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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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Then why are you asking questions about the sleeping habits of ladies?

It is for the benefit of Santa-sama, to make his deliveries most convenient! And there is no limit on the genders I ask of!

You, child, are a strange one.

Why, may I ask, do you think Santa needs your help?

One reason is that I fear the possibility of him being trapped within the barrier, should he come to serve us! So the less he has to accomplish here himself, the better for his own sake! The other, is that it seems like one of the greatest tests of my ninjahood I could imagine!

A test of your ninjahood? You want to compete with Father Christmas?

In a way, could say that. At the very least to see if I am capable of carrying out his work on a smaller scale!

What of homes with supernatural defenses and wards?

I should have to do everything in my power to bypass them, in a matter befitting a ninja.

Really? You'd...try something that foolish?

[She...rather hopes you don't. The spells she's placed on the house are lethal.]

[That unfortunately is not something to keep Lee from trying.]

Foolhardiness is a key component of youth, ma'am. I must do all I can to endure against all obstacles, especially for such a benevolent cause.

Young man, I would rather you told me before you attempted to enter my house, that I might disable the wards. I would rather not risk calling divine wrath upon such an earnest youth. It would bring me shame.

Ah - I would not wish for you to feel shame! If you wish to receive a holiday present... This would be most helpful!

Then send me a message before you wish entry into House 44. I'll gladly grant it, and even pretend I am asleep so that your mission can be carried out in secret.

Oh... I shall do so. I suppose in this case, the secrecy must be subsided in favor of you getting a gift at all. [Pause.] However! What is your name, are you nice or naughty and what sort of gift would you like from Santa-sama?

[Saori giggles, and nods]

My name is Saori, Saori Kimura. And...I suppose that I am nice, if the tales are told are true. As for a gift?

[She pauses for a moment, considering...]

I am remarkably fond of warm socks.

It is an honor to meet you, Saori-san! Your gift should be a total surprise, but there is a chance I shall heat some socks myself!

And your name is...Rock Lee, yes? It's nice to meet you as well.

[She...ignores the comment about heated socks. Lee, you are weird]

That is correct! I am pleased to be of service.

Then...I shall see you on Christmas Eve. Or rather, not see you, but allow you entry into my home.

Ah - yes! That, precisely!

Good luck!

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