Live A Hero Santa Claus Workout Episode 5 (Abridged)

Some forest. Dawn or something.
MC: (Hmm. My memories are vague, but I remember some stuff still.)
Hero and Observer stuff come to mind, but not MC's actual experiences. Who is that coming to mind...? Also wow, Astar Lily grew up to be a big boy.
Astar Lily 2.0: Okay, good enough.
MC: Astar! Wow you got big!
Astar Lily 2.0: AAAAAA
Astar Lily 2.0: O-oh, hello again Voice! It's been a long time! Um, h-how are you? I-I just recently got big!
Astar Lily 2.0 is stressing out and blushing.
MC: Have you been running all morning again? / Your face is red / Your voice is deeper

Astar Lily 2.0: W-well I've been wanting to hear from you again since forever and thinking about what to talk about and uhhhh...ahem!
Astar Lily 2.0 focuses as he looks up!
Astar Lily 2.0: I've been doing my best with training and doing presents! woodwork is...getting there, I guess?
Astar Lily 2.0 holds up a slightly deformed wooden ball he's carved.
MC: Wow! Little rough around the edges, but delicate work.
Astar Lily 2.0: Really!? O-okay, I'll try harder so I can do better! I've kept up my Santa training. I've been doing what Nick and Kram said, but it always comes out weird...
MC: Weird?
Astar Lily 2.0: Yeah, I can't do it the same as everyone else...and I can't do what I used to do since I don't have the Book of Sinterklaas anymore.
Astar Lily 2.0 looks down for a bit before looking back up.
Astar Lily 2.0: B-but that's still what I want to do!
He looks determined. And he also looks like...
MC: Huh?

Astar Lily 2.0: What is it?
MC: Your dream is taking shape? I think you can transform now. Maybe.
Astar Lily 2.0: W-wait, is this that hero thing!? I can be a hero now!? Please, transform me!
Observer Space Magic Photoshopping!
MC: I think it goes like this...
Poof!
Astar Lily 2.0: W-wow, I transformed! Wait, this is...
Astar Lily 2.0 has some book shaped tablet hanging from his back.
Astar Lily 2.0: Whoa, it's the Book of Sinterklaas!
MC: Is that your Parallel Weapon? Some tablet thing?

Astar Lily 2.0: ...yeah. They really are in my dreams. Long as I keep going for my dream, they'll have been here.
Beep boop.
MC: Um. You okay?
Astar Lily 2.0: ...I'm okay. Thanks. So this is what my dream looks like.
He smiles, but there's some pain in it somewhere.
Astar Lily 2.0: Still, hmm. Having the Book of Sinterklaas here must mean I want to remember them. So this is my limit and what I should do.
MC: wait what
Astar Lily 2.0: Nothing. I'm happy and a little lost you found this form. But...
He looks up. His fiery eyes look determined.
Astar Lily 2.0: I'm still going to do this because I want to. Maybe I'll be able to do what I can't someday!
Connection unstable!
Astar Lily 2.0: Oh, is it that thing again? Okay, see you next tim--
He says something in the end, whatever it was.
MC returns to themselves.
Flashback!
Melide: Maybe you're in the middle of observing his dream?
Present
MC: Hmm...

Title Card: Friends of the Children

The party is Somewhere in Southern Italy now!
Polaris Mask: Hokay, next gig. Well, gigs.
Monomasa: We aren't just putting on a show this time?
Polaris Mask: Right! First, we go around town as Santa and say hi to people! Second, we got Monster spawns to kill. Happens every year around now.
MC: Really? I didn't see any on the way over...
???: I'll explain then.
Some priest walks over.
Priest: Hi, thank you for coming.
The priest looks dressed up for something.
Astar: Y-you...?
Astar's mind seems blown.
MC: You okay?

Astar: Y-yeah. He just looks like someone I know.
Priest: Ohh, you're dressed as Santa too. I dress up like a guardian saint too around this time of year. The children say I don't look the part, haha.
Astar: (frowns)
Astar: ...oh. Well, I disagree. You look the part way better than someone I know. He...has a bitch face and even worse mouth.
Priest: Oh? You seem to care about him a lot. But back to the explanation, Monsters spawn around here at night. We have heroes around, but we call in for help for temporary reinforcements.
MC: Wait, they only pop up around Christmas?
Priest: Our guardian saint is closely connected to Santa. Also specialists think the spawning has to do with more people being around on Christmas.
Monomasa: Makes sense. More people, more cognitive recognition.
MC: Ah, I see.

Priest: We currently have many people here, including many without families. A fair few struggle to buy necessities as well. We open our doors to give them relief from that and the Monsters.
Priest thinks about how to say things next.
Priest: We may have deep ties to Santa, but some children still don't know. We aren't open all the time, but we try for Christmas at least. So please, help them believe in Santa.
Astar: Oh...
Astar sits up.
Astar: I agree with you. Time to train everyone on Part 2 of being Santa! Giving presents.
Red: WHAT
MC: SUDDEN ESCALATION! Also we don't have anything!

Blue: Yeah, we have nothing to give!
Yellow: What'd you expect us to do!?
Astar: When'd I say it had to be physical, dumbasses? Just make things fun.
Astar starts pulling out wooden spherical ornaments. Very nicely made.
Yellow: Whoa, you had that!?
Astar: ...I'm just doing whatever I can, like you guys. These...aren't good enough to be Santa's presents.
Hmm, they seem familiar.
MC: Wow they're much nicer than before...
Loud cheering!
Priest: Oh, the party's started. We should go.
Melide: ...maybe we should give presents too, Monomasa.
Monomasa: ...right. We'll need to think on it.

Later
Lots of cheering!
Red: I love the sounds of suffering and moaning!
Purple: Pffft, how about YOU start pissing and moaning!
Kid A: Get his butt!
Kid B: Wow I've never seen a wrestling match at a church before!
Astar: Ho ho ho, have an early Christmas present.
Kid C: Wow, thanks Santa!
Kid D: My first present ever!
The wrestlers and Astar are kicking things up!
Monomasa: (frowns)
Melide: Monomasa, are you okay?
Monomasa: Oh, I was just thinking about how I can make children smile.

The church is a temp refuge only in winter. Life sucks for these people all the time, so how can they smile? And weird as it is for him, how can he not think about them?
Kid E: Wow miss, are you Santa too!?
Cheerful kid.
Melide: ...oh, yes. Still in training, but yes. Do you like Christmas?
Kid E thinks.
Kid E: ...I guess? I didn't get it before, and I still kinda don't. But it's when the priest lets us in and gives us soup! And tells us about Santa. I hope he does it again next year. It'd suck if it went away.
Monomasa: I see...
The children dream, even with the future in question.
Flag check!  Did you get far enough in the Main Quest?
(Yes): Flashback to Monomasa at the amusement park.
(No): Flashback to Monomasa at Exio's lair.

Present
Monomasa: ...I see. I guess I wanted to celebrate that.
Melide: What?
Monomasa (narrating): Melide and I are Santas. It's true yet unbelievable. MC is here too. This is all great. Why? Because it'll go away tomorrow.
Flag check!  Did you get far enough in the Main Quest?
---
(Yes): Flashback of Monomasa and Yoshiori fighting in Imaginary Space!
---
Monomasa (narrating): I could die. Or I could degenerate into a full Monster. But even so, I want my days with my family to keep on going.
Flag check!  Did you get far enough in the Main Quest?
(Yes): Flashback of the Exio gang outside! Monomasa looks sad.
(No): Flashback of the Exio gang in his lair!

Monomasa (narrating): It's a fake, twisted family bond we share. But I still want them to hope and dream of another tomorrow. And I want to thank MC for helping keep us together.
Present
Monomasa: Right, I wished for more than I could attain. I understand this form and dream now.
Melide: ...oh. I think I can see your current dream now too, Monomasa.
Kid E: Santa, why's your hand glowing?
Monomasa: What?
There's a star in Monomasa's hand!
Monomasa: This is my dream...
It's a manifested symbol of Drovyne's dream, the light of the stars. Not so visible come dawn, but still there. Just like the future.
Kid E: Pretty!
Monomasa: ...yes. And my present to you.
Kid E takes the star. The church seems brighter!
Monomasa: ...I was afraid of dreaming for a future.
Monomasa looks up. The dream is only halfway together.
Monomasa: Monomasa, your dream is...

Elsewhere in the church
MC: Polaris Mask, what's going on?
Polaris Mask is pulling triple duty wrestling, socializing, and autograph signing.
Polaris Mask: Dunno! The things that happen when you have no time!
Blue: Heeeellllpppp!
Kid F: Polaris, are you even tasting this?
Polaris Mask: Sorry, I will!
He acts like he's fine.
MC: (...isn't he overdoing it?)
Ominous feelings.
Later
Polaris Mask: Nice! 10 years is nothing!
Polaris Mask always smiles and never admits weakness. And he never abandons the weak.
MC: (But what about who he is under the mask?)
Suddenly a siren!
Monomasa: What?
Priest: ...Monsters incoming.

Later
Here the Monsters come! The party rolls out to intercept!
Green: Pow! Goddammit there's so many of them!
Green Vixen used Kick! The Monsters aren't that strong, just a lot of them.
Yellow: Shit, there's even more!
The priest just said they spawn in all at once and aren't THAT many of them.
Monomasa: The priest was right about the first part, but not the second.
More incoming!
Astar: ...can you guys stall for time?
MC: You have a plan!?

Astar: My Book of Sinterklaas has an analysis function. It's supposed to make naughty and nice lists, but I can also use it to make short term predictions.
Astar pulls out his Parallel Weapon.
Astar: If I scan them all, we can blow them all away. It'll take time though since it wasn't supposed to do this sorta thing.
Monomasa: Wait, I have an idea then. Can that work in the air?
Astar: Obviously. Santa has a flying sleigh and all.
Monomasa: Then you and me will go up! Everyone, can you stall!?
Polaris Mask: Polaris Mask can do ANYTHING and make it happen!
Yellow: Pffft, you face. Well you'll be fine if you say that.
Blue: We'll help too!
Well everyone seems confident.
Melide: ...wait, Polari--
MC: Melide, he'll be okay. I'll be with him.
Melide: ...okay, I'll handle Astar and Monomasa.

Later
Town center, cleared! The wrestlers spread out for a damage check while MC and Polaris Mask stay.
Polaris Mask: Soooo why you sticking with me?
He seems annoyed.
MC: You seem unhappy / You're being weird
---
(A) Polaris Mask: ...that's cuz you doubt Polaris Mask.
(B) Polaris Mask: What? I'm totes okay!
---
Polaris Mask: Look! I just need to make my dream work right and--
MC: I agree.
Polaris Mask: Wow rude.
Polaris Mask's dream is clear. But what about who he is under the mask.
MC: I think your personal dream's been added into things.
Polaris Mask: What?

