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It's a Christmas market!

This is your first time at a market like this, isn't it, Cocoa-chan?

Yeah!

Please calm down.

My excitement's sky-high!

Where should we start?

Don't forget what we came for already.

We're here to buy ornaments for the café's tree.

Oh yeah.

Though I can't blame her for getting carried away.

Well, since we're here,

why don't we browse around once we've taken care of business?

Sounds like a plan.

Yay!

Please calm down!

This way, Chino-chan!

You're going to trip!

Have you girls made up a Christmas menu?

Yeah. The three of us planned it out this year.

We spared no effort.

We're selling super-fancy, limited-time Christmas pancakes!

That sounds lovely!

Will Amausa-an be doing anything special?

We'll have turkey like we do every year.

Turkey at a Japanese sweets shop?

For whatever reason, it's quite the hit.

Then we should totally make pizza!

I can already see the tableware shattering from pizza dough flung astray.

If I were still in my prime, I could toss pizzas like a charm!

You make some crazy jokes sometimes, Chino.

Sharo-san, are you fully booked with work over Christmas?

Yeah.

I couldn't pass up the higher wages.

But to be honest, I wish I could at least take it easy on Christmas.

Then let's have a Christmas celebration after work!

Then let's hold a Christmas party after work!

You said that perfectly in sync.

Chino-chan and I are finally close enough to be in sync!

A-Are not!

You said "Christmas party",

while I said "Christmas celebration".

Same difference!

We can throw a feast, eat cake, drink coffee, and dance the night away!

No dancing, much less all night.

Besides, Christmas is meant to be celebrated peacefully.

Chino-chan!

The two of you are like real sisters!

Chino-chan!

Anyway, I'm down for all of us getting together.

I know!

We should all exchange presents!

That would be nice!

Sharo, do you think you can make it?

Sharo?

Th-This year, I'll have more than a lone piece of mochi with a candle in it.

How have you been celebrating Christmas all these years?

Is your heart hop-hopping in anticipation?

I pretend I'm lost in thought,

so go on, come a bit closer.

It won't be that easy to get me to say it.

I love you so much,

but it's a secret.

Cute and cuddly, heart is fluttery, it's a secret.

Make your first impression count. I'm not patient!

Cute and cuddly, heart is fluttery, it's a secret, I say.

With a teasing smile, I hop-hop.

I opened the door to find an unfamiliar world before me.

Don't be silly.

That's impossible!

But it just might be.

A milk-colored world!

When I gazed into my coffee cup,

there I was, looking back at myself.

Why's that?

Why's that?

There's two of me!

No way!

Oh dear, that won't do.

I'm sure

our interests would match,

you see.

Who is it

that I'm looking at? You of course!

You're the only one in my eyes.

This is a dream,

a dream in a cup.

When we drink it dry, will it end?

We can hop-hop all we want.

Let's look for adventure

and let loose a bit more.

With a hop-hop!

It's so wonderful when we're together!

I want to hear you say it.

Just say it!

Is your heart hop-hopping in anticipation?

I pretend I'm lost in thought,

so go on, come a bit closer.

With a hop-hop!

It won't be that easy to get me to say it.

I love you so much,

Oh so much, much, much!

but it's a secret.

Something around here smells sweet.

You're right.

Perhaps someone is making sweet bean paste.

Couldn't be.

Isn't it coming from there?

They're so cute!

Those are made from marzipan.

You put them on cakes and stuff.

Why is it called "marzipan"?

It means "Martian bread".

It's 'cause their cuteness is out of this world!

Huh? That's a kind of bread?

I'm pretty sure they're sweets made from sugar and ground almonds.

Um...

Th-They're out of this world...

So out of this world that terms like "bread" or "sweets" hold no meaning!

You don't have to force it!

So pretty!

Who knew there were so many kinds of ornaments?

What should we put up around our place?

Sharo-chan, why don't we decorate your house too?

It'll brighten up the place!

It's fine the way it is.

A giant angel statue!

So they make stuff like this too.

We can use your house as the stable in a Nativity scene!

Stable?!

You think it's a bad idea?

Absolutely terrible!

Rize-chan, come here.

What is it?

I want to surprise Chino-chan on Christmas morning by leaving a present by her pillow.

But what kind of present would she like?

How about this?

That's not the kind of surprise I was aiming for!

