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Forward Dated to Christmas!!

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[Oh man, this was actually a bit trickier than Ochako expected. She has zero clue what sort of things Michael would like, and actually had to cheat do a bit of research on Christianity to even get the vaguest hint of where to start. Thankfully, that all worked, and she managed to get something she hopes he will enjoy.

So!! On Christmas day, Michael will be alerted by the Hotel staff that he has received a package, and will bring them up to him. One is a small but long box - white with a gold and pale blue ribbon expertly tied around it. Inside, is a handsome brooch that shimmers in the sunlight. Not too big to be gaudy, but not too small to be overlooked - just right for someone to wear proudly with any formal suit.

Next, a much larger box, and this one isn't wrapped at all. It's a sleek, black box with golden etchings of cranes and wispy clouds on it - a rather fancy bento box...and the contents are equally luxurious, too. Multi-tiered, because Ochako read about the Feast of Saint Michael, so he can enjoy the first tray of crisp tempura vegetables and shrimp, some high quality sushi, and and an artistic array of vegetable spring rolls with pickled ginger made to look like a blossoming sakura flower. The second tier is the entree - fluffy seasoned rice with the juiciest and crispest pork cutlet laid over a bed of freshly chopped cabbage. There's also a savory sweet sauce and some lightly boiled broccoli with a drizzle of sesame oil to pair.

And lastly...the third tier is the dessert! As well as some traditional wagashi sweets, there's also a slice of Japanese Christmas cake and some fresh strawberries and blueberries on the side with a sugary glaze. And, of course, a teabag with some rich green tea sitting nicely in a ceramic mug.

A letter is included, and it reads:

Merry Christmas, Michael-san!

It was pretty tricky getting you something I thought you would like, when you got me something so cute and so delicious!! Thank you so, so much for that, by the way, it was so kind...and I love them so much. But I really hope you like what I found - the bento is obviously not hand made, but if you ever want something more, um...homey, I guess, let me know! Just don't be too disappointed when it's not as tasty, or looks way less presentable.

But you can keep and reuse the box as you like!! And the restaurant I got it from even said if you bring it in, they can refill it for a discounted price, too!! So please enjoy...oh! And make sure to have the tea with the cake and sweets, it pairs really well. ♥

Your friend this Holiday,
Uraraka Ochako]