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[On the morning of the twenty-fifth, whenever Hiyori awakens from her restful slumber, she'll find a small black box wrapped with gold ribbon on her desk. Upon opening it she'll be greeted with a multifaceted gemstone necklace that glows faintly with magic. There's no note or card. Wonder who it could be from, hmm~?]
[ she wakes up bright and early as always, but before she makes it a step out of her room, she's checking on all the capyper she made over the month. every handcrafted inari she's going to hand out in the name of yatogami. that's when she spots the box that wasn't there the night before on her desk. weird.
immediately she looks at her wall, in the direction of yato's room, before checking for a note. any hint of who it's from. nothing. huh...
it's opened meticulously, if not cautiously. tugging the ribbon off first and setting that aside. when she finally gets to open this box--
she nearly slams the lid back on it in shock. she opens it again, slower, and peeks at it. but just puts the lid back with her heart pounding up in her throat. back and forth, peek and close. until finally, hiyori is staring at it with awe as it sits there and winks at her. it's so pretty. there's so many gems and it's glowing and
it's beautiful. too much. only one person does too much in this way and he lives with her.
knock, knock. ]
G-good morning, Yato! Merry Christmas! [ don't mind that crack in her voice. ]
immediately she looks at her wall, in the direction of yato's room, before checking for a note. any hint of who it's from. nothing. huh...
it's opened meticulously, if not cautiously. tugging the ribbon off first and setting that aside. when she finally gets to open this box--
she nearly slams the lid back on it in shock. she opens it again, slower, and peeks at it. but just puts the lid back with her heart pounding up in her throat. back and forth, peek and close. until finally, hiyori is staring at it with awe as it sits there and winks at her. it's so pretty. there's so many gems and it's glowing and
it's beautiful. too much. only one person does too much in this way and he lives with her.
knock, knock. ]
G-good morning, Yato! Merry Christmas! [ don't mind that crack in her voice. ]
[Yato's been a busy, busy boy. Over the course of the last month he's been collecting various gemstone insects for someone who was willing to exchange them for jewelry. Having seen that request, there was no way he could pass it up without giving it a try, at least. The search for specific types of bugs took him all over Songerein, from volcanic caves to snowy mountains to densely packed forests, all in the name of crafting the perfect necklace for Hiyori.
It was over the top and extra in a way that's become something of a signature to him.
Maybe that's why he's still in bed when Hiyori comes a knocking. Gradually, though, he begins to stir as her voice breaks through the haze of sleep, reminding him what day it is. He struggles to sit up groggily with a yawn, stretching his arms out before him like a cat before calling out in reply.]
Mmm, morning! Merry Christmas to you, too! C'mon in!
It was over the top and extra in a way that's become something of a signature to him.
Maybe that's why he's still in bed when Hiyori comes a knocking. Gradually, though, he begins to stir as her voice breaks through the haze of sleep, reminding him what day it is. He struggles to sit up groggily with a yawn, stretching his arms out before him like a cat before calling out in reply.]
Mmm, morning! Merry Christmas to you, too! C'mon in!
[ using bugs to craft her something. just like that silken wedding dress. yep, that's yato for you. she's just as overwhelmed by this as she was by the wedding dress, too...
what does he mean come in?! h-he's not sick. there's no reason to be in his room. AND SHE'S IN HER PAJAMAS.
the door opens enough for hiyori to peek in, her eyes poking around the edge, before she pushes it all the way open. she's clutching something in her hand, close to her chest, and holds something else behind her back. ]
I, um, have something for you... from Santa...
[ it's from her. ]
what does he mean come in?! h-he's not sick. there's no reason to be in his room. AND SHE'S IN HER PAJAMAS.
the door opens enough for hiyori to peek in, her eyes poking around the edge, before she pushes it all the way open. she's clutching something in her hand, close to her chest, and holds something else behind her back. ]
I, um, have something for you... from Santa...
[ it's from her. ]
[In his mind gifts that are made entirely by hand are filled with even more love than those that are partially bought, so it's his way of showing that he cares.
Even as he calls out to her, he's throwing off the covers and hopping into his tracksuit pants. At least he's got a shirt on? Though it's not like it's the first time she's seen him in his pajamas. And he's seen her in just a towel, so...
He's straightening out his shirt when she cautiously peers in, being met with bright blue eyes and a big smile. It's Christmas--! He's practically bouncing in place as he greets her with a quick wave.]
