Event Quest:After Christmas Eve with Sitri

[Translation by Kukuru]

Spending time with Sitri after Christmas Eve

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[Shinjuku]

...... Hey, [Player]-senpai. If you don't mind, could you spare me a moment of your time...

After receiving a call from Sitri, You head towards the spot where you will be meeting up with him.

3 options (Same Response)
I'm 30 minutes late...!	I didn't think there'd be all this trouble at once!	Sitri... didn't pick up the phone... (Pant Pant)...

[Cafe Asterism]

2 options (Same Response)
Finally made it... Hrm?	Who's that with Sitri...?

On the other side of the cafe shop window, You find Kengo with Sitri.

Sitri pulls some kind of package from his bag and hands it over to Kengo like he's forcing it on him.

Kengo was surprised at first, but he smiles back at Sitri while he accepted the gift in embarrassment.

3 options (Same Response)
Such good friends they are...	Those two are so easy to read...	I can tell what they're doing from here...

Smiling in sastifaction, Sitri sees Kengo off.

3 options (Same Response)
You two get along so well~	What a lovely sight~	I'm so jealous for some reason...!

The moment Sitri turned towards your direction, his eyes met with yours behind the glass window.

W-What the hell, [Player]-senpai! You should've said something sooner when you got here...!

3 options
Yes, I saw everything.	W-What are you talking about?	The two of you were just so cunning~!
	Didn't we just make eye contact? How is dodging the question like that being a tough-cat?!	Waaaaaaaaaaah!! D-Don't get any weird ideas like that, [Player]-senpai!

Actually, didn't I ask the both of you to come together? Why are you late, [Player]-senpai!

Huh, you called me? Oh, I see it now. S-Sorry, I was just chatting with Kengo-senpai...

3 options
No, it's my fault to begin with.	I'm sorry, Sitri.	Yeah you better be sorry, Sitri!
S-So then, about that favor... Earlier I was--		What was that for!? Geez, [Player]-senpai...... ....... Heheheh.

......... Argh, I won't be a tough-cat if I keep quiet about it!

...... Yep, it's just what you thought it was. Kengo-senpai got here early so I was just giving him a Christmas present.

I needed to repay him, and I happened to come across a rumor about "that place"...

3 options
So you were at the Ikebukuro Arena...	Were you surprised by that...?	...... So you needed some money to spend?
D-Don't mention anything about me earning prize money there alright? There'd be a whole lotta trouble...	Y-Yeah. It'd be embarrassing... if I was found out about making money for a present.	T-That's not the issue here! ...... Oh, I guess it's not much... you're right.

I've been thinking about using it as a present for Kengo-senpai, so I figured I'd hit up the arena cause why not.

The promotion was kinda strange at the time, but I managed to get through it somewhat easily.

Now that I've calmed down, I guess it really was reckless of me...

Sitri sits down next to you and mutters like he's groaning.

...... I'm gonna let you in on a little secret. Kengo-senpai has a dream.

3 options
Oh right, he wants to be on the other side of the wall.	He wants to test his strength in the outside world.	(Don't ask what it is)
Geez, you knew about that already, [Player]-senpai? Bummer...

At one point, he stopped talking about that dream, but recently he's been working towards it again...

I have no idea when it's gonna happen, but I hope Kengo-senpai achieves that dream...

Because of that, I was going to give him the prize money as a present. To help him achieve his dream faster.

3 options
R-Real money as coins?	Yeah, pocket change wouldn't cut it.	Oh, so you "were," huh.
		...... Yeah, I "was."

I... gave it a second thought afterwards. Kengo-senpai wants to test out his own strength--

I wanted to give him the coins in plans to help him, but I figured he wouldn't accept it at all.

But this is Kengo-senpai we're talking about! Even if I disguised the present and gave it to him, he probably wouldn't even realize it!

I'll be fair and give him an ordinary present as I planned from the beginning. Until the money is needed for something, I'll be saving them.

3 options
Such a good kid...	Kengo would be pleased about that.	What did you give him by the way?
Y-You think so...? That's nice, but...		T-That's a secret...... Though since it's Kengo-senpai, I imagine he's gonna go and show it off.

.......................

Unable to stand the sudden awkward silence, Sitri's eyes swim around while he tries to think of another conversation.

......... Ohhhh, this is definitely not a tough-cat thing to do!

After saying that, Sitri suddenly rummages through his bag.

...... Here! For you, [Player]-senpai. You saw me giving Kengo-senpai his present but...

Surprise gifts are like surprise attacks after all. That's not what tough-cats do...!!

