That was another tough practice session today.

Oh, really? You appeared to be having no trouble at all to me.

What? Really? I guess I don't get as tired as before.

*Chuckle* Maybe that means I'm improving too!

*Giggle* Indeed it does!

I just remembered something! The stores in the shopping arcade have had Christmas decorations hung up recently. Have you seen them?

No, not yet. I see that time of the year has already arrived, though.

It sure has! Don't you just get all excited when you see things like that? It's like the Christmas train's arrived at the station.

*Giggle* I can imagine Ruby saying the exact same thing. We'll need to get our Christmas tree at home set up soon.

I'll get my family to bring ours out as well! Oh, it might be a good idea to decorate the ryokan inn too!

I think you should respect your family's wishes when it comes to that…

Aww, whaaat?! But I think the ryokan inn would look adorable with sparkly Christmas decorations.

M-More importantly, have you been thinking about Christmas presents?

Presents? Oh, as in what I want? Hmm… I've got so many things that I can't decide on just one!

What about you, Dia?

I'm having trouble deciding on both what I want and what to give to Ruby.

Ruby's so lucky!

*Giggle* I'm sure your sisters are thinking of presents for you too.

*Chuckle* You think so?

Of course. An older sister sees her little sister as the apple of her eye, so it's only to be expected. In fact, even racking your brain over presents is fun and exciting.

*Giggle* I'm looking forward to Christmas.