--! Santa came? Here?!
[Given it's a dream world, he wasn't sure if Santa could make it, but it seems he has...! Padding over, he leans this way and that to try seeing past her.]
Shall we open presents, then?
Even as he calls out to her, he's throwing off the covers and hopping into his tracksuit pants. At least he's got a shirt on? Though it's not like it's the first time she's seen him in his pajamas. And he's seen her in just a towel, so...
He's straightening out his shirt when she cautiously peers in, being met with bright blue eyes and a big smile. It's Christmas--! He's practically bouncing in place as he greets her with a quick wave.]
--! Santa came? Here?!
[Given it's a dream world, he wasn't sure if Santa could make it, but it seems he has...! Padding over, he leans this way and that to try seeing past her.]
Shall we open presents, then?
[ he's seen her in just a towel multiple. times.
(and she's seen yato's capyper pajamas)
whether it's conscious or not, a smile spreads across her face. yato's starbright, unrepentant happiness has a way of doing that. slowly but surely. as surely as she relaxes and opens the door more fully to him in maximum kid-mode excitement. she stifles a laugh and nods. ]
Mhm! Yep, he left something by the tree for you, but... um, I got you this.
[ from behind her back, hiyori offers a wrapped package shyly. like his, it's wrapped simply, but instead of a gold ribbon there's a big red one. ]
I may have accidentally opened one already, too...
(and she's seen yato's capyper pajamas)
whether it's conscious or not, a smile spreads across her face. yato's starbright, unrepentant happiness has a way of doing that. slowly but surely. as surely as she relaxes and opens the door more fully to him in maximum kid-mode excitement. she stifles a laugh and nods. ]
Mhm! Yep, he left something by the tree for you, but... um, I got you this.
[ from behind her back, hiyori offers a wrapped package shyly. like his, it's wrapped simply, but instead of a gold ribbon there's a big red one. ]
I may have accidentally opened one already, too...
[That's likely the reason he has no qualms about either one of them engaging in a conversation while not quite dressed yet. At least he's not an exhibitionist?
The way his enthusiasm spreads to Hiyori cycles back around to Yato himself, leaving him gasping like a fish to hear that Santa actually came and left him something, and that Hiyori has a present for him as well. This is the best Christmas ever--! He dances back a little to give her space to come inside the room, hands clasped before him.]
Oh wow, really? Thank you...!
[With the utmost care he takes the package from her, an expression of adoration gracing his face as he looks between her and her gift. So pretty...]
Ah, that's alright! They're meant to be opened, anyway. Did you-- Um, what did you think of it...?
[Suddenly turning shy, he holds his gift to his chest, eyes searching her expression for any indication of what she might be thinking regarding her own present.]
The way his enthusiasm spreads to Hiyori cycles back around to Yato himself, leaving him gasping like a fish to hear that Santa actually came and left him something, and that Hiyori has a present for him as well. This is the best Christmas ever--! He dances back a little to give her space to come inside the room, hands clasped before him.]
Oh wow, really? Thank you...!
[With the utmost care he takes the package from her, an expression of adoration gracing his face as he looks between her and her gift. So pretty...]
Ah, that's alright! They're meant to be opened, anyway. Did you-- Um, what did you think of it...?
[Suddenly turning shy, he holds his gift to his chest, eyes searching her expression for any indication of what she might be thinking regarding her own present.]
[ isn't he???
for all her shyness, she seems pretty excited to see yato open his gift. the other ones can be from santa. if her soul was out, her tail would most certainly be wagging. also entering his room now without an issue. SITTING ON HIS BED WITHOUT ISSUE.
until he brings up her gift. her hand clenches around it once before unfolding her fingers to show it's in her palm. glowing and glimmering with harnessed magic. ]
It's... beautiful. Colorful. [ h-heavy. but not as heavy as a wedding dress is. it really is pretty. she's never... gotten jewelry from-
from a boy. man. god. it shows in her flushed cheeks. currency isn't a thing so how in the heck did yato GET this? ] I can't help but stare at it. I-it's almost too pretty for me to wear...! All these gemstones...
for all her shyness, she seems pretty excited to see yato open his gift. the other ones can be from santa. if her soul was out, her tail would most certainly be wagging. also entering his room now without an issue. SITTING ON HIS BED WITHOUT ISSUE.
until he brings up her gift. her hand clenches around it once before unfolding her fingers to show it's in her palm. glowing and glimmering with harnessed magic. ]
It's... beautiful. Colorful. [ h-heavy. but not as heavy as a wedding dress is. it really is pretty. she's never... gotten jewelry from-
from a boy. man. god. it shows in her flushed cheeks. currency isn't a thing so how in the heck did yato GET this? ] I can't help but stare at it. I-it's almost too pretty for me to wear...! All these gemstones...
