A Christmas Gathering of the Snow Rose/Event Story

* Opening
* Chapter 1
* Chapter 2
* Chapter 3
* Chapter 4
* Chapter 5
* Ending

**Transcript**

 Studio

Yukina
... Those were all the songs we needed to go through. A few minor areas need improvement, but overall everything came together well.
**Yukina**: ... Those were all the songs we needed to go through. A few minor areas need improvement, but overall everything came together well.

Yukina
Let's iron out those wrinkles before the next rehearsal. Nice work today, everyone.
**Yukina**: Let's iron out those wrinkles before the next rehearsal. Nice work today, everyone.

Ako
You too! Mhn~, today's practice was so much fun~.
**Ako**: You too! Mhn~, today's practice was so much fun~.

Lisa
Fufu. It sure was~. You were killing it, Ako.
**Lisa**: Fufu. It sure was~. You were killing it, Ako.

Ako
I know, right? Another Daily Wuest bested with finesse!
**Ako**: I know, right? Another Daily Wuest bested with finesse!

Lisa
What's a "Daily Quest"?
**Lisa**: What's a "Daily Quest"?

Rinko
It's when Ako plays a cool arrangement before the chorus... Isn't it...?
**Rinko**: It's when Ako plays a cool arrangement before the chorus... Isn't it...?

Ako
Yep! I wanted to try out this awesome drum beat I came up with yesterday!
**Ako**: Yep! I wanted to try out this awesome drum beat I came up with yesterday!

Sayo
I think it's good to experiment in our rehearsals. We want to explore every possibility with the songs we're practicing.
**Sayo**: I think it's good to experiment in our rehearsals. We want to explore every possibility with the songs we're practicing.

Sayo
That said, we mustn't focus so much on that that other areas of our songs begin to suffer.
**Sayo**: That said, we mustn't focus so much on that that other areas of our songs begin to suffer.

Ako
Of course! Next practice, I'm going to play my drum parts even better!
**Ako**: Of course! Next practice, I'm going to play my drum parts even better!

Yukina
Good, I'm looking forward to it.
**Yukina**: Good, I'm looking forward to it.

Lisa
Guess we should start packing up. Ah, you know, the café outside has a new Christmas menu.
**Lisa**: Guess we should start packing up. Ah, you know, the café outside has a new Christmas menu.

Lisa
Marina-san said the strawberry tart is to die for. Wanna drop by on our way home?
**Lisa**: Marina-san said the strawberry tart is to die for. Wanna drop by on our way home?

Ako
Really? Count me in! I'm going to get some hot cocoa too~.
**Ako**: Really? Count me in! I'm going to get some hot cocoa too~.

Sayo
A Christmas menu, huh...? It's that time again already. The months have been passing by so quickly...
**Sayo**: A Christmas menu, huh...? It's that time again already. The months have been passing by so quickly...

Rinko
That is a sign that we have been practicing hard every day...
**Rinko**: That is a sign that we have been practicing hard every day...

Ako
Wow~, Christmas is nearly here~... Hey, Lisa-nee, are you free next weekend?
**Ako**: Wow~, Christmas is nearly here~... Hey, Lisa-nee, are you free next weekend?

Lisa
Next weekend...? I've got nothing lined up so far...
**Lisa**: Next weekend...? I've got nothing lined up so far...

Ako
Really?! How about everyone else? Rin-rin?
**Ako**: Really?! How about everyone else? Rin-rin?

Rinko
I don't have anything special planned...
**Rinko**: I don't have anything special planned...

Sayo
I have somewhere to be in the morning, but after that, I was just going to return home.
**Sayo**: I have somewhere to be in the morning, but after that, I was just going to return home.

Yukina
I wasn't planning anything either. Why do you ask?
**Yukina**: I wasn't planning anything either. Why do you ask?

Ako
Perfect~! Let's have a Christmas party!
**Ako**: Perfect~! Let's have a Christmas party!

Sayo
A Christmas...
**Sayo**: A Christmas...

Yukina
... Party?
**Yukina**: ... Party?

Lisa
I like the sound of that~☆ A party could be a great way to relax after all the practice we've been doing.
**Lisa**: I like the sound of that~☆ A party could be a great way to relax after all the practice we've been doing.

Ako
That's what I was thinking too! I was talking to Kasumi the other day, and she said that Poppin'Party is having a Christmas party!
**Ako**: That's what I was thinking too! I was talking to Kasumi the other day, and she said that Poppin'Party is having a Christmas party!

Ako
And they're doing everything themselves! The shopping, the cooking, they're even making decorations!
**Ako**: And they're doing everything themselves! The shopping, the cooking, they're even making decorations!

Lisa
Wow, so they're making everything from scratch. That's gonna be a lot of work~.
**Lisa**: Wow, so they're making everything from scratch. That's gonna be a lot of work~.

Ako
I got so jealous when I heard what they were doing! Roselia should have a Christmas party too!
**Ako**: I got so jealous when I heard what they were doing! Roselia should have a Christmas party too!

Ako
So, can we?! Please say yes!
**Ako**: So, can we?! Please say yes!

Lisa
I'm cool with that... How about everybody else?
**Lisa**: I'm cool with that... How about everybody else?

Rinko
If Roselia did it together... I think we all would have a nice time...
**Rinko**: If Roselia did it together... I think we all would have a nice time...

Sayo
I'm free in the afternoon, so I'm okay with it...
**Sayo**: I'm free in the afternoon, so I'm okay with it...

Yukina
Must we go through the trouble of preparing everything ourselves, though? The main part of a Christmas part is the food, is it not?
**Yukina**: Must we go through the trouble of preparing everything ourselves, though? The main part of a Christmas part is the food, is it not?

Yukina
We could just choose a restaurant to go to.
**Yukina**: We could just choose a restaurant to go to.

Ako
N-no way! Preparing for the party together is half the fun!
**Ako**: N-no way! Preparing for the party together is half the fun!

Yukina
...? And why is that?
**Yukina**: ...? And why is that?

Ako
Because... the best kinds of parties are the ones we plan together... So, uhh... we should, umm...
**Ako**: Because... the best kinds of parties are the ones we plan together... So, uhh... we should, umm...

Lisa
I think I know what Ako's getting at.
**Lisa**: I think I know what Ako's getting at.

Lisa
It's fun to talk about different ideas and then try them together.
**Lisa**: It's fun to talk about different ideas and then try them together.

Ako
Lisa-nee~! Yeah, that's it! That's what I wanted to say!
**Ako**: Lisa-nee~! Yeah, that's it! That's what I wanted to say!

Rinko
I think I can understand... It's like when the student council is going to have an event, and all the members work together to prepare for it...
**Rinko**: I think I can understand... It's like when the student council is going to have an event, and all the members work together to prepare for it...

Yukina
I don't think preparing for the party is the same as preparing for a student council event... But I see what you are saying.
**Yukina**: I don't think preparing for the party is the same as preparing for a student council event... But I see what you are saying.

Ako
So that means...?!
**Ako**: So that means...?!

Yukina
Yes, I'm fine with us having the party. Just make sure it doesn't interfere with our rehearsals.
**Yukina**: Yes, I'm fine with us having the party. Just make sure it doesn't interfere with our rehearsals.

Ako
Yay~! Thank you so much, Yukina-san!
**Ako**: Yay~! Thank you so much, Yukina-san!

Ako
Next time we meet up, we should talk about party ideas!
**Ako**: Next time we meet up, we should talk about party ideas!

