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It's already December...

The year really flew by.

It did.

But...

Christmas is in December!

Merry Christmas!

Isn't it kinda early...?

What presents should I get everyone?

I'll handle the drinks and cake!

She really does love these kinds events.

I'm curious, Shinozaki-san, do you have any plans for Christmas Day?

Not really...

It's a weekday this year, so I'll probably just be working.

I see.

I might not have plans, but...

if I come to work, I'll get to see Senpai, so I won't be lonely.

Since her kohai is going to be working hard on Christmas Day,

Santa Senpai is going to have something special for him!

Make sure to be a good boy until then!

Huh?

Ho, ho, ho... Ho, ho, ho...

I'm sorry! I don't know why, but I'm sorry!

N-No, it's not like that!

She was so cute my mind completely froze up!

I'm so sorry... a-and embarrassed...

N-No, I should be a-apologizing!

Glance...

Will there be a Santa Hayakawa...?

There will not.

My Tiny Senpai

We've got an emergency here

Are you paying attention, me?

There's someone other than me dancing around inside of my heart

I want to talk to her

I want to touch her

Look, I get it, but for now try to pipe down

What in the world am I doing?

You're right next to me

And this is the perfect chance...

HONEY

I'm trapped by that sweet rich taste

And I don't think I can ever escape

I may as well just sink into it

HONEY

It's another day in your dazzling presence

We may never be on the same page with this love but

Oh, I love you so much, I just have to laugh

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And that covers our company's project proposal regarding the Meowtaro collaboration.

Did you have any questions?

No, that made a lot of sense. Thank you so much.

In that case, Shinozaki will contact you

in regards to nailing down the scheduling.

I-I'll be in touch.

Right, I'll be waiting to hear from you.

I'm still not used to meeting with clients...

I know what you mean.

It's a different kind of tension from having a meeting at the office.

Still, you were very well-spoken today, Shinozaki-san.

Th-Thank you.

Look, Shinozaki-san!

Isn't that loungewear adorable?

It is.

Bunny ears, huh...?

What do you think? I'm your bunny-eared senpai!

It'd definitely be cute if she wore it...

I think it'd look great on you, Shinozaki-san.

On me?!

What makes you say that?

I mean...

Look at the bear-ear hood.

It's just like that stuffed animal we won at the arcade.

Wait, w-why am I trying to make them look alike?!

In that case, wouldn't this Shiori-san-looking bunny one be for you?

M-Me and Shiori-san...?

Got you!

Buck buck-kaw.

No, no, no, no! Th-That's a terrible idea!

That bad?!

I don't want to be a sexually harassing senpai!

From putting on bunny ears?!

M-My point is, me wearing this would be a bit...

It's the same for me.

But...

If Senpai put it on...

If Shinozaki-san put it on...

It'd definitely be cute.

I wanna see that!

Excuse me!

Right there! That lovely couple!

Pardon the interruption.

I'm a Nya~Tuber, and I've been trying to hear

lovey-dovey stories from couples about town.

May I borrow some of your time?

We're...

not a couple.

I can't believe that, after ten attempts, I've still come up empty-handed...

Why can't I find a couple?!

I-I'm not sure why, but I'm sorry.

I was so sure they were a couple!

If you're not going out, what's your relationship?

We're coworkers.

Coworkers...

Right, at the same company.

Could one of you confess your feelings right now so you can become involved?

No!

Why not?! Please, start dating!

Wha?! Let go!

No! Not until the two of you are a couple!

I'm begging you! We're at our wits' end!

C-Cut it out! We can't!

Please let go! You're going to give people the wrong idea!

Please! It's just for the Internet!

We've got next to no subscribers! We barely get any views anyway!

Doesn't it hurt you to say that?!

I guess we don't have a choice.

Just for a little while, okay?

S-Senpai?!

And we're only going to be pretending.

Thank you so much! Thank you so, so much! Thank you!

Pretending to be dating... Senpai...

Okay, right where you are, please.

Pretending to be going out... Senpai's so mature.

I must be the only one freaking out...

I thought that agreeing to this would be easier than getting her to give up, but...

Wh-What do couples even do?!

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Never had a boyfriend

If we're a couple, that would mean that I'm Shinozaki-san's girlfriend...

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Confused

In other words, Shinozaki-san is my boyfriend...