[Only partially??
Thumbing his own package, he pulls the door open a bit more so they're not standing there halfway peeking around it. His own eyes shine bright as he glances to her hands, cheeks starting to color with faint heat.
The necklace is the perfect representation of Hiyori: a unique, multi-faceted treasure that shines best under the light, revealing all colors of the rainbow and filled with magical power. ]
Ah-- I'm so glad you like it. [He laughs in clear relief, shoulders sagging as some of the tension drains from them. He knows certain types of jewelry carry meaning to humans, like rings, so he'd hoped that a necklace wouldn't be too much for her to bear getting from him.
Nodding in understanding, he fidgets a bit, clasping his present tighter.] I-If it's too much, you could save it for special occasions and treat it like an ornament to hang in the house. [Whatever makes her happiest, really.]
Thumbing his own package, he pulls the door open a bit more so they're not standing there halfway peeking around it. His own eyes shine bright as he glances to her hands, cheeks starting to color with faint heat.
The necklace is the perfect representation of Hiyori: a unique, multi-faceted treasure that shines best under the light, revealing all colors of the rainbow and filled with magical power. ]
Ah-- I'm so glad you like it. [He laughs in clear relief, shoulders sagging as some of the tension drains from them. He knows certain types of jewelry carry meaning to humans, like rings, so he'd hoped that a necklace wouldn't be too much for her to bear getting from him.
Nodding in understanding, he fidgets a bit, clasping his present tighter.] I-If it's too much, you could save it for special occasions and treat it like an ornament to hang in the house. [Whatever makes her happiest, really.]
[ he's an attention hog!!
that is... if he told her that's why he gave her the necklace, she might turn into a steam engine. it's almost too much. almost.
yet, she's happy. more that he thought of her, although the necklace is soooo pretty. fact remains she's curious how he GOT such a thing. her present(s) feel lacking. ]
N-no, not an ornament--! Um. [ she stares down at the gems and comes to a decision. ] W, well. Christmas is a pretty special occasion. Could you, erm, h-help me... put it on?
[ NO GOING BACK NOW, HIYORI. ]
that is... if he told her that's why he gave her the necklace, she might turn into a steam engine. it's almost too much. almost.
yet, she's happy. more that he thought of her, although the necklace is soooo pretty. fact remains she's curious how he GOT such a thing. her present(s) feel lacking. ]
N-no, not an ornament--! Um. [ she stares down at the gems and comes to a decision. ] W, well. Christmas is a pretty special occasion. Could you, erm, h-help me... put it on?
[ NO GOING BACK NOW, HIYORI. ]
[This is true!
Thank goodness then that he's too preoccupied with having received a present to accurately convey his thought process, hehe. Can't have Hiyori melting!
At her request his expression immediately softens and he nods. Settings his present down on his desk, he then comes over to gently take the necklace from her. Going behind her, he then drapes it around her neck, securing the clasp, fingers ever so lightly brushing over the nape of her neck.]
...there we go. How's that? Comfortable?
[He takes a small step back, hands falling to his side.]
Thank goodness then that he's too preoccupied with having received a present to accurately convey his thought process, hehe. Can't have Hiyori melting!
At her request his expression immediately softens and he nods. Settings his present down on his desk, he then comes over to gently take the necklace from her. Going behind her, he then drapes it around her neck, securing the clasp, fingers ever so lightly brushing over the nape of her neck.]
...there we go. How's that? Comfortable?
[He takes a small step back, hands falling to his side.]
[ she'd straight up melt like a summer snowman.
she does her very best not to tremble from his fingers brushing over her nape and ducks her head to fight back the furious blush that wants to bloom over her cheeks. once she's under control, she turns around to shoot him a bashful smile.
the pendant rests just beneath her collar. ]
Perfect, thank you. [ she brushes it lightly with her fingers before looking towards his gift. ]
Let's go to the other room! I saw a few presents under the tree for you.
