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(Christmas special)

It was nearly Christmas Eve, and Arthur and Shinra were getting ready to celebrate the holiday. They decorated their small apartment with twinkling lights and a festive tree, and they were excited to spend the evening together. As they prepared dinner, Arthur couldn't help but feel a little anxious.

He had been saving up for months to buy Shinra the perfect present, and he was worried that he had gotten it wrong. He had spent hours scouring the internet for ideas, but nothing seemed quite right. Just as they were about to sit down to eat, there was a knock at the door. Arthur and Shinra exchanged a confused look, wondering who could be visiting on Christmas Eve. Arthur cautiously opened the door to find their old buddy Maki standing on the doorstep, holding a small package.

"Hey, guys!" Maki said, grinning from ear to ear."I hope you don't mind me crashing your party." Arthur and Shinra were both surprised and delighted to see Maki. They had lost touch with her over the years, and they had no idea she was even in town. They eagerly invited her in, and Maki wasted no time teasing them about their holiday decorations."Looks like you two have been busy," Maki said, pretending to examine the tree critically. "Although I have to say, those tinsel strands are a bit thin. You might want to add some more."Arthur and Shinra rolled their eyes at Maki's teasing, but they couldn't help but laugh.It was just like old times, and they were glad to have her there with them. As the night went on,

Arthur realized that the perfect present for Shinra wasn't something he could buy. It was the love and joy they shared, and the opportunity to reconnect with an old friend. As they said goodnight to Maki and snuggled up in bed, Arthur and Shinra sighed and, well: I don't know.

The next day, Arthur and Shinra woke up feeling rested and rejuvenated. They decided to spend the day at Company 8. They were excited to see captain Ōbi, their fellow team member, Sister Iris, and many more. As they arrived at the station, they were greeted by Maki, who had decided to join them for the day, again."Merry somewhat close to Christmas!" Maki exclaimed, giving them both a hug."I hope you're ready for some holiday fun!" The team spent the day decorating the station for Christmas, stringing up twinkling lights and hanging festive wreaths. They also spent some time making Christmas cookies, laughing and chatting as they worked. Captain Ōbi, a serious but cheerful man, kept a watchful eye on the team, making sure they were all behaving themselves. Sister Iris, a sly and charming young woman, couldn't resist tickling Maki and Arthur whenever she got the chance. As the day went on, the team was joined by other members of Company 8, including Tamaki and Hinawa. The team spent the day laughing and playing together, enjoying each other's company and the festive atmosphere. It was a joyous and memorable early Christmas and one that Arthur and Shinra would always look back on with fondness.When they arrived home, they found that their small apartment had been transformed into a winter wonderland. Twinkling lights adorned every surface, and a cozy fire was flickering in the fireplace. Arthur and Shinra couldn't help but smile at the sight, feeling grateful and blessed.

They spent the rest of the evening snuggled up on the couch, enjoying each other's company and the peaceful, festive atmosphere. As the night drew to a close, Arthur and Shinra knew that they were going to have the perfect Christmas tomorrow. They fell asleep with smiles on their faces, knowing that they had been truly blessed with love, joy, and happiness.

As Arthur and Shinra drifted off to sleep, they were unaware of a quiet, jolly visitor who had slipped into their apartment in the night. Santa Claus, in all his regal splendor, made his way into the living room, drawn by the delicious smell of Christmas cookies and the warmth of the fireplace. Santa quietly helped himself to a few cookies and a mug of eggnog, savoring the festive flavors and feeling grateful for the love and joy that surrounded him. As he was about to leave, his magical watch began to ring, signaling that it was time for him to continue his journey around the world. With a wave of his hand, Santa released a cloud of sparkling, shimmering dust into the air. As the glittering particles settled around the apartment, Santa magically disappeared, leaving behind only the faintest whisper of "Merry Christmas, Arthur, and Shinra!" As the night passed, Arthur was awoken by a timer on his phone. He sat up, rubbing his eyes and sneezing as a sparkly dust tickled his nose. He reached out to touch Shinra's face, smiling as he felt the soft warmth of his husband's skin. Feeling content and happy, Arthur snuggled back into the blankets and drifted off to sleep, dreaming of all the wonderful memories their going to make on Christmas day.