And here we are! Let's start with the girlfriend.

S-Sure!

Tell us what you like about your boyfriend.

What I like...?

This is kinda embarrassing, but I can take it...

I like how serious he is, and how he really throws himself into the tasks he's given.

That sounds lovely!

You two met on the job?

Yes.

So, you must've gotten to know each other while working.

That's right.

This doesn't seem so hard, after all.

Now, next, let's see...

What was your first kiss like? And where?

Hold on a second!

Isn't that raising the bar a little suddenly?!

Huh? You think?

We're only pretending to be a couple, so questions that are too probing might be...

Now, now, just imagine what you wish it'd be like!

Please? Please? Please...?

W-Well, in that case...

It was in the office kitchenette... when we were alone...

The k-kitchenette?!

I won't be able to keep me cool next time I'm in there!!

I-I can't believe I said that! It makes it sound like I'm setting him up!

Okay, here's a question for the boyfriend.

I have to make sure I keep Senpai's premise going!

But with my experience, there's gonna be questions I have no idea how to deal with,

on top of being embarrassed...

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What do I do?!

I know!

What I learned at the new employee seminar!

When you need to be flexible in your thinking, pretend to be someone else!

I'll be a playboy!

If I'm pretending to be a player instead of myself,

I should be able to respond to anything without freaking out!

Sup! Hell yeah, I get around! How you doing?

Let's start by hearing what you like about your girlfriend.

You wanna know about my current squeeze? Let me think...

Possessed

Sh-Shinozaki-san?!

Even being around her is awesome, y'know?

It's, like, a miracle we hooked up, or something.

Sh-Sh-Sh-Shinozaki-san?!

She's like a ninja with work time, too.

The goddess who taught me there's something sweeter than that OT pay, y'know?

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Possessed, but still Shinozaki Inside

H-He's hugging me!

I guess... this is what Shinozaki-san would do with his girlfriend.

So, what was your first time together like?

F-First—?!

It was the second time she came by my place.

Th-The second—?!

The first time would probably be too much, even for a playboy...

The second time? I've been to Shinozaki-san's house once before...

D-Does that mean if I go again...

Shinozaki-san, you left something at the office.

You came by a second time...

Do you know what that means, Senpai?

Sh-Shinozaki-san...

W-We can't! It's still too soon!

She forgot the basic premise was pretending to be dating in the first place.

For him to be able to say something like this without hesitation...

It's so shameless.

I like how serious he is, and how he really throws himself into the tasks he's given.

Oh, I see now...

He's throwing himself into answering this interview as seriously as possible.

Shinozaki-san, you truly are...

a kohai I can be proud of.

Let's end with a kiss!

Uh, s-sure, piece of cake...

Crap, what now?!

In that case...

In that case, as his senpai, I need to support him.

Shinozaki-san...

Don't push yourself too hard, okay?

O-Okay.

Does that work?

Perfect! Thank you so much for this!

Are these two seriously not dating...?

Time for a break...

Wonder if there're any interesting videos up.

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What the heck?!

They said they didn't have a lot of subscribers...

And that they never got many views...

That's what they said...

Hey, I saw the video!

You two are already going out, huh?

We are not!

Here's hot coffee, and a warm senpai's cheek.

I-It really is warm!

My Tiny Senpai.

Everyone!

You've all worked hard again this year.

I want you all to enjoy yourselves.

After all, it's Christmas!

Let's drink to our future success, and to Santa's generosity!

Merry Christmas!

Cheers!

Cheers!

Oh, Shinozaki-kun, you're such a Shinozaki-kun....

Is it true?

Of course not!

Senpai!

Are you heading home?

I am, too, so why don't we walk to the station together?

Sure.

The party was a lot of fun.

The food was delicious, too.

And then...

I'm Santa! Ho, ho, ho!

We got to see a rare managerial Santa.

He was really enjoying himself!

Maybe Senpai will dress like Santa next year...

Merry Christmas!

Glorious...

The whole city's really in Christmas mode, huh?

S-Sure is.

Shinozaki-san, do you have any plans?

Not really.

In that case...

since it's a special occasion, shall we go somewhere before heading home?

Yeah.

What do you think, Shinozaki-san?

Let's head there next!

Sure!

It's so soothing...

Incredibly cute.

Wh-Whoa... Incredible.