This is a story of when Kensuke Kitakami saw Santa, before he became Polaris Mask.
Polaris Mask (narrating): I used to be weak and helpless. I didn't think my thouhgts and feelings meant anything because they couldn't help anyone.
Present
MC: I'm here to observe heroes' dreams.
Polaris Mask: MC...
MC: And I'm never going to stop just because I'm weak or helpless.
Polaris Mask (narrating): Back then, on that Christmas Day, my dad was in the ring. And now I'm there as the stupid Kensuke Kitakami who can't use his power right.
Polaris Mask (narrating): And now MC is here. All they can do is watch, but they're watching me. And they said they'll never stop.
MC: I want to see both your dream and Polaris Mask's. All of it.

Polaris Mask (narrating): So, MC just said that.
Polaris Mask: ...damn, you're a big sweet talker huh?
MC: WHAT / tee hee~
Polaris Mask: Heh. Well shit.
Polaris Mask (narrating): I just had to laugh a little. Up until now, there wasn't anyone who would want to see Kensuke Kitakami and his dream of being Santa. Not even me, but now...
Polaris Mask: ...nobody wanted to see me AND Polaris Mask before.
Polaris Mask (narrating): I get it now. I didn't want and need to accept just my dad. I needed to accept myself too.

Polaris Mask: ...ne.
MC: what?
Polaris Mask: I SAID FINE! We're going all the way then!
MC: ...right!
Polaris Mask: You're gonna see everything, even if I look dumb, lame, or weak!
MC: Yeah!
Polaris Mask (narrating): Right, no more dunking on me weak past self. I'll accept myself and my mom, back when we couldn't do anything.
Phone: Relevant Path found under specified search conditions reconnected.
Polaris Mask's gloves fit better now!
Polaris Mask: You don't leave things by halves, huh? Welp!
Polaris Mask (narrating): Gravity magic's back. Town center reminds me of the ring from back then.

Polaris Mask: Let's go even farther then!
Polaris Mask (narrating): I wanna accept Kensuke Kitakami. He looked up to Santa, even though he was a weak ass loser who couldn't do anything. But it was still my dream, which MC is seeing.
Polaris Mask's gloves turn to light and fill the town!
Purple: Big Daddy's gonna kick your ass!
They put on a good show, though they seem to be pushing it.
Purple: Goddamn all these things! Where's Polaris Ma--what?
Blue lights everywhere!
Purple: The Monsters are...stopping? Wait...
The Monsters are slowing getting sucked into town!
Purple: Is this gravity magic!? Wait, whoa!
The gravity pull gets stronger! The Monsters try to drag the wrestlers along! Meanwhile, there's a gravity well in the town center!

Polaris Mask: You ready MC? I'm bringing them all here.
Gravity pull intensifies!
Polaris Mask: I think my dream's shape can take anything and never fall. It ain't as pretty to look at, but you still gonna look?
MC: Yep!
Polaris Mask: Damn straight.
Polaris Mask (narrating): Heh, I got this.
Monsters: REEEE
Incoming charge of Monsters!
Polaris Mask: Eyes on me, MC.
Polaris Mask (narrating): I'll take them all on. I'm not that good at STOPPING all of them, but that ain't the goal now anyways.
Polaris Mask: My coolest side? It's how I never fall over!
BATTLE START (more happens after)

Gravity whirl and blue light particles still moving! Monsters rushing too!
MC: Polaris Mask!
Purple: Hey Polaris, you still good!?
The wrestlers are running in! They seem concerned for him.
Polaris Mask: Hell yeah I am!
Polaris Mask swings his arms, then makes shockwaves!
Blue: WHAT
The gravity well changes its flow!
Polaris Mask: I ain't going down! Never!
Polaris Mask creates a pillar to stand on!
Polaris Mask: We got a shooting star tonight! MC, VP charge me!
MC: Right!
The Monsters are defenseless as Polaris Mask jumps!
Polaris Mask: Fighting Spirit "Polaris Bear Crusher"!
Polaris Mask's glove claws explode on the Monsters!
MC: Awesome! Did you get them!?
Yellow: Damn! But...
He got...most of them. Mostly won, but still some here and there.
Red: Damn, I guess we--wait what?

It's getting darker. It's Astar up above making some sort of dark ball that's covering things up!
Monomasa: I've finished spreading my skin around. Now the stars can shine in the night. Astar, where are the Monsters?
Astar: Sending coordinates. Everyone held out well.
Monomasa: Roger. Melide.
Melide: Right, sending VP.
Darkness falls. Then stars begin appearing!
Monomasa: There will be no presents for you!
Starlights shatter and become shooting stars that snipe the Monsters!
MC: Oh my god he's literally shooting stars!

Green: Holy shit he's just shooting fish in a barrel!
Monomasa: Get back! I'm shooting at their positions! Most of them are near you, Polaris Mask!
Monomasa's voice echoes.
Polaris Mask: O-okay but I can't see! Whoa!
Polaris Mask ends up tripping towards Monsters!
MC: Polaris Mask, a star is coming!
Polaris Mask: WHAT
A star blows up in front of him!
Monster: Lovely... (poof)
MC: Polaris, are you okay!?
Polaris Mask: Whew, I thought I was done for.
The exploded star falls like fireworks and lights up Polaris Mask.
MC: Oh my god, Polaris Mask!
Polaris Mask: Heh, I'm totally fi--wait what
Polaris Mask lost his mask!
Polaris Mask: AAAAAA
End of Episode 

Magical Snow Land Episode 3 Part 2 (Abridged)

It's Christmas Eve! Santa School students are at the theme park dressed up for children.
Krampus: It's weird how popular my Halloween costume is with the kids.
MC: You look awesome!
Krampus: Feels weird, but not bad I guess. I'll go back to normal when the Sendoff is done.
MC: Good luck! / I'mma see everyone else now.
---
(AB) Krampus: Thanks!
(C) Krampus: Okay. Thanks for working with us!
---
Krampus: I'll be doing a show at the plaza later, come by if you want!

Later
First up...
Hastur: Hahaha, I welcome you, young ones! Behold the castle maze, find the grand prize at the end!
It's Hastur!
Girl A: Wow, a prince! Will you make me your princess if I find your room?
Boy B: Me first!
Hastur: Um. Maybe you should wish for something less inadvisable. Maybe pictures instead?
MC: Hey Mr. Popular. Whoa you have a signboard for your line! / (get in line)
---
(AB) Hastur: Ah, MC. Behold how my glory has infested Tokyo. Dare you try my maze and risk perishing?
(C) Hastur: Ah, MC. Quaint of you to line up with children. If you want me so much, then come to the end of my castle!
---
Hastur: Madness comes for all who enter! See you at the goal, hahaha!
MC: He's sure into this. / Evil Prince Charming / would he be mad if I never go?

Hey, marching band tunes.
Yoshito: Hello, come see the Hakkenshi Marching Band! We have Moritaka on castanets, Moritaka on trombone...
Yoshito makes his Hakkenshi puppets bow in turn. Children cheer in response!
MC: Wow! (clap) / do they know about this
Yoshito: Oh, Master! Not to worry, I got permission for these puppets. It took some negotiation, but yes.
MC: did you lie and use me for it / did you threaten people / I guess some of them would be okay with it
(A) Flashback!
Yasuyori: Lord MC wants a puppet of me!? I...guess? Then can I get one of MC?
Jump cut!
Tadatomo: Milord wants a puppet of me!? I can do them one better and give them myself for Christmas!
Present
Yoshito: I plead the fifth.
(B) Flashback!
Masashi: A puppet of me? Maybe not even for Mother--no, I will do it for Mother! I'm the lead!
Jump cut!
Masanori: A puppet of me? Excuse me while I confirm with MC first...no wait don't make mine a cat! NYOOOO!
Present
Yoshito: I plead the fifth.
(C) Flashback!
Nobumichi: Me? Not Moritaka? Well okay, make mine cool!
Jump cut!
Tanetomo: MC wants a puppet of me? Pffft, why lie? Go ahead. Just make mine the cutest if you know what's good for you.
Present
Yoshito: Well Nobumichi and Tanetomo were, at least.

Yoshito: The show must go on for the children.
Yoshito leads his puppet marching band. The children are fascinated!
MC: Nice / you could've just been open with everyone / wouldn't they all be okay with this?
Yoshito: ...perhaps. So which one is your favorite and why is it Moritaka?
MC: (Time to be vague!) I like them all / I like Yoshito.
---
(AB) Yoshito: I thought you might say that.
(C) Yoshito: You can't joke about things like that.
Yoshito turns away. His ears are red.
---
Rando children heard Yoshito's question and throw in their own opinions.
Boy A: You're the shiniest!
Yoshito: O-oh...well thank you.
MC: Well things seem fine here / (tee hee) / (aw sweet baby)
---
(A) Yoshito: Indeed. Go on, I will see you at the finale.
(BC) Yoshito: ...please stop looking at me like that. Everything is fine, so go on. I will see you at the finale.
---
MC: Okay, see ya.
MC sees a big line formed for a ride.
MC: Huh, that seems popular. (goes in)

Inside
Koropokkur: Hello, junior space rangers! Welcome to the paradise space colony where every child can just have fun! I see you--
Koropokkur notices MC.
Koropokkur: Ahem. So your first job...is tag. Can you keep away until time runs out? Then--oh no, it's an invasion from the Ah Dolts! Grab your laser guns, get in the ship, and shoot them down!
Rail shooter game, start!
Koropokkur: ...what? Here to make fun of me?
MC: Came to see how you're doing / You're working hard, huh / Sign me up, Captain!
(AC) Koropokkur: Wanna try the single player campaign? Bet you can't beat Babe Bunyan's score!
(B) Koropokkur: Yeah, 'cause you and the Santas are working hard too. Gotta led the kids to Neverland! So wanna try the single player campaign? Bet you can't beat Babe Bunyan's score!

Babe has topped the leaderboard.
MC: Do I get anything for 1st? / Okay / I'll come again
---
(A) Koropokkur: A present from the Santa School peeps and some treats. And for you...I can give you a present of some kind. But only if you beat Babe's score. You want some help like old times, then maybe we can talk.
Koropokkur makes a face.
(B) Koropokkur: Good luck with that. If you get first, I can give you a present too. *If.* You want help like old times, then maybe we can talk.
Koropokkur makes a face.
(C) Koropokkur: Pffft, chicken. I was gonna give you a present if you got 1st. Oh well, whatever. It's almost parade time anyways.
Koropokkur makes a face.
---
Koropokkur: ...MC?
MC: What? (hmm, weird face)
Koropokkur: ...nothing. Have fun.