[ all but leaping off his bed, she heads towards his door
and stops
to turn toward him and hold out her hand. ]
she does her very best not to tremble from his fingers brushing over her nape and ducks her head to fight back the furious blush that wants to bloom over her cheeks. once she's under control, she turns around to shoot him a bashful smile.
the pendant rests just beneath her collar. ]
Perfect, thank you. [ she brushes it lightly with her fingers before looking towards his gift. ]
Let's go to the other room! I saw a few presents under the tree for you.
[ all but leaping off his bed, she heads towards his door
and stops
to turn toward him and hold out her hand. ]
[Before going anywhere, he takes a few moments to just admire the way the necklace sparkles with the same pinks as her eyes, only coloring slightly when he realizes what he's doing - staring at her intently.
He nods as he swallows hard, snatching up her gift to him and clutching it tightly to his chest. When he's met with her outstretched hand, he hesitates only a moment before taking it with a smile and allowing her to lead them out to the living room.]
Can I open your present first?
[Because Santa or no, that's the one he's most excited about, truthfully. A gift from Hiyori~! He wonders what she might have gotten him.]
He nods as he swallows hard, snatching up her gift to him and clutching it tightly to his chest. When he's met with her outstretched hand, he hesitates only a moment before taking it with a smile and allowing her to lead them out to the living room.]
Can I open your present first?
[Because Santa or no, that's the one he's most excited about, truthfully. A gift from Hiyori~! He wonders what she might have gotten him.]
[ she wants to ask him where he got it. or if he made this, too. what did he have to do for these gems? or what did he have to trade? ]
Eh?
[ she thought he was really into santa. ] U-um, sure. If that's what you want!
[ as they file into the main room, there are three!! more gifts under the little tree they picked and decorated themselves. a couple of hiyori's clay inari sit on the branches but there are those paper snowflakes yato talked about and garland. they managed to find corn to pop and put on a string.
hiyori leads them over to the couch and gets yato to sit down before she goes to collect the other presents and put them around his feet. the ones from "santa."
the one from hiyori would be near impossible to say is from santa because it's handmade. something she's been working on at the pottery shop. it's one of those good luck cats, a maneki-neko, but it's painted dark and has a little crown on his head. he has a five yen coin painted gold and his own little ascot.
it's maneki-nyato. the eyes are even blue, too. ]
I, um... know how much you like good luck charms, so...
Eh?
[ she thought he was really into santa. ] U-um, sure. If that's what you want!
[ as they file into the main room, there are three!! more gifts under the little tree they picked and decorated themselves. a couple of hiyori's clay inari sit on the branches but there are those paper snowflakes yato talked about and garland. they managed to find corn to pop and put on a string.
hiyori leads them over to the couch and gets yato to sit down before she goes to collect the other presents and put them around his feet. the ones from "santa."
the one from hiyori would be near impossible to say is from santa because it's handmade. something she's been working on at the pottery shop. it's one of those good luck cats, a maneki-neko, but it's painted dark and has a little crown on his head. he has a five yen coin painted gold and his own little ascot.
it's maneki-nyato. the eyes are even blue, too. ]
I, um... know how much you like good luck charms, so...
[If she wants to know, she'll just have to ask! Otherwise, he ain't telling~
And he is into Santa, but there's someone he's even more into.] 'kay!
[Basking in the festive cheer, he just stands and admires the scene for a few moments, smiling happily. It may be his first Christmas away from Yukine since finding him, but it's also his first Christmas with just him and Hiyori, so it sort of balances out. I-It's kind of romantic, really.
Thankfully he knew better than to make it weird by getting them a couple's Christmas cake to share, instead settling on them baking cupcakes together.
Once seated on the couch and surrounded by presents(!!!) he starts by opening Hiyori's first. Immediately his expression is one of slack-jawed wonder as he recognizes what it is and what it represents. It's like a him in godly kitty form...! Beckoning good fortune. His fingers trace the curves of its form, booping its little nose before he looks up with tears in his eyes. Handmade, too. Made by Hiyori's delicate fingers, just for him...
He swallows and flashes her the brightest of grins.]
Hiyori... Thank you so much! It's perfect--! It can be the guardian cat for my shrine.