Lisa
Fufu. I'm starting to get excited. Maybe I'll make us a Christmas cake~.
**Lisa**: Fufu. I'm starting to get excited. Maybe I'll make us a Christmas cake~.

Ako
...! I'll help! I wanna make the best Christmas cake ever!
**Ako**: ...! I'll help! I wanna make the best Christmas cake ever!

Lisa
Alrighty, then. Should we make it together?
**Lisa**: Alrighty, then. Should we make it together?

Ako
Yeah! What kind of party decorations should we have~? We've gotta make it the coolest Christmas party~!
**Ako**: Yeah! What kind of party decorations should we have~? We've gotta make it the coolest Christmas party~!

Sayo
We should really start gathering up our things. Our studio time is nearly over.
**Sayo**: We should really start gathering up our things. Our studio time is nearly over.

Ako
Roger~!
**Ako**: Roger~!

**Transcript**

 Restaurant

Ako
Let's atart planning Roselia's first ever Christmas party!
**Ako**: Let's atart planning Roselia's first ever Christmas party!

Sayo
"First"...? How many of these do you plan on having?
**Sayo**: "First"...? How many of these do you plan on having?

Ako
I'm just having fun! Saying that makes our party feel like it's going to be even more exciting!
**Ako**: I'm just having fun! Saying that makes our party feel like it's going to be even more exciting!

Lisa
Ahaha. Sounds like you're really fired u[~.
**Lisa**: Ahaha. Sounds like you're really fired u[~.

Ako
Roselia's throwing its very own Christmas party! How could I not be?!
**Ako**: Roselia's throwing its very own Christmas party! How could I not be?!

Rinko
You were talking about Christmas all through yesterday's rehearsal too.
**Rinko**: You were talking about Christmas all through yesterday's rehearsal too.

Yukina
Yes, it was Christmas this and Christmas that. You really like this time of year, don't you, Ako?
**Yukina**: Yes, it was Christmas this and Christmas that. You really like this time of year, don't you, Ako?

Ako
You bet I do~. Christmas is a special day!
**Ako**: You bet I do~. Christmas is a special day!

Yukina
It is? ... How so?
**Yukina**: It is? ... How so?

Ako
...? It just is! Dn't you think Christmas is special?!
**Ako**: ...? It just is! Dn't you think Christmas is special?!

Yukina
I'm aware that some events take place on Christmas Day, but it's never felt particularly significant to me.
**Yukina**: I'm aware that some events take place on Christmas Day, but it's never felt particularly significant to me.

Ako
What~?! Christmas Day is special for everyone~!
**Ako**: What~?! Christmas Day is special for everyone~!

Yukina
...? What makes it so special?
**Yukina**: ...? What makes it so special?

Ako
Huh...? Well, umm...
**Ako**: Huh...? Well, umm...

Ako
It's like things are different than usual. The streets are filled with Christmas spirit... The people too...
**Ako**: It's like things are different than usual. The streets are filled with Christmas spirit... The people too...

Yukina
... I do not understand.
**Yukina**: ... I do not understand.

Ako
W-well... It's got this feeling to it, but I don't know how to describe it...
**Ako**: W-well... It's got this feeling to it, but I don't know how to describe it...

Ako
B-but... I think you'll understand if we spend Christmas together!
**Ako**: B-but... I think you'll understand if we spend Christmas together!

Ako
I'm going to make sure you have the funnest Christmas party ever! That way, you'll see why Christmas Day is so magical!
**Ako**: I'm going to make sure you have the funnest Christmas party ever! That way, you'll see why Christmas Day is so magical!

Yukina
I'm not really all that interested, to be honest...
**Yukina**: I'm not really all that interested, to be honest...

Ako
What?! Don't say that~!
**Ako**: What?! Don't say that~!

Lisa
Fufu... If we're gonna throw the "funnest Christmas party ever," then we'd better start coming up with party ideas.
**Lisa**: Fufu... If we're gonna throw the "funnest Christmas party ever," then we'd better start coming up with party ideas.

Ako
Yeah!
**Ako**: Yeah!

Lisa
Okay, I'll go first~. I wanna put up decorations.
**Lisa**: Okay, I'll go first~. I wanna put up decorations.

Ako
Great idea~! I want to fill the room with tons of colorful sparkly decorations!
**Ako**: Great idea~! I want to fill the room with tons of colorful sparkly decorations!

Lisa
Nice~. That'll totally make the party fun!
**Lisa**: Nice~. That'll totally make the party fun!

Lisa
You all wanna look for Christmas decorations at the mall tomorrow?
**Lisa**: You all wanna look for Christmas decorations at the mall tomorrow?

Yukina
Don't you think we're skipping a step?
**Yukina**: Don't you think we're skipping a step?

Yukina
I think it would help Sayo and me if we had some time to check a few things before we went shopping.
**Yukina**: I think it would help Sayo and me if we had some time to check a few things before we went shopping.

Sayo
Yes, we should make certain that the mall is indeed the best place to shop for pary goods.
**Sayo**: Yes, we should make certain that the mall is indeed the best place to shop for pary goods.

Ako
Th-that's what you want ro do first?
**Ako**: Th-that's what you want ro do first?

Sayo
Of course. There may be a more suitable place to shop rather than the mall.
**Sayo**: Of course. There may be a more suitable place to shop rather than the mall.

Lisa
Hmm~, guess we can shop the next time we're all free, then.
**Lisa**: Hmm~, guess we can shop the next time we're all free, then.

Sayo
And as part of our preparations, we should decide on who will do what.
**Sayo**: And as part of our preparations, we should decide on who will do what.

Sayo
Parties need food. I think Imai-san should be in charge of that.
**Sayo**: Parties need food. I think Imai-san should be in charge of that.

Rinko
Yes... Imai-san is the best cook in Roselia...
**Rinko**: Yes... Imai-san is the best cook in Roselia...

Lisa
I guess I am. I'll do it. Get your stomachs ready for some amazing grub!
**Lisa**: I guess I am. I'll do it. Get your stomachs ready for some amazing grub!

Lisa
Ah, but it'll be a big job to take on by myself... Hate to ask, but would someone lend me a hand?
**Lisa**: Ah, but it'll be a big job to take on by myself... Hate to ask, but would someone lend me a hand?

Ako
No problem~! I'll help!
**Ako**: No problem~! I'll help!

Sayo
You will?
**Sayo**: You will?

Ako
Remember when we spent the night at LIsa-nee's place?
**Ako**: Remember when we spent the night at LIsa-nee's place?

Ako
I helped her cook. I had so much fun that I'd be hoping I'd get another chance to cook with her!
**Ako**: I helped her cook. I had so much fun that I'd be hoping I'd get another chance to cook with her!

Lisa
Thanks~. Alrighty~, then! You and I can handle the food☆
**Lisa**: Thanks~. Alrighty~, then! You and I can handle the food☆

Ako
Okay!
**Ako**: Okay!

Sayo
Minato-san, Shirokane-san, and I will take care of the party decorations.
**Sayo**: Minato-san, Shirokane-san, and I will take care of the party decorations.

Lisa
It might be good to have things like a tablecloth and napkins for the party too...
**Lisa**: It might be good to have things like a tablecloth and napkins for the party too...

Lisa
I have some at home, but they're not very Christmassy.
**Lisa**: I have some at home, but they're not very Christmassy.

Sayo
Okay, we'll look for those to.
**Sayo**: Okay, we'll look for those to.

Yukina
How about we get those things at the general store that Rinko, Lisa, and I went to once after band rehearsal?
**Yukina**: How about we get those things at the general store that Rinko, Lisa, and I went to once after band rehearsal?

