A Present Just For You (Part 1)

Xue
Hmm? Here, the hourly wage is increased by 300 yen, and here, meals are included.

Xue
As expected, everyone is taking a break at the New Year. Kukuku, leave it to me and take a good rest, you lazy people!

Xue
Now, how can I work more efficiently while holding down two jobs?

Xue
Hmm? What's that sound?

Hikari
Freshly fried sata andagi! And the onigiri are juicy too!

Xue
How many times do I have to tell you, you should at least knock. And the onigiri aren't really that juicy...

Hikari
Bang! Blow away the winter cold at the Okinawa Fair! All the Okinawans are gathered at the shopping mall! We have no choice but to go!

Xue
If you're going, go alone. I'm looking for a part-time job-

Xue
...No, are there any jobs at the mall?

Xue
Okay, let's go. Get ready.

Hikari
My stomach's ready! It’s rumbling and empty!

Xue
No, I'm asking if you're going to go out dressed like that. What if you catch a cold?

Hikari
Don't worry! It'll be warm at the Okinawa Fair!

Xue
I'm saying it's cold until you get to the shopping mall!

Xue
Things like gloves and scarves are the work of a professional when it comes to dealing with the cold.

Hikari
But, but, if you put some kōreegusu on this special Okinawa soba, it'll get spicy and hot!

Xue
Just go and change!

Xue
...Good grief, she's got a tropical mind. Even though the cold creeps up from your fingertips...

Xue
...That reminds me, I got these from Finland. A scarf and gloves.

Xue
...

Xue
(I'll use them someday anyway, so why not get them out today? No, actually, this is...)

Lilja
I didn't give it to you yet, so here it is. For Xue.

Lilja
Yes. For 16 years? 15 years? You've been a good girl and waited for Santa. That's why.

Lilja
Heh heh. You were a good girl on both cold days and hot days, Xue.

Xue
(It's the first thing I've ever received. A Christmas present from Santa Claus.)

Xue
(That wasn't Santa, but it's still a gift. Is it okay to just start using it, on an ordinary day like today? )

Xue
...

Xue
...No, tools are meant to be used.

Xue
If they go to waste, you lose! In other words, you gain by using them!

Xue
...It's so soft. The scarf is warm too. It's like a stuffed animal... This is good...

Xue
Well, does it suit me...?

Xue
...Well, I'm not changing my clothes to match the scarf. I'm working in apparel, so I need to have a sense of style...

Xue
...Glen plaid? Or this one? Mm, it's a special present, so I want to choose something that suits me.

Hikari
I've changed!

Xue
Eek!? D-Didn't I tell you to knock!?

Hikari
I did, but you didn't answer, so I thought you were waiting for me to come in...

Hikari
Ah! You're wearing warm-looking gloves and a scarf! That must be Lil-!

Xue
N-never mind, if you're ready, let's go!

Lilja
Yeah, let’s go.

Xue
......Hah!?