It was getting late into the night. As Ren ran LeBlanc and completed closing details, allowing Sojiro to leave early and spend Christmas with Futaba. "Whew, " Ren said to himself. "I still can't believe Sojiro did all this himself for years. "
Haru was also finishing up the closing details (with some help from a few of her employees). Meanwhile, she received a message from Ren.
[Ren: Why don't you swing by LeBlanc? It'll be like our first date all over again. ]
Haru read over the message and realized she needed some time together. Busy with running her small café and his teaching career. "He's so busy giving extra tutoring that he was relieved winter break came around. " She said to herself. "Poor boss, even Futaba-chan was busy with her research. I'm so glad Ren-kun volunteered to help boss out. He always said it was old times with him. " She even saw that it was Christmas Eve. It was a perfect opportunity not to take up.
[Haru: Alright, I'll meet you there. ]
Ren saw his message, and as it was closing time. Morgana came and hopped on the counter. "Another long day, Joker?" He asked. "It was," Ren said as he took a seat and scratched behind his ear. "This small café has become a bit more lively since going home." He had a special plan in mind for tonight. He also asked his trusted partner in metaverse crime to hold on to a calling card along with a tiny box.
"You can count on me, Joker!" As he finished the last of the clean up and stock. He looked at the beans, including the most expensive stock, blue mountain. "I remember Sojiro always told both me and Haru to keep our hands off the expensive beans." He said to himself. "But this is a special occasion, so I'll make an exception. I'm sure even Sojiro would.. " But his thoughts were interrupted as Haru walked through the door of LeBlanc.
"Hello Ren-kun," she said sweetly with a smile. Ren greeted her warm smile as she took a seat in front of the counter. "Busy day?" She asked, "it was, especially with it being the day before Christmas. Most of Sojiro's regulars stopped by anyway since they had no family." Ren said in response. Preparing the last of the day's curry on a plate for Haru. And himself, he also brewed the blue mountain coffee for both of them.
"There's always something about the atmosphere," Ren said as he took the first bite. Haru talks about her day, sipping her coffee realizing "blue mountain Ren-kun?" She asked, "correct!" Ren responded, smiling as they enjoyed dinner. "As a reward, I've got another horror movie waiting for us." He continued after giving her a kiss. "Here let me take care of this Ren-kun," Haru said while volunteering.
Ren went upstairs to prepare for the rest of the evening and spoke to Morgana. "After the movie, that's when we spring our Christmas surprise." He whispered, "Soon I'll steal the hand of beauty thief." He pulled out the DVD, "I wouldn't be surprised if this old TV or DVD player stopped working soon." He continued, Sojiro had all this long before I even set foot in here for the first time.
Ren had Tokyo Gore police, picked out, and put on. He then looked over at his partner in metaverse crime, "did you want to step out and wait until the movie was over?"" He asked, "nah Im going to brave it out. Provided…" Morgana responded. "Sushi?" Ren responded. As Haru started her accent upstairs, Morgana went into hiding. She saw the movie picked out for them, "Ohh… I've been wanting to see this one for a while."
Haru is so engrossed in the movie. Both of them watch the main character take out the army of mutant cyborgs. She got even more excited watching than their friend Makoto did with her Yakuza movies.
He noticed Haru began to shiver some and turned the heat on to warm up the attic. "Is that better, my dear?" He asked, but no response. He rejoined her, cuddled up, and comfy. After 2 hours had passed, the movie was finished. "That was a great movie, Ren-kun. I've been wanting to watch that for a while." Haru said, while Ren signaled for Morgana. "I've got one more Christmas present to give you, Haru," Ren said. He gave the signal to Morgana, who presented a calling card to Haru. "What's this?" She asked in sudden confusion. She took the calling card from Morgana and began reading it out loud:
'Madame Haru Okurama:
The beauty thief of love. You have broken the seventh commandment by stealing Ren's heart. By the stroke of midnight on Christmas day, the leader of the Phantom Thieves will steal your distorted hand in marriage.