Yukina
It should hve the kinds of things Lisa mentioned. Also, it never seems very busy, so Rinko should feel comfortable going there too.
**Yukina**: It should hve the kinds of things Lisa mentioned. Also, it never seems very busy, so Rinko should feel comfortable going there too.

Rinko
Yes... I'm not very good with crowded places... but that store is okay...
**Rinko**: Yes... I'm not very good with crowded places... but that store is okay...

Lisa
Good point. That place would work better for Rinko if you're gonna be out shopping for a while.
**Lisa**: Good point. That place would work better for Rinko if you're gonna be out shopping for a while.

Rinko
I'm sorry... for making things difficult...
**Rinko**: I'm sorry... for making things difficult...

Sayo
There's no need to make this stressful. I think going to that store will be fine.
**Sayo**: There's no need to make this stressful. I think going to that store will be fine.

Ako
Oh, right! We've got to talk about games!
**Ako**: Oh, right! We've got to talk about games!

Ako
Um, so about what games we could play at our party...
**Ako**: Um, so about what games we could play at our party...

Lisa
Hey, Yukina. You've kinda changed.
**Lisa**: Hey, Yukina. You've kinda changed.

Yukina
What do you mean?
**Yukina**: What do you mean?

Lisa
Exactly what I said.
**Lisa**: Exactly what I said.

Yukina
.. I still don't follow you. But i do believe that we've all grown with the band,
**Yukina**: .. I still don't follow you. But i do believe that we've all grown with the band,

Yukina
I supose when you think of it that way, it's only natural to feel that we've each changed somewhat.
**Yukina**: I supose when you think of it that way, it's only natural to feel that we've each changed somewhat.

Lisa
Hmm~, that's not quite what I meant~.
**Lisa**: Hmm~, that's not quite what I meant~.

Yukina
...?
**Yukina**: ...?

Ako
Lisa-nee, Yukina-san~! Are you listening to me~?!
**Ako**: Lisa-nee, Yukina-san~! Are you listening to me~?!

Lisa
Sorry. What were you talking about?
**Lisa**: Sorry. What were you talking about?

Ako
Well, I want to be in charge of planning the game for the party...
**Ako**: Well, I want to be in charge of planning the game for the party...

Yukina
(I've changed...?)
**Yukina**: (I've changed...?)

Yukina
(What kind of "change" could Lisa mean...?)
**Yukina**: (What kind of "change" could Lisa mean...?)

**Transcript**

 Station Entrance

Yukina
Sayo and Rinko... should be waiting in front of the ticket gate...
**Yukina**: Sayo and Rinko... should be waiting in front of the ticket gate...

Sayo
Minato-san, over here.
**Sayo**: Minato-san, over here.

Rinko
Good morning...
**Rinko**: Good morning...

Yukina
Good morning. It looks like I've kept you waiting.
**Yukina**: Good morning. It looks like I've kept you waiting.

Sayo
No, we just arrived too. Well, let's start shopping for the party decorations.
**Sayo**: No, we just arrived too. Well, let's start shopping for the party decorations.

Yukina
As expected, it's crowded on the weekends.
**Yukina**: As expected, it's crowded on the weekends.

Rinko
Yes... There are so many people at this shopping mall...
**Rinko**: Yes... There are so many people at this shopping mall...

Yukina
... Hrm?
**Yukina**: ... Hrm?

Yukina
Was there a fir tree there the last time we came?
**Yukina**: Was there a fir tree there the last time we came?

Sayo
It's almost Christmas, so many places in the city have holiday decorations.
**Sayo**: It's almost Christmas, so many places in the city have holiday decorations.

Yukina
Oh. I had been wondering why there seemed to be so many decorations everywhere.
**Yukina**: Oh. I had been wondering why there seemed to be so many decorations everywhere.

Rinko
I think that fir tree lights up at night. It must look very beautiful...
**Rinko**: I think that fir tree lights up at night. It must look very beautiful...

Yukina
...
**Yukina**: ...

Sayo
Minato-san...? What's the matter?
**Sayo**: Minato-san...? What's the matter?

Yukina
Nothing. It's just been a while since I've taken the time to really notice the Christmas decorations.
**Yukina**: Nothing. It's just been a while since I've taken the time to really notice the Christmas decorations.

Yukina
Christmas doesn't mean much to me, but it's nice to see how the city changes when it comes around.
**Yukina**: Christmas doesn't mean much to me, but it's nice to see how the city changes when it comes around.

Yukina
The city seems both lively and solemn at the same time. It's a strange feeling.
**Yukina**: The city seems both lively and solemn at the same time. It's a strange feeling.

Rinko
I think I know what you mean... There's something different about Christmas...
**Rinko**: I think I know what you mean... There's something different about Christmas...

Rinko
It's as if something is tugging at your heart, but it's also very comforting... That's how Christmas makes me feel.
**Rinko**: It's as if something is tugging at your heart, but it's also very comforting... That's how Christmas makes me feel.

Sayo
You know, it's been some time since we've met like this where it wasn't band-related.
**Sayo**: You know, it's been some time since we've met like this where it wasn't band-related.

Rinko
Yes... we've all been busy ltately...
**Rinko**: Yes... we've all been busy ltately...

Yukina
I think the outing I remember most of when we all went to the water park.
**Yukina**: I think the outing I remember most of when we all went to the water park.

Yukina
I remember... watching everyone. I wanted to learn more about each of you.
**Yukina**: I remember... watching everyone. I wanted to learn more about each of you.

Yukina
However, I cannot say that I learned much more than I already knew.
**Yukina**: However, I cannot say that I learned much more than I already knew.

Sayo
Right, that did happen.
**Sayo**: Right, that did happen.

Yukina
But we spent time together, and we all spoke openly with each other.
**Yukina**: But we spent time together, and we all spoke openly with each other.

Yukina
And that helped us grow closer and the band grow stronger... At least, that's what I think, anyway.
**Yukina**: And that helped us grow closer and the band grow stronger... At least, that's what I think, anyway.

Rinko
Yes... I think you're right... We've changed since then...
**Rinko**: Yes... I think you're right... We've changed since then...

Yukina
Yes, we have...
**Yukina**: Yes, we have...

Yukina
(But Lisa said it wasn't that kind of change...)
**Yukina**: (But Lisa said it wasn't that kind of change...)

Yukina
(... What did she mean? I still don't understand.)
**Yukina**: (... What did she mean? I still don't understand.)

Sayo
Well, shall we get going? We met up today to buy party decorations, not stand around and talk.
**Sayo**: Well, shall we get going? We met up today to buy party decorations, not stand around and talk.

Rinko
Okay... Ako-chan and Imai-san... are working on making the cake today, right...?
**Rinko**: Okay... Ako-chan and Imai-san... are working on making the cake today, right...?

Yukina
Yes, they should be starting now... I'm glad Ako isn't in charge of handling the decorations.
**Yukina**: Yes, they should be starting now... I'm glad Ako isn't in charge of handling the decorations.

Rinko
Why do you say that...?
**Rinko**: Why do you say that...?

Yukina
If she saw these decorations in front of the station, she'd want to do something like this for the party.
**Yukina**: If she saw these decorations in front of the station, she'd want to do something like this for the party.

Rinko
Fufu... After we talked about the party last time, she sent so many messages about party ideas to our group chat...
**Rinko**: Fufu... After we talked about the party last time, she sent so many messages about party ideas to our group chat...

