Early Gift
Author's note: Another favourite series I haven't had the pleasure to write in a while. I'm afraid I've let myself get rusty on it, as well. My bad.
He woke up at his usual time, going about his business efficiently in the usual order. Even the date on the calendar was duly noted with no special significance attached.
Only when he actually looked outside did he discover the change.
The usual warm spring weather of Meifuu was replaced with the cold, pristine, snowy landscape of Chiijou's winter. Only one person he knew could have done such a thing.
"Merry Christmas Tatsumi!" the Scientist greeted gleefully amidst the noise and laughter of snow-playing. Then he leaned closer. "Consider this an early birthday present for you, Seii."
The Secretary smiled.