Author's note: This is the final chapter, ladies and gentlemen. sniffles It pains me to say goodbye to all the wonderful reviewers who have encouraged me over the past year. It has ended too soon. ;; But alas, to all good things must come an end. Perhaps we will meet again when we follow Aya and Youji on another journey. I'm not quite sure what the muses have in store for me next. But whether we meet again or not (on ffnet or elsewhere), my best wishes to all of you. A big Thank You to all the people who have kept reading so far. Without you, this fic would have certainly died a quiet death without ever finishing.

(PS. I think the author's note is definitely longer than the chapter itself now;;

A Christmas Wish

-Epilogue: A new day-

He made sure everything was locked, before giving the room one last glance. On the kitchen counter was a short letter to Asuka, who may or may not understand. As the door closed, he left this peaceful life behind without a single regret.

He already knew where he would go next. The new Takatori building was just five blocks away.

When he passed the mailbox, he slipped a letter inside. With a smile on his face, he went to seek out the things truly precious to him.

The following day a postman would find a strange letter, addressed to a certain whitehaired man in red. The content was as followed:

Dear Santa,

Thanks for the gift. It's the greatest Christmas gift ever. Thank you for returning me my memories.

Youji.