Outside
So many children waiting for something.
MC: Right, the Christmas parade!
Jack Frost: Oh, you came too? Can I stand by you? Maybe give you some frostbite?
Jack has holiday food in his hands.
MC: Okay, I'm bundled up anyways! / Aww Jack, you wanna stand with me?
---
(AB) Jack: Cool, thanks. Want anything? Except for the popsicle, there's only one and it's mine.
(C) Jack: Ew, gross. It's you guys going all fraaandship on me this whole time.
---
Jack starts stuffing himself and pulls out some warm drink.
MC: Are you binging? / Huh, I thought you hated warm drinks. / Is that for me?
(A) Jack: No, it's just that good...also it's less awkward having things in my hand when talking one on one.
(BC) Jack: Goddammit, you just had to notice these things! Yeah, I went out of my way to get you this! Excuse me for falling back on social scripts and feeling less awkward with stuff in my hands!

Jack Frost is making frost breaths. Also he's not in costume.
Jack: ...sorry for chickening out of being Frosty in front of everyone in Santa School. I know how much you guys encouraged me. Snegurochka's like the only one who believed I could do it, but after meeting you guys I've started thinking leaving things as is would be alright. None of you thought I was weird for doing the mascot thing and liking kids.
MC: Well I'm glad you can enjoy yourself for today at least! Wanna check anything out?
Jack: I've checked out everyone's stuff. I'm surprised how into it they are. Now I figure I may as well watch the parade with you, Snegurochka, and Tianzun. They asked me to paint the float, so I gotta see it in action.

Beep boop, the parade float is coming! Shining snow falls as a Christmas tree float comes in!
Snegurochka: Heeeey everybody! Having fun this Christmas?
Snegurochka waves at Jack Frost and MC when she notices them.
Snegurochka: Magical Girl Snegurochka is here with a special show for you! Let's say the magic words together! Magical~!
The children in the audience repeat the magic words and an aurora appears! It's a hologram on snow by the way. But for children that's mindblowing enough.
MC: Wow she's popular / Snow? Hmm... / Magical~!
(B) Jack: That snowflake? Well I might have given a little advice here and there.
(C) Jack: Damn, you're getting into this.

The hologram turns a gross color!
Jack Frost: wait what
More parade floats come in!
Tianzun: Haha, surprise! I'm the evil overlord here to make everyone happy!
The kids are losing their minds over this!
Snegurochka: What!? ...so are you like a good guy?
Tianzun: Hmmmm, am I~?
Tianzun jumps and floats over to where MC is.
Tianzun: Mine now! Let's be happy together!
Snegurochka: Oh my god, nonconsent!
Tianzun: Nonconsent you say? Hey MC do you consent?
MC: HELP / Yay! / I guess!
(BC) Tianzun: Nice, but I'mma need you to act like you don't for the show.

Snegurochka: Look, MC says no! I'll save them!
Tianzun: Try it, girlie!
bonk
Snegurochka: Oh no he's too powerful!
Tianzun: Yah, MC's powering me up with love~! You keep saying how strong love is!
Snegurochka: Noooo, I'll lose if I'm on my own!
Children cheer for Snegurochka!
Snegurochka: Thank you everyone, I'll try harder!
Tianzun: Pffft, you're still alone!
Snegurochka: Oh no he's right! Anyone know someone who could help me?
Jack Frost: wait I don't like where this is going
Children yell out "Frosty!"

Snegurochka: Oh okay! Help me call for him! FROSTY, HEEEELP
Jack Frost: U-uhhhh...
Hastur: Do you need to be tossed in or some such?
Suddenly Hastur! And Yoshito!
Yoshito: Your costume. Hastur can help you get in right away if need be.
Jack: (frown)
Snegurochka: ...I don't think Jackie is coming. Sorry your surprise didn't--
Tianzun: Nah, give it a minute.
Dramatic entrance to cheering children!
Jack: I'm here to help, Snegurochka!
Snegurochka: !! Oh thank you Frosty! Now we can win!
Yoshito: Hello I am here to help as well along with my little friends.
Children lose their minds as Yoshito's Hakkenshi puppets march out! Yoshito smiles and waves!

Hastur: I'm helping out this side, King Happy Evil.
Tianzun: Thanks, Happy Prince!
Hastur: Call me that again and you are on your own!
Children: Wow, the prince is here! Good luck!
Hastur smiles.
Koropokkur: I'm relevant too here!
Tianzun: Oh look, we're 3v3 now.
Koropokkur: No you're not. I'm on her side, old man.
Jack Frost: Guys...
Flashback!
Yoshito: We're joining in after your big entrance, Jack.
Hastur: Indeed. Our aura will sap yours in the spotlight.
Jack: Uh, right. But thanks.
Present
Koropokkur: Okay Snegurochka, Frosty, Yoshito! Time to use the power of friendship!
Jack: Everyone, cheer me on to make me stronger!
Snegurochka: Together!
Tianzun: Hastur, you take Frosty and the puppets. I got Snegurochka and Koropokkur.
Hastur: Behold my tentacles, fool!
BATTLE START (more happens after)

The clock ticks over to Christmas as the show goes on!
Guy A: Hey isn't Frosty Jack Frost? 'cuz dang they look alike.
Girl B: Oh my god you weren't supposed to say it out loud! I thought it was supposed to be secret...
Wolf C: You knew and you kept quiet!?
Girl B: I have all his merch and I'm gonna ask for his autograph later!
Fight's over!
Tianzun: I surrender!
Hastur: FOOL! We have barely even started! Move and I shall crush--
Tianzun: Hastur this is a show and we're the bad guys, throw in the towel.
Hastur remembers where he is and does so.

Children: Wow, Snegurochka, Frosty!
Tianzun: Look Jack, your classmates.
Jack Frost: !!
Jack: Shit, I forgot about them...
Girl B: He looked! Uhh...wow Frosty, you were so cute and amazing!
Jack: CUTE!? Uh, I mean thanks haha!
Tianzun: It hits different coming from your classmates rather than children, huh?
Guy A: Why'd you keep this secret, man? I wanna pic with you later!
Jack: Alright, you want a pic with Frosty then sure.
Wolf C: Omg so pro, I'd never have guessed from how you are at school!
Jack starts talking with the Santa students, embarrassed.
Tianzun: I love the look on his face.
MC: Aww, Jack, you're popular now!
Girl B: So Jack, tell us about being Frosty.
Jack: Oh sorry, I want to be with my friends for the Sendoff.
Girl B: Oh. Alright, let's talk at school then!
Jack nods and returns to the party.

Tianzun: Wait really? You want to hang with us instead of your classmates after so long?
Jack Frost: I already promised to talk at school. Besides...you guys are more fun.
Tianzun: Aw, you like us~?
Jack: Yes, dammit! But fine, I'll just go back to them then!
Tianzun: Relax, I was just kidding. We have more fun with you here too.
Jack: ...thanks. You're a good teacher.
Tianzun: It's cool. Now let's go see the parade, everybody!
Snegurochka: (stares)
Snegurochka smiles.
End of Episode 

Magical Snow Land Episode 3 Part 1 (Abridged)

Ah yes, the magical paradise of the Peach Blossom Spring in Hourai. Very peaceful, away from all those pesky wars and revolutions that keep happening in Ancient China. Some fisherman blundered in one day and the people were super nice to him. The fisherman would've loved to stay there forever, but he had to go home. They told him if he left, then he had to keep the place a secret. He left, wanted to come back later, and never managed to find it again. So he blabbed. They say not even the virtuous could ever find it.

Flashback!
Tianzun: So, everyone knows why the fisherman never found the spring again?
Sanzou: Um, he wasn't legal blabbed when told not to?
Tianzun: Maybe. So why couldn't saints find it when this rando fisherman did?
Gouryou: Because it wasn't real? Just slack off in reality like me!
The Taoshis disapprove. Except for Tianzun.
Tianzun: Maybe! So the moral might be to care about your present situation, make your own paradise.
Motosumi: I thought heavenly sages weren't supposed to say that.
Tianzun: Psh, who said the heavens were any good and fun? So many die just before they make it in. The dao is long and painful, so wanting to have fun is cool. Think about what your dao is!
Tianzun sounds serious for once. The Taoshis think about this, except for Gouryou picking his nose.
Motosumi: Goddammit, why are we even talking about this after you pulled another disappearing act?
Tianzun: It means you're trying too hard to find me!
Motosumi: Or you could stop disappearing on us like a jackass!

Present
Tianzun: So Jack, you got time to waste hanging around here?
Jack Frost: Pffft. You good to hang around here dressed like THAT?
Tianzun gives Jack a snack.
Tianzun: Look, some good Japanese dango from Asakusa!
Jack: (eats) Oh wow. Wait, don't you have class to go back to?
Tianzun: Don't you?
Jack stops bothering to answer and eats some more.
Tianzun: They're starting prep work on the Santa Sendoff soon. What'll you do? They might find out you're Frosty.
Jack: What, you here to nag too?
Tianzun: Nah, I want you to be happy! Because we're fraaands.
Jack: How do you say that with a straight face?
Tianzun: Ooh~, are you blushing~?
Jack: S-shut up, it's not like I was happy about that!

Tianzun turns serious.
Tianzun: That aside, I want you to be happy with your classmates as Jack too. Clear some things up.
Jack Frost: Eh, I'm just legit shy. Also damn, could you not code switch on me like that?
Tianzun: Aww, but I know you're a charming boy who likes children and--
Jack: OHMYGODSHUTUP
Tianzun has a dirty smile as he ruffles Jack's face.
Tianzun: I can repeat myself if you work up the courage, heh.
Jack: ...I know, thanks.
Jack sounds like he might cry.
Tianzun: Oh my god are you actually crying?
Jack: N-NO I--
MC: Hey you guys! / OMG Jack is crying? Tianzun, what did you do!?
(A) Jack: I HATE YOU ALL
(BC) Jack: ...I'm not crying. Where are you people coming from anyways?

