Rikka finally quieted down after Nibutani gave her a knuckle chop, obediently listening to Nibutani's mother's teachings at the stairway.
Christmas was approaching, and both Nibutani and Fang Wuwei believed this was a very good opportunity, but Rikka's personality was… if she were to do it, she definitely wouldn't dare to do anything.
And Yuta… seemed a bit content with the present? This made Fang Wuwei so angry that her teeth ached, otherwise, why call him a blockhead?
If these two were alone, she was afraid they would just be content with touching pinky fingers, so she had to create a condition for Rikka; at least the atmosphere had to be right, so she also had to be there…
Fang Wuwei tightened her skirt. The best method she could think of was to hold a party… it was absolutely not because she herself wanted to have fun!
On the other side, Isshiki Makoto shivered twice in the cold wind, sneezed, and woke up…
Where am I… so cold… Wait, wasn't I just in the kotatsu?
Kotatsu…
Isshiki Makoto tilted his head and glanced, only to see Yuta sitting grandly in his original spot. However, the present Yuta was gripping Fang Wuwei's neck with both hands, pressing his head down, performing a chokehold, while saying things like "beast," "bastard," and "is this how you treat your brother"… And Fang Wuwei didn't resist at all, resting his hands on Yuta's arm bent around his neck, letting Yuta choke him like that, laughing heartily.
The two just started fighting like that… This scene of entanglement made Isshiki Makoto completely dare not intervene… He didn't even dare to ask about the kotatsu anymore…
But then, he turned his head again and saw Koushou, who had been woken up by the commotion of Yuta and Fang Wuwei's entanglement. Instantly, he threw the fact that Yuta and Fang Wuwei were currently fighting to the back of his mind… He hadn't forgotten what he was here to do after all.
"Huixiang… Koushou!"
"What's wrong~~"
Koushou smiled and replied to Isshiki Makoto with a soft voice. That cute and incomparably gentle smile made Isshiki Makoto's heart pound with excitement.
"We… we're going to have a Christmas pa… party! Please, please be sure to join us!"
"What? A Christmas celebration?! How can such a grand feast be without me?!"
"Totsuka wants to go too, death!"
Koushou hadn't even agreed yet, when two small heads popped out from beside Koushou, eyes full of excitement, and agreed.
Ikenouchi Maki and Totsuka crawled out from inside the kotatsu, nestled closely beside the reclining Koushou, with only their heads sticking out, looking as if Koushou had grown two adorable heads on her shoulders.
"Party~~ Sounds like fun~~"
Koushou, whom Isshiki Makoto had been most looking forward to, gave an affirmative reply, making Isshiki Makoto overjoyed…
This is great, this is great—
Two lines of excited tears slid down his face. Isshiki Makoto felt as if his soul had been sublimated, and a beautiful future was beckoning to him…
"Then, what about you, Wuwei?"
"No! He's not going!"
Fang Wuwei, who was being choked by Yuta, hadn't even replied before Yuta angrily interrupted him. Yuta just subconsciously didn't want to see this blond guy, but he quickly had a change of heart… If he didn't go to the party, where would he go?
"No, no… He must go!"
"Eh—No, I want to go…"
"You damn well have to come!!!"
Yuta, for once, was firm, interrupting Fang Wuwei's words. On Christmas Day, even if everyone else didn't come, he had to come!
Fang Wuwei looked at Yuta, who seemed a bit exasperated, a smile on his face, and a grin in his heart… He was just teasing Yuta. Even if Yuta didn't let him go to the Christmas party, he would definitely go. But he didn't expect Yuta to react so strongly; it was really amusing.
"Alright, alright, I'll go then~ Let go first, let go first~"
Fang Wuwei smiled and patted Yuta's arm. Yuta also obediently let go. To be honest, he didn't really object; he just felt annoyed.
Annoyed…
He released Fang Wuwei, then angrily slapped Fang Wuwei's thigh, producing a crisp, loud sound.
Fang Wuwei accepted it with a grin… It didn't hurt anyway.
"Alright, let's discuss how to organize the party…"
"Let's gather everyone from Club first and then discuss… Where are Nibutani and Takanashi?"
"They're outside. The two of them are probably discussing how to help Rikka and Yuta get closer on Christmas… Isshiki, why don't you go call them?"
"Don't talk nonsense!"
Yuta interrupted with a red face, but Fang Wuwei picked up the Christmas special issue from nearby and placed it on the table, pretending not to hear. Ikenouchi Maki and the others immediately gathered around to study it, so only Isshiki Makoto could go out and call people.
Isshiki Makoto didn't mind at all. He had already studied this magazine, so he ran out to find them.
When he arrived in the hallway outside, he heard Nibutani and Rikka talking by the stairway…
"Christmas is almost here. This is a good opportunity, so make good use of it."
"Hmm?"
Isshiki Makoto leaned over, watching the two talking. Isshiki Makoto suddenly felt a surge of sourness rush to his head… Rikka was really discussing with Nibutani how to take a step further with Yuta!
Ah ah ah ah… I'm so envious!!!
Envy aside, Isshiki Makoto was quite loyal. Yuta was his buddy, so he had to help him out.
"Anyway, you definitely wouldn't dare to do anything by yourself, so we'll hold the Christmas…"
"Party!"
Before Nibutani finished speaking, she heard a voice from above her head. Looking up, she saw Isshiki Makoto leaning against the railing, smiling as he looked over.
"We've decided to hold a Christmas party! Everyone agreed!"
This idea naturally coincided with Nibutani's…
But… it died halfway.
The group returned to the club room and discussed enthusiastically for quite some time… hotpot, drinks, performances, activities… a whole lot of things, but… it died halfway.
Because all of their Christmas plans were based on having a place they could use… Their ideal location was the Club Activities room; this was their home ground, and it was most suitable there.
But…
"No, a Christmas party… is not allowed."
When they went to Ninomiya Nana to apply with their plans and a head full of ideas, Ninomiya Nana immediately refused.
"Teacher… We'll just use the Club Activities room, and we won't play too late."
Facing Yuta's repeated requests, Ninomiya Nana cupped her cheek, squeezing a pile of soft flesh… She could understand these children's desire and idea to play together, but the school also had regulations.
"It's not about the activities room. It's just that the school prohibits entry from the 24th onwards."
"Eh?! Is it a bloody Christmas?!"
Upon hearing this, Rikka's face instantly changed, and she entered her chuunibyou mode. Seeing this, Ninomiya Nana smiled and nodded.
"Ah, yes, yes, that's it!"
Yuta couldn't stand it anymore…
"Please stop teasing them; they'll take it seriously!"
Fang Wuwei and Nibutani exchanged glances, seeing determination in each other's eyes… Damn it, Christmas is such a good opportunity, we must make sure our kids seize it!