It's finally time for another search for mysterious beings, this time in winter. And Kyon is paired up with Itsuki, where he learns some interesting facts, which lead to interesting consequences! Contains fluff between Kyon and Itsuki, comedy, and a bit of angst in later chapters.

Pavel Chekov is just the weird kid who helps steer the ship, and Len McCoy's happy to leave it like that. When a late-night visit to sickbay forces him to see Chekov as more, it sets McCoy on a path he never would have anticipated.