Sayo
I was surprised when I learned she was planning to get all those things for the party.
**Sayo**: I was surprised when I learned she was planning to get all those things for the party.

Sayo
Before she could, though, Minato-san told her to wait. You understand Udagawa-san well, don't you, Minato-san?
**Sayo**: Before she could, though, Minato-san told her to wait. You understand Udagawa-san well, don't you, Minato-san?

Yukina
We all know how Ako likes to buy far too many snacks when we stop by the convenience store after rehearsals.
**Yukina**: We all know how Ako likes to buy far too many snacks when we stop by the convenience store after rehearsals.

Sayo
That we do. And how she usually ends up sharing all of those snacks with Tomoe-san.
**Sayo**: That we do. And how she usually ends up sharing all of those snacks with Tomoe-san.

Sayo
... Udagawa-san is a pretty straightforward person. If there's something she wants to do, she'll try to do it.
**Sayo**: ... Udagawa-san is a pretty straightforward person. If there's something she wants to do, she'll try to do it.

Yukina
Yes, she will.
**Yukina**: Yes, she will.

Yukina
That's why I assumed she would try to do everything she suggested about the party decorations.
**Yukina**: That's why I assumed she would try to do everything she suggested about the party decorations.

Sayo
That makes sense. When you think about it that way, Udagawa-san isn't that hard to read.
**Sayo**: That makes sense. When you think about it that way, Udagawa-san isn't that hard to read.

Rinko
Fufu... We have gotten sidetracked again...
**Rinko**: Fufu... We have gotten sidetracked again...

Sayo
Ah... I'm sorry. And I was the one who told us to stop wasting time standing around...
**Sayo**: Ah... I'm sorry. And I was the one who told us to stop wasting time standing around...

Yukina
I think it is fine. It is the weekend, so we have plenty of time to shop.
**Yukina**: I think it is fine. It is the weekend, so we have plenty of time to shop.

Sayo
Are you sure? Well, if you and Shirokane-san don't mind, then neither do I...
**Sayo**: Are you sure? Well, if you and Shirokane-san don't mind, then neither do I...

Rinko
I don't mind at all...
**Rinko**: I don't mind at all...

**Transcript**

 Imai Residence - Living Room

Ako
Hello~! Lisa-nee, I'm here~!
**Ako**: Hello~! Lisa-nee, I'm here~!

Lisa
Hey, Ako. It's cold out, isn't it?
**Lisa**: Hey, Ako. It's cold out, isn't it?

Ako
Yeah... it's freezing today~!
**Ako**: Yeah... it's freezing today~!

Lisa
It's supposed to snow this week, so maybe that's why. Gimme your coat. I'll hang it up.
**Lisa**: It's supposed to snow this week, so maybe that's why. Gimme your coat. I'll hang it up.

Lisa
I'll get you something warm to drink too~. You cool with hot cocoa?
**Lisa**: I'll get you something warm to drink too~. You cool with hot cocoa?

Ako
Thanks, Lisa-nee~!
**Ako**: Thanks, Lisa-nee~!

Ako
But instead of sitting down for a hot drink, I'm really itching to start making the cake.
**Ako**: But instead of sitting down for a hot drink, I'm really itching to start making the cake.

Ako
I want to make the biggest, bestest Christmas cake ever!
**Ako**: I want to make the biggest, bestest Christmas cake ever!

Lisa
Alrighty then, let's get to it~.
**Lisa**: Alrighty then, let's get to it~.

Ako
Great! Thanks for letting me do this with you!
**Ako**: Great! Thanks for letting me do this with you!

Ako
Oh, hey, I drew a picture of the kind of cake I want to make.
**Ako**: Oh, hey, I drew a picture of the kind of cake I want to make.

Lisa
Really? Lemme see~.
**Lisa**: Really? Lemme see~.

Ako
Ta-da~! What do you think? Isn't it te coolest cake you've ever seen?!
**Ako**: Ta-da~! What do you think? Isn't it te coolest cake you've ever seen?!

Lisa
Uhh... Are those wings on the side of the cake?
**Lisa**: Uhh... Are those wings on the side of the cake?

Ako
They're vampire wings! They're from one of the strongest baddies in NFO!
**Ako**: They're vampire wings! They're from one of the strongest baddies in NFO!

Lisa
And what's this sticking up in the middle of the cake...?
**Lisa**: And what's this sticking up in the middle of the cake...?

Ako
It's the new scythe I got in NFO! It's this amazing weapon that can cut through anything~.
**Ako**: It's the new scythe I got in NFO! It's this amazing weapon that can cut through anything~.

Lisa
You don't say~.
**Lisa**: You don't say~.

Lisa
... Sigh~, Ako? Making a cake that looks like this would be pretty tough.
**Lisa**: ... Sigh~, Ako? Making a cake that looks like this would be pretty tough.

Ako
Really~?!
**Ako**: Really~?!

Lisa
You'd have to be a pro to make something like this. Besides, we don't have enough ingredients to even try... Not to mention, this doesn't really scream Christmas~.
**Lisa**: You'd have to be a pro to make something like this. Besides, we don't have enough ingredients to even try... Not to mention, this doesn't really scream Christmas~.

Ako
Ohh, okay...
**Ako**: Ohh, okay...

Lisa
Let's save this cake for next time, and today, we'll try making a good ol' strawberry shortcake.
**Lisa**: Let's save this cake for next time, and today, we'll try making a good ol' strawberry shortcake.

Lisa
We can make it so good that the ohters won't believe their eyes☆
**Lisa**: We can make it so good that the ohters won't believe their eyes☆

Ako
Oh, that sounds good! I'll do my best!
**Ako**: Oh, that sounds good! I'll do my best!

Lisa
Let's wash our hands and get started, then.
**Lisa**: Let's wash our hands and get started, then.

Ako
Yay~!
**Ako**: Yay~!

Ako
Umm~, I beat the eggs~... and then add the sugar~...
**Ako**: Umm~, I beat the eggs~... and then add the sugar~...

Lisa
Looking good♪ You're doing great, Ako.
**Lisa**: Looking good♪ You're doing great, Ako.

Ako
Ehehe... I took a look at a cake recipe book yesterday~. I remember the key steps~.
**Ako**: Ehehe... I took a look at a cake recipe book yesterday~. I remember the key steps~.

Ako
The most important thing is cooking with lots of love! If we try our best, then we'll make a super yummy cake!
**Ako**: The most important thing is cooking with lots of love! If we try our best, then we'll make a super yummy cake!

Lisa
Got that right. The girls are gonna love it.
**Lisa**: Got that right. The girls are gonna love it.

Ako
Ehehe... I hope so~.
**Ako**: Ehehe... I hope so~.

Ako
I love Roselia so much, so I want us to have an amazing Christmas party.
**Ako**: I love Roselia so much, so I want us to have an amazing Christmas party.

Ako
I have to make sure everyone has lots and lots of fun!
**Ako**: I have to make sure everyone has lots and lots of fun!

Lisa
I know exactly how you feel~. Christmas just kind of does that to you.
**Lisa**: I know exactly how you feel~. Christmas just kind of does that to you.

Ako
It does! You start thinking a lot about others... and want to get them presents!
**Ako**: It does! You start thinking a lot about others... and want to get them presents!

Ako
Should I give them this or that~? What would make them reappy happy~? You think about all that stuff.
**Ako**: Should I give them this or that~? What would make them reappy happy~? You think about all that stuff.

Lisa
Yep. Just like how we're trying to make food for the party that'll make everyone happy.
**Lisa**: Yep. Just like how we're trying to make food for the party that'll make everyone happy.

