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[Lee is back in action on a brand new day. In the morning, before performing his usual workouts, he takes some time to prepare curried chicken soup to deliver to Rapunzel, assuming she still has her cold. And afterwards, amongst his jogs around the village and general intense workout routines, he takes some more time to prepare for his and Sora's Christmas plan.

Ever since that talk with Sora, Lee has set a new goal for himself and has started undergoing preparations. He doubts that this "Santa" will show up here in Luceti; so he plots to become Santa. He stops at the library and reads several books to get ideas of what different worlds and cultures think of this man, who must be nothing other than a Hokage-class ninja. Maybe even more powerful... His other stops include the item and clothing shops to collect accessories associated with this holiday, often with not-so-subtle attempts to be covert. He may spend some time people watching for signs of actions both benevolent or dubious. And finally, he spends some time running along the beach to collect as many seashells as he can carry to help Sora make them into what he calls "wayfinders".

But even so, he feels uneasy about this plan. What if there are key parts of Santa's legacy he is missing? How is he supposed to determine the difference between nice and naughty? And what if they want something other than seashells? So he decides to take to the journals, without playing his hand.]

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Rock Lee here! Konoha's Beautiful Green Wild Beast! And I come with good news for this holiday season. I have it on good authority that the one known as "Santa" shall be arriving for the beloved Christmas holiday! And - and I am doing my best to act as his ears, eyes, mouth and every other body part! So, I will accept any intelligence that you have freely. For example, the sleeping schedules of yourselves and others, and who you would classify as "nice" or "naughty", including your own honest assessment of yourself. Finally, what would your ideal Christmas present be? I can communicate all of your wishes to the mighty Santa-sama all in due time!

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...Ino's cousin? What's he have to do with any of this?

[Wow he was only unconscious for five days, what did he miss.]

Shikamaru-kun! I am glad you are well enough to be speaking over the journals once more. However, I do now know what you mean. A relation between Ino-san and this Santa-sama?

[He sounds groggy, and frankly feeling like shit, but this is a good distraction from things.]

Yamanaka Santa. Kinda tall, brown hair... or wait. [He's been here for two Christmases; it's trickling back now.] Did you mean the fat old guy?

Yamanaka Santa- ah! I know who you refer to, now. He is in my decision.

You are correct! I in fact to refer to the portly deliverer of holiday joy!

Troublesome.

It is one of the most generous acts of kindness of which I have ever heard! Not to mention, it sounds like the an engaging test of one's skills.

Maybe if he actually did it. I didn't see a guy like that the last two Christmases I was here.

He has not? This is most troubling news, Shikamaru-kun. However... I shall do all in my power to ensure that his good work shall be done here, this Christmas!

Heh... [He can't really argue against that kind of cause.] You're ridiculous enough, you might pull it off. But shouldn't you be wearing a beard?

A-ah, yes. If I were to perform such a masquerade, I would employ all of my talents to play the part to utmost accuracy!

How'd you work the belly?

A good question. I cannot risk such levels of overeating, nor can I utilize any helpful genjutsus. However, a selective stuffing of my shirt could provide a sufficient illusion of healthy rotundity! Perhaps volleyballs would suffice?

Not so great for running...

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He's not my cousin.

[Even if they do look alike.]

Aa? My bad.

Apology accepted. [She snorts.] I wouldn't blame you. The resemblance is uncanny.

It's the long, girly hair.

And the long mustache and beard. [A giggle.] I still find it funny that they have the same name.

It'd be twice as ironic if anyone in Chouji's family has that name.

[Okay, that made her laugh.]

I'm sure Chouji will be pleased to know that.

--I said nothing of the sort if he comes back.

And you call yourself his best friend. [Tsk tsk.]

Oi, oi. I love him like a brother. [...a brother he hasn't seen in too long. It hurts more than the holes in his gut.] Rule of family is you can poke fun at each other.

[She feels you, bro.]

You know how he gets when you imply his weight, though.

Not just me. That talk is taboo.

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