While Sitri's face is dyed bright red, he hands you a neatly wrapped gift.

Hey, Senpai? Merry Christmas!

3 options (Same Response)
T-This is...!	Could this be...!?	A present from Sitri!?

Huh... T-That's weird. It was easy for me to give Kengo-senpai his gift, but...

I figured I'd give it the same way to you too, [Player]-senpai. Even so... This is pretty embarrassing.

When I was picking your present I was wondering how to give it to you. I wanted to see that surprised look on your face, Senpai......

Though I think it's better to go and deliver it to you upfront! That is the way of being a "tough-cat"!

Heheh~...... Are you happy that I surprised you, Senpai?

3 options
I'm envious of Kengo.	I kinda expected this to be in private.	Can I take a look of what's inside?
Heheheh~...... If you're happy with it, then great. Huh, you want to see what's inside? Umm... Could you do that when you get home...? It's really embarrassing if you do it in front of me, you know...		No no no no no no!! A-At least do that when you get back home...! I-It's not like I put anything particularly weird in there... It's embarrassing if you do it in front of me, you know......

Sitri says that as he scratches the tip of his nose in embarrassment.

A-Anyways, now that I've given you your present... umm...

I... I have something to tell you, [Player]-senpai!

I...... Well, um...........

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Grrrr I can't say it!! What the hell is this weird feeling in my chest!?

Ahhh, I'm a "tough-cat," aren't I!? Wait, is it better as a tough cat to not say anything at all!?

3 options (Same Response)
Haven't you learned already!?	What do you do when you feel pent up inside your chest?	Yeah, "that"!

...... Heh?

[Sauna]

Haaaah~ That feels really good~! Oh yeah, the sauna!

Aaahhh... It feels like those pent-up feelings is coming out with the sweat... Haaaa~...

3 options (Same Response)
I know right?	Haaaaah......	It really does feel good, Sitri.

......... U-Umm, Senpai?

There's... something that I wanted to tell you personally.

Lately I've been watching you and Tomte-senpai... I think you guys are really amazing.

I always believed that I could be the person I want to be if I followed behind the person I admire.

But...... That's probably the wrong idea. I've been thinking about it from watching you two.

I wanted "reality" to be simple and easy to understand... I guess that's why I had those pent-up feelings earlier.

...... Heheh, I guess I'm too easily influenced.

3 options (Same Response)
Maybe you should talk to Kengo about that.	Did you change your present for Kengo...?	.................

...... I wanted to show you something much cooler, but...

Since then, I still can't decide for myself at all...

For a long time... there's been two things in me that feel like they'll split apart.

3 options (Same Response)
Sitri......	(Carefully listen)	(Maybe it's Sitri's Rule...)

But, when I watched over Senpai and the others lately, I felt like I saw hope a little.

That's why... I wanted to say thanks.

I can't lose to you, Senpai. The next time we meet, I'll show you that "this is me"!

So next Christmas... I want to see Senpai look more surprised than before.

For that reason... You better look forward to next time, Senpai! I'll do my best to give you an even cooler gift!

2 options (Same Response)
Thanks, Sitri.	I'll cherish that gift.

In response your words of gratitude, Sitri gives a big smile.

And so, Sitri strongly engraves those words into his memories.

[Back at the Cafe]

2 options (Same Response)
Sitri, I got a present for you too--	I wrapped this one myself, give me a sec to get it.

......!! Y-You're kidding!

Receiving the gift handed to him from you, Sitri feels deeply emotional and muttered to himself.

Heh... Heheh... Dang, you really went out of your way huh? I knew I can't compete with you, [Player]-senpai.

I-Is it okay if I take a peek on what's insi... I-I can't!? Don't say I'm not a tough-cat!!

Th... Thanks, Senpai. I'll cherish it always.

While squirming happily and being lovestruck, Sitri looks straight at you and spoke.

[Player]-senpai... I swear I will never forget this evening. Never ever!

3 options
Good!	I'll see you again, Kiddo.	I love you, Sitri......
..........!! ...... Heheh~ You bet, Senpai!		T-That's... W-W-W-W-What do you mean by that, Senpai...!? Eh... Y-Yeah, that's not cool... cause I never expected that at all! My expection was, well um... If that is my Christmas gift from Senpai, then...... O-Oh... It's just... I want to be with you, Senpai... I want to go out with you... I guess...... Heheh... Hehehehe~ ( face) The both of you leave the coffee shop with rosy cheeks. ( face) Then, you disappear into the bustling activity of Shinjuku where light snow began to fall lightly...