Tianzun: You worried about Jack too, MC?
MC: Yeah I came to get him. Everyone is waiting, let's go!
Jack Frost: I'm supposed to be a mysterious graffiti artist...UGH, fine!
Tianzun: Ohh, you turn me down but agree when MC asks? I see how it is.
Jack: Nah, I'm just sick of you all coming one after another.
MC: wait what
Flashback!
Hastur: Hmph, what are you doing loitering around with that look on your face? I've a mind to drag you back with my tentacles.
Hastur puts "gloves" on his tentacles and waves them at Jack.
Jack: HELP
Later
Yoshito: There is no shame in liking what you like, like children.
Jack: Phrasing.
Later
Koropokkur: Hey bitch, if you've got time to lean, you got time to entertain children by being a good bean.
Jack: Oh my god are you actually trying to be nice?
Koropokkur: I'm only nice to little kids. The world sucks sometimes!
Jack: ...yeah, that's true.

Present
MC: Huh. What was up with Koropokkur?
Tianzun: Wow, everyone really does care about you.
Jack Frost: Goddammit, everyone keeps treating me like a kid. Fine, I'll go back to class. Not that I have anything to say tho.
Tianzun: Good enough!
Classroom
Tianzun: Hey you guys! We're back with the special boy!
Jack: You promised you wouldn't set me up like this!
Snegurochka: Yay, Big Bro, Grandpa! We need to get started.
Jack: I'm leaving, by--
Hastur: Ha, no you aren't.
Hastur used his tentacles! But it missed!
Jack: Heh, I'm not falling for that again! How about I cast Blizzard on everyone?
Wolf A: Oh my god Jack is actually smiling.
Guy B: So, you guys Jack's friends?
MC: Yep! / I guess? / Feels weird hearing that out loud again.

Hastur: Close enough. Aren't you glad I'm here?
Snegurochka: I got my idea to do the Sendoff at a theme park partly due to Big Bro Jackie!
Tianzun: He also thought up most of the park decor.
Girl C: Oh my god he did!? ...well he is a top scorer on the tests.
Wolf D: Whatever, cool!
People start trying to talk to Jack Frost now!
Snegurochka: Mr. Tianzun came up with the planning, Hastur did the costume and Santa transformations, Yoshito did some sewing, and MC brought in their connections! Also Koropokkur is our middleman with Ojimachi Academy!
Koropokkur did a lot of work actually involving the children angle.
Snegurochka: Thanks for helping, everyone!
MC: It's cool! Christmas is gonna be awesome!
And so the Santa School students got ready to go.

Theme Park
Boy A: Wow, the Christmas decorations!
Boy B: They said they're having the Santa Sendoff on Christmas Eve!
Excited children.
Snegurochka: Wow, it's perfect. Thanks Itzamna!
Itzanma: Anything for the children.
Snegurochka: Hmm...are you the street famous graffiti artist?
Itzamna: Wait, you don't know? It's--
Itzamna gets Blizzard'd!
Jack Frost: Not bad for an old man who hates the winter and me. But anyways shut up.

Itzamna: How does it look? Snegurochka showed me the designs. It'd be too much to cover this park on your own.
Tomte: Hey Itzamna! I decorated around the castle, what do you think?
Itzamna: Japanese white birch wreathes? Ooh. Maybe you have some talent at Item Creation.
Jack and Itzamna whisper to each other.
Itzamna: (You're here because you hate directing people, aren't you?)
Jack: *(bows in classic Japanese fashion, as a European fairy spirit does)* (Yeah yeah, I know, thanks.)
Snegurochka: Thanks again! I didn't know Jackie knew anyone like you. Now let's go check on how the food's coming.

Some kitchen
Girl C: Yummy cake!
Yule: Thanks! We'll have even more stuff on Christmas, so come again.
Ryouta: Wow, I didn't know you could bake like this! (noms)
Chouji: The other Santa School students are quick learners too.
MC: Thanks for coming, Chouji / Ryouta are you actually helping? / You can bake, Yule!?
(A) Chouji: Thank you too for bringing me on. I usually don't see so many kids happy and eating.
(B) Ryouta: Yeah! Picking the stems off strawberries and taste testing!
(C) Yule: Hehe, Chouji's a good teacher.

Snegurochka: Hey everyone, how's the cooking coming?
Ryouta: Hi Snegurochka, it's going good!
Yule: Why are you the one answering? But yes, things are good.
Chouji: We hit the quota and are checking what else we can make.
MC: I wonder how everyone else is doing?
Snegurochka: I'm about to find that out! Want to come with?
Chouji: Go on MC, I'll keep watch here.
MC: Well okay then. Good luck with the kitchen!

Later
MC: So, who first? Hastur's at the castle and Yoshito is at the plaza?
Excited children running around.
Boy D: So bright! Christmas is awesome!
Girl E: But where's Frosty?
Snegurochka: (frown)
MC: Oof. I wonder if Jack will be okay for the Sendoff? / It'll be okay, kids!
(AB) Suddenly a hug from behind!
Tianzun: Why the long face you guys?
(C) Girl E: Oh okay.
Suddenly a hug from behind!
Tianzun: Aww, how sweet. Do you want headpats?

Snegurochka: Granpda Tianzun! We were about to come see you.
Tianzun: Worried about Jack? I heard people worrying about him too.
Snegurochka: Yeah. He seemed fine a minute ago, but he's probably heard by now...
Tianzun: So he's worried, huh? Where is he now anyway?
MC: You sure care about him. So responsible. / With the decor team maybe?
(AB) Tianzun: Aww, you jealous~? But it's my job to guide people on their way.
(C) Snegurochka: Yeah. He's with Itzamna. Should I take you there?
Tianzun: Sure. It's my job to guide people on their way.

Tianzun: Jack's dissatisfied right now. Like he'd love to ride the go karts but is afraid to get up to the starting line.
MC: ehh, I guess / getting in is freaky too tho / the hell kinda example is that
Tianzun: I got a great idea like I did with Hastur tho.
Hey look it's Jack Frost and Itzamna.
Tianzun: Heeeey Jack. So. You like. Doing anything right now?
Jack: OH GOD WHY ME
MC: Rebellious teenage boy phase / Thanks for coming in the winter, Grandpa / Yoooo Jackie Boy!
---
(A) Jack: Can I get a dad who doesn't color everything their way? That's supposed to be my thing.
Itzamna: Haha, you have an art friend then. Look after him, Tianzun, MC.
(B) Itzamna: I'll go through any chill for you.
Jack: You said that to me five minutes ago!
Itzamna: I can keep watch on the decor work. Go on. Tianzun, MC, look after him.
(C) Jack: Do you have to hug me EVERY time!?
Itzamna: Aww, how nice. Tianzun, he's yours.
---
Jack: Wait, who said I'd go!?
Snegurochka: Break time for you!
And things carry on as time waits for no one. Soon, Christmas Eve...
End of Episode part 

Live A Hero Santa Claus Workout Episode 4 (Abridged)

Some forest. Dusk. Fall.
Astar Lily: One, two! One, two!
Well he's been working out.
MC: I see I'm back here and so is that kid. Did he get bigger?
Boy is sweating SO HARD as he runs around! Kind of sounds like he'll pass out from how hard he's breathing...
MC: HOLY CRAP, STOP!
Astar Lily: AAH! Oh it's you again, Voice. Yay, you're back...
Astar Lily smiles up at the sky.
Astar Lily: I've been working out ever since we talked, every day all day! I've gotten a little tougher, but I get so tired out when I'm done. Why is that?
MC: Did you remember to hydrate yourself?

Astar Lily: Ooh, so I should drink water after I'm done! Thank you for telling me!
Astar Lily pulls out a canteen and chugs water.
Astar Lily: That was really nice. Running is great, I can run until I stop thinking! When I stand around I start worrying about things.
MC: About what? Santa?
Astar Lily: Yeah...I need stamina to be Santa, but won't I need other things too? Presents, reindeer...and what are "good" children? How do I do things on my own...?
Astar Lily is facing and talking to the sky like MC is somewhere up there.
Astar Lily: What do you think, Voice?
MC: ...there's stuff you can't do, so go all in with what you can.

Astar Lily seems slightly surprised but nods.
Astar Lily: ...oh yeah, huh. Nobody can do everything...so I have to have things only I can do.
Astar Lily thinks for a bit before puffing out a breath and smiling.
Astar Lily: Thank you Voice, I'm going to try my best!
MC gets the sensation of looking at a hero while looking at Astar Lily.
MC: Huh. Feels like Observing a hero, but...
Astar Lily: What's a hero?
He seems curious.
MC: Okay so, I'm an Observer.
Astar Lily: Um, what's an Observer?
MC: I can see people's dreams and materialize them or something.

Astar Lily: What can people do if they become a hero?
MC: Depends on the person, but their dreams give them power.
Astar Lily: Oh, then...!
MC: They can do what they can't currently do.
Astar Lily: W-wow, I want to be a hero too then! Then I can be Santa! How do I do it!?
MC: You need a clear dream and the determination that it'll come true.
Astar Lily: Hmm...
Astar Lily thinks. It's getting darker.
Astar Lily: Oh, this is like last time. Are you going soon? I'm going to focus on my dream, and I want you to make me a hero! I'll be waiting!
And so the world fades...

Title Card: Christmas Carol

Present
The party enters the Yatomi Circus big top in hero mode! Nobody seems to be around.
Astar: Huh. It's surprisingly fancy inside here.
He sounds surprised, but he looks unfazed.
MC: (That boy is past Astar, isn't he? The observation was kinda vague tho)
Astar notices MC looking at him.
Astar: ...what?
MC: Huh, feels like when my phone is giving some weird message again.

Melide: ...MC, did you see that boy again?
MC: Yeah, it's like the opposite of dreaming. When the boy's around, things are fuzzy.
Melide: Oh, okay. We'll talk later.
Monomasa: This is that circus again? Are we doing a pro wrestling match here?
Polaris Mask: Nah, slight change of plan. More hero business than pro wrestler business!
Monomasa: what
Trainee: Sorry for the wait, they're here now!
The circus staff brings the party over.
Yasuhiko: Whoa, you're all here! Even MC and Melide? Awesome!
MC: Hey Yasuhiko! / whomst / did you lose weight
(A) Yasuhiko: Shows with your operating's always a huge hit! Looking forward to next time!
(B) Melide: He's the circus ringleader, Yasuhiko. We worked with him before.
Yasuhiko: I hear a lot about you!
(C) Yasuhiko: Wow you can tell? I've been trying to practice acrobatics and--wait, stop touching me! And are you cursing me to get fatter!?

