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[Action]

[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.]

[Video]

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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I am glad that you are so pleased by the news of his arrival. [He, being newly introduced to this concept, does not see the significance of believing in him at such an age.] I hope this entire village can be infected by his cheer!

Ah, it should be hard to see him when he operates under such a veil of secrecy. But the presents should be quite visible and, yes, the happiness of others should be his highest priority! Speaking of which, Kotomi-chan, I feel confident believing that you are in the "nice" list, do you agree?

I hope I am. I've tried to be a very good girl this year.

[ Much like every year. But still. ]

Do you think Santa will definitely have a present for me too then..? I'll be able to get a bit of the cheer too?

Your efforts should be rewarded, then.

Of course! This cheer must be spread to all who have behaved! Tell me, Kotomi-chan, what would you wish for from Santa-sama?

I hadn't thought about that yet.. I wasn't sure if he'd come here. [ So she blinks curiously - apparently she's at least thinking about it now, considering it.. ]

.. Do you think it would be okay to ask him for anything at all?

Of course! His hopes are to meet your greatest wishes and demands. Do not feel afraid to request something - surely you have earned it, Kotomi-chan, through your kind behavior and overall righteousness!

.. Ah, it's so kind of you to say that. [ She even smiles a little now. ] I'm sure Santa will bring you an amazing present too, if not just because you've been so nice to me..

Eh? Oh, that is of no consequence! I am in no need of reward. But, Kotomi-chan... what sort of present is it that you would like to receive? It would be beneficial to compile a "wishlist" for the Santa-Sama.

Oh, is that so.. [ .. she hums to herself for a moment. ]

I'd like a nice book from Santa, probably.. a book with love stories. Yes, that would be nice. [ she nods to herself. ]

Kotomi-chan. I will do everything in my power to ensure that you get such a gift on Christmas, even if it costs me my life.

[ That.. sure is a strong way to put it.. Good thing that Kotomi doesn't think too strangely of it since she's weird herself. ]

.. Really? You'll tell Santa about it for me..?

Of course I will! You are a "nice" girl, Kotomi-chan. It shall be my honor to pass your wishes onto Santa-sama!

Ah, you're so kind..

[ .. ah, wait. She seems to think of something. ]

Santa will get presents for everyone who's nice, right..? So will Fuuko-chan and Ikki-kun get presents from Santa too?

Do you refer to Phoenix Ikki-kun or a third Ikki whom I am yet to acquaint myself with? Either way, I am confident that they will get the presents they want if they have been behaving nicely.

Hmm, that's who I mean. Ikki-kun is my boyfriend. [ She smiles at that - blankly, but there's almost something vaguely proud about it at the same time too. ]

Then.. I'm sure both of them will get really great presents. They're both so nice..

You and Ikki-kun are a couple? I never suspected such a thing! He is a very kind man.

You think so? I do, too. Do you know what they would like?

Fuuko-chan likes anything with starfish. .. Ikki-kun.. [ .. hm, this one is more difficult, she's thinking.. ] I think Ikki-kun likes fighting and.. me.. [ Because clearly she herself is an interest now. Clearly. ]

But.. yes, Ikki-kun is really, really kind. I'm so glad to be together with him..

I see. So for Christmas, do you believe that Ikki-kun's ideal present would be to fight you?

I am glad that such youthly love can form here! Do you hail from different worlds?

[ NO, LEE, DON'T GET THE WRONG CONCLUSION, IKKI WOULD HATE THAT.. not that Kotomi realises just how much, but she does know-- ] Ikki-kun said I wasn't allowed to wrestle. So.. I don't think it's a good present, since I can't break my promise. [ hmm.. still thinking about it, but yup, what she said sounds about right. ] And yes, we come from different worlds.

I see. Your situation sounds most romantic, if I may say so! In that case, perhaps, I can get him some equipment for training and fighting.

That does sound like something Ikki-kun would like.. [ not even realising the slip there. ] It would have to be strong though, since he's really strong too.

Trust me, Kotomi-chan! Santa-sama would only obtain for him the strongest!

Wow, Santa can really do all that..?

Of course he can. Santa-sama is capable of anything. If he can visit every house in multiple worlds in just one night, then he is capable of that feat as well.

He really is amazing, doing all of that for everyone's sake. I wish I could do something back for him, to thank him for everything..

You already do. By being nice, you earn Santa-sama's favor! That is all he requires.

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