On a Snowy Night, The Stars Shine 3
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iridesenescenceChapter 3:
Writer: Yuumasu
Season: Winter
Location: Courtyard
Izumi: See, there it is again. Don't you hear that "ho ho ho~"?
It's a hoarse voice like an old man's. Who on earth? Is it the voice of the person behind this prank?
... The fact that there's an echo to it is sooo~ annoying! Stop "ho ho ho"-ing and show yourself!
Tatsumi: Could this voice perhaps be...
Izumi: What, is it someone you know?
Tatsumi: No, but... I do have my beliefs.
To you whom we cannot see — are you perhaps Santa Claus?
Wataru: Ho ho ho~ Correct! And poof ☆
Madara: Hm?
Tatsumi: Oh my...
Izumi: Wait, wha... A Santa hat?
Wataru: Fufufu. I am Santa, and now, so are all of you!
Let us do as Santas do — ride a sleigh and soar into the sky! Deliver presents to the children who have been nice this year! Merry Christmas... ☆
Izumi: Hey, don't get carried away, would you? I can't tell where this conversation is going.
Madara: I agree. Wataru-san, would you explain in a way that the rest of us can understand?
Wataru: Very well! It all started with Eichi's wish to hold a Christmas party for Himegimi's sake.
But I would like for not just Himegimi, but everyone residing in Starmony Halls to enjoy the party!
Everyone has been so swamped with work lately that the dorm has felt rather listless, hasn't it? I'd like to dispel that gloomy atmosphere.
I alone wouldn't be able to handle the work that comes with holding a party of this scale, so I casually put up that poster on the wall of the common room in hopes of finding a co-organiser.
I had faith that there would be someone out there idle enough to break the cipher... ☆
Izumi: Idle...
Wataru: And lo and behold, here we have the messiahs with far too much time on their hands! In the form of three people! A resounding round of applause for the chosen ones! Clap clap clap ☆
To the three of you with time to spare! The Santa hats suit you to a T, let us create an Amazing Christmas together... ☆
Izumi: Would you stop emphasising on the "idle" part? It just so happens that I've got nothing on today — I'm not rolling in free time or anything.
Tatsumi: I would love to lend you a hand, but it may not be possible on Christmas Eve or Christmas day.
Alkaloid has a few outstanding jobs, and my family's church will also be doing a Christmas service.
For days other than the 24th and 25th, I might be able to fit it into my schedule.
Wataru: That won't be a problem; I was looking at days other than the 25th as well.
Even if we were fortunate enough to be able to hold the party on Christmas day itself, I suspect there would only be a small handful of idols able to join us.
Let us have the party on a day when all four of us are available.
Tatsumi: Then you can consider me as part of the team. I'm sure organising a party would delight the children too.
Madara: I've noticed that the whole dorm seemed tired too. Times like these are precisely when everyone could do with a bit of comfort.
Whiiich is to say, you can count me in too. What about you, Izumi-san?
Izumi: Seriously~? ... Being an organiser sounds like a pain, but the tense atmosphere in the dorms is even more of a pain to deal with...
I've even taken to eating meals in the periods where no one else is around because of that. The only one allowed to be annoyed around here is me.
Madara: So I guess that means you're in? Hahaha, how roundabout of you ♪
Izumi: Oh, quiet. If I was any less roundabout, that wouldn't actually be me.
I think there was a day where my schedule opened up sometime before Christmas... Hold on, I need to check on my phone.
Yep, I was right. If you're alright with this date, then I guess I wouldn't mind going along with this.
Tatsumi: That's fine with me — I'm free on that day as well.
Madara: It's alright for me too. And for Wataru-san... Haha, I guess that grin on your face says it all.
Wataru: Indeed! How wonderful that we've managed to quickly settle the day of the party... ☆ I look forward to working with you all, my fellow Santas ♪
Izumi: Uh, I accepted your request to be an organiser, not a Santa. So? What're we gonna do now?
Wataru: I'd like to discuss exactly what sort of party we intend to hold, but shall we move indoors for that?
Tatsumi: Yes, though the sunlight may be warm, we risk catching a cold if we continue standing out here. Let's continue our discussion over some warm drinks.
[Scene change: Common room]
Tatsumi: ... Now then. The kind of Christmas party we'd like to hold, right?
At my family's church, we invite a choir to sing hymns every year. I believe it would bring out the Christmas atmosphere — what do you think?
Izumi: Hymns would make things kinda solemn, though? I mean, at a holy church, I guess that'd make sense, but our venue is this common room, right?
Even without a choir, I think we'd set the stage for a party just fine with some Christmas songs playing and by putting up a tree.
Madara: A tree, huh? If we need one, I might know someone who can help with that.
Give me a moment, I'll see what I can do.
... Hello. Yup, it's me! It's been a while — how're you doing?
Hahaha, yes, the last time we met was while taking photos at the Santa Claus Village. Ah, those were good times... ☆
Tatsumi: By Santa Claus Village, does he mean the one in Europe...?[1]
Wataru: Most likely. Festival Man-san over here might be active in Japan now, but I've heard he used to be quite the globetrotter.
Madara: ... Yeah. If possible, it'd be nice to have a tree that'll take everyone's breath away — could you do that for me?
Ooh, thank you! That'd be great, you have my deepest gratitude!
... Yup, okay. I'll let you know the address to send it to later on. Byebyeee... ☆
Alriiight, I've settled the matter of the tree. There'll be a magnificent tree prepared for us!
Izumi: You struck up a deal just like that... Seriously, what are you?