[He reaches out to take one of her hands, giving it a grateful squeeze. This might be his favorite present this year, even with Santa in the running.]
And he is into Santa, but there's someone he's even more into.] 'kay!
[Basking in the festive cheer, he just stands and admires the scene for a few moments, smiling happily. It may be his first Christmas away from Yukine since finding him, but it's also his first Christmas with just him and Hiyori, so it sort of balances out. I-It's kind of romantic, really.
Thankfully he knew better than to make it weird by getting them a couple's Christmas cake to share, instead settling on them baking cupcakes together.
Once seated on the couch and surrounded by presents(!!!) he starts by opening Hiyori's first. Immediately his expression is one of slack-jawed wonder as he recognizes what it is and what it represents. It's like a him in godly kitty form...! Beckoning good fortune. His fingers trace the curves of its form, booping its little nose before he looks up with tears in his eyes. Handmade, too. Made by Hiyori's delicate fingers, just for him...
He swallows and flashes her the brightest of grins.]
Hiyori... Thank you so much! It's perfect--! It can be the guardian cat for my shrine.
[He reaches out to take one of her hands, giving it a grateful squeeze. This might be his favorite present this year, even with Santa in the running.]
[ maybe later when she can't HANDLE THE CURIOSITY.
she definitely can't handle yato saying he's into her more than santa. is that possible?
this too is hiyori's first christmas away from her human family. away from waking up in the morning and being greeted with her pile of presents, just like she's made of yato's small pile. this isn't so bad, though. yato's happy bouncing around and mega-watt smiles warm her heart and chases the strange loneliness and homesickness away. it's not that she hasn't enjoyed being here with yato, whiling their days away with missions or work. learning to cook and how to cohabitate together without wanting to wring his neck. but one can't help but miss home on the holidays.
it would have been worse without him here.
cupcakes were a good choice, too. fun and festive.
her heart leaps to her throat at his teary-eyed smile and when he grabs her hand. she squeezes back. she smiles back. ]
Y-you're welcome. Your shrine is well-protected, huh? Capyper and a cat guardian?
she definitely can't handle yato saying he's into her more than santa. is that possible?
this too is hiyori's first christmas away from her human family. away from waking up in the morning and being greeted with her pile of presents, just like she's made of yato's small pile. this isn't so bad, though. yato's happy bouncing around and mega-watt smiles warm her heart and chases the strange loneliness and homesickness away. it's not that she hasn't enjoyed being here with yato, whiling their days away with missions or work. learning to cook and how to cohabitate together without wanting to wring his neck. but one can't help but miss home on the holidays.
it would have been worse without him here.
cupcakes were a good choice, too. fun and festive.
her heart leaps to her throat at his teary-eyed smile and when he grabs her hand. she squeezes back. she smiles back. ]
Y-you're welcome. Your shrine is well-protected, huh? Capyper and a cat guardian?
[AS LONG AS SHE CAN HANDLE THE TRUTH.
It must be, as she's one of his top three people, so naturally that places her well above someone he's never had the chance to meet, present-delivering god or not.
Although he's never really had a proper home to miss, he's well aware that under normal circumstances people would likely rather be with their families during the holidays. So the best thing he can do for Hiyori is to try making this the brightest, bestest Christmas dream imaginable. Without going so far as to make her uncomfortable or feeling worse. It's a tricky balance to strike, but he's trying.
Taking back his hand, he nods enthusiastically as he holds up the maneki-nyato in both hands. It really is the cutest thing~]
It is! With Yukine, too!
[His gaze turns wistful as he glances out the window at the snow coming down. He misses his shinki, badly. But he swallows those feelings by setting his good luck charm on the coffee table and taking up one of Santa's presents for him, smile returning. What can it be~?]
Hmm~?
It must be, as she's one of his top three people, so naturally that places her well above someone he's never had the chance to meet, present-delivering god or not.
Although he's never really had a proper home to miss, he's well aware that under normal circumstances people would likely rather be with their families during the holidays. So the best thing he can do for Hiyori is to try making this the brightest, bestest Christmas dream imaginable. Without going so far as to make her uncomfortable or feeling worse. It's a tricky balance to strike, but he's trying.
Taking back his hand, he nods enthusiastically as he holds up the maneki-nyato in both hands. It really is the cutest thing~]
It is! With Yukine, too!
