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*

12. Yamazaki

12: Yamazaki

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"Everyone," Kondo says, "Yamazaki will be in charge of Christmas decorations at Shinsengumi Headquarters this year." He has a stack of decorations in the corner: rescued mistletoe and paper candy canes and snowflakes, and gaudy lights and bulbs.

"Ehhhh!" Yamazaki looks the most surprised of all the gathered police officers.

"Yes," Kondo continues, placing a hand on Yamazaki's shoulder. "So make sure you treat these decorations with as much respect as you treat Yamazaki."

"Well, so much for the decorations," Hijikata mutters under his breath.

Sougo picks up a Santa Claus bulb. "Does that mean we can use these for "target practice" in the men's restroom?"

"Uh, I think you're completely missing the point, Sougo," Kondo starts as Sougo runs off to "decorate" the bathroom.