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Mysterious Helper

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Cough. Back to the matter at hand. Now that the time and place have been decided, we need to come up with a detailed plan.

If we're going to plan for Christmas, we need to know what to prepare. We should be able to find information on past holidays in our database.

I always used our database to research about engineering tech. I didn't know you'd be interested in that kind of a thing, Lee.

Anything to help Liv in battle...

If you say so—

But seeing as I've never celebrated Christmas... I just want to surprise Liv.

Let's get going before Liv sees us like this. We need to gather information and make a list, then come up with a plan.

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Ugh...

This is a lot harder than I expected...

But...

You're right... I wasn't expecting different places to have their own ways of celebrating "Christmas".

Sorry, but I don't think we can do all of this at this point.

I understand... but...

We can't give up. I want to see Liv smile.

Of course. That's why we're all doing this together.

...What do you mean?

Not a bad idea. Each place has their own traditions, but they still share some commonalities.

For example, Christmas trees are often made from spruce or fir trees, which are then decorated with socks filled with candy and gifts wrapped in colorful ribbons.

Inside is also decorated with Christmas decorations, bells, mistletoes, colorful lights and ribbons, then topped off with a delicious turkey dinner.

If it snows, it will be perfect. We can make snowmen and have snowball fights with each other, so it really feels like Christmas is in the air.

At midnight, the clock tower in the city will ring to bless everyone on Christmas Eve. Then we can watch the biggest fireworks show of the year...

This is a list of the common traditions for celebrating Christmas.

But we still have a problem...

We need a Christmas tree, decorations, snow, a Christmas Eve bell, and fireworks... But most importantly, we need manpower.

What if we work overtime?

Lucia... Aside from the time we need to complete our mission... There isn't must time left...

Looks like we'll need to call in backup.

If the commandant doesn't have any objections, I second the motion.

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Have no fear...!

That voice gives me a headache...

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Hehehe! Whenever you guys need a helping hand—!

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Whenever you guys are out of time!

Always right on cue...

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Whenever you guys are in trouble!

—The cute and lovable Nanami is here! TA-DA—! Hi, everyone!

...Let's continue where we left off.

Okay... But the other teams are all out on missions. Not many people are free right now.

(Skitter... Skitter...)

Hey—! How dare you ignore Nanami! I can help you guys! Pick me!

I'm like a caring angel here to give you hope in your time of need!

Let me help! I'm sure I'll be a BIG help!

Fine. What can you do?

I can help wrap gifts!

We don't need help with that.

Then... I can sing Christmas carols!

Do you even know what Christmas is?

Lee, you're a meanie! Watch it, or I'll saw you to pieces! There isn't a single thing I don't know!

This isn't all just fun and games...

Saw? You mean... your chainsaw?

W-why... Why are you giving me that look...

Perhaps, there is something you can help us with.

Really? What is it? WHAT IS IT?! Even if it's just takin' out the trash or goin' toe-to-toe against Super Corrupted—it'll be a breeze!

It's nothing dangerous like that... Just...