[His gaze turns wistful as he glances out the window at the snow coming down. He misses his shinki, badly. But he swallows those feelings by setting his good luck charm on the coffee table and taking up one of Santa's presents for him, smile returning. What can it be~?]
Hmm~?
[ PROBABLY? MAYBE? and, okay, she wants to know the ranking system too. morbid curiosity.
so far, so good. then again, contrary to his belief, she isn't all that difficult to please. it's a lot better than showing her gnarly wounds on his finger from a little ayakashi to cheer her up. he's much more aware of other people and their feelings. he's less selfish, more considerate. her god of fortune. ]
With Yukine-kun, too! [ that little puffball on the roof. there's no getting through that one, especially.
... she hopes yukine is having a good christmas with kofuku and daikoku, at least. maybe bishamon and kazuma came to visit again, too, and they'll all have hotpot together. she'd rather imagine he's not alone and he won't be too mad at yato when they come back. it wasn't his fault.
NEXT PRESENT. from santa, this time. (still hiyori in actuality.)
it's just a small gift box and taking out the paper reveals...
a rabbit foot from the job on the board! that one where she was (er, santa was) in underwear, again. she wanted it to be a surprise so... she went off on her own to get it. got headbutted on her ankles a lot. it's another good luck charm for yato. ]
so far, so good. then again, contrary to his belief, she isn't all that difficult to please. it's a lot better than showing her gnarly wounds on his finger from a little ayakashi to cheer her up. he's much more aware of other people and their feelings. he's less selfish, more considerate. her god of fortune. ]
With Yukine-kun, too! [ that little puffball on the roof. there's no getting through that one, especially.
... she hopes yukine is having a good christmas with kofuku and daikoku, at least. maybe bishamon and kazuma came to visit again, too, and they'll all have hotpot together. she'd rather imagine he's not alone and he won't be too mad at yato when they come back. it wasn't his fault.
NEXT PRESENT. from santa, this time. (still hiyori in actuality.)
it's just a small gift box and taking out the paper reveals...
a rabbit foot from the job on the board! that one where she was (er, santa was) in underwear, again. she wanted it to be a surprise so... she went off on her own to get it. got headbutted on her ankles a lot. it's another good luck charm for yato. ]
[It's tied at the top with Hiyori herself and Yukine, followed by Kazuma in second, and proooobably Kofuku in third. Although it all really depends on the day and whether or not he's getting into trouble, haha...
He's certainly come a long way since those first days. Done a lot of maturing and growing emotionally, thanks to Hiyori and Yukine's help. Some of it may have been through his own efforts, but he knows damn well that he wouldn't be anywhere near this far along without them. More than presents, that's what he's truly grateful for. Friends are the best present one could ever hope for.]
Heh, damn right! [It wouldn't be a shrine to him without his shinki. His guide and protector.
...who's so going to be pissed when he wakes up. Talk about oversleeping! He'll never hear the end of it. Chuckling to himself over the thought, he ducks his head a bit to hide the few tears stinging his eyes. ...wait for him, Yukine.
Steeling his nerves with a deep breath, he carefully removes the lid and lifts the paper to reveal-- a... a rabbit's foot...! More good luck for him! Lifting it up from the box, he turns to show Hiyori, eyes bright even with unshed tears. So cool...!]
Get a load of it, Hiyori! I finally have a rabbit's foot to bring me luck! Between this and your maneki-neko, I should be able to help bring all sorts of happiness to other people! Hehehe~
He's certainly come a long way since those first days. Done a lot of maturing and growing emotionally, thanks to Hiyori and Yukine's help. Some of it may have been through his own efforts, but he knows damn well that he wouldn't be anywhere near this far along without them. More than presents, that's what he's truly grateful for. Friends are the best present one could ever hope for.]
Heh, damn right! [It wouldn't be a shrine to him without his shinki. His guide and protector.
...who's so going to be pissed when he wakes up. Talk about oversleeping! He'll never hear the end of it. Chuckling to himself over the thought, he ducks his head a bit to hide the few tears stinging his eyes. ...wait for him, Yukine.
Steeling his nerves with a deep breath, he carefully removes the lid and lifts the paper to reveal-- a... a rabbit's foot...! More good luck for him! Lifting it up from the box, he turns to show Hiyori, eyes bright even with unshed tears. So cool...!]