Ako
Everyone is thinking about each other and having fun together...
**Ako**: Everyone is thinking about each other and having fun together...

Ako
It really warms you up inside and makes you feel good all over...
**Ako**: It really warms you up inside and makes you feel good all over...

Ako
That's what Christmas time is like, and that's why I'm super-duper happy to be spending it with Roselia!
**Ako**: That's what Christmas time is like, and that's why I'm super-duper happy to be spending it with Roselia!

Lisa
Fufu. Isn't that what you were trying to tell Yukina when you were talking bout why Christmas is so special?
**Lisa**: Fufu. Isn't that what you were trying to tell Yukina when you were talking bout why Christmas is so special?

Ako
...! Oh yeah! That's what I meant by Christmas being a special day!
**Ako**: ...! Oh yeah! That's what I meant by Christmas being a special day!

Ako
Sigh~... I wish I would've explained it to Yikina-san like that~.
**Ako**: Sigh~... I wish I would've explained it to Yikina-san like that~.

Lisa
Talking to you about this is gettig me even more hyped for the party.
**Lisa**: Talking to you about this is gettig me even more hyped for the party.

Ako
Really?!
**Ako**: Really?!

Lisa
Really. And I think Rinko and Sayo are feeling the same way~.
**Lisa**: Really. And I think Rinko and Sayo are feeling the same way~.

Ako
What about Yukina-san? I wonder if she's excited for the party too.
**Ako**: What about Yukina-san? I wonder if she's excited for the party too.

Lisa
Yukina's... Hmm~. She's probably lukewarm about the whole thing. I don't think she hates the ideas, but I don't think she loves it either...
**Lisa**: Yukina's... Hmm~. She's probably lukewarm about the whole thing. I don't think she hates the ideas, but I don't think she loves it either...

Ako
Oh... Well, I hope she'll like the Christmas party~.
**Ako**: Oh... Well, I hope she'll like the Christmas party~.

Lisa
Whoa, what did you just say? You "hope"? What happened to making this "fhe funnest Christmas party ever"?
**Lisa**: Whoa, what did you just say? You "hope"? What happened to making this "fhe funnest Christmas party ever"?

Ako
Huh?
**Ako**: Huh?

Lisa
Weren't you gonna pack so much holiday fun into the party that Yukina would finally understand how special Christmas is?
**Lisa**: Weren't you gonna pack so much holiday fun into the party that Yukina would finally understand how special Christmas is?

Ako
Yeah~, but... now I'm not so sure we can really make her feel that way~...
**Ako**: Yeah~, but... now I'm not so sure we can really make her feel that way~...

Ako
And before, I couldn't even explain what makes Christmas special...
**Ako**: And before, I couldn't even explain what makes Christmas special...

Ako
Ah... but I can try again when I see her!
**Ako**: Ah... but I can try again when I see her!

Lisa
You could, but I think your plan of using the party to help her understand how special Christmas is will work, don't you?
**Lisa**: You could, but I think your plan of using the party to help her understand how special Christmas is will work, don't you?

Lisa
If you talked to her now, she'd probably get it. But I feel like experiencing the party would help her understand way more than words ever would.
**Lisa**: If you talked to her now, she'd probably get it. But I feel like experiencing the party would help her understand way more than words ever would.

Ako
Oh... I think you're right.
**Ako**: Oh... I think you're right.

Ako
We'll all exchange the special gifts we've chosen for each other and enjoy the food we've made with love...
**Ako**: We'll all exchange the special gifts we've chosen for each other and enjoy the food we've made with love...

Ako
We're going to have an amazing time together! I just know it...!
**Ako**: We're going to have an amazing time together! I just know it...!

Lisa
And that's why we've gotta give this cooking all we've got♪
**Lisa**: And that's why we've gotta give this cooking all we've got♪

Lisa
Now, let's get back to making that cake.
**Lisa**: Now, let's get back to making that cake.

Ako
Alright~, let's do this~!
**Ako**: Alright~, let's do this~!

**Transcript**

 Day Of The Christmas Party

 Imai Residence - Living Room

Ako
... Time for a toast~...
**Ako**: ... Time for a toast~...

Ako
Cheers~! Merry Christmas~!
**Ako**: Cheers~! Merry Christmas~!

Lisa
Merry Christmas!
**Lisa**: Merry Christmas!

Ako
Mhn~, our party's finally begun! What do you think, Yukina-san? Having fun?!
**Ako**: Mhn~, our party's finally begun! What do you think, Yukina-san? Having fun?!

Yukina
So far, I feel the way I usually do.
**Yukina**: So far, I feel the way I usually do.

Ako
What?!
**Ako**: What?!

Sayo
The party has barely begun, so it's only normal. It's too early to form an opinion yet.
**Sayo**: The party has barely begun, so it's only normal. It's too early to form an opinion yet.

Rinko
Ako-chan... maybe you should wait until later to ask...
**Rinko**: Ako-chan... maybe you should wait until later to ask...

Ako
A-alright... But just you wait, Yukina-san. This party is going to get way more fun!
**Ako**: A-alright... But just you wait, Yukina-san. This party is going to get way more fun!

Yukina
Okay.
**Yukina**: Okay.

Lisa
These are some sweet decorations~.
**Lisa**: These are some sweet decorations~.

Lisa
I know we talked about doing something colorful, but I didn't think they'd turn out this nice.
**Lisa**: I know we talked about doing something colorful, but I didn't think they'd turn out this nice.

Ako
You all got so many balloons, and the colors are great!
**Ako**: You all got so many balloons, and the colors are great!

Lisa
And not only do we have a tree, but it has really cute ornaments too.
**Lisa**: And not only do we have a tree, but it has really cute ornaments too.

Sayo
Getting these kinds of decorations was Shirokane-san's idea. She had many suggestions when we were shopping.
**Sayo**: Getting these kinds of decorations was Shirokane-san's idea. She had many suggestions when we were shopping.

Yukina
Thanks to her, we didn't have any trouble getting all the decorations we needed.
**Yukina**: Thanks to her, we didn't have any trouble getting all the decorations we needed.

Rinko
I just happened to see an article... about Christmas decorations in a magazine...
**Rinko**: I just happened to see an article... about Christmas decorations in a magazine...

Ako
Way to go, Rin-rin! But Lisa-nee and I aren't beat yet~.
**Ako**: Way to go, Rin-rin! But Lisa-nee and I aren't beat yet~.

Ako
Look at all these dishes! Lisa-nee and I worked really hard to make these~.
**Ako**: Look at all these dishes! Lisa-nee and I worked really hard to make these~.

Lisa
Ferom the left is a spinach quiche, followed by a salmon carpaccio, Caprese crostinis, and a shrimp gratin.
**Lisa**: Ferom the left is a spinach quiche, followed by a salmon carpaccio, Caprese crostinis, and a shrimp gratin.

Lisa
And a pie will be coming out the oven soon☆
**Lisa**: And a pie will be coming out the oven soon☆

Sayo
This really is impressive. I wonder if we'll be able to finish it all.
**Sayo**: This really is impressive. I wonder if we'll be able to finish it all.

Ako
Don't worry! It's Christmas, after all! And we also have this...
**Ako**: Don't worry! It's Christmas, after all! And we also have this...

Ako
Ta-da~! French fries!
**Ako**: Ta-da~! French fries!

Sayo
...!
**Sayo**: ...!

Lisa
These are actually the fries Sayo likes from the restaurant we always go to.
**Lisa**: These are actually the fries Sayo likes from the restaurant we always go to.