I'm just kidding.

How about that music box?

Now there's an idea!

If I give her both this and the stuffed animal,

then one present can cheer her up in case the other one scares her to tears.

You don't have to include the stuffed animal.

Snow...

It's sure pretty.

When I stare into the sky like this, I feel like I'll fall into it.

Ho-ho-ho.

Cocoa-san, where were you?

Cocoa-Santa has an early present for you all.

Hold out your hands.

Here!

This is the one I was looking at earlier!

Cocoa!

It's mostly 'cause I wanted to eat them.

You realize these are pure sugar, right?

But why did you suddenly decide to get us presents?

When I was little, my dream was to be Santa.

How many dreams do you have?

I would have preferred to sneak into your bedrooms to bring you sweet dreams.

Officer!

So, about that Christmas party.

Let's hold it at Rabbit House!

Sure!

Will that be all right, Chino-chan?

Shouldn't be a problem.

We'll have the place to ourselves at night.

It sure will be novel, having a party where we're usually working.

Then may I invite Megu-san and Maya-san too?

Sounds good!

I'm so excited I'm not sure I'll be able to sleep!

You're going to faint on Christmas Day at this rate.

I think you make a fine Santa already.

What was that?

Oh, nothing.

So where should we go next?

I want to buy some snacks from the stalls.

And I wanna see the Christmas lights!

Let's see it all!

All right! Let's run!

Off we go!

Don't run, or you'll fall down!

Yay!

Here are your special Christmas pancakes!

I hope everyone can make it to the party.

I'm sure Chiya and Sharo are both busy at work.

Four more stacks of Christmas pancakes, please!

I'd better worry about how busy we are.

Cocoa-san, you didn't write "welcome come on" or something on the invitations, did you?

No need to worry!

I wrote it in Japanese this time!

Forsooth, the Holy Night is upon us. Let us convene!

There's plenty of need to worry!

Ah, yes!

For the occasion, I should show off one of my variety show acts!

A comedy skit with Sharo-chan would be nice too.

What the heck?!

Aww

But I haven't perfected my material yet.

Silly me!

No, this is for Cocoa-chan and Chino-chan's party.

I can make no compromises!

Please visit us! Please visit us!

It's so cold...

I can't believe I have to hand out fliers on a day like this.

I wonder if I'll make it to the party on time.

A hot pot would be nice for a big gathering.

With a cake awaiting me for dessert...

Huh?

Something about this scene seems familiar.

Please buy some matches.

No!

Hop The Girl Dons Her Red Cloak and Spurs Her Rabbits Across the Holy Night's Sky

Evening!

We came in full party gear!

Huh?

Rabbit House is packed!

Don't see that often!

Apparently word got around about our pancakes.

Please have a seat and wait.

Also, did you come here wearing those?

You betcha!

How's it look?

Sheesh, you two had to bring those things.

How do you expect me to control myself now?

Cocoa-san, you're on the job!

Good evening!

Oh my. Business booming?

Chiya-chan!

Have a seat with Maya-chan and Megu-chan.

I brought some specialty Japanese sweets.

Those are Japanese sweets?

No, come on, Megu. You're supposed to...

Wh-Whadya mean? Ain't that a cake?!

Almost there.

Just give it a little more oomph.

Sorry for the long wait.

You're customers, too.

You seem really busy, though.

Hey, we can help!

If you don't mind, that is.

Why would we?

We appreciate it.

I guess the two things you really need in life are friends and little sisters!

So these are the special Christmas pancakes?

They look so delicious!

We'll get right to work once we've had this!

Slacking off already?

Am I late?

Sharo.

You didn't have to hurry.

Why is everyone in work mode?

It's crowded today, so we're helping.

I-I thought I was finally free from work...

You can just sit and wait, Sharo-chan.

Sit, you say?

I'd never forgive myself if I did that!

The pressure awakened her hidden potential!

Table 2!

Sandwich platter, Christmas pancakes, and a café au lait!

Okay!

Table 3!

Spaghetti napolitana and Christmas pancakes!

Blend coffee too!

Roger!

Sharo-san's putting our serving skills to shame!

Bring it! We'll show her what we've got!

I can finally get back to doing the job I was meant for.

We don't have time to relax.

Ruthless drill instructor!

Battlefield reaper!

I'll take that as a compliment.

Wh-Who had the Threads of Twilight?