Signed,
Joker'
"Ren-kun what's going…" Haru tried to say but was cut off by Morgana jumping up on Haru's lap with a small box for her. "Mona-chan, what's this?" She asked as she opened the box and saw a diamond ring in the box. "Will you marry me, Haru Okurama?" Ren asked on one knee. "Ren…kun," at a loss for words, "come on beauty thief, he's waiting for an answer." Morgana said as Haru took the ring out of the box and slipped it on her left finger. "YES!" Morgana jumped off her lap, and she grabbed Ren and stood him up.
Embracing in a passionate kiss, she was swept off her feet. "We need to message everyone!" Ren said, but first took two pictures.
Phantom thieves chat
[Ren: Attached is the first photo of Haru holding the custom calling card.]
[Ryuji: Whoa, a calling card? I haven't seen one of those in ages.]
[Zenkechi: Hold on, I thought we were retired from this Phantom Thief business.]
[Ryuji: Why is gramps still in the chat!]
[Sumire: How did I get into this group chat? I was never a member.]
[Makoto: But everyone in this chat considers you a friend, Sumire.]
[Ann: Ryuji, did you forget Zenkechi is one of us!]
[Yusuke: Guys the calling card]
[Futaba: Yeah, Ryuji, Gramps is one of us.]
[Sumire: Zenkechi-kun, how did you join the Phantom Thieves?]
[Zenkechi: Long story]
[Yusuke: Guys, what about the calling card?]
Ren and Haru look at each other and realize, "this is going to be a while." They both agreed as their phones continue to blow up until finally
[Ren: Attached second photo revealing what's on Haru's hand.]
[Zenkechi: Guys, you know the gramps comment still stings to this day.]
[Sumire: Oh my gosh, Senpai, Haru-senpai congratulations.]
[Ann: Ohmygod! Ohmygod! Ohmygod!]
[Ann: Oh my fucking god!]
[Ann: Ren Haru, congratulations to both of you.]
[Makoto: Language Ryuji!]
[Ryuji: What did I do?]
[Makoto: Sorry, force of habit. Language Ann.]
[Futaba: I hear wedding bells, all the way from LeBlanc. Besides whatever happened to the Makoto that once called a mob boss an asshole?]
[Makoto: Congratulations, guys, I'm so happy for the both of you. By the way, she grew up Futaba.]
[Yusuke: I must capture the moment!]
[Zenkechi: Congratulations to both of you and many Happy wishes.]
[Haru: Thank you everyone, it's the best Christmas present I ever got.]
[Ann: Oh my God, I forgot it's Christmas.[Ryuji: Merry Christmas, everyone!]
[Zenkechi: Let's all get together and celebrate.]
[Futaba: Alright, it's all on Gramps.]
[Zenkechi: Why am I the one paying for it.]
[Yusuke: I would be forever indebted]
[Makoto: Yuskue, do you still have money trouble?]
[Haru: I could get you a part-time job if you want?]
[Ann: Alright, we will meet at LeBlanc, since it has become a tradition.]
[Futaba: I'll invite Sojiro.]
[Sumire: I'll come along also.]
As the chat winds down, "I guess we got to prepare for a gathering." Ren said, looking at his fiancé. Haru nods her head, "Sojiro would be even more excited about the news. He was wondering when I was going to ask." "It was not only him, Hanko-chan and Reiko-chan were also wondering." Haru said they went downstairs to prepare for a Christmas gathering. "I'll give you your gift later, Ren-kun." Sharing one last kiss.
Haru went downstairs to prepare for the arrival of their guests. Ren meanwhile looks over at Morgana. "Thanks for the help, Morgana. Couldn't have pulled it off without you." He said to the not cat "any time, Joker." Morgana said in response with Haru immediately calling out to him, "hey are you coming, Ren-kun?"
"Were heading down now," Ren said in response. "I'll make sure you get extra fatty tuna," he continued to say to Morgana.
