, so I took a long spear from
the racks of weapons and wielded it with all my might… Well, she was
able to easily evade it though…
[Tsk…]
[Kaito-san, did you just try to kill me? You were deinitely going to kill
me, weren't you!?]
[…Isn't it that? Isn't it that act of strong trust that it won't be a problem
even if it hits you?]
[What an unpleasant trust, that is… Alice grows up with love! If you
don't pamper me—— Ouch!?]
Now then, putting aside Alice being the same as usual, I guess I'll just go
buy some food for Christmas.
I've been shopping for a while now, but what I just bought are just
standard stuff, so it was quick and easy to inish, and we're now going
back home.
Because Alice insisted, I bought a huge turkey, a gorgeous cake, and
various other foodstuffs… as per usual, with my money.
Well, at any rate, this idiot just came back home this morning from a
monster race for the Christmas Cup or something like that… Seriously,
if I just lose sight of her for a bit, this would immediately happen.
It's not like any customers would come, but just in case, I put up a
"close" tag in front of the store, locked the door, and moved to the
residential space behind the counter.
[Alright, since it's a good time, let's Alice-chan show you her skills!]
[…Whoa, that's unusual. However, Alice's food is awesome, so I'm
grateful for that.]
[Ahh, errr… I'm kinda getting a little embarrassed when you
compliment me so straightforwardly…]
Alice's cooking skills are top-notch, and she's on par even with that Einsan.
However, the person herself is proudly saying that "the best food in the
world is the food that is bought with other people's money", and she
rarely cooks, so it's unusual for her to offer to cook for me like this.
Perhaps, this is one of the beneits of the Christmas event.
And thus, Alice cooks really quickly, and in the blink of an eye, the table
is lined with gorgeous Christmas dishes.
It's not the amount of food that can be eaten by two, but Alice eats so
much that I'm wondering where she its all those food inside her small
body, so this amount should be a problem… Or rather, I'm afraid that
this amount may not even be enough.
[Come on, let's eat.]
[Yeah… ahh, wait a moment, Alice.]
[Fuehh? What is it?]
[…When we're alone together?]
[Ughhh…]
Quickly stopping Alice from sitting down at the table to start eating, I
told her so, holding some kind of meaning… Alice's cheeks blushed as if
she was shy, and she moved her gaze hesitantly a few times.
And then, after a little while, she lets out a sigh. Touching the opera
mask on her face, she removes it.
[I- Is this alright?]
[Unnn.]
[Uuuuhhh… As expected, even though I'm used to it, I'm still getting
embarrassed…]
Her sapphire blue eyes restlessly moving about, Alice mutters while her
face is blushing red.
Alice and I had previously made an agreement that she would take off
her mask only when we were alone, and I didn't know if that was
because of that or not, but it seems that Alice has gotten used to it a
little more recently.
[…It's only Kaito-san… that's asking me such an embarrassing
request…]
[I know. Thanks.]
[Auuuuhhh…]
Sitting down at the table with the unmasked Alice, we began to eat the
Christmas food that had been prepared for us.
When I opened a bottle of wine, which was a bit more expensive than
usual, I tasted the absurdly delicious food… That's when I heard Alice
mutter.
[…Kaito-san… Thank you so much for today.]
[Unnn?]
[N- No, I mean… for spending Christmas like this with me…]
[...]
Turning her face down in embarrassment, her voice is just barely
enough for me to hear… When I heard that, I am aware of the smile that
naturally appears on my lips, and even though I feel embarrassed at the
same time, I responded.
[…That's kinda unusually straightforward.]
[Whoa there, I didn't expect that you would speak ill of me there. This
Alice-chan has always been an honest and cute beauty, you know!?]
[…Unnn. I think you're really cute today.]
[U- Uuhhh… Like I said, such straightforward compliments are…]
Even I myself feel embarrassed, saying such honest compliments…
Chuckling at Alice's response that is typical of her, I get up from my
chair and approach her.