Ako
We got plenty, so eat up!
**Ako**: We got plenty, so eat up!

Sayo
I-I didn't ask you to do that...
**Sayo**: I-I didn't ask you to do that...

Sayo
But since you went to the trouble, I'll have some. It would be a shame to let them go to waste.
**Sayo**: But since you went to the trouble, I'll have some. It would be a shame to let them go to waste.

Ako
I'll get everyone a piece of thw quiche. Let's see, there are five of us, so I'll cut five slices~...
**Ako**: I'll get everyone a piece of thw quiche. Let's see, there are five of us, so I'll cut five slices~...

Sayo
Udagawa-san, wait. If you try to guess how big the slices should be just by looking, you'll cut them nevenly.
**Sayo**: Udagawa-san, wait. If you try to guess how big the slices should be just by looking, you'll cut them nevenly.

Sayo
Use this app. It will tell you precisely where to cut.
**Sayo**: Use this app. It will tell you precisely where to cut.

Ako
We-we don't have to be that exact. I vcan cut all the slices roughly the same size...
**Ako**: We-we don't have to be that exact. I vcan cut all the slices roughly the same size...

Sayo
No, it's these kinds of things that we should do as accurately as possible. Hand me the knife. I will cut the quiche.
**Sayo**: No, it's these kinds of things that we should do as accurately as possible. Hand me the knife. I will cut the quiche.

Sayo
One slice should be cut at a 72-degree angle...
**Sayo**: One slice should be cut at a 72-degree angle...

Ako
Sayo-san~, let's start eating already~!
**Ako**: Sayo-san~, let's start eating already~!
 One Hour Later

 Imai Residence - Garden

Yukina
...
**Yukina**: ...

Lisa
Yukina~♪ What are you doing away from the party?
**Lisa**: Yukina~♪ What are you doing away from the party?

Yukina
I am taking a break. The A/C has me feeling a little warm.
**Yukina**: I am taking a break. The A/C has me feeling a little warm.

Lisa
Oh~. Yeah, being in a warm room can do that to you~. Mind... if I join you?
**Lisa**: Oh~. Yeah, being in a warm room can do that to you~. Mind... if I join you?

Yukina
Not at all. In fact, there is something I'd like to ask you.
**Yukina**: Not at all. In fact, there is something I'd like to ask you.

Lisa
Oh, really?
**Lisa**: Oh, really?

Yukina
Before, you told me that I had changed.
**Yukina**: Before, you told me that I had changed.

Yukina
I have been thinking about it, but I still don't understand what you mean.
**Yukina**: I have been thinking about it, but I still don't understand what you mean.

Yukina
Lisa, what part of me do you think is different?
**Yukina**: Lisa, what part of me do you think is different?

Lisa
Well... Fufu.
**Lisa**: Well... Fufu.

Yukina
Be honest.
**Yukina**: Be honest.

Lisa
Sorry, sorry. I'm not trying to tease you or anything...
**Lisa**: Sorry, sorry. I'm not trying to tease you or anything...

Lisa
I just feel like all of this has become normal for you, and that makes me kinds happy.
**Lisa**: I just feel like all of this has become normal for you, and that makes me kinds happy.

Yukina
Andw what is that supposed to mean...?
**Yukina**: Andw what is that supposed to mean...?

Lisa
I was thinking of telling you, but I've changed my mind. Try giving it a little more thought♪
**Lisa**: I was thinking of telling you, but I've changed my mind. Try giving it a little more thought♪

Yukina
Why must you be so difficult?
**Yukina**: Why must you be so difficult?

Lisa
Hmm~... I guess I want you to figure it out on your own.
**Lisa**: Hmm~... I guess I want you to figure it out on your own.

Lisa
Especially this time. I think you'd be much happier if you realized it yourself rather than having someone spell it out for you☆
**Lisa**: Especially this time. I think you'd be much happier if you realized it yourself rather than having someone spell it out for you☆

Yukina
...
**Yukina**: ...

Lisa
Anyhoo, enjoy the Christmas party. I think that's the quickest way to find the answer you're looking for.
**Lisa**: Anyhoo, enjoy the Christmas party. I think that's the quickest way to find the answer you're looking for.

Yukina
Having fun at the party will help...?
**Yukina**: Having fun at the party will help...?

Lisa
Why don't we go back in? I'm getting cold.
**Lisa**: Why don't we go back in? I'm getting cold.

Yukina
(What does she mean? What does this party have to do with me changing...?)
**Yukina**: (What does she mean? What does this party have to do with me changing...?)

**Transcript**

 Imai Residence - Living Room

Ako
Now, let's start game time!
**Ako**: Now, let's start game time!

Sayo
What? ... Oh, right, you did say you were going to prepare a game.
**Sayo**: What? ... Oh, right, you did say you were going to prepare a game.

Ako
I sure did! I've brought the gretaest game ever. We're going to have a blast!
**Ako**: I sure did! I've brought the gretaest game ever. We're going to have a blast!

Lisa
Wow~, what kind of game did you bring~?
**Lisa**: Wow~, what kind of game did you bring~?

Yukina
Yes, you've piqued my interest.
**Yukina**: Yes, you've piqued my interest.

Ako
Ehehe... Okay, here I go!
**Ako**: Ehehe... Okay, here I go!

Ako
It is a magic item from thw farthest depths of the abyss. Hear my voice and awaken, NFO Board Game!
**Ako**: It is a magic item from thw farthest depths of the abyss. Hear my voice and awaken, NFO Board Game!

Rinko
...! Ako-chan, that's...
**Rinko**: ...! Ako-chan, that's...

Lisa
Whoa, NFO even has a board game~.
**Lisa**: Whoa, NFO even has a board game~.

Rinko
It came out a while ago... but it was hard to find because it was so popular... Many consider it to be a very rare board game...
**Rinko**: It came out a while ago... but it was hard to find because it was so popular... Many consider it to be a very rare board game...

Rinko
This is my first time seeing one in person...
**Rinko**: This is my first time seeing one in person...

Lisa
It's that hard to get, huh? It's great you found one~.
**Lisa**: It's that hard to get, huh? It's great you found one~.

Ako
It popped up on the NFO online shop out of nowhere!
**Ako**: It popped up on the NFO online shop out of nowhere!

Ako
I just knew this was the game we had to play at our Christmas party, so I ordered it right away~.
**Ako**: I just knew this was the game we had to play at our Christmas party, so I ordered it right away~.

Sayo
Are the rules of the board game different than the online version?
**Sayo**: Are the rules of the board game different than the online version?

Rinko
Well... we still need to work togethet to fight and advance through the game...
**Rinko**: Well... we still need to work togethet to fight and advance through the game...

Rinko
You roll the dice, and depending on the board space you go to, you receive different items and armor... Then, you gain skills and magic, and you defeat monsters...
**Rinko**: You roll the dice, and depending on the board space you go to, you receive different items and armor... Then, you gain skills and magic, and you defeat monsters...

Rinko
There are even monsters that can only be beaten if all the players work together...
**Rinko**: There are even monsters that can only be beaten if all the players work together...

Rinko
We will need to gather on the same board spaces... which means we must roll the dice carefully. This is a game of luck and strategy...
**Rinko**: We will need to gather on the same board spaces... which means we must roll the dice carefully. This is a game of luck and strategy...

Lisa
Even though you've never played this, you sure seem to know a lot about it, Rinko...
**Lisa**: Even though you've never played this, you sure seem to know a lot about it, Rinko...

