Hot Winter - Chapter 7

[haranami]

Location: Courtyard

Izumi: (I did as he asked and told everyone to come to the courtyard, but…)

(One, no one’s here. Two, nothing’s happening. And three, it’s freakin’ cold! This is sooo annoying!)

Tsukasa: Pardon me, Sena-senpai, but why did you instruct us to come out here?

Izumi: Don’t look at me! I’m the one who should be asking that, actually!

Tsukasa: Sigh… I see. At any rate, you seem to be enjoying the party just as I am.

That bright red hat of yours makes you look like a frolicking child, eager to celebrate Christmas; it’s quite adorable ♪ 

Izumi: You’re the last person who gets to call me a child. And besides, this is just a little symbol that shows I'm one of the organizers. It’s so crowded, it’s hard to tell who’s in charge.

Oh, but go find one of the other three if there are any problems. I’ve got better things to do. 

(No idea where two of them are, though… Hm?)

Tsukasa: That’s the sound of a Helicopter… Oh!

Sena-senpai, look above you!

Izumi: …Huh?

Location: Inside the Helicopter

Wataru: “Merry Christmas, dear partygoers…☆ Do forgive me for speaking through this megaphone from so high up in the sky!”

“I, Hibiki Wataru, have come to deliver an Amazing fir tree in Santa’s stead!”

“As such, I must ask a few of you to move! It’d be terribly dangerous to stand underneath!” 

“Adonis-kun, Puppy-kun, please move five meters to the right— no, my right… Yes, wonderful!”

“Thank you for your cooperation! On that note, down she goes ☆”

Location: Courtyard 

Midori: Woah. This is the first time I’ve ever seen a tree come down from the sky…

Tetora: I’m pretty sure it’s everyone’s first time. This sure doesn't happen every day~

Shinobu: Indeed. It’s so warm and cozy, and I’ve greatly enjoyed myself. This is sure to be an unforgettable Christmas party…☆ 

Wataru: “It should be fine for me to jump down from this height. Here I come ☆”

Fufufu. It’s in the perfect position, not even a millimeter out of place.

 

On that note, it’s time for the finishing touch! Ladies and gentlemen, please feast your eyes on this!

Ready or not… One, two, Amazing…☆ 

Aira: Wow… Look at that, the tree’s sparkling! This is suuuper ra~vely ♪

Hiiro: I don’t think the tree itself is sparkling. In my opinion, it’s simply been decorated with lights.

Aira: Ugh, stop getting caught up in the details! I know that already, okay?!

I wonder if anyone could help me take a photo? Let’s get one of the four of us together ♪ 

Mayoi: The four of us…? You’re including me as well…?

Aira: Of course! Who else would I be talking about, if not the members of Alkaloid?

Tatsumi: Fufu. Perhaps we should get a head start before the crowd comes in.

Madara: …I’m glad it went off without a hitch. You really saved the day, Wataru-san.

Wataru: Why, I believe that’s my line. Wasn’t it difficult to set up the lights all on your own?

Madara: Yooou bet. I was on the edge of my seat, worrying if someone would start yelling and calling me an intruder or something. 

Everyone was too caught up in the party to notice lil’ ol’ me, though. Hahaha! 

Izumi: Don’t you “hahaha” me! You two took way too long! 

Madara: Izumi-san, Tatsumi-san.

Tatsumi: What a splendid present — thank you very much. This is the first time I’ve ever seen such a huge Christmas tree.

As you can see, my younger unit mates are ever so excited about it ♪ 

Izumi: I’m still annoyed that you left us hanging for hours without any news, but… Whatever, I guess. I’ll let you off since you managed to make it work.

Christmas without a tree is like Knights without me…♪ 

Madara: All’s well that ends well! You know, I was talking to my friend to let them know that we arrived safe and sound…

And they told me that they went above and beyond my request for a spectacular tree. 

We’d sure have needed one heck of a car to drive it back. I’m glad Wataru-san was quick-witted enough to come up with this solution.

Wataru: I’m simply grateful that it all came together somehow. Now please, bask in the tree’s glory!

The poor souls who were unable to attend the party will surely be able to enjoy some Christmas spirit just by gazing upon it ☆ 

Tori: …Hey, Hibiki-senpai.

Wataru: Hm? What is it?

Tori: Um… Well, did you… for me…?

Wataru: Himegimi?

Tori: …Nevermind, it’s nothing.

It’s freezing out here, so let’s head back inside. Yuzuru and the rest made a bunch of yummy food for us!

C’mon, hurry up already ♪ 

Wataru: Fufufu. You’re ever so lively, Himegimi. You needn’t tug on my hand like that; I’d follow along anyways.

After all... I, too, wish to enjoy Christmas with you all…♪

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