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Fushimi Inari-taisha by rifie on Flickr.

Momiji Vendor by sunnywinds* on Flickr.

Art by: littlemisspaintbrush

Did a sketch on the way home. Kikuuuuu

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Japan!

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Actually, now that you mention it, once all my preparations for the new year have been completed, I, too, typically spend the evening at home. So perhaps it isn’t quite so strange.

I don’t really like crowds, so.

... I see. How, ah, unexpected! Is this the way of everyone?

Yes, perhaps a bit uncouth, but one could hardly fault you for it, I believe! Then I do not suppose you are the… er, social drinking type of person? … Or are you? Forgive my curiosity, please!

[He smiles a bit.]

Actually, now that you mention it, once all my preparations for the new year have been completed, I, too, typically spend the evening at home. So perhaps it isn't quite so strange.

So I will normally visit someone else, or just stay at home and drink for the New Year. It isn’t very exciting, but it works out all right.

That is so interesting! Are there any drinks specifically for New Years’, for you?

It’s a bit uncouth, but on New Years’, I really just drink to get drunk. It’s my miniature celebration for getting everything done for Christmas.

Yes, perhaps a bit uncouth, but one could hardly fault you for it, I believe! Then I do not suppose you are the... er, social drinking type of person? ... Or are you? Forgive my curiosity, please!

Don’t worry, Kiku. I’ll be fine.

Unless you have already finished with your preparations, along with your other obligations, so easily that I never noticed? That is impressive!

So I will normally visit someone else, or just stay at home and drink for the New Year. It isn’t very exciting, but it works out all right.

That is so interesting! Are there any drinks specifically for New Years', for you?

It’ll be the new year, soon.

Though, perhaps it is best if you take it easy for a while. Or else you might fall ill, and that would be even worse…

Don’t worry, Kiku. I’ll be fine.

Unless you have already finished with your preparations, along with your other obligations, so easily that I never noticed? That is impressive!

It’ll be the new year, soon.

Though, perhaps it is best if you take it easy for a while. Or else you might fall ill, and that would be even worse...

Art by またね

December!

"But… ah… are you sure? I couldn’t possibly impose on you…"

Antonio capered across the room and dug around in the fridge for the food. “You’re not imposing!” he assured the other. “I’ve got nothing to do right now, anyway. Er, except for work, but I don’t want to do that right now.”

"With the two of us helping each other, the trouble will go by faster, and your work will get done, and then you can relax without worry... what is it that you need to begin?"