Yukina
It seems as if we will need to defeat the dragon that has claimed the king's castle.
**Yukina**: It seems as if we will need to defeat the dragon that has claimed the king's castle.

Sayo
We should read the rules thoroughly before playing. After listening to Shirokane-san, I think we'll need a good strategy to win this game.
**Sayo**: We should read the rules thoroughly before playing. After listening to Shirokane-san, I think we'll need a good strategy to win this game.

Rinko
Yes... I agree with Hikawa-san...
**Rinko**: Yes... I agree with Hikawa-san...

Ako
Whoa, sounds like you're all ecited about the game!
**Ako**: Whoa, sounds like you're all ecited about the game!

Ako
It might not be the online version, but I'll still show you just how good my teamwork skills are with this board game?!
**Ako**: It might not be the online version, but I'll still show you just how good my teamwork skills are with this board game?!
 One Hour Later

Ako
Mhn~... Here I go~!
**Ako**: Mhn~... Here I go~!

Lisa
Boom! And the dice says~... Argh~, it's three...
**Lisa**: Boom! And the dice says~... Argh~, it's three...

Rinko
The Dragon attacks with "Fire Breath"...
**Rinko**: The Dragon attacks with "Fire Breath"...

Ako
Ugh, if I'd rolled an even number, it would've been my turn to attack~! If we take another hit, we'll lose~!
**Ako**: Ugh, if I'd rolled an even number, it would've been my turn to attack~! If we take another hit, we'll lose~!

Rinko
A-Ako-chan, I'm sorry... I should've cast a defensive magic spell on my last turn...
**Rinko**: A-Ako-chan, I'm sorry... I should've cast a defensive magic spell on my last turn...

Lisa
Things are looking pretty bad for us~. If Yukina and Sayo can land on the same space, though, we might be able to turn this around...
**Lisa**: Things are looking pretty bad for us~. If Yukina and Sayo can land on the same space, though, we might be able to turn this around...

Sayo
I'm sorry. I keep rolling ones...
**Sayo**: I'm sorry. I keep rolling ones...

Yukina
For some reason, I am only getting threes. I've barely made any progress toward the castle.
**Yukina**: For some reason, I am only getting threes. I've barely made any progress toward the castle.

Rinko
You both are more than twelve spaces from the castle... And since Hikawa-san is a royal knight and Yukina-san is a bard, neither can move more than five spaces at a time...
**Rinko**: You both are more than twelve spaces from the castle... And since Hikawa-san is a royal knight and Yukina-san is a bard, neither can move more than five spaces at a time...

Ako
That means... Aww~, we're done for~!
**Ako**: That means... Aww~, we're done for~!

Yukina
Wait. Look at the space three moves ahead of me.
**Yukina**: Wait. Look at the space three moves ahead of me.

Ako
That would be... Ah!
**Ako**: That would be... Ah!

Ako
It says if a bard lands there, they can use "Invincible Song"!
**Ako**: It says if a bard lands there, they can use "Invincible Song"!

Yukina
Doesn't "Invincible Song" protect all party members from enemy damage for a short time?
**Yukina**: Doesn't "Invincible Song" protect all party members from enemy damage for a short time?

Sayo
And it's a Special Skill, which means there's no restriction on its range.
**Sayo**: And it's a Special Skill, which means there's no restriction on its range.

Yukina
I'm next to roll the dice after Alko. If I can roll a three...
**Yukina**: I'm next to roll the dice after Alko. If I can roll a three...

Yukina
We can make a comeback.
**Yukina**: We can make a comeback.

Ako
Y-Yukina-san~!
**Ako**: Y-Yukina-san~!

Yukina
I can do this. I know how to roll a three.
**Yukina**: I can do this. I know how to roll a three.

Lisa
You got this, Yukina...!
**Lisa**: You got this, Yukina...!

Yukina
That I do... Here I go.
**Yukina**: That I do... Here I go.

The Other Four
...!
**The Other Four**: ...!

Ako
The dice landed on... three! Yay~! Here comes the "Invincible Song"~!
**Ako**: The dice landed on... three! Yay~! Here comes the "Invincible Song"~!

Rinko
When "Invincible Song" is activated, party members can move twice as far... Let's all go to the castle and attack the dragon...
**Rinko**: When "Invincible Song" is activated, party members can move twice as far... Let's all go to the castle and attack the dragon...

Yukina
It seems I was able to contribute to the team.
**Yukina**: It seems I was able to contribute to the team.

Ako
"Seems"~? That was pe'fect! As always, Yukina-san!
**Ako**: "Seems"~? That was pe'fect! As always, Yukina-san!

Yukina
Really...? Well, I@m glad things worked out.
**Yukina**: Really...? Well, I@m glad things worked out.

Sayo
Now it's my turn. This roll is going to take me all the way to the castle! Here I go...!
**Sayo**: Now it's my turn. This roll is going to take me all the way to the castle! Here I go...!

Sayo
O-one again?! But how...?!
**Sayo**: O-one again?! But how...?!

Lisa
Ahaha...
**Lisa**: Ahaha...

Ako
Yay~! We cleared the NFO board game~!
**Ako**: Yay~! We cleared the NFO board game~!

Sayo
We cut it pretty close at the end. I thought we were finished for sure when the dragon revived all of its HP...
**Sayo**: We cut it pretty close at the end. I thought we were finished for sure when the dragon revived all of its HP...

Rinko
Thankfully, Yukina-san activated "Invincible Song" again...
**Rinko**: Thankfully, Yukina-san activated "Invincible Song" again...

Yukina
I can't believe that I was able to move to another space that let me use it. I'm just glad we were able to finish the game.
**Yukina**: I can't believe that I was able to move to another space that let me use it. I'm just glad we were able to finish the game.

Lisa
Want some tea? All this excitement has worn me out. I'll go put the kettle on~.
**Lisa**: Want some tea? All this excitement has worn me out. I'll go put the kettle on~.

Sayo
Anyhow... isn't this peculiar?
**Sayo**: Anyhow... isn't this peculiar?

Yukina
What is?
**Yukina**: What is?

Sayo
The five of us spending time together like this outside of our music.
**Sayo**: The five of us spending time together like this outside of our music.

Sayo
In the beginning, you and I never tried to get involved with the other band members if it didn't concern music.
**Sayo**: In the beginning, you and I never tried to get involved with the other band members if it didn't concern music.

Lisa
Somewhere along the way, we all started hanging out more outside of band stuff.
**Lisa**: Somewhere along the way, we all started hanging out more outside of band stuff.

Rinko
Yes... I'm glad this has happened...
**Rinko**: Yes... I'm glad this has happened...

Ako
Yukina-san's been doing more things with us, but when she first started spending time with us, I didn't think she had much fun.
**Ako**: Yukina-san's been doing more things with us, but when she first started spending time with us, I didn't think she had much fun.

Yukina
I started spending more time with everyone outside of our band because I wanted to get to know everyone better...
**Yukina**: I started spending more time with everyone outside of our band because I wanted to get to know everyone better...

Yukina
You were all interested in different things, but I couldn't understand why.
**Yukina**: You were all interested in different things, but I couldn't understand why.

Sayo
And now we can all just enjoy spending time together like this. We've come a long way.
**Sayo**: And now we can all just enjoy spending time together like this. We've come a long way.

Yukina
...!
**Yukina**: ...!

Yukina
(And now we can all enjoy spending time together like this...)
**Yukina**: (And now we can all enjoy spending time together like this...)

Sayo
Minato-san?
**Sayo**: Minato-san?

Yukina
...
**Yukina**: ...