Get a load of it, Hiyori! I finally have a rabbit's foot to bring me luck! Between this and your maneki-neko, I should be able to help bring all sorts of happiness to other people! Hehehe~
[ that top three is sounding more like a top 10 that changes 3rd place on a whim!
family and friends are irreplaceable and now yato knows that, too. she tilts her head at him laughing to himself before blinking at the box he shows off happily. she works to put the smile back on her face, remembering everything she went through to GET that good luck charm. but it doesn't take much effort with how happy yato is. now leave inaba-chan alone, okay!! ]
Yeah! I guess Santa heard about your wish to be a God of Happiness, too, and wants to help you out. [ without yato breaking the damn bank doing so or stealing yukine-kun's money. not that he's here to-- point stands.
two more presents, yatogami. what could they be? ]
family and friends are irreplaceable and now yato knows that, too. she tilts her head at him laughing to himself before blinking at the box he shows off happily. she works to put the smile back on her face, remembering everything she went through to GET that good luck charm. but it doesn't take much effort with how happy yato is. now leave inaba-chan alone, okay!! ]
Yeah! I guess Santa heard about your wish to be a God of Happiness, too, and wants to help you out. [ without yato breaking the damn bank doing so or stealing yukine-kun's money. not that he's here to-- point stands.
two more presents, yatogami. what could they be? ]
[That's Yato for you! :3
It's also very Yato of him to attach the rabbit's foot to his maneki-neko's paw, letting it hang down cutely. Now it'll bring double luck...! Snickering a bit over his own silliness, he takes up another package and glances at Hiyori. No more trying to maim Inaba-chan.]
Sure seems like it! I always wondered how Santa knows what everybody wants, but I guess that's his ability as a god, huh?
[His foot bounces with excitement as he unwraps the next present, slowly peeking inside it. What can it be~? What can it be~? More good luck charms? Something yummy to eat? He can't wait to see--!]
It's also very Yato of him to attach the rabbit's foot to his maneki-neko's paw, letting it hang down cutely. Now it'll bring double luck...! Snickering a bit over his own silliness, he takes up another package and glances at Hiyori. No more trying to maim Inaba-chan.]
Sure seems like it! I always wondered how Santa knows what everybody wants, but I guess that's his ability as a god, huh?
[His foot bounces with excitement as he unwraps the next present, slowly peeking inside it. What can it be~? What can it be~? More good luck charms? Something yummy to eat? He can't wait to see--!]
[ non-committal!!!
as hiyori watches him attach the foot to the cat's paw, she can't help but look a mix of amused and chagrined. ]
Must be. [ play along...
his next gift is
sort of like a lucky charm! they're certainly seen as lucky. as he peeks in, whatever it is looks soft. and green? and has a cute face like ":>" the more he pulls back the paper, the more it becomes clear what's in it.
it's this little (big) guy. yato likes cute stuff, too, right? capyper... but she couldn't find any capyper here. this is the next best thing. she fidgets in her seat and waits. ]
as hiyori watches him attach the foot to the cat's paw, she can't help but look a mix of amused and chagrined. ]
Must be. [ play along...
his next gift is
sort of like a lucky charm! they're certainly seen as lucky. as he peeks in, whatever it is looks soft. and green? and has a cute face like ":>" the more he pulls back the paper, the more it becomes clear what's in it.
it's this little (big) guy. yato likes cute stuff, too, right? capyper... but she couldn't find any capyper here. this is the next best thing. she fidgets in her seat and waits. ]
[Always, where his friends are involved!
His expression turns curious at the first sign of his next gift, not quite picking up on what it is. Though the more he reveals of it, the more his mouth turns up at the corners. It's... it's...]
A turtle! Hiyori, I got a turtle plush! Get a load of it...!
[He picks it up and turns it around to show her, bouncing it on his knee a bit. Turtle turtle~ So cute! His bedroom is really going to start feeling like home with all these awesome presents to decorate it.]
Now Uesama will have a buddy to chill with while we're out! Thanks, Santa!
[He seats Turtle-chan between them, resting on both their legs as he gives her (yes, it is now a she) a pat on the head. That leaves one more present, right? What can it be~~? Aaahhhh he's so excited! Especially since at this point he hasn't got a clue what else could be waiting for him. Opening it up now...!]
