25 Days of Macadamia Nuts

by zanganito

The school of Tendo Mushin Macadamia has one rule, "keep smiling." And with the approach of the holidays, Otae and Shinpachi will discover what happens as certain memories slowly melt away, like the chocolate covering on a chocolate-covered macadamia nut. *Spoilers for season 6*

7. Sougo

A/N: Thanks to Sougo, I had to change the rating. : P

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7: Sougo

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Sometimes Sougo and Hijikata come to the dojo to practice with Kondo. They fight with each other less often here, since Hijikata has Gintoki to fight with, and Sougo has Kagura to annoy.

They help out around the dojo once in a while too, since it makes Otae smile, and when she does, Kondo is even happier than usual. Today, they help decorate, and Hijikata tapes crooked paper snowflakes onto the wall.

"Good job everyone." Kondo waves his hands. "But Sougo, what are those hooks in the ceiling for?"

"Christmas decorations."

Kondo scratches his head. "Oh, I see, you hang the lights from the hooks-"

"No, the hooks are for the ropes and leather-"

Gintoki knocks Sougo down before he can complete the sentence. "That's not what the "S" in Santa stands for! This is completely inappropriate for children!"