Yukina
(I see... Now I understand...)
**Yukina**: (I see... Now I understand...)

Yukina
(Perhaps I... may have changed.)
**Yukina**: (Perhaps I... may have changed.)

**Transcript**

 After The Christmas Party

 Downtown - Station Entrance

Ako
Ahh~, that was so much fun~! Our Christmas party was a huge success, wasn't it?!
**Ako**: Ahh~, that was so much fun~! Our Christmas party was a huge success, wasn't it?!

Lisa
It sure was. Today was awesome.
**Lisa**: It sure was. Today was awesome.

Rinko
Um... Imai-san, Yukina-san, thank you... for coming to the station with me...
**Rinko**: Um... Imai-san, Yukina-san, thank you... for coming to the station with me...

Lisa
I wanted to hang with you all just a little bit more anyway, so don't sweat it☆
**Lisa**: I wanted to hang with you all just a little bit more anyway, so don't sweat it☆

Sayo
It's beautiful here...
**Sayo**: It's beautiful here...

Sayo
I didn't notice these Christmas decorations on my way to the party.
**Sayo**: I didn't notice these Christmas decorations on my way to the party.

Rinko
Everywere you look, the city is sparkling... It's like the whole city is enveloped in light...
**Rinko**: Everywere you look, the city is sparkling... It's like the whole city is enveloped in light...

Yukina
Yes, it's strange to see but also quite magical.
**Yukina**: Yes, it's strange to see but also quite magical.

Ako
Hey, Yukina-san! Do you remember what I said earlier?
**Ako**: Hey, Yukina-san! Do you remember what I said earlier?

Yukina
...? What might that have been?
**Yukina**: ...? What might that have been?

Ako
N-no forgetting~... You remember! I know you do! I said I'd tell you why Christmas is such a special day!
**Ako**: N-no forgetting~... You remember! I know you do! I said I'd tell you why Christmas is such a special day!

Yukina
Oh, you did say that, didn't you?
**Yukina**: Oh, you did say that, didn't you?

Ako
So, how so you feel after having a Christmas party? Did it make Christmas special for you?!
**Ako**: So, how so you feel after having a Christmas party? Did it make Christmas special for you?!

Yukina
I did enjoy Christmas thanks to the party.
**Yukina**: I did enjoy Christmas thanks to the party.

Ako
Then, that means...!
**Ako**: Then, that means...!

Yukina
But I'm still not sure if I feel that Christmas is particularly special.
**Yukina**: But I'm still not sure if I feel that Christmas is particularly special.

Ako
What~?! B-but...
**Ako**: What~?! B-but...

Yukina
However, I did realize something important.
**Yukina**: However, I did realize something important.

Ako
Huh? What...?
**Ako**: Huh? What...?

Yukina
When we were preparing for the party, Lisa told me that I had changed.
**Yukina**: When we were preparing for the party, Lisa told me that I had changed.

Yukina
At first, I assumed that she meant how overcoming many obstacles with Roselia has helped me grow.
**Yukina**: At first, I assumed that she meant how overcoming many obstacles with Roselia has helped me grow.

Yukina
But Lisa told me that wasn't it... So I kept thinking about it.
**Yukina**: But Lisa told me that wasn't it... So I kept thinking about it.

Lisa
And what did you come to?
**Lisa**: And what did you come to?

Yukina
Well... I have come to feel the presence of each of you within myself much more than I had realized.
**Yukina**: Well... I have come to feel the presence of each of you within myself much more than I had realized.

Ako
...? What do you mean?
**Ako**: ...? What do you mean?

Yukina
I began spending time with everyone outside of our band because I wanted to gain a deeper understanding of each of you.
**Yukina**: I began spending time with everyone outside of our band because I wanted to gain a deeper understanding of each of you.

Yukina
But there was still so much I did not understand about you all... At least, that's what I had thought...
**Yukina**: But there was still so much I did not understand about you all... At least, that's what I had thought...

Yukina
I soon realized that I had actually come to learn a great deal.
**Yukina**: I soon realized that I had actually come to learn a great deal.

Lisa
Before, it just felt like you were quietly tagging along when we did stuff, but now you get involved more.
**Lisa**: Before, it just felt like you were quietly tagging along when we did stuff, but now you get involved more.

Rinko
That's right... When we were getting ready for the Christmas party... you suggested many things that we could do...
**Rinko**: That's right... When we were getting ready for the Christmas party... you suggested many things that we could do...

Ako
Now you have fun together with all of us!
**Ako**: Now you have fun together with all of us!

Yukina
Perhaps that means I have come to understand you all better.
**Yukina**: Perhaps that means I have come to understand you all better.

Yukina
How everyone thinks, acts, and what's important to each of you...
**Yukina**: How everyone thinks, acts, and what's important to each of you...

Yukina
I feel like I know these things now.
**Yukina**: I feel like I know these things now.

Sayo
But you weren't aware of that until recently.
**Sayo**: But you weren't aware of that until recently.

YUkina
Yes. I had become so used to feeling this way that I never questioned it.
**YUkina**: Yes. I had become so used to feeling this way that I never questioned it.

Yukina
It's strange. I thought that the only person I could understand like this was Lisa.
**Yukina**: It's strange. I thought that the only person I could understand like this was Lisa.

Yukina
Who would have thought that I would be able to know all of you in this way...?
**Yukina**: Who would have thought that I would be able to know all of you in this way...?

Ako
Yukina-san...
**Ako**: Yukina-san...

Ako
I'm so happy! Happy that, today, we could have such a good time with you, Yukina-san!
**Ako**: I'm so happy! Happy that, today, we could have such a good time with you, Yukina-san!

Ako
This has been hands down the bestest Christmas ever!!
**Ako**: This has been hands down the bestest Christmas ever!!

Yukina
... Yeah. If you hadn't suggested that we have a Christmas party, I don't think I would have realized how I've changed.
**Yukina**: ... Yeah. If you hadn't suggested that we have a Christmas party, I don't think I would have realized how I've changed.

Yukina
I'm still not sure whether or not I feel Christmas is special, but for me, this day has been very special.
**Yukina**: I'm still not sure whether or not I feel Christmas is special, but for me, this day has been very special.

Yukina
I am glad that I could spend today with everyone... I truly mean it.
**Yukina**: I am glad that I could spend today with everyone... I truly mean it.

Rinko
Ah...
**Rinko**: Ah...

Sayo
Snow...
**Sayo**: Snow...

Ako
Wow, it's so pretty...
**Ako**: Wow, it's so pretty...

Lisa
It's a white Christmas~. Fufu. Now today feels even more magical♪
**Lisa**: It's a white Christmas~. Fufu. Now today feels even more magical♪

Ako
Ah, look! There's a Christmas tree lit up over there...!
**Ako**: Ah, look! There's a Christmas tree lit up over there...!

Rinko
A-Ako-chan... it's not safe to run around like that...
**Rinko**: A-Ako-chan... it's not safe to run around like that...

Sayo
Unbelieveable... Udagawa-san, Shirokane-san, you're causing a scene.
**Sayo**: Unbelieveable... Udagawa-san, Shirokane-san, you're causing a scene.

Lisa
A Christmas party, light displays, snow... It's just like Ako said. Today's been the bestest Christmas ever☆
**Lisa**: A Christmas party, light displays, snow... It's just like Ako said. Today's been the bestest Christmas ever☆

Yukina
Yes... One I will never forget.
**Yukina**: Yes... One I will never forget.

Yukina
... Merry Christmas.
**Yukina**: ... Merry Christmas.