Hydoor: Huh, MC? I heard an on-site Operator was coming but wow I was right. It IS you.
Anna: Like OMG Hydie, would it kill you to smile? We're teaming up to do a show at the circus!
Hydoor: STOP CALLING ME THAT, GODDAMMIT
MC: Hydie! / Anna! / whomst
(A) Hydoor: Not you too, UGH! It's Hydoor, jackass!
(B) Anna: Haiiii~! OMG this is so exciting! Let's go all out and have fun!
(C) Polaris Mask: They're Anna and Hydoor, and they're in my agency! Hydoor's a swimmer and Anna's a pro-level student dancer!
Anna: Polaris-senpai, I'm not THAT good yet like sheez! But yeah, that's me! I'm still a high schooler, NTMY! Can I call you EmmySees? Call me whatev you want!
Hydoor: Damn, nothing ever stops this girl. I'm Hydoor, I've heard about you. Show me what you got.

Polaris Mask: Wait, where's Rad or whatever his name is? I thought the agency called him up too.
Hydoor: The bike bingus? He ditched us for some race he just HAD to be in.
Anna: It's at Galaxy Stadium! That sounds SO cool!
Polaris Mask: Oh okay then!
Monomasa: ...so Galaxy Athletes, the pro sports specialist hero agency?
Polaris Mask: That's us! And now we got an agency collab hero show using our special skills to do an acrobatic performance! Cool, huh?
Monomasa: Oh. So more of the shows using hero skills like before?
Yasuhiko: Yep! The program changes with every agency in, so it's time-limited! Kinda hard to plan it out, but things oughta be good with Galaxy Athletes here!

Hydoor: ...Polaris, you said you'd be getting a Santa suit, but what's up with those gloves?
Polaris Mask: (shrug)
MC: Sorry / they're cute tho
---
(A) Polaris Mask: Nah, ain't your fault.
(B) Polaris Mask: Not the problem, man! ...but you like this sorta thing?
---
Polaris Mask: I hate how familiar it looks. Still not cool with it sticking with my idea of Santa, though if anything I'm surprised you could see this.
Polaris Mask has a flashback!
Polaris Mask: ...guess I still care about him.
MC: Him?
Yasuhiko: Oh wow, it's time to go people! But first, rehearsal. Let's do it, wrestlers and Santa!
Wrestler Blue: Yeah!
Monomasa: Right, I'll help as best I can.
Astar: Ho ho, time to do what we can.
MC: The Santa beard again, I see.

Several hours later
Show time!
Spotlight falls on Yasuhiko after one of the acts.
Yasuhiko: Hello everyone, it's time for a special show! A collab with Galaxy Athletes for an acrobatics and battle performance! With Santas!
Astar: That's Mister Santa to you.
Anna: Now now, let's not get all bent out of shape. It's like SO cool you've been Santa for like forever! Time to go ho ho ho and have a blast!
Astar: Huh. Anna, right? Ho ho, you are correct indeed!
Monomasa: Whoa, Anna got through to him in less than two minutes?
Melide: Hey look, they're ready. We can start any time.
Polaris Mask: (frowns)
Polaris Mask is staring at his hands as he opens and closes them.
MC: You okay?
Polaris Mask: ...yeah!
MC: Okay then. Show time!
Everyone: YEAH!
BATTLE START (more happens after)

Hydoor: Territory Creation, ocean!
Hydoor creates a water zone from his Parallel Weapon! Yasuhiko follows up with a whip attack!
Yasuhiko: Come, Bogdan!
Yasuhiko creates a light construct tiger!
Yasuhiko: Hey did you know tigers can swim?
Yasuhiko rides his tiger as it swims fast!
Hydoor: Oh goddammit. Polaris Mask!
Polaris Mask: Right!
Polaris Mask deploys his wrestling ring Parallel Weapon around Yasuhiko!
Yasuhiko: OH NO
Yasuhiko sinks as his tiger poofs away!
Polaris Mask: My turn now!
Polaris Mask jumps in!
Yasuhiko: OOF! Heavy gravity!
Polaris Mask: Yeah, eat it! Here I--whoa!?
Suddenly Polaris Mask's gravity field stops working!
MC: OH NO

Polaris Mask lands awkwardly due to being thrown off!
Polaris Mask: B-but why tho?
Yasuhiko: wait what?
Trainee Red: He's open! Flank attack!
Trainee Red breaks off from fighting the wrestlers to get at Polaris Mask!
Wrestler Green: Hey, you can't just disengage before I do my super cool move!
Hydoor: Don't just let him go! After him!
Melide: !!
Melide: Astar, Hydoor, Monomasa, help him.
Hydoor: Ugh, fiiiine.

Hydoor jumps in and whips his rope line out to block for Polaris Mask, then creates his ocean again around the trainees!
Trainees: OH NO
Monomasa: Hey. Go through me first.
Astar: Ho ho ho, yes. My fire can take away heat.
Monomasa turned his legs to springs and jumps in carrying Astar. Monomasa then blocks an attack and Astar counters with his fire!
Trainee Red: Oh god it's hot! ...no wait, it's cold?
Trainee Green: Huh. Suddenly I don't feel like fighting anymore.
As Astar's fires intensify, the trainees lose even more metaphorical heat.
MC: Huh.

Hydoor: Go Anna!
Anna: I gots this! Polaris-senpai, show's still on!
Anna swings her veil and throws healing light at Polaris Mask!
Polaris Mask: Thanks! Okay let's try this again.
Gravity field reactivated! Polaris Mask goes for the high jump!
Yasuhiko: OH NO I CAN'T STAND AGAIN
Polaris Mask: Fighting Spirit "Polaris Buster"!
Meteor Kick!
Darkness. Then light again. Everyone is lined up, and the audience roars with applause!
MC: Okay wow we made it
Melide: Yeah, but...
Melide looks at Polaris Mask, who is smiling.

Later
Temp Green Room
Yasuhiko: Thanks guys, we're trending on Space Twitter! Kinda dicey there for a sec, but we're all okay!
Polaris Mask: Yeah. Thanks for helping, guys.
Hydoor: Yeah. You're really off your game today, Polaris.
Anna: True dat. Senpai you can usually, like, bounce back from any misstep. You okay?
Polaris Mask: UHHHH
Melide: ...your weapon has been unstable enough that other people can tell. Maybe your current dream isn't working right...?
MC: Wait...

MC looks at Polaris Mask's bear claws.
Monomasa: What are those claws anyway? You don't seem to have them under control.
Polaris Mask: (frowns)
Polaris Mask looks away, then sighs.
Polaris Mask: Okay yeah, I'd better talk before anything happens again. Yeah, it's these claws' fault. I remember them from my dad.
MC: what
Hydoor: Oh yeah, he's an ex-pro wrestler?
Wrestler Yellow: Oh yeah, I saw them in old vids of him! Like always off in the corners of the heels and--
Wrestler Yellow Blitzen shuts his mouth.
Polaris Mask: It's cool. And yeah, Dad was a heel. We wrestled differently, and he put on these claws during the Christmas season.
Anna: So the Parallel Cue or whatever picked up on your memories of it? OMG was he like Santa to you???

Polaris Mask: I mean, it would be so easy if he were? I'm trying, but I just can't accept him.
Monomasa: ...it does sound like you think a lot about him.
Polaris Mask: Mmmmaybe? His wrestling was a mess, but he got guts. Always didn't like it when I was younger tho. Ma and I always had problems with what he did.
Polaris Mask's hands shake.
Polaris Mask: He was kind of a bullying bitch who shoved shit onto weaklings who can't say anything for whatever reason, so I won't ignore those weaklings.
MC: But I could still observe it?

Polaris Mask: Yeah yeah, it means my idea of Santa has a strong impression in this. Still can't let go what he did.
Polaris Mask shuts up for a bit and looks mad.
Astar: Hmm. Whatever went on with your family, if that's a crime, then I think it's not one to be made up for or one you have to forgive.
Astar seems to be thinking of something else.
Surprised Monomasa.
Polaris Mask: Astar...
Polaris Mask looks shocked.
Polaris Mask: Not doing the Santa voice? The wig's on.
Astar: !?
Astar: I mean, ho ho ho! That is my opinion, yes.
Hydoor: But didn't he just drop it a second ago?
Anna: OMG Hydie-senpai, you're like supposed to pretend it didn't happen!

Polaris Mask: Pffft! Damn, you'd actually pick something over Santa? But yeah, you're right. I don't have to forgive him if I don't want to.
Melide: ...is it something you want to forget, Polaris Mask?
Polaris Mask: Nah. It sucks, but it's part of what made me Polaris Mask now, and I wanna stay as I am.
Melide: Oh. Hmm...
Polaris Mask: Still kinda wish I could do something about this.
Polaris Mask waves his hands. He still looks serious.
Polaris Mask: But for my dream as Polaris Mask, I haveta accept these somehow.
MC: You mean your refusal to abandon the weak?

Polaris Mask: Yeah. I hate calling people who can't speak up weak, so my dream self won't abandon them. Heh. Well I better pick myself back up from this.
MC: ...don't push yourself to do it all alone.
Polaris Mask: MC...
He seems taken aback.
Polaris Mask: Lookat you talking all big! But yeah, it's cool!
He sounds like he's joking...
MC: (He's totally gonna do it alone. Can I help somehow?)

Yasuhiko: Polaris Mask...
Polaris Mask: Sorry about the poor showing.
Yasuhiko: Nah, it's cool. I hate my dad too, but I can understand him now. I'm sure you will too.
Polaris Mask: Heh. Maybe.
And so the party decides to head off as the sun starts setting.
Later
Melide: So it was a little later from last time?
MC is talking to Melide about seeing Astar Lily again.
Melide: Never heard that happening before. I wonder if...
MC: Did you figure something out?
Melide: Well I can't prove it, but if your phone says Astar's dream is unstable and you're looking at his past...what if it means you're watching as it happens?
End of Episode 

Magical Snow Land Episode 2 Part 2 (Abridged)

Boy A: Yay, cute doggie beans!
Robo Moritaka: Beep boop, I am not a dog.
Girl B: Ooh, fluffy tummy!
Well Robo Moritaka seems to be popular.
Yoshito: Ah yes, but of course children like Moritaka. (*Delusional thought)
Tianzun: Yeah, so many kids say he's cute! You might win!
Team Frosty seems fine.
Koropokkur: Damn he's not doing that bad actually. Maybe he'll beat you.
Jack Frost: Pfffft, I haven't been Frosty all this time for nothing. Watch me!
Jack walks up to some children.

Jack Frost: Hee ho kids, want a picture with me? Whoa, a phone case of me? Thanks!
Girl B: Frosty, sign my T-shirt!
Happy kids.
Koropokkur: ...I've been watching you for forever now.
New cheering!
Boy C: Wow, the Little Prince!
Hastur: WHAT? Stay back!
Boy D: Can we take pictures with you?
Tianzun: Me? Sure!
Children are crowding Hastur and Tianzun now!
Koropokkur: Well this is cool too!
Children approach Koropokkur too.
Koropokkur: Wait you want pictures with me? I'm helping Frosty right no--OKAY OKAY GEEZ. Just don't put it on Twitter, okay?