His expression turns curious at the first sign of his next gift, not quite picking up on what it is. Though the more he reveals of it, the more his mouth turns up at the corners. It's... it's...]
A turtle! Hiyori, I got a turtle plush! Get a load of it...!
[He picks it up and turns it around to show her, bouncing it on his knee a bit. Turtle turtle~ So cute! His bedroom is really going to start feeling like home with all these awesome presents to decorate it.]
Now Uesama will have a buddy to chill with while we're out! Thanks, Santa!
[He seats Turtle-chan between them, resting on both their legs as he gives her (yes, it is now a she) a pat on the head. That leaves one more present, right? What can it be~~? Aaahhhh he's so excited! Especially since at this point he hasn't got a clue what else could be waiting for him. Opening it up now...!]
Pffu--
[ this is what christmas is about. spending time with loved ones and spreading cheer. she grins, giving the turtle a little pat on the head for his benefit, too. looks like she's been picking pretty good gifts, but... yato seems happy with whatever a lot of the time.
what's funny to her is that his line of thought isn't too far from hers. she felt selfish keeping uesama all the time when they both won the plush together so it only felt fair to get yato one of his own. it's a lot bigger than the little zombie plush. a pillow for yato to sleep on. or wrap around, whichever.
the last present is in a flatter box than the others. and as he tears into it, hiyori picks up the wrapping paper and wads it up, there's some clothes! pajamas. blue. comfy. because you can never go wrong with comfy pajamas on christmas ok!!
but something she also worked on herself. there's one of those warm pullover sweaters, but on the chest area is yato's crown embroidered into the knit fabric. so he can be warm like hiyori is always telling him, but not give up his little trademark. ]
[ this is what christmas is about. spending time with loved ones and spreading cheer. she grins, giving the turtle a little pat on the head for his benefit, too. looks like she's been picking pretty good gifts, but... yato seems happy with whatever a lot of the time.
what's funny to her is that his line of thought isn't too far from hers. she felt selfish keeping uesama all the time when they both won the plush together so it only felt fair to get yato one of his own. it's a lot bigger than the little zombie plush. a pillow for yato to sleep on. or wrap around, whichever.
the last present is in a flatter box than the others. and as he tears into it, hiyori picks up the wrapping paper and wads it up, there's some clothes! pajamas. blue. comfy. because you can never go wrong with comfy pajamas on christmas ok!!
but something she also worked on herself. there's one of those warm pullover sweaters, but on the chest area is yato's crown embroidered into the knit fabric. so he can be warm like hiyori is always telling him, but not give up his little trademark. ]
[As far as Christmases (and holidays in general) go, this is definitely one of the best ones Yato has ever had the pleasure of experiencing. It's snowing, Hiyori's here, and he's gotten presents from her and Santa! While it's true that he's easygoing about most things, there's no denying that each of his gifts thus far have really hit the mark.
Especially Turtle-chan. He's used to sleeping alone for sure, but having something soft to hold at night... sounds very pleasant. Even more so when his dreams have started involving a certain human girl more and more. Waking up from those to an empty bed and no roommate makes him feel rather cold and lonely.
Which makes this next present all the more welcome! Warm pajamas! He lets out a soft gasp as he lifts up the sweater, catching sight of the crown emblem. It even has his emblem...!]
Check it out, Hiyori! Santa even knows about my trademark symbol! Now I don't have to wear my shirt to bed!
[Without waiting for an answer, he wiggles his way into the pullover, tugging it down around his waist with a grin. Mmm. Comfy~]
Man, this has been a great Christmas. Now we should do your gifts!
[Santa did bring her presents, too... right?]
Especially Turtle-chan. He's used to sleeping alone for sure, but having something soft to hold at night... sounds very pleasant. Even more so when his dreams have started involving a certain human girl more and more. Waking up from those to an empty bed and no roommate makes him feel rather cold and lonely.
Which makes this next present all the more welcome! Warm pajamas! He lets out a soft gasp as he lifts up the sweater, catching sight of the crown emblem. It even has his emblem...!]
Check it out, Hiyori! Santa even knows about my trademark symbol! Now I don't have to wear my shirt to bed!
[Without waiting for an answer, he wiggles his way into the pullover, tugging it down around his waist with a grin. Mmm. Comfy~]
Man, this has been a great Christmas. Now we should do your gifts!
[Santa did bring her presents, too... right?]
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