As I stare back into Alice's eyes, who's looking at me with her head
tilted, as if she doesn't understand my intentions, I hugged her little
body that perfectly its in my embrace.
[Hyaaahhhh!? K- Kaito-san!? W- What are you suddenly doing…]
[…Thank you. I'm having fun with Alice today.]
[…Kaito… -san.]
We had already been in a relationship for a long time… And I can brag
that I know the real Alice better than anyone else in the world.
Was that the reason why?… It's just that I felt like I had to do this. She's
never been very honest, but today, she spoke her mind a little bit…
That's why, I will receive her thoughts.
Alice stiffened while she was in my embrace, then slowly, she put her
hands behind my back and rubbed her face against my chest, as if she
were clinging to me.
[…Kaito-san… Please don't go anywhere… I…]
[Unnn, it's alright. I won't leave you alone…]
[…Yes… I love you. Kaito-san…]
Christmas… This day has been one of the painful days I had a few years
back then… But this Christmas, I was able to receive the love and
affection of my beloved girl as much as I could, and I was able to spend
that day very happily.
CHAPTER 242
CHRISTMAS EXTRA CHAPTER
~~ THE MIRACLE IN THE
CHRISTMAS EVE ~~
Christmas… The event was introduced by the people who held the role
of Heroes in the early days, and the people of this world now celebrate
Christmas without getting confused.
The lovers talk of love, the families sit around the table with smiles on
their faces, and the merchants are ired up because it's the time to earn
the greatest proits.
On such a Christmas Eve illed with so much happiness, there is one
person who is wallowing in sorrow.
In the Land of Death, located in the northern area of the Demon
Realm… There stands the castle of the Death King, Isis Remnant.
Christmas was never a happy event for her.
Most of all, she is sensitive to the emotion of loneliness, and by the time
the concept of Christmas began to permeate in her life, she had already
tried approaching many people.
For this day, at least, she thought she'd be able to spend it with a great
smile on her face… Holding unto such a faint will within her mind.
However, the reality, in all respects, is cruel, and her call to others
ended up being in vain.
——- S- Sorry. Isis, I just couldn't leave what I need to do on that day…
The gentle Underworld King apologized for not being able to respond
to Isis' call.
The Underworld King had been working hard as the bridge between
the three realms, and she refused Isis' invitation, saying that she had to
represent the Demon Realm on many occasions on this day.
——– My apologies. I couldn't just leave my followers alone on this
day…
The World King, who was her closest friend, told her with a pained
expression on her face.
The World King is an object of worship in many lands, and like the
Underworld King, she was expected to attend the festivities along with
her followers on Christmas Day, so she never responded to Isis'
invitation.
——- My bad. My hot-blooded idiots were quite clamorous. They would
start doing crazy stuff if I'm not there.
As he rufled his crimson fur, the War King who loves battles and
parties said.
He latly refused Isis' invitation, saying he had to deal with his battle
junkie underlings, especially since Christmas is a day when many of
them tend to get carried away.
——- No, I don't think that is possible for me… The ice will break if I
step into the land of death. Moreover, I also need to look after my own
subordinates.
The Dragon King, who was too huge in stature, replied that it would be
dificult for him to reach Isis' residence in the irst place.
Moreover, he also said that he too had many subordinates to look after
and it was dificult to make time for her, so he shook his head at Isis'
invitation.
——- As much as I would like to go… Festive days like this are also
when lots of troubles occur, so it would be dificult for me to make time
to attend.
The Phantasmal King, who has many subordinates around the world
and supports the peace of the world from behind the scenes, ruefully
refused.
She was also busy and told her that she couldn't go, especially during
worldwide events such as the Festival of Heroes, Christmas and New
Year's day, because she was lying around, giving instructions to her
staff.
With the expansion of their world, She, along with the other Six Kings,
are rarely together like they used to be.
And even though the world has expanded, Isis' world remains small and
lonely… She was particularly keenly aware of this on Christmas Days, as
she quietly shed tears in the halls of her ice castle alone.
