Synopsis

The Christmas party preparations were in full swing. Fujimoto, a man who invariably donned the guise of Santa Claus for the occasion, meticulously ironed his suit. His evasiveness grated on Kobato; each shared glance was met with a swift, averted gaze. On this particular day, Domoto waited for her at the kindergarten. It was late, and he offered to walk her home. As they strolled through town, a familiar figure appeared seemingly out of nowhere – Fujimoto.