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And just what is 'Christmas' supposed to be?

... Apparently it's when you give stuff to people you care about and spend time with them.

... Who're you?

I am General Narshen.

There is no point in making a holiday for something you can do any day of the year.

There's prolly somethin' else behind it, too. Somethin' from another world..

I'm Goku.

I would hesitate to attribute this to magic.

~~Did I ask for your name?~~ [scribbled out] A pleasure to meet you.

... You'd what?

Yeah, same here.

Did you not hear me? Clean out your ears.

I meant I didn't understand.

Hahaha...! Of course I can't expect all of you to be as smart as myself. What part of it did you not understand?

Hey, I'm not dumb! I just don't get big words.

As most don't.

[Hmph sound. Goku is ignoring him now. xD;]

[Amused laughter DX]

Merry Christmas to you, too!

It's really wonderful. Everyone seems so happy.

Yeah! I hope it lasts..

Me too. I'm excited to see what other holidays they celebrate here throughout the year. It's always nice to have something to refresh or keep everyone's spirits up.

Did you get the presents you wanted?

All I needed to get was food~! And I got some candies!! They're really good!

Food? That's a rather practical gift, now that I think about it.

Are you a good cook? I'd invite you to come and try my cooking sometime, too, but I don't think it's actually that good yet.. I still need more practice.

... No, I'm not good at it. Hakkai usually cooks for me!

[Transcribed giggle.] At least you're good at eating it. It must be nice to have someone cook for you, or someone to cook for, even. Hakkai-san must be a very kind person.

Oh, man, he is! But I could tell he wasn't as happy when the castle took Jeep.

At least he likes it when me an' Gojyo are happy. And we're never happier than when we're eating his food~!

Oh no! Was Jeep a very good friend of his?

At the least, just hearing about your and your friends makes me happy, too. I apologize. I have to admit that I'm a bit envious of you. In a good way, I think.

He was sorta his pet, I guess.

... You don't ahve to be jealous! I'll be your friend, and we'll have tons of fun, too! I'll take you to meet them sometime.

... Hey, what's your name? I'm Goku.

I see.. He must have cared a lot for him. But maybe the castle will eventually bring Jeep to join him.

Ah-- You will? Really? That would be... great! When I was little, I would be passed from orphanage to orphanage, and children around me were often being adopted. So, I've never actually had anyone to call a real friend before.

Thank you. It means a lot to me. I never expected a gift quite like you for Christmas.

My name is Kanan. Cho, Kanan.

[Dictated, but quietly]

Cho... Kanan? But that...

[Louder now]

Heheh. Well, no one's ever called me normal. 'Specially my friends. Besides, Christmas is a really great holiday... so far. That stuff they've been hanging on the ceiling has been making people kiss, though... I've been avoiding it.

[An expectant pause, but otherwise unable to hear clearly and unsuspecting, replies cheerfully.]

Normal. Well, extraordinary things and people can't simply be ordinary, right?

[Written somewhat hesitantly.]

Mistletoe. I was careless so I ended up embarrassing myself on one occasion. It wasn't quite as romantic or traumatic as I had envisioned. Anyway, no matter what the circumstances, protect your first kiss!