"The King had far more forms than you imagined. All right, bushy-browed girl, open it and take a look."
"Why do you always have to mention my bushy brows—ah, a scratch card?" After scratching off the coating, Haruka stared blankly at the winning maid outfit in her hands. "This... I remember this being an outfit Ash liked in the setting, right?"
"Of course, and the skirt had to be short!"
After an intense internal struggle, Haruka finally changed into the maid outfit in front of Ash. The pure-white attire wrapped around the princess's sparkling soul. "Ahem, this isn't for Ash to see. It's just a return gift for Santa Claus, since I've been a good girl."
"But Santa Claus said he wanted to see more?"
"Then..." After some hesitation, Haruka finally steeled herself. Blushing slightly, she formed a heart with her hands toward Ash. "M-Master!"
"Pfft!"
Clutching his chest, the Black Night King, having fulfilled one of his wishes, was killed by the Princess's sheer cuteness!
"Looks like Christmas is almost over." Kirara, moonwalking through the air, could not help saying, "Playing reindeer for once was unexpectedly fun."
"Don't worry. I won't just spend this Christmas with you. I'll be with you all next Christmas too."
"Hah!" Kirara's cheeks instantly flushed at his sudden declaration, and she stared at him in disbelief. "We're not at that stage yet, are we?!"
"We will be eventually, so don't worry about it."
When had I, Ash, ever missed my mark?
"Hmph, you're awfully confident." As Kirara muttered, she suddenly saw a gift box Ash had handed her from behind. "This is... I have one too?"
"Of course. Kirara may not be very well-behaved, but as my reindeer, consider this your reward for working hard today!"
"Heh~" After opening it and seeing the tea