Ill-Matched Role
Lalafin:
(Goddess of Christmas)
"—Here you are. This year's nice list!"
"—Here you are. This year's nice list!"
Mei Fan:
Hm...? This just looks like a lunchbox though?
Junna:
And I'm the one who's playing the Goddess of Christmas.
Kaoruko:
Nonomiya-han, you're playing the child...
Lalafin:
Heh, I had so much fun at the rehearsal just now I got carried away!
Junna:
Heh heh, I feel you. It went pretty smooth for our first run.
Junna:
I'm really grateful... Both for this lunch box and the school for letting us use the school facilities.
Lalafin:
Yeah! That's because we pushed for it!
Mei Fan:
You received five separate event requests at the same time, right? It's amazing enough that they all ended up overlapping, but that's some determination for accepting them all.
Lalafin:
Yeah! There's five of us—me, Aruru, Tsukasa, Shizuha, and Misora...we figured it'll work out somehow.
Lalafin:
We split up and recruited members by ourselves... It became this great adventure!
Kaoruko:
When you came to our school gates in tears, I thought you were doing some sort of skit.
Kaoruko:
You wrapped yourself around me and wouldn't let go!
Lalafin:
Heh, I had you in my strong hold with my Lalafin Arm! I was so happy when you said okay♪
Junna:
I wanted to see how far we'd be able to get with members who we don't normally work together with...
Kaoruko:
Yeah, you got lucky because you got away with trading this lunchbox for my help!
Kaoruko:
*nom nom* I guess it tastes all right.
Junna:
Frontier is known for the delicious food from their cafeteria.
Lalafin:
I'm glad you like it! Eat to your heart's content before we continue our rehearsal♪
Mei Fan:
—Um, do you guys have a moment?
Lalafin:
Hm?
Junna:
Why are you so serious all of a sudden...?
Kaoruko:
If you're not gonna eat the deep fried shrimp, I'll take it.
Mei Fan:
N-No, the fried shrimp is mine! Wait, that's not what I...
Mei Fan:
Do all of you really think there are no problems with the performance?
Lalafin:
What? Was something wrong!?
Lalafin:
It's a heartwarming story about the kind White Santa and mean Black Santa on Christmas!
Mei Fan:
No well, I think the story is wonderful.
Mei Fan:
White Santa's sleigh breaks down on Christmas Eve and she's not able to deliver presents to the children on the nice list...
Lalafin:
Yes, so then the troubled White Santa goes to the meanspirited Black Santa for help♪
Kaoruko:
Black Santa goes around to play pranks on all the bad kids who didn't make it onto the nice list... How nice.
Junna:
They both get on Black Santa's sleigh and head out to deliver presents and pranks together—
Lalafin:
(Mean Kid)
"Ngh..."
"Ngh..."
Kaoruko:
(White Santa)
"Oh...doesn't look like this child is on the nice list..."
"Oh...doesn't look like this child is on the nice list..."
Mei Fan:
(Black Santa)
"Muahaha, it's my turn. Take this lump of coal and potato!"
"Muahaha, it's my turn. Take this lump of coal and potato!"
Lalafin:
Haha, I love watching the interactions between these two!
Junna:
Yes, the pure and honest White Santa and sly and devilish Black Santa. The exchange between the unmatched pair is very satisfying—
Mei Fan:
That's it!!
Lalafin:
Where!?
Junna:
Nonomiya-san, you're not going to find it by looking around.
Junna:
...I understand what Mei Fan-san is getting at. You're talking about the casting, right?
Mei Fan:
Exactly. We were short on time, so we left the casting up to Nonomiya-san, but...
Mei Fan:
There's someone else who is more suitable for the Black Santa role...!
Kaoruko:
Who are you talking about?
Junna:
Hey, Hanayagi-san. Mei Fan-san doesn't need more leeks in her lunchbox!
Kaoruko:
No, this is extra nutrition for Mei-han.
Mei Fan:
That defiant attitude...it's perfect for Black Santa!
Mei Fan:
I don't know if I can be a better Black Santa than you...!
Kaoruko:
You sure are a serious and rude person...
Lalafin:
What? I did the casting based on my guts, but I think I did pretty well.
Kaoruko:
I guess you're right... You definitely won't be able to become Black Santa.
Mei Fan:
What...!?
Kaoruko:
You don't understand anything about Black Santa... So I'm saying you can't pull it off.
Mei Fan:
W-What do you mean...?
Kaoruko:
You think I'm just gonna tell you? You have to figure it out yourself.
Mei Fan:
Ngh...you're exactly right, but...!
Kaoruko:
—So what will you do?
Kaoruko:
We only just started rehearsals... I can take over the role for you if you want.
Mei Fan:
...! I-It's okay...!
Mei Fan:
It's not like me to be so worried... Being able to turn an unfitting role into your own is what Stage Girls do!
Mei Fan:
I'm all fired up! I'll focus on what's ahead of me and push forward—
Kaoruko:
You're so exhausting...*nom*
Lalafin:
Ahh, that's Mei Fan's fried shrimp!
Mei Fan:
M-My fried shrimp...!
Mei Fan:
Oh! Is this what...!?
Well-Earned Christmas Present
"Black & White☆Christmas" Final Act
White Santa:
"Here you are. You worked hard this year."
White Santa:
"Next year, remember to be kind to others and yourself and be a good child."
White Santa:
"Oh...doesn't look like this child is on the nice list..."
Black Santa:
"Muahaha, it's my turn. Take this lump of coal and potato!"
Narrator:
"Black Santa and White Santa went to the children's homes one by one."