For Isis Remnant, Christmas was just a lonely event.
The 24th Day of the Heaven month. It was Christmas Eve, and Isis was
moving around restlessly in her own castle.
A huge table was set up in the great hall, and there was a huge amount
of food that she had prepared with great skill.
Yes, Christmas this year was the irst day she had plans to "spend time
with someone" and she had been anxious since morning arrived.
She had been this anxious since the beginning of the Heaven month,
when her beloved, Kaito, came to visit her.
In the conversation, the topic of Christmas came up accidentally, and
when Kaito heard about the Christmas days that Isis has spent so far, he
told her that she would spend this year's Christmas with him.
She felt irresistible joy hearing that, and since that day, Isis had been
practicing frantically for this day, pulling out books on cooking
Christmas cuisine from among the many books she has in her
collection.
Because of this, the dishes that were too much for the two of them to
eat together, turned out to be her most conident dish ever, and all that
was left for her to do was to wait for Kaito…
[…Kaito… I wonder… if something happened to him?]
Muttering so, she moved her glance to the clock installed in the great
hall. It was past the appointed time, but Kaito had not yet arrived.
To begin with, Kaito is pretty punctual, and he's never been late… This
is the irst time he's been late. That makes Isis even more anxious.
Kaito shouldn't be the type that would walk away from an appointment
but… He is very popular, and she thinks that he gets a lot of invitations
at Christmas.
Will he really turn down the invitations he received for her sake… If
that's the case though, he would have sent a hummingbird, telling her
that he won't be able to attend…
Isis was feeling such anxiety, but when she felt Kaito's magic power
appear in front of the castle about 15 minutes past the appointment
time, her expression brightened up.
[…Kaito… Eh?… Arehh?… I'm feeling… lots of magic power?]
However, the magic power that appeared in front of the castle wasn't
just Kaito's, and quite a lot of magic power appeared almost
simultaneously. Just as Isis tilted her head, the doors of the great hall
opened.
[Isis-san! I'm sorry I'm late…]
[…Kaito! Eh? !?]
Saying that, she entered the great hall, and found Kaito that she had
been waiting for… but he wasn't the only one who came to visit.
[Isis~~ It's a bit early, but Merry Christmas!]
"I will be intruding. I'm sorry that I'm suddenly barging in."
[…Kuromueina… Lillywood…]
Following Kaito, Kuromueina and Lillywood entered the great hall.
[Ohh, Isis! I've got the booze!]
[Why would you bring such a strong alcohol here, don't you usually
drink champagne or something like that at these kinds of parties…]
[…Megiddo… Shalltear…]
Next comes Megiddo with a large barrel of liquor, followed by Shalltear,
who was astoundedly looking at him and threw a tsukkomi, and at the
same time, a loud voice echoes from outside the room.
"As expected I can't enter the castle, so I will just join you here."
[…Magnawell… H- How?]
[I made sure that the ice won't break. Kaito-san asked me after all.]
[…Shallow Vernal!?]
The face peeking out of the window was Magnawell's, and the reason he
was able to come here, when he shouldn't have been able to come here,
was due to the power of Shallow Vernal, who was here as well.
[…However~~ Is it really okay for you to throw your job away, God of
Time and Space? Well, as far as I'm concerned, throwing away work is
the greatest.]
[Shallow Vernal-sama is attending too, so I will make sure that I will be
there to accompany her.]
[…Well, it would be better for me if I didn't have to come though…]
[…Chronois… Fate… Useless Meat…]
[Stop right there, Death Bringer…]
And even the Supreme Gods of the God Realm, immediately making the
great hall buzzing with activity.
[Isis, I'm sorry for suddenly coming, but is it really alright if we join the
party too?]
[…Eh? U- Unnn.]
[Well then, please leave adding more food to the table to me.]
[…Ein.]
