*Giggle*

You're sure in a good mood, Setsu.

I am! I'm ecstatic since it's been two years since a new book in this series I like came out, and I was able to get a copy!

It's really been that long since a new book came out? If it were me, I couldn't stand the wait.

Waiting for so long was tough for me as well.

But those feelings were gone with the wind once I got my hands on a copy!

*Laugh* You really like that series, huh.

Yes, I love it!

You come right out and say how much you're into the things you love, and I love that about you, Setsu.

Aren't you the exact same way, Ai?

Maybe it's your influence? *Laugh*

Oh!

Take a look at that giant Christmas tree, Setsu!

It's gorgeous!

Even though I see it every year, it leaves me breathless every time.

I could stare up at it forever.

Yes, it really is beautiful.

I was wondering, Setsu, how long did you believe in Santa Claus?

If I recall correctly, until around fifth grade. But, it is hard for me to truly believe that he isn't real. I really just think it'd be neat if he actually existed.

Oh, I like that! I'm subscribing to that way of thinking too!

I believed that he was real until I was pretty old. So when I heard Santa wasn't real at a friend's Christmas party, it shocked me to my core.

Oh, it would be quite upsetting to find out like that, wouldn't it?

It made me paranoid. Since then I always go around to check whether there are any kids who believe in Santa before the party so that they don't suffer the same fate.

Do you have a Christmas party with your friends every year?

Yup! You?

I spend every Christmas with my family. It's my job to choose our Christmas cake after all.

Whoa! You're in charge of the cake?! That must be nice!

*Chuckle* Every year it takes me a while to mull over what kind of cake would be best.

There are so many cakes to choose from nowadays. Trying to pick just one from the bunch would be impossible for me!

It is really difficult! My first thought is that since it's Christmas, a pure-white cake would be best, but chocolate cake and cheesecake have their own charms.

Oh man, you're so right.

And that's not all either! Yule logs and ice cream cakes look tastier the more I look at them!

I can't choose!