Children approach Yoshito too!
Yoshito: Nex--wait me too?
Boy E: Yeah, pictures please?
Yoshito: Maybe you should ask someone else? ...I mean, you can if you want.
MC: Take the picture! I'll hold the camera. / You're cute, Yoshito!
(AB) Yoshito: ...well okay Master. I don't smile very well.
(C) Yoshito: M-Master, that's not something you can just say to people besides Moritaka!

click
Boy E: Yay, thank you!
Boy E runs off. Yoshito smiles.
MC: Good for you / Nice smile / He sure seemed happy
---
(A) Yoshito: Is it? Maybe he'll wish he took a picture of Moritaka instead...but I'm a little happy he enjoyed it.
(B) Yoshito: O-oh, I'm smiling? Well it was nice to see him so happy.
(C) Yoshito: Yes. So am I, strangely enough.
---
Yoshito: I think I understand a bit why Frosty is here.
Snegurochka enjoys how the rest of the party is drawn into the popularity contest.
Snegurochka: Oh! Maybe I can use some of this for the Santa Sendoff!
Time's up!

Jack Frost: ...okay I win. No more running your fat mouth if you know what's up.
Snegurochka: Jackie, you can't say that about his dream!
Yoshito: No, I lost. Frosty and the children showed me I underestimated things.
Jack: Uh. W-well as long as you get it!
Yoshito: You like making children so you act as Frosty, correct? Of course I didn't win since I only thought about Moritaka.
Snegurochka gets mad for some reason.
Snegurochka: Jackie, no gloating!
Jack: Who peed in your frosted flakes this morning!?

Yoshito: Make no mistake Jack, it was me who lost this time. Not Moritaka! Everyone will understand his glory in time! Thank you Snegurochka for helping me get closer to realizing my dreams. Viva la revolución Moritaka!
Snegurochka: I'm glad you feel better.
Jack Frost: What? It's your fault I had to suffer through this nonsense!
Snegurochka: Noooo not the noogies again! Besides, you can be Frosty like usual in front of everyone now. Tee hee, you've grown.
Yoshito: Ah, you were using me? I was surprised Jack agreed to engage at all.
Snegurochka: No I actually thought it'd help your dream! Jackie talks about children the way you do about Moritaka.
Yoshito: I was kidding. Thank you.
Jack: First Hastur and now him? What kinda guy do you take me for, Snegurochka?
MC: Hmm, makes sense... / Yeah he's an even bigger downer

Tianzun: Hastur seems to like being surrounded by kids.
Hastur: Silence, fool! I was tired of trying to not unwittingly crush them to paste!
Koropokkur: Don't you people have an event to plan?
Snegurochka: Oh, right! So I have an idea now and--
Moritaka: (runs in) YOSHITO WHAT IS THIS
Yoshito: M-Moritaka! Why are you here!? ...if you are here to kill me then I shall have no regrets.
Moritaka: What are you talking about!? What is that giant version of me and why is it here!?
Tanetomo: Why is any of this a surprise to you, Moritaka?
Masanori: Greetings Yoshito and MC. You look nice in those clothes.
MC: WHAT / why are you two here? / (hmmmm)

Snegurochka: Wow, the real Moritaka! It's like I've known you forever ago.
Moritaka: Oh, hello I am Moritaka. I apologize for Yoshito...
Snegurochka: Oh no it's fine! The children love you!
Yoshito: I must spread your glory!
MC: Kinda turned into a one-man pissing contest there / it's okay you can be mad / Moritaka bares it all!
Moritaka: ...Yoshito. Take that thing apart this instant.
Yoshito: NO PLEASE RECONSIDER
Moritaka: I said do it.
Yoshito: okay...I'm sorry I couldn't understand you Moritaka.
Moritaka: Hey! I'M the real one! Ugh, you have me right here, no need to keep our relationship hidden.
Yoshito starts fantasizing about Moritaka and falls over!
MC: Yoshito, wake up! / I can't believe Yoshito is fucking dead / Moritaka this is your fault

Hastur: What is this chaos that I have to see with my own eyes!?
Tianzun: It's Yoshito's happy face, haha!
Here comes the Ueno gang!
Yuma: (wheezing) Moritaka, so fast...
Alp: GASP! Frosty!
Pazuzu: What's everyone running fo--giant Moritaka! And my cute little lizard and friends!
MC: Pazuzu! / You guys know Moritaka?
(B) Pazuzu: Of course! What kind of oil baron would I be if I don't talk to people?

Hastur: Why are you all here!?
The Ueno gang look away.
Yoshito: Actually yes, why are you here Moritaka? You refused the ticket I tried to give you.
Moritaka: WHOA! Where do you get off after what you just did!?
Yoshito: Ohh, you want to be here with Master? Why didn't you say so?
Moritaka: Back off! Uhh, I...
Tanetomo: Tee hee, he was worried about you.
Yoshito: !?
Yoshito: O-ohh. Hehehe...

Pazuzu: And we were worried your new friends were bullying you, my cute lizard!
Hastur: How dare you treat me like a child!
Koropokkur: Said the lizard playing around like a kid.
Hastur: S-silence!
Pazuzu: Haha, you seem fine so we'll just go.
Hastur: Yes, leave! ...I will bring presents later.
Yuma: (frown) Hastur, you don't want me around?
Hastur: I never said that! Maybe later, but for now I--
Hastur looks back. The party is smiling at him. Pazuzu smiles too.
Pazuzu: Have fun. Let's go, Yuma, Alp.

Moritaka: We should leave as well. Yoshito, no more tomfoolery.
Yoshito: ...yes, of course. Enjoy yourselves.
Moritaka: ...huh, I figured you'd try to stop me.
Yoshito: Oh, did you want me to? I still have things I want to do with the party. It's my turn to help her with her dream after she helped with mine.
Moritaka: ...alright, good luck.
Yoshito: Thank you. Moritaka Land will happen, one day.
MC: I see / I'll help / how about I help you think up other ways of making it...?
Yoshito: ...I didn't think you would ever say such a thing.
Yoshito thinks about how he thought he'd always be alone and wouldn't be able to talk about his dreams with his Master.
Yoshito: Maybe with you as my Master...actually never mind.
Moritaka: wait what
Yoshito runs back to the party.
Hastur: What. You aren't going back with them?
Yoshito: I was about to ask you the same thing.
Hastur and Yoshito frown before smiling.
Hastur and Yoshito: ...whatever.
Snegurochka: You guys! So about the Santa Sendoff...!

The next day
Santa School
Snegurochka: I got an idea while at the theme park!
Poof!
Snegurochka: Witch Girl Snegurochka is here and casting a spell on you!
Wolf A: Wow! How'd you do that without the app!?
Snegurochka: Tee hee. Anyways I've called in a collaborator from Ojimachi and some outside help!
Hastur teleports in with Yoshito and Koropokkur!
Hastur: This is a waste of my power as an Entity of the Outer Realm.
Snegurochka: Thanks Big Bro Hastur! You're the only one I could ask for this.
Hastur: W-well fine, I said I would help. Every Foreigner knows about rocket science!
MC: You know, why didn't you just teleport away from the tails the other day?

Hastur: Q-quiet you! I never considered the idea...
Yoshito: Master, this must be the playing dumb stratagem!
Koropokkur: Were we stuck with you so you wouldn't make out with MC or something?
Hastur: I will melt your impudent mouth off!
Snegurochka: Um, t-these are my collaborators!
Shocked Santa students!
Snegurochka: I thought, maybe we can meet children at the theme park for a special Christmas thing! They can see Santas, magical girls, and other cool things. Why don't we dress up and be what children want to see?
Guy B: Wow, like a hero?
Girl C: And I can be a cute mascot!
There's a conspicuously empty seat.
MC: No Jack, huh. Or Tianzun for that matter.
Snegurochka: I believe in Jackie. But what happened to Tianzun!?
MC: Hmm. He probably went to buy milk again.
Elsewhere
Tianzun: Hey Jack, slacking off?
Jack: Meh. Off looking scandalous?
End of Episode 

Magical Snow Land Episode 2 Part 1 (Abridged)

Flashback!
Isaac: Ya-ha, you found me! So, you hoping to get cyborg body help?
It's unusual for anyone not a World Rep to somehow get into Isaac's lab.
Yoshito: Yes, I'm good with strings.
Isaac: Oh okay. But why do you need my help?
Isaac seems perfectly fine, even though he totally isn't. The power of Science™ and multiple kanji definitions! But yeah, why would Yoshito need help if he seems perfectly fine too?
Yoshito: I need to expand the range of places my adopted brother can live in.
Isaac: what

Yoshito: Moritaka saved me long ago when I should be dead by now. So now I can't stand for anything to happen to him, so I want to now die for him if anything happens.
Isaac: ...okay makes sense now. I can vibe with wanting to save your brother instead of fixing your own defects.
So sayeth Professor Guinea Pig.
Yoshito: He fixed me.
Isaac: Aww, I'd love it if my siblings said that about me. But reminder, this is all something you are thinking, not you as him. You will always still be you, but I'll still help you be closer to that new you.

Present
It's time for Housamo Kart! ...at extreme speeds!
Tianzun: Yeeeeaaaaah!
MC: Yeeeeaaaah! / OH MY GOOOOOD / (freaking out)
Hastur: Earth carts can go at these quaint speeds? Impressive.
Snegurochka: I'm winning this one!
Hastur: How dare! Behold my Foreigner driving!
Snegurochka: DID YOU JUST TELEPORT???

Sidelines
Jack Frost: ...how DO our safety mechanisms work?
Koropokkur: Future tech accident prevention. Speed limits? Height limits!? Pfbfbft! I can protect anyone here!
Jack: Is that why you made me of all people a mascot and let the police or whatever stake out Hastur?
Koropokkur: Also I referenced the Santa School sleighs for these carts.
Jack: Uhhh, they aren't that hardcore tho?
Yoshito: Master, go!
Koropokkur: Haha, wow Snegurochka. Get 'em, MC!

Racetrack
MC: How am I supposed to catch up!? / Thanks! / I'M SO WINNING THIS
Tianzun: Where's the love for ME!?
Hastur and Snegurochka are fighting for 1st! Hastur's starting to win!
Snegurochka: Okay I might actually lose!
Sidelines
Jack Frost: ! Don't lose, Snegurochka!
Racetrack
Snegurochka: !! Oh, thanks Jackie!
Snegurochka starts catching up! It's a dead heat! She and Hastur cross the finish line!
Snegurochka: wait who won
Hastur: ...you did. Impressive.
Snegurochka: Oh my god, really!? I'm going to brag to Grandpa!
MC: Congrats, Snegurochka! / Aww, Hastur / One more race, dammit!
(A) Snegurochka: Thanks! You did good too!
(B) Tianzun: Hastur, you big softie you.
Hastur: I know not what you two are talking about.
(C) Koropokkur: Haha, you're such a kid sometimes. I'll race you!