Narrator:
"And as it gets later into the evening—"
*swish* *swish* *swish*
Black Santa:
"Muahaha, a masterpiece... The expression on that naughty kid staying up late!"
Black Santa:
"They stuck their hand into the stocking thinking it was a ball and their hand turned black from the coal!"
White Santa:
"......"
Black Santa:
"Hmph, the next house is the last one! Let's wrap this up and head back—"
White Santa:
"Um, I was just thinking..."
Black Santa:
"What?"
White Santa:
"Your pranks are really cute."
Black Santa:
"What? Are you making fun of me?"
White Santa:
"No, there are just all these other pranks you could've done. Like hiding bugs inside the stockings or something..."
Black Santa:
"Can you stop making such unnecessary comments?"
White Santa:
"I-I'm sorry...! But I was just thinking—"
White Santa:
"Are you actually just trying to show the children who aren't on the nice list that we're paying attention...?"
Black Santa:
"W-What!? That's ridiculous..."
*lurch*
Black Santa:
"Oh no, the reins...!!"
White Santa:
"Aaaah!"
*splash*
White Santa:
"Oh no! The last present fell into the lake..."
Black Santa:
"It fell..."
White Santa:
"W-W-What do we do!? We won't be able to deliver the present..."
Black Santa:
"......"
Black Santa:
"...I'll go."
White Santa:
"What...!?"
Black Santa:
"Don't make me repeat myself... I said I'll go get it!"
Black Santa:
"I'm bored of playing pranks, I'll make up for this. You wait in the sleigh!"
White Santa:
"Black-chan..."
White Santa:
"...No, please wait. There's a better way."
White Santa:
"I come to this last house every year. The child who's waiting must be..."
Black Santa:
"What do you mean...?"
Gentle Kid:
*achoo*
Black Santa:
"They're awake....!?"
White Santa:
"No, they just sneezed in their sleep."
White Santa:
"Because this room is really cold..."
Black Santa:
"Stale bread and a fireplace with no fire..yet this child continues to smile."
White Santa:
"Yes, I'm sure it's because they're happy to get to share their mother's warmth."
Black Santa:
"I can see why they're on the nice list. They're so simpleminded. They're still able to smile in this kind of situation..."
White Santa:
"Yes...such a good child."
White Santa:
"That's why your kind prank will be this child's best present."
White Santa:
"Coal for a warm fire and potatoes to fill their bellies... It's full of your kindness."
Black Santa:
"Hmph! You're mistaken..."
Black Santa:
"I just like playing pranks. That's all!!"
*ring* *ring*
Gentle Kid:
"Whoa, look, Mama... Potatoes and coal! It must be Santa...!?"
Gentle Kid:
"Thank you, Santa!!"
*swish* *swish* *swish*
Black Santa:
"......"
White Santa:
"...How does it feel to get a smile in return for your pranks?"
Black Santa:
"The worst! I'm gonna up my game next year!"
White Santa:
"Heh heh, I'll help you♪"
Black Santa:
"You should repair your own sleigh!!"
Narrator:
"—And just like that, they welcome another new Christmas morning."
Narrator:
"The sunlight reflecting off the pure-white snow casts a gentle light on Black Santa and White Santa."
Narrator:
"The light that shines down on both nice and naughty children brightens up their smiles."
Narrator:
"The Goddess of Christmas prays."
Goddess of Christmas:
"May all the dear children in the world have a wonderful Christmas..."
Mei Fan:
Thank you very much, Hanayagi-san.
Kaoruko:
Huh? For what?
Mei Fan:
For showing me the path to success for this play!
Kaoruko:
......
Mei Fan:
I didn't understand the true nature of being "cunning"...
Mei Fan:
I was tied down by my feeling of responsibility and got confused with my own nature!
Kaoruko:
...Exactly, you're honest to a fault. So you felt like it was all on you to do something about it.
Kaoruko:
If it were me and I got a role that's the direct opposite of me, I would be chuckling about it to myself. It's a good chance to show off your acting skills too.
Kaoruko:
Even more so if you have someone similar close to you... You just have to adopt their characteristics.
Mei Fan:
Yes... I noticed when you stole my fried shrimp right under my nose while I was confiding in everyone.
Mei Fan:
I can't believe I was hesitating over the role when I had someone who was exactly like Black Santa right in front of me!!
Kaoruko:
...Are you trying to pick a fight?
Mei Fan:
S-Sorry... That's not all there is to it. I'm just saying I was touched by something I don't have!
Mei Fan:
If you hadn't stolen my fried shrimp right in front of me like that, I might not have noticed...
Kaoruko:
Heh... Well, I also just wanted to eat the shrimp.
Mei Fan:
What!? What did you just...
Kaoruko:
It's fine. Let's go to the cast party.
Kaoruko:
You've used up my precious time.... You'll have to make up for it.
Mei Fan:
Oh, please wait! I haven't finished...
Kaoruko:
I'll listen to you in front of the Christmas tree. It is Christmas after all.
Mei Fan:
Heh heh, you're right. All the nice and naughty kids together—
Mei Fan:
—Smiling and wishing one another a merry Christmas!!
Mei Fan:
Christmas charity performance! It's definitely refreshing to participate in a seasonal performance that's not put on by the Edels.
Mei Fan:
Same as Hanayagi-san, I also joined because of Nonomiya-san's passionate invitation, but I gained a lot of inspiration.
Mei Fan:
My Santa may be a different color, but now I've experienced playing the role of Santa too.
Mei Fan:
It might not be a bad idea for all the Edels to dress up as Santa on Christmas Day!