Kuromueina, Lillywood, Megiddo, Magnawell, Shalltear, Shallow Vernal,
Chronois, Fate, Life and Ein… A total of eleven guests came and told her
that they wanted to join the party.
At irst, Isis had an expression of disbelief but… a little later, tears
appeared in her eyes and she nodded happily.
It was at this moment that Christmas, the day which she had only lonely
memories of, changed…
The party was buzzing, and Isis felt really happy.
A Christmas where she was passing time with lots of people… It was
like a gentle afirmation that she wasn't lonely, and if she slacked off
even for a bit, tears would come out of her eyes.
Just as Kaito headed to the balcony to take a little look at the scenery
while he's taking a break from all the food, Kuromueina suddenly spoke
to Isis.
[…Isis, actually. He asked us to keep quiet about it but… It was Kaitokun who gathered us together.]
[…Kaito did?]
[Unnn. Was it around the 7th day of the Heaven month? Kaito-san went
around to everyone and asked to somehow make time for him.]
[…Eh?]
Hearing Kuromueina's words, telling her with a gentle smile, Isis was
stunned and looked towards the balcony where Kaito was headed.
[…He just wants to make sure that Isis has a happy Christmas… He has
been running around trying to coordinate our schedule until the last
minute. Since Kaito-kun asked them, Shiro and Shalltear also
cooperated with him… And in the end, all of us somehow managed to
visit here.]
[…Uuuu… Aaahhh… Kaito…]
[Go on, now's your chance… I will look after everyone here, so go do it.]
[…Unnn!]
Right now, Isis was so moved that she can't even measure how high it is,
and happiness was swirling in her heart.
She was so happy, happy that Kaito had done so much for her.
Prompted by Kuromueina, Isis hurried to the balcony where Kaito was.
When she reached the balcony, Kaito was looking at the falling snow
with a calm expression on his face. Approaching Kaito, Isis felt her heart
strongly throb when she saw him.
[…Kaito.]
[Eh? isis-san? Isis-san, are you on a food break too?]
[…Unnn.]
While replying to Kaito, who was serenely smiling at her, Isis
approached in front of Kaito… Then, she gently hugged his body.
[Eh? Isis-san?]
[…Kaito… Kaito… What should I do… I feel so happy… so blessed… I
can't ind… the words to describe it.]
[...…]
Before she knew it, warm tears were shed from Isis's eyes, and as she
doesn't know how to express her overlowing happiness, she just
continues to cry.
Carefully hugging Isis back, Kaito gently spoke to her.
[…Isis-san, are you having fun today?]
[…Unnn.]
[I'm also having a lot of fun too… And it's thanks to Isis-san for inviting
me.]
[…Kaito… No… Everything… Everything… is thanks to Kaito… Thank
you.]
Kaito didn't seem to have any intention of saying it was his
achievement, just as Kuromueina had told her that he was keeping it
quiet, but still, Isis wanted to thank him, her beloved.
After hearing Isis's words, Kaito wryly smiled as if he slightly realized
the meaning of those words.
[…You found out huh.]
[…Unnn.]
[I thought that I was just being unnecessarily intruding but, as
expected… I wanted Isis-san to be happy… So I just did lots of things.]
[…Kaito… Unnn… I'm… really… really… happy.]
[…In that case, I'm also happy.]
[…Unnn… Kaito… I love you… I love you so much… but what should I
do?… I'm so brimming… with love for Kaito… and it won't stop
overlowing… I don't want to separate from you.]
Gently burying her face in Kaito's chest while holding her beloved lover
in her warm arms, a heartfelt smile on her face.
[…Well then, until time allows it, let's just stay like this…]
[…Unnn… Kaito…]
[Yes?]
[…I love you.]
[Yes. I love you too.]
A Christmas Eve illed with happiness for the lovers who are in love
with each other. Even for the girl living in the ice castle, happiness
descended on her in an extraordinary way.
Holding unto a happiness that couldn't be carried with just her two
hands… given to her by her own Santa Claus…