There was nothing special about the passing of the year.
　Nevertheless, here at the Second Magical Academy, we are approaching the winter vacation, or commonly known as the winter break.

　This is the only time that the academy has been quiet, and the pseudo-weather adjustments combined with the chilly weather conditions have increased the chill. There have been no dramatic cold spells throughout the year, but it's still a relatively cold adjustment before and after the year.

　And before the New Year, as usual, Ars was fed up with the depressed and cramped (...) room from morning until the end of the day.
　This is because, as they arrived, they were sent without a pause, and it gave him a headache to deal with them.

　I even made the delivery person stamp the package himself and put it in an empty space.

　A number of over-decorated packages.
　They varied in size and size and filled the room in the blink of an eye. Even the office desk was filled with small items, and with a sigh, Ars glanced at the right side of the room.
　It's a good idea to be able to have a good idea of what you're looking for. I feel as if I'm playing a game of maneuvering.


　But the reason he hesitated to tell them to take it home with them is because he saw Loki's eyes change color and he looked happy all morning - he was frolicking like a child.

　This doesn't mean that this is a day of commemoration that has been established in many countries. No, it's just that Ars is ignorant about this.
　It was annexed to seven countries, and as one of the measures, they established anniversaries and holidays on specific dates within the year. This was one of them, and the annual day had been transformed into something vague, a day of thanksgiving among the people as a special position.

　Therefore, the meaning of "gratitude" is widely regarded, and it is generally a memorial day for sending gifts to the people close to them to make a noise. But even so, the military is still trying to keep the peace and tranquility at this time with only minimal defense.

　It's a very good idea to be able to have a good idea of what you're looking for.
　With a Buddha's face, Ars watched as presents were carried in the room like a bucket relay. All he could do was watch.

　To be honest, both Ars and Loki were always on duty in the outside world, so they didn't have anything to do with this kind of anniversary. Even so, they don't feel the slightest bit of joy at the gifts that increase every year.
　It would be impolite to say that I don't feel happy at all. It's just that it's hard to describe my feelings, because I have mixed feelings about it.

　It's not just for acquaintances, so it's troubling.
　It's a very good idea to have a good idea of what you want to do. It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for when you're in the market.
　For that reason, Ars considers this day as a one-sided pushover of companionship.

'Lord Ars, Lord Ars, look at that!　I got it from Lady Letty. Als-sama's is here too. I should thank you--oh, that's over here.

　Then he turns to me with an excited face and sparkling eyes that he usually doesn't show much. The gift that I held in my arms was neatly packed with a red ribbon.
　It can be said that Loki's handiwork is perfect, as he's chirping out location directions to the delivery man.

''Ah, good for you.''

　Even though Ars has cooled down, seeing Loki frolicking like this is enough to make me regain some peace of mind. It will take a lot of time to clean up the mess, though.

''Arus-sama, look at this!　It's from the Governor!

　A huge stuffed animal is forced into the door. It pushes away the equipment that's all around it and makes a wide berth in Dantotsu.

'Wait!　Where are you going to put that thing? I'm not going to put that thing in there.
You shouldn't leave them out in the hallway.

　With a twitch in his cheeks, Ars inwardly thought of the Governor's face. I wonder if he's gloating now.
　For once, Ars felt a twitch in his temples at the first man who, for some reason, sent him something that didn't seem to have a shred of practicality every year.

　Silently standing up, Ars moves dexterously to the front of the stuffed animal, and the guy who looks up at him feels like he's looking at him adorably from every angle.
　Pulling the letter attached to his neck, Ars turns his back and flicks through it.

　Then he turns around.

'Good for you, Loki. It looks like it was meant for you.

　In case you're wondering, it says "to both of you," but I have no taste for that stuff. That's why, not a little bit, Beric must have sent it to me with a mixture of pranks.

'Really?!
Ah, good for you. The Governor has a nifty way about him. Mmmm.

　Saying this, Ars crumples up the letter out of sight. If this was something a little more intellectually stimulating for Ars, he could keep the letter again for a few days or so.
　For whatever reason, the Governor sent the same one every year. And every year it grew larger and larger.

　Finally, it was so big that it couldn't even get through the door properly.


　And it wasn't until the sun began to set that the package finally seemed to lose its legs.

''How do you think........Lord Ars?

　--Letty.

　Loki asks me if I've changed in my room, a little embarrassed, wagging his hooded ears and back tail.
　It's definitely a stuffed pajama, that's for sure. But she looks embarrassed because her milky-white legs that peek out from underneath her are stretched out in a sleek way. Her hands firmly grip the smooth fabric, as if she's trying to stretch the length of her inner thighs to rub them together.

　Even though it's a stuffed pajama, its construction is of the one-piece type - and a bit short.

　It's a good idea to be able to have a good idea of what you're looking for. It's a good idea to be able to have a good time with them.
　However, it is inevitable that it will become a common phrase.

"It suits you well.

　But it's already too late to question whether this is appropriate as a compliment because it looks childish.
　But she loosens her grip and her cheeks at the same time, "Thank you! He was unwantedly worried because he made the end of the word bounce firmly.


'Whoa!　What is this?
Wow, I've never seen this before.

　The first voice alone was enough for Ars to keep his cheeks from twitching.
　Loki's expression tightened as hard as usual as she changed in Loki. She stood tall and dignified and upright, but although she was quick and brusque, it didn't make sense to wonder if her clothes would make her feel this intimidating.

　While struggling for a foothold, Tesfia and Alice scurried around as if they were entering for the first time in plain clothes, unlike usual.

''I've never been here like this in my house either.

　Tesfia piles up a pile of gifts in order to get the minimum amount of leads after finding Ars and the others and then moving ahead.

'I'm in trouble. I mean, I remember you guys saying you were going home today, why are you still here?'
You said tomorrow. We're having a party today.
I didn't give you permission to do this. I mean, aren't you guys becoming less and less aware of the fact that you're taking up my time with impunity these days?

　Before talking about self-awareness, Ars himself has a vague memory. However, we can also agree that this is the reason why Loki has been prepping since morning.

''I thought that Arus-sama probably wasn't interested in this kind of event, so I was also kept quiet because I was talked into it.

　Loki apologizes for depressing him a bit.
　Of course, that wouldn't put Ars in a good mood, though.

'It's the only time of the year I'm being rude,'

　Alice nodded in agreement with Tesfia, who said it with her chest out, only today.
　The two of them are also rubbing their eyes full of luggage in their hands.

''So that's how it is.''
Yeah, yeah. So Al, get ready to go.

　Alice pushes him back and takes him into the kitchen. It's a slouch, and yet, after looking around the room, Ars gave up early, saying that he wouldn't be able to do any research for the day.

　However, Alice's hand pushing Ars is the first to turn and go to Loki.

''Nah, what is this!　It's so cute~
"--!　Oh, Mr. Alice, that's not the point.

　Stuttering and terrific bodywork, Alice, who packed up to Loki in the shortest possible time, hugged Loki with her momentum intact.
　The arms around her back lifted the dress, and Loki's eyes of shame turned to Ars as he tried desperately to lower it.

'Da, no, Alice. This, that's it, wow........''

　Alice's cheerful expression as she rubs her cheek is as if she is not listening.
　Ars presses his forehead at such a scene, but at the same time, his vision is blocked from behind.

''Don't look at me!!!!
Hey, hey!

　Tesfia blocked both eyes from behind, but her full weight was on Ars as she plunged in to dive.
　The cushions pressed against his back did nothing to help, and the two men fell forward and the mountains of gifts they had piled up crumbled away.