Snegurochka: Jackie, I won because of you!
Jack Frost: Yeah I saw. I'd totally have won if I was in.
Hastur: Hmm, big words boy. Care to put your money where your mouth is?
Snegurochka: Oh, do the next race then Jackie! I'll watch!
Jack: Psh, you'll see that I kick ass with my grades even with all the class cutting.
Tianzun: You don't go to class? Hmmmm...
Jack: Oh shit. NOT EVERY DAY, ALRIGHT?
Tianzun: It's cool! Next time you skiv off, call me so I can show you somewhere fun!
MC: you what / what kind of teacher are you / Me three!
(AB) Tianzun: Behold the dao of making cutting class alone boring!
(C) Tianzun: Even better! So when I'm not there things will suck!

Tianzun: Y'all getting addicted to me yet~?
Jack Frost: Nope. Also geez, there's teachers like you for real?
Yoshito and Hastur don't seem to know what to make of this conversation.
Koropokkur: Snegurochka. Don't be like him.
Snegurochka: But he's a good guy! But anyways, let's race again! I'll win this time too!
She seems excited.
Jack: ...you do remember you're here for Santa School stuff, right?
Snegurochka:
Snegurochka: AAAAAA
MC: what? / you were!? / ooh fun

Koropokkur: Yeah, it's Snegurochka's idea to work with Ojimachi Academy and the theme park this year. I'm here to start discussions.
Snegurochka: Oh no, I have so much to do! I'm sorry for acting so smug, Jackie...
Jack Frost: It's cool, you're a kid, it happens.
Snegurochka: But I don't have much time left and I was so sure of my time management skills...
Jack: And everyone chose to play with you. Stop moaning.
Snegurochka looks at the rest of the party.
Snegurochka: I-I'm sorry for ruining the mood.
Tianzun: It's cool! Can we help? I love events and can give some guidance.
 Snegurochka: That doesn't feel right...
Tianzun: C'mon, we're fraaands. Friends help friends! Right guys?
Hastur answers first.
Hastur: Very well then.
MC: Sure! / Am I gonna be any help...?
Snegurochka: You guys...!
Yoshito: Um, I have an idea.

Later
Yoshito: (frowns)
MC: You okay? (sits next to him)
Yoshito: Master. I apologize, I thought I had a good idea...
Flashback!
Yoshito: Let's open Moritaka Land!
Shocked party!
Koropokkur: Uh, no.
Present
MC: It'll be okay / I thought it was good? / (uhhhh)
(B) Yoshito: You do? I knew you were my forever Master!

Snegurochka: Oh, Yoshito! Let's go back to everyone together.
Yoshito: No, the world can go on without me if it must.
Snegurochka: Aww come on.
Snegurochka tries to drag Yoshito back! But it didn't work.
Snegurochka: Oh my god how strong are you???
Yoshito: Well, I do train with an exoskeleton.
Snegurochka: For Moritaka? Tell me more.
MC: Actually I wanna know too. / Is it okay to ask?
(AB) Yoshito: It's nothing special to anyone but me.
(C) Yoshito: Yes. It means a lot to me, though maybe not to anyone else.

Yoshito (narrating): My parents died while I was a baby so I was adopted as a servant into another family. They just treated me as a tool for dirty work and I thought I'd die that way. But then I met Moritaka and it felt like we were really brothers. He opened up my world.
Yoshito: And so I will now die for him.
Snegurochka: Omg mood! I want to pay back the Santas since Santa created me! So you dreamed of making Moritaka Land for him?
Yoshito: Oh no that's just me being a filthy simp.
MC: wait what / going a little overboard there / Stanning and simping are different things, huh

Snegurochka: ...right.
Yoshito: Huh?
Snegurochka: Nothing! I'm cheering you on, Yoshito!
Yoshito: You...do? I haven't even told Comrade Masanori about this!
Snegurochka: Yeah, let's make Moritaka Land together! Oh, but it'd freak him out if this suddenly happened, huh?
Yoshito: Yes, but I'm sure he'll accept it. When I asked, he said it'd be weird and to stop but he didn't say it felt wrong.
MC: cool / um / but he said stop???
Snegurochka: You think of him like a big brother, huh?
Yoshito: Hmmmm...
Snegurochka: Tee hee I'll help as much as I can.
Yoshito: Thank you, you must already be busy with the Santa Sendoff.
Snegurochka: Yeah, but theme parks are supposed to support all dreams!
And so Snegurochka and Yoshito think up ideas before returning to the rest of the party.

Tianzun: Oh hey guys. We came up with some ideas and--
Yoshito: Jack Frost Frosty, I challenge you for Moritaka and the theme park mascot position!
Snegurochka: I'm Magical Girl Snegurochka and I support this match.
Jack: EXCUSE ME WHAT
Koropokkur: Cool! Fight him Jack!
Jack: but why tho
Koropokkur: I run a goddamn theme park, that's why. Were you going to sit on your ass until you grow up?
Jack: (frown)
Koropokkur: Look him in the eye and kick his ass, unless you want the park to have its own revolution.
Jack does so and sighs.
Jack: Fiiine, just gimme a minute to get ready.
Yoshito: Thank you. I must get ready myself, for that matter.

Gift Shop
Tanetomo: Now what should I get Yasuyori and His Excellency?
Alp: I wanna buy presents but then I'd rat myself out on coming here without them...
Moritaka: ...I think someone has been watching us.
Tanetomo: You mean Yoshito? What else is new?
Moritaka: No not that! I mean like little kids have been staring!
Yuma: I want Frosty doll!
Tanetomo: Ooh a doll. Or maybe I'll get Yasuyori a hair ornament.
A wild group of children appears!
Boy A: Yay, the doggie from before is here!
Moritaka: I am not a--wait, what do you mean before

Elsewhere
Jack Frost: where did my life go so wrong? MC, what's wrong with your friends?
MC: Sorry, play along please? / (apologize) / Hug me, Frosty!
(A) Jack: ...meh, whatever. Not like I'll lose here.
(B) Hastur: !? I saw the way you looked at me! This all happened because of you!
(C) Jack: YOU GET BACK! You'll freeze if you get close!
Hastur: Oh is that all? MC will ignore that sort of threat completely.
Jack: ...okay fiiiine, Frosty can hug you. No bitching about how cold it is.
MC: Not like that! / Say it like you mean it! / Yay!

Yoshito: I'm back. Moritaka is ready.
Giant Moritaka!
MC: OH MY GOD HE'S HUGE / what
Yoshito: Lord Isaac gave me a giant robot body I made to look like Moritaka. It's fluffy AND a giant robot, so of course children like it. I'm going to win!
Jack Frost: You seriously expect to win with this dumb thing!?
MC: Is Moritaka actually okay with this? / what's the robot actually for? / Ooh, toughie
(A) Yoshito: Moritaka is public property...but I'm still stabbing anyone who sullies him of course.
(B) Yoshito: I plead the fifth.
Koropokkur: Shady shit then.
(C) Yoshito: Pick Moritaka, Master.

Jack Frost: ...how are we even doing this thing?
Snegurochka: Child popularity contest! With mascot character greetings in a time limit!
Jack: Oh, so I just gotta be efficient.
Snegurochka: Right! So I'm arbitrarily adding a rule about cute points! You only get points if the children call you cute!
Jack: UHHHH...well I guess it makes sense.
Yoshito: Oh? You don't think you're that cute? I'm winning then!
Jack: What? No, I get called cute tons of time.
MC: Yoshito sure is confident / nice / Good luck, guys!
Snegurochka: Okay, Koropokkur can you attend to Jackie?
Koropokkur: Meh, I guess I AM his boss.
MC: what / like a cameraman or something? / Then I'll attend to you, Yoshito
(A) Tianzun: Support role.
(B) Yoshito: I'll take up that role on my end.
(C) Yoshito: Really!? Thank you, Master!

Snegurochka: Hastur, Tianzun, you two keep track of the cute points!
Tianzun: Mkay, I'm in. Maybe I can join too?
Hastur: Heh, I suppose I can assist.
Snegurochka: Yay, thanks um...Big Bro Hastur!
Hastur is pleased.
Jack Frost: wait you're calling him Big Bro now?
Hastur: Did you want to as well? By all means.
Jack: What, you want me to?
Hastur: !?
MC: He tried making me say it too / Big Bro Hastur! / Big Bro Jackie!
(A) Hastur: N-no, I merely wanted to establish my superiority over you!
Snegurochka: Isn't it great!? It feels like we're getting closer!
(B) Hastur: UH. Wait, wait...at least say it with more respect.
Snegurochka: Isn't it great!? It feels like we're getting closer!
(C) Jack: W-what? I'm not your brother either!
Snegurochka: Isn't it great!? It feels like we're getting closer!

Children are getting interested in Giant Robot Moritaka.
Boy A: Wow is that Frosty's new friend?
Boy B: Look, Frosty! I thought he wasn't here today!
Jack Frost: Hi guys, thanks for waiting for me!
Code switch, on!
Yoshito: Okay it's time. Hitting the button!
BATTLE(?) START
End of Episode part 

Live A Hero Santa Claus Workout Episode 3 (Abridged)

Some forest. A ruined house or something. And a Suspiciously Familiar Looking Kid standing in front of it.
Suspiciously Familiar Looking Kid: ...what am I supposed to do now?
Suspiciously Familiar Looking Kid cries.
MC: Hmm...this is kinda like what happened in the Imaginary Point, except not. The memory dive.
Suspiciously Familiar Looking Kid: W-who's there!? Oh wait, I need to hide!
Suspiciously Familiar Looking Kid hears a voice despite no one else being around.
MC: Wait can you hear my thoughts or something?
Suspiciously Familiar Looking Kid: Ah! Wait, thoughts? I hear something in my head.
MC: Uhhhh, it's cool! I'm not a weirdo or anything!

One explanation later
Suspiciously Familiar Looking Kid: ...so you don't know how you're talking to me?
MC: I sorta done this before, but telepathy's a new one. / What do I sound like?
---
(C) Suspiciously Familiar Looking Kid: Um, like a bunch of different voices?
---
Suspiciously Familiar Looking Kid: But wow, you can see? Are you one of those god things this planet talks about?
MC: No I'm just some worker!
Suspiciously Familiar Looking Kid: Oh...if you were god, I wished you could turn back time.
Suspiciously Familiar Looking Kid looks out of it.
MC: Wait are you hurt!?