Madara: Hahaha! But don't you already know, Izumi-san? I'm everyone's Mama, Mikajima Madara... ☆
Note↑: Santa Claus Village is a theme park in Finland: https://santaclausvillage.info/
Masterlist
Writer: Yuumasu
Season: Winter
Location: Courtyard
Izumi: See, there it is again. Don't you hear that "ho ho ho~"?
It's a hoarse voice like an old man's. Who on earth? Is it the voice of the person behind this prank?
... The fact that there's an echo to it is sooo~ annoying! Stop "ho ho ho"-ing and show yourself!
Tatsumi: Could this voice perhaps be...
Izumi: What, is it someone you know?
Tatsumi: No, but... I do have my beliefs.
To you whom we cannot see — are you perhaps Santa Claus?
Wataru: Ho ho ho~ Correct! And poof ☆
Madara: Hm?
Tatsumi: Oh my...
Izumi: Wait, wha... A Santa hat?
Wataru: Fufufu. I am Santa, and now, so are all of you!
Let us do as Santas do — ride a sleigh and soar into the sky! Deliver presents to the children who have been nice this year! Merry Christmas... ☆
Izumi: Hey, don't get carried away, would you? I can't tell where this conversation is going.
Madara: I agree. Wataru-san, would you explain in a way that the rest of us can understand?
Wataru: Very well! It all started with Eichi's wish to hold a Christmas party for Himegimi's sake.
But I would like for not just Himegimi, but everyone residing in Starmony Halls to enjoy the party!
Everyone has been so swamped with work lately that the dorm has felt rather listless, hasn't it? I'd like to dispel that gloomy atmosphere.
I alone wouldn't be able to handle the work that comes with holding a party of this scale, so I casually put up that poster on the wall of the common room in hopes of finding a co-organiser.
I had faith that there would be someone out there idle enough to break the cipher... ☆
Izumi: Idle...
Wataru: And lo and behold, here we have the messiahs with far too much time on their hands! In the form of three people! A resounding round of applause for the chosen ones! Clap clap clap ☆
To the three of you with time to spare! The Santa hats suit you to a T, let us create an Amazing Christmas together... ☆
Izumi: Would you stop emphasising on the "idle" part? It just so happens that I've got nothing on today — I'm not rolling in free time or anything.
Tatsumi: I would love to lend you a hand, but it may not be possible on Christmas Eve or Christmas day.
Alkaloid has a few outstanding jobs, and my family's church will also be doing a Christmas service.
For days other than the 24th and 25th, I might be able to fit it into my schedule.
Wataru: That won't be a problem; I was looking at days other than the 25th as well.
Even if we were fortunate enough to be able to hold the party on Christmas day itself, I suspect there would only be a small handful of idols able to join us.
Let us have the party on a day when all four of us are available.
Tatsumi: Then you can consider me as part of the team. I'm sure organising a party would delight the children too.
Madara: I've noticed that the whole dorm seemed tired too. Times like these are precisely when everyone could do with a bit of comfort.
Whiiich is to say, you can count me in too. What about you, Izumi-san?
Izumi: Seriously~? ... Being an organiser sounds like a pain, but the tense atmosphere in the dorms is even more of a pain to deal with...
I've even taken to eating meals in the periods where no one else is around because of that. The only one allowed to be annoyed around here is me.
Madara: So I guess that means you're in? Hahaha, how roundabout of you ♪
Izumi: Oh, quiet. If I was any less roundabout, that wouldn't actually be me.
I think there was a day where my schedule opened up sometime before Christmas... Hold on, I need to check on my phone.
Yep, I was right. If you're alright with this date, then I guess I wouldn't mind going along with this.
Tatsumi: That's fine with me — I'm free on that day as well.
Madara: It's alright for me too. And for Wataru-san... Haha, I guess that grin on your face says it all.
Wataru: Indeed! How wonderful that we've managed to quickly settle the day of the party... ☆ I look forward to working with you all, my fellow Santas ♪
Izumi: Uh, I accepted your request to be an organiser, not a Santa. So? What're we gonna do now?
Wataru: I'd like to discuss exactly what sort of party we intend to hold, but shall we move indoors for that?
Tatsumi: Yes, though the sunlight may be warm, we risk catching a cold if we continue standing out here. Let's continue our discussion over some warm drinks.
[Scene change: Common room]
Tatsumi: ... Now then. The kind of Christmas party we'd like to hold, right?
At my family's church, we invite a choir to sing hymns every year. I believe it would bring out the Christmas atmosphere — what do you think?
Izumi: Hymns would make things kinda solemn, though? I mean, at a holy church, I guess that'd make sense, but our venue is this common room, right?
Even without a choir, I think we'd set the stage for a party just fine with some Christmas songs playing and by putting up a tree.
Madara: A tree, huh? If we need one, I might know someone who can help with that.
Give me a moment, I'll see what I can do.
... Hello. Yup, it's me! It's been a while — how're you doing?
Hahaha, yes, the last time we met was while taking photos at the Santa Claus Village. Ah, those were good times... ☆
Tatsumi: By Santa Claus Village, does he mean the one in Europe...?[1]
Wataru: Most likely. Festival Man-san over here might be active in Japan now, but I've heard he used to be quite the globetrotter.
Madara: ... Yeah. If possible, it'd be nice to have a tree that'll take everyone's breath away — could you do that for me?
Ooh, thank you! That'd be great, you have my deepest gratitude!
... Yup, okay. I'll let you know the address to send it to later on. Byebyeee... ☆
Alriiight, I've settled the matter of the tree. There'll be a magnificent tree prepared for us!
Izumi: You struck up a deal just like that... Seriously, what are you?
Madara: Hahaha! But don't you already know, Izumi-san? I'm everyone's Mama, Mikajima Madara... ☆
Note↑: Santa Claus Village is a theme park in Finland: https://santaclausvillage.info/
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