Christmas; when I think about it I always think about the sparking decorations illuminating throughout the streets. People are hosting Christmas parties, eating, having fun and giving out presents. There are lots of TV specials on the television. There is love and peace in the air. My memories of Christmas were all right whether or not Papa was there and I've been to some Christmas parties. But in the end I really did want to celebrate it with my family. This year will be different; I'll be celebrating it with my new brothers.
Right now I'm with Yusuke-kun, Kaname-san and Masaomi-niisan at the Naeba Ski Resort in Niigata. The reason why we're here all started on the day before Christmas Eve. It was a tradition for the Asahina brothers to gather at Sunrise Residence for dinner during the Christmas season. This year I volunteered to cook, everyone was present expect for one…
"It's too bad that Fuu-chan isn't here," said Kaname-san "Even though it's a rare chance that all of us can gather together."
"One person seems happy though" Hikaru-san pointed out as Yusuke was enjoying a slice of roast beef
"Yep, not a problem with me."
"Even though he's busy I think it would good for him to have meals at home." I said. Idols are pretty busy around this time too.
"He is an unfortunate person missing out on this dinner. Imouto-san's roast beef is delicious."
"Even though the roast beef Kyo-nii makes every year is really good, it seems imouto-chan has outdone him."
"Thank you very much."
"Yeah it's seriously great." Yusuke-kun said
"It makes you want to take her as your bride" Hikaru-san said as he took another sip of wine and making me blush
"Everyone can you listen up for a bit?" Masaomi-niisan asked "In spite of everything I want Fuuto to spend Christmas with the whole family."
"What do you mean?" Hikaru-san asked
"Since Fuuto's live is at the Naeba Ski Resort I think some of us should go."
"Well, well, a white Christmas. It sounds good. What do you think Imouto-san?"
"Yes. I've never been to a ski resort before so this will be fun."
"Yusuke, wouldn't you like to go snowboarding?"
"Well I don't care about that guy's live, but I'm in for the snowboarding."
And so as we planned, we left the day after that. Natsume-san and Hikaru-san said they would meet up in a while. Wataru-chan really wanted to come but he made a promise with Miwa-san so he couldn't go and it would be too cold for Juli so I left him with Louis-niisan.
Since it was my first time snowboarding Yusuke-kun stuck close by me to help strap my feet to the board
"Just make sure your heel makes a gap."
"Lift it and make a small gap." I copied the motion
"Strap the belt around your ankle tightly. The ski slope is unstable so it can get dangerous."
"Okay."
"Do you want to try it out yourself?" He asked so I nodded and did just that
"How is it? Is it loose?"
"No it's fine."
Just then a snowboarder came by stopping beside us and covering Yusuke-kun's head in snow at the same time.
"Natsume-san" I recognized him before he removed his goggles from his eyes
"Natsu-nii."
"You two haven't slid down the mountain yet?
"We're still in the middle of preparing"
"You're really good at snowboarding Natsume-san"
"Is that so? I was just gliding though"
"I don't think so. I think you're really cool."
"I see, well thanks. Is that a rental?" he refered to my pink and black snowboard
"Yes"
"But isn't this your first time snowboarding? A smaller board would have been better."
"Really?"
"It can't be helped. The rental shop was crowded so I picked the best one out there."
"Hmm…I wonder if it's fine to go with Yu-chan's choice" Kaname-san appeared sliding down us
"Do you even have the right to say that?" Yusuke-kun asked "Besides we only decided to come here yesterday so we didn't have enough time to prepare."
"But everything is fate." He stopped next to me "The reason we're here is a sign of good luck."
"So the good quality of the snow can be considered good luck?" Natsume-san asked
"Yes, we have a lot of good luck to enjoy the ski slope." Kaname-san put his arm around me "Well then imouto-chan, let's go so I can teach you."
"Hey!" Yusuke-kun shouted and walked next to Kaname-san "I'm the one who's going to teach her!"
"Yu-chan are you hungry? You sound irritated."
"Am not!"
"Oh well. Let's go imouto-chan."
"Hey wait" His pull was causing me to lose balance
"It's fine. Let me teach her." Yusuke-kun removed Kamane-san's hand off my shoulder
"I want to follow imouto-chan, not Yu-chan"
"And I'm telling you to knock it off!"
"Why?"
"Now, now don't fight." Then I realized that I was slowly sliding away "Eh? I-I can't stop!"
Fortunately Natsume-san caught me in time
"Are you all right?"
"Yes thank you Natsume-san. But at this rate I can't enjoy the ski slope."
"Snowboarding is easy. If you like, I can teach you."
"I don't mind, but…" I looked back at Yusuke-kun and Kaname-san since they were both eager to teach me
"Yu-chan, as the losers shall we slide away?"
"No! I'm staying here!"
"It's fine, it's fine." Kaname-san easily grabbed Yusuke-kun in one hand and slid off
"Hey Kana-nii! It's dangerous! Hey, hey, hey!"
"Are they going to be okay?"
"I wouldn't worry about them. Anyway we can slide until noon. First, we need to work on your stance. My teaching is strict so prepare yourself."
"Okay, I will do my best."
I had a few failures which resulted in me landing on my back. Luckily the snow cushions the falls. I gave it one more shot and finally came to a proper stop.
"Good job." Natsume-san said "How about we take a break?"
"Yes" We sat down on the ground "Thanks for teaching me Natsume-san. Though you would be having more fun by yourself."
"That's not true. Was my teaching hard to understand?"
"No, not at all. It took time but I learned the basics so I won't trip."
"I see. That's good." Natsume-san let out a sigh "I'm no good. When it comes to sports, I get passionate." He smiled "If I want to do it, I want to do it well."
"That sounds just like you."
"Really?"
I nodded receiving a smile in return.
"Hey!"
"Ah Yusuke-kun"
"How is it? Can you slide now?"
"Yes."
Upon reaching us, Yusuke-kun nearly collapsed on the snow, barely supporting himself as he caught his breath
"Did you climb up all the way here?" Natsume-san asked
"Yeah… you two were alone together…so" he spoke in between breaths
"You're amazing"
He grabbed the edge of my snowboard "Hey… Let's go eat."
"Well okay-"
"Natsu-nii should just go. Right now! All right?!" He sounded and looked desperate
"…Then I can leave Yusuke to you?"
"Yes we'll be okay."