Suspiciously Familiar Looking Kid: N-no...nothing to do with what I just did. But I have to be Santa...because I said I could do it.
MC: Hmmmm, sounds familiar...
Flashback!
Astar: I'M TEACHING YOU ALL WHAT IT MEANS TO BE SANTA!
Present. Or whatever
Suspiciously Familiar Looking Kid: B-but how do I do it? I'm all alone...
MC: I think anyone can be Santa?
Suspiciously Familiar Looking Kid: What?
MC: I'm blanking out but I think I heard someone say that before?
Suspiciously Familiar Looking Kid: Really? Wow...
Flashback!
Astar: Anyone can be Santa. Santa needs stamina!

Present. Or whatever
MC: Something something Santa needs stamina?
Suspiciously Familiar Looking Kid: O-oh, that's gonna be hard.
Suspiciously Familiar Looking Kid wipes their face.
Suspiciously Familiar Looking Kid: But I'll do it! Thanks, um...what do I call you?
MC: Umm...
Psychic noise!
MC: Who am I again?
Suspiciously Familiar Looking Kid: Um, how about I call you Voice? Oh right, I never told you my name. I'm Astar.
Astar Lily: Thank you, Voice. I think I can try my best--
Weird distortion sensation!

Suddenly Astar!
Astar: (stares)
MC: OMGWHAT
Astar: You fell asleep during my Santa lecture, punk. You're getting extra lessons!
MC: wait what / ...Astar?
---
(C) MC mentally compares Astar and Astar Lily.
Astar: Um, why are you staring? Whatever.
---
Astar: Now onto the history of Santa, you guys.
Red: Hey, could you stop referring to all of us with "you guys?" We legit have actual names!
Astar: !?
Astar: Oh. What's your names?

Red: Hellhound Red!
Blue: Kraken Blue!
Green: Mandragora Green!
Purple: Lord of the Rings Reference Purple!
Yellow: Cyclops Yellow!
Mob Wrestlers: Together we are Top of the Heels!
Astar: I can't remember all that shit. You guys are now Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Dunder, and Blitzen.
Mob Wrestlers: WHAT
Red: You can't just change a wrestler's name!
Astar: You're trying to be Santa now, not a wrestler. Right?
Red: I'msorrysir.
Polaris Mask: Aren't those reindeer names tho?
Melide: ...hey MC, were you really just sleeping earlier? I felt a Path open. Were you Observing something?
MC: Wow, you could tell? Well... 

One explanation later
Melide: You talked with that boy? Hmm...
MC: Something weird?
Melide: Everything. I need to think about it...
MC: wait what
Melide: Your memory was vague, you saw a boy named Astar, and you could talk with him. I have to ask, are you feeling okay now with your memory?
MC: Yeah, just felt like I couldn't remember specific stuff. Like I'm missing something?
Melide: Okay. I'll let you know if anything seems off...wait.
Melide seems surprised that she felt relieved.
MC: What's wrong?
Melide: N-nothing. Well if you're fine, then okay. If you talk to that boy again, will you tell me?
MC: O-okay. (She looks serious.)
And so the party rides off into the sky.

Title Card: Father Christmas (by Rayman Briggs)

Polaris Mask: Hey Astar, what sorta work does Santa do in your view? Is Santa not a fairy tale guy in your universe?
Astar: Hmm...well he is folklore, but the original legends have mostly disappeared. I - we - started trying to bring them back by doing Santa things. He's not so different on the macro scale, presents for good kids and rides a sleigh with reindeer sorta stuff. That's my goal.
MC: Damn, there really are all kinds of universes.
Astar: Oh, but in my universe Earth never got up to space travel level, so aliens hide themselves on Earth.
Monomasa: Okay wow that's different.
Melide: ...are you from an older era than us?
MC: wait that's a thing with parallel worlds?

Melide: Well it'd be the past compared to this timeline. Like some heroes here connect to their future selves. Exio said that not all time branches come from the same timeline.
MC: Oh, that makes sense. I guess if some use future selves, then past selves could happen?
Polaris Mask: Ohh, so Astar's Santa is a mask he made up? Cool!
Astar: ...I tried, but then I ended up alone and...
MC: What?
Astar: Nothing. So there's time until we hit our next destination? Santa drills then.
Green: Finally!
Yellow: Yeah, movement!
Astar: Okay reindeer drills first.

Monomasa: ...Astar, do people do reindeer things in your universe?
Red: Yeah!
Astar: Dunno about this world, but our Santa's reindeers weren't literal reindeer.
MC: excuse me what / damn you suck at explaining things
---
(C) Astar: !?
Astar: Okay, special reindeer training for you.
Melide: Maybe you should say sorry, MC...
---
Astar: It was some author who called them reindeer. They were originally atmospheric region automatic precision work air frames. They're gone and I haven't seen one in forever, but we'll make up for it with work.
MC: what / ...so they're precision support?
(C) Astar: Yep.
Polaris Mask: You actually got that?

Astar: They go everywhere to give kids presents, jumping walls and roofs. Too finicky for spaceships. They also move around fast to get everyone in one night. So yeah, reindeer is manual mode for the ship, supporting from the outside.
MC: Annnd you call them reindeer? / Authors do that? / cute name
Astar: It wasn't my idea, it was the designer's.
Astar frowns, but he doesn't seem that put out by it.
Astar: Well anyways. Operators or whatever? Transform everyone else.
MC: O-okay! / Melide, together.
(B) Melide: Right.

Monomasa and the mob wrestlers suit up!
Astar: Here we go. Command code, input.
The ship transforms.
Polaris Mask: Wait hold up, we're technically in space!
Purple: OH GOD I CAN'T BRE--oh wait I can breathe?
Blue: And I'm not cold. Isn't space supposed to be cold?
Astar: What? The ship has an atmospheric control shield around it. It's the outermost part, so we're fine no matter what the inside is like if it's intact. The ship even has a train and boat mode.
Monomasa: ...is that related to what you said about aliens hiding themselves before?
Astar: Yeah. Camouflage for wherever it is. I was taught it's a huge pain in the ass if people know you're an alien.
MC: Weeeird / what / that aside, cool!

Polaris Mask: But anyways, this is so cool!
Monomasa: Most spaceships don't focus on transformation after all.
Astar: Hmm, we should reach our next destination soon. How about we try actually pulling the sleigh? Everyone out and front so I can teach you.
Astar jumps out.
Polaris Mask: WAIT WHAT
Astar: ...what? I just said there's a shield around the ship.
Astar is apparently walking midair!
Monomasa: ...so it's still like moving while inside the ship?
Astar: Yeah, here's mostly the same as over where you guys are standing. Now get over here.
Polaris Mask: Space walking!? I'm so in!
Red: Wait, me too!
Blue: Same! OMG this is so cool!
MC: well they're sure excited / Aren't they scared!? / Yeaaaah!
(AB) Melide: Maybe I should be more like that...
Monomasa: Nah we should take it slow Melide, MC.
(C) Monomasa: Slow down MC, Melide and I will go together with you.
Melide: Tee hee, it's kind of fun watching everyone.

Later
Astar: Okay time for the reins. Command code input.
Suddenly!
Melide: Wait, there's reins on me now?
Reins of light connect everyone to the sleigh!
Astar: Okay there's a trick to starting up, lemme show you. First, standard operations. The ship guarantees the speed while the reindeer controls the ship. Just make sure you don't let the ship run you over.
MC: wait hold up
Astar: Alright, go!
Astar grabs the reins! Power courses through everyone!
Red: Wait, how do I control this!?
The sleigh boots up!
Astar: Get ready to go.

Later
Red: Oh my god, I'm running IN SPACE
Purple: Look at me, girl, daddy's gonna be a reindeer!
Everyone's speeding up!
Melide: L-let's be careful as we go! But I'm surprised we can keep running like this.
Astar: The sleigh maintains it. The reindeer control the direction and acceleration.
Monomasa: This is still clearly not normal running speeds, how fast can this go?
Astar: Hmm, we should start heading down. Command code input!
The sleigh starts descending! REALLY diving now! Everyone's having a good time! And then Astar lets go of the reins.
Rest of Party: WHAT

(Almost) free fallin'~
Red: Oh god what now!?
Purple: My little girl's not even school age yet!
Green: MAMAAAA
Astar: Calm your tits, the shield's still working. Just hold onto the reins, think of where you want to go, and run.
MC: Uhhhh, like this...?
Everyone follows Astar's directions. Still free fallin'~! If anything, the ship is going meteor mode now. Atmospheric friction!

Melide: Um, I don't think this is working right...
Polaris Mask: I got gravity magic, I got this! Let's goooo!
Polaris Mask deploys his wrestling ring Parallel Weapon around the sleigh! The sleigh starts reangling a little!
Polaris Mask: Okay this should help a li--wait what
Back to zooming down like a meteor!
Polaris Mask: BUT WHY THO!? I still have the wrestling ring as a Santa wrestler!
Monomasa: We're approaching clouds and the surface now, focus on flying!
Polaris Mask: Dammit, I guess it's literally fly or die now! We are making it through this!
Blue: Y-yeah, I'm not going out like this!
Yellow: We're gonna make it, we're gonna make it, we're gonna make it!
Everyone keeps trying, though things still aren't looking any better! Preeetty close to the ground now!
MC: WORK GODDAMMIT
Melide: Please...!

Going past the clouds now! The surface is getting detailed! The ship is starting to level out and slow down!
Monomasa: D-did we stabilize?
Astar: Seems so. Not bad for your first time.
Astar nods with his arms crossed.
Polaris Mask: Were you just gonna let us die if we didn't pull it off!?
Astar: I was gonna put on the brakes if it came to it.
Polaris Mask: Man, Sparta didn't toss kids into waters this deep back then!
Astar: They also didn't have deadlines this tight. You guys got it the first time, so it should be fine going forward.
Green: Guys are we dead
Purple: I'm gonna write my daughter a letter or something...
Blue: We still have a show to do...maybe I should call in sick.
MC: Damn, being Santa is hard / you know this seems kinda cool actually

Melide: ...I'm worried about what he'll make us do next.
Monomasa: He's fearsome...
Astar: Guys stop whining. Look, we're almost there.
Looks like some city in the subarctics. There's a big tent over there with hot air balloons with signs.
MC: ...Yatomi Circus? Wait.
And so the party sets down, cold winds setting in as the sleigh's shield disengages.
End of Episode