Warnings for this include vague spoilers for the "Christmas Eve Mirage" episode. And I'd like to take this moment to say: I swear that this thing was written up a few days ago.
That being out of the way... Season's Greetings!
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Sometimes, he takes her hand and they walk around the snow blanketed park together, talking about little things.
He's seen other couples do this before at Christmas, even in Japan, where Christmas is still celebrated, although much less than America or France...
He takes her around the neighborhoods, and they see what's been done to prepare for Christmas. And sometimes, she leans up against his body as they walk.
He notes absently, staring at her face, that she feels warm.
Sometimes, they just sit out by a frozen lake, and watch snowflakes gently fall down to the Earth from right behind the clouds. She even tries to teach him some Christmas carols, in English or in French. He has a few problems with French pronunciation, but it doesn't matter to her. She still likes to hear him try his best.
Sometimes, they talk about last year's Christmas. It's easier to remember. At night, he brings her to where fireworks are being displayed in the night sky. He wonders if she's looking for a red biplane.
He asks her what she wants for a Christmas gift, because he's not sure how to get one for her.
She squeezes his hand gently, smiling softly, saying that she doesn't need one. He understands.
He doesn't need a gift either.
Owari