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.
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(AB) Krampus: Thanks!
(C) Krampus: Okay. Thanks for working with us!
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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)
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(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!
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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.
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(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.
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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)
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(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.
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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
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(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.
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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?
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(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.
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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
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