It's so beautiful.

This tree's famous, apparently...

I've been meaning to visit it for a while, but the chance never really came up.

I'm glad we got to see it together, Shinozaki-san.

Me, too.

I'm really happy to spend Christmas with you like this, Senpai.

S-So embarrassing...

Wh-Where do you suppose Santa is flying right about now?

It must be really hard delivering presents to kids around the world in one night.

True enough...

Are there any presents you got from Santa that you remember, Shinozaki-san?

Presents...

Let me think... There was a video game I wanted once,

but then I got the wrong one.

But since it was from Santa, I tried to enjoy it...

and by the time I was done, it had really grown on me.

You were a sweetheart when you were little, too, I see.

Y-You think...?

What about you, Senpai?

Let me think...

One time, I got this cute stuffed cat, and I wanted to have it with me all the time.

I ended up taking it to kindergarten, and my parents received a call about it.

That's adorable.

And definitely sounds like you.

I guess we haven't changed much since we were little.

I guess staying out for so long, it was bound to get cold.

Senpai! She doesn't have gloves!

Maybe I should subtly guide her hands into my pockets...?

What a good kohai you are! It's so warm!

That might be kinda rude, though, so I should ask first...

Uh, Senpai...

She had gloves!

What's wrong?

Uh, well... nothing, really.

Huh? Shinozaki-san, do you not have any gloves?

Oh, no.

But I'll be okay with my hands in my pockets.

That's no good! I've got extras, so here...

Yeah, that makes sense.

I'm so sorry! I'll make sure to have some ready next year.

No, I should probably just get some of my own...

She just casually made a promise for next year.

Ugh, look at this.

Just like I figured, we came at the worst time.

Tell me about it. Couples, as far as the eye can see!

What a drag...

Will springtime ever come for us?

I bet everyone here is gonna have a great time later on.

Um, perhaps we should head on home?

G-Good idea.

Oh, but first...

Here.

The bear loungewear?

When we were heading back from that meeting, we both thought they looked nice, right?

It's a Christmas present from your senpai.

Do you like it?

I-I do! Thank you!

And to be honest...

It's the rabbit one, from the same time.

Thank you so much!

I guess we were thinking the same thing...

Something about that makes me happy.

I thought you would look good in it, and how I'd like to see that...

W-Well, since we traded presents, let's hurry home!

We could...

We could... show each other...

Wait... you mean...

that...

Can't believe I left the flash on!

I'll regret this until the day I die.

Seriously!

Manager?!

Hayakawa-san, too?!

Unbelievable! How long have you two been watching?!

Well, it was very sweet!

Sweeter than any Christmas or fruitcake I've ever had!

I have to say, Katase-san, you're bolder than I figured. I'm surprised.

I mean, considering you discussing showing each other loungewear on Christmas Day...

N-N-No! Not that! I thought we could send each other pictures of us wearing them!

And then... uh... well...

We could... exchange contact info, maybe...

Oh, right! Let's do that!

Exchange contact info!

Th-Thank you...

R-Right!

You, too, Hayakawa-san.

Uh, err, I'm good.

O-Okay, fine!

There.

Thank you, Hayakawa-san!

It's snowing.

It's a white Christmas. How romantic.

Yeah.

Almost seems too convenient.

Let's chalk it up to God bestowing a blessing on hard-working people.

That sounds right!

Do you think the snow will pile up?

That'd be nice.

And then we can all make a snowman together!

I like that idea!

I dunno...

What kind of ears would you want, Hayakawa-san?

Why are we talking about ears?

Okay!

So short...

Maybe I'm a little too old for this kind of thing?

But it's loungewear, so... it's probably fine.

Besides, it was a gift!

How's it look?

I shouldn't expect an answer from a plushie...

But, I think... Shinozaki-san...

Thank you.

Bleary-eyed and not fully awake from a dream

I still can't bring myself to drink that bitter coffee

So I sneakily toss in two pinches of a sweet secret

And let it slowly spread throughout

There's a local bakery that's only open sometimes

Where I once had some toast that glittered

What is it that makes it so satisfying?

Almost like magic

I find myself thinking about that kind of thing

How the small things can be the most precious

Deep inside my heart

It's ever so bittersweet

"Just being around you is enough"

Becomes my mantra

Baby like sugar

Baby you're the sugar