"Twilight"?

Megu, that's just a spaghetti napolitana.

One Holy Mountaintop: A Temptation in Red and White!

She just came out with something incredible!

I'm sorry!

I just did it by instinct.

In a way, your ability to come up with those on the spot is quite impressive.

If you'd like, I can rewrite your entire menu tonight.

Over my dead body!

Confusing menu item name changes are prohibited!

Also, four more stacks of Christmas pancakes!

On it!

Sharo-chan's a harsher drill instructor than Rize-chan!

But we're moving through customers faster now that Sharo-san's here.

All right!

We'd better put our best feet forward too!

That was delicious!

It was!

Table 2! After-meal espressos!

Roger!

Just one bite!

Don't even think about it.

We're out of butter.

Now we're in a bind.

Most places are closed on Christmas.

Don't worry!

We can make our own butter.

Chiya-san!

You just have to shake around fresh cream like this.

Chiya-san!

O-One moment please!

Um...

Um...

3,620 yen.

Thank you for your patience!

That will be 3,620 yen!

Here.

Exact change! Thank you!

Thank you for coming!

Thank you so much, Cocoa-chan!

No need to panic.

Why, Chiya-chan once asked a customer for a sum rivaling the national budget.

I think you should panic in a situation like that.

So cute! What is this?

These pancakes were really good!

Thank you.

That's so cool!

Y-You think so?

Just say the word, and I'll make you anything!

Megu-chan, get the next plate ready for me.

On it!

Thank you for coming!

I must say, I dreamed of running a quiet, out-of-the-way café.

It's fun this way too.

We sure worked hard today!

I'm completely beat.

But it was kinda fun.

It's a great sense of accomplishment!

Takahiro-san and I will handle the cooking today, so you girls enjoy yourselves.

Got it!

Chino-chan! Give us a toast!

G-Good work, everybody.

Cheers!

Cheers!

Merry Christmas!

Go ahead and join them once you bring that out.

No!

I'll be fine as long as I avoid eye contact with the food!

Wow!

Everything looks delicious!

What a feast!

I'm not dreaming, right?

All right! Time to carve the turkey.

Our café's Umber Temptation uses a special secret spice.

Even the turkey at Amausa-an has a funny name?

I'll make them some drinks to reward their hard work.

Hey, can we open our presents now?

Let's all open them together.

Ready, go!

Tasty-looking cookies!

A rabbit-eared hoodie!

Will it look good on me?

It's that scary rabbit!

An Ichimatsu doll?

That one's nice too!

Cut it out!

I've never seen Rabbit House so full of life.

I heard the dear owner's voice as clear as day!

This is...

an evening of miracles!

Now for the big moment.

Gotta leave her present by her pillow.

I'm her big sister, after all.

Chino-chan was definitely hoping for Santa to come.

I'm leaving a stocking out just in case.

Looks like Cocoa-kun had the same idea.

It's full to bursting!

Gentleman rabbit and wood-frame house

The 3-D puzzle I wanted, and a cute little music box!

And Cocoa-san?!

Merry Christmas...

Morning.

Good morning.

Might that be...?

It looks like I was visited by two Santas this year.

Her dad and Cocoa, huh?

Though one was a bit of a klutz, it seems.

Oh my gosh!

When I woke up, there was a Santa from room in my present!

Why are you getting surprised?!

Like I said, a klutz.

Wh-What are we talking about?

A klutz of a Santa Claus.

A sp ring bre eze swin gs b y.

If I wal k do wn t he l ane,

I'm sure I'l l me

all the smil ing face know

A st rawb erry par fait sou nds nice,

but I'm in t he m ood for a ca ffè lat te.

I wa nt t o re kind le t he f lame my h eart

ever y si ngle day

Swee t? S our?

Or m aybe bit ter?

Let' s tr ust our inst inct s an d go

Read y, s et..

If w e're tog ethe

ever ythi ng i s lo ts o f fu

Like ream ing musi c no te,

my h eart bea ts l oud and clea

Smil ing wide,

let' s se t of f!

The fore cast say s su nshi ne a ll d ay l ong.

Let' s fa ce t he s park ling hor izon

and head for it!

A bounce in our step!

Isn't this fun?

What do you say?

The three of us should bathe together for old times' sake.

No, thank you.

Just like we used to...

No, thank you.