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Steam drifted through the night air, wafting heat upon the saniwa's cold face as they gazed upon their mug of hot cocoa. They glanced up as laughter erupted behind them within the confines of shoji doors, the New Year's Eve festivities underway.
The hour of midnight approached, bringing with it the chill of winter.
The year had been filled with trials and tribulations for all in the Citadel. Thinking back on it now, the saniwa sighed as their fingers curled around the mug with a tighter grip. The shoji opened and closed in quick succession, Ichigo carrying Akita to bed. The saniwa received a smile as they glanced back, both parties wishing each other a good night. As the Tachi disappeared further into the Citadel, the doors opened once more, the sounds of a flustered Tsurumaru and Taikogane calling for Ookurikara to return. The saniwa glanced back once more in kind, spotting the reclusive Uchigatana standing like a statue in the night. Golden eyes snapped towards the saniwa as they pat the space beside them. He grumbled under his breath, appearing to ignore the gesture before slowly approaching and sitting upon the engawa.
They sat in silence for some time, both listening to the muffled commotion of celebration.
"...Would you like some?" the saniwa murmured, finding it a burden to speak louder than needed this late into the night, "Cocoa, I mean. It's still hot."
Ookurikara remained silent for some time before grumbling under his breath towards the positive. The saniwa's lips turned up in a small smile as they poured a second cup, the scent of chocolate filling his senses as Ookurikara took the mug into his own hands. Lifting it to his lips, he paused as a white speck passed through his vision. More appeared as he glanced up.
"Oh!" the saniwa spoke up, their lips now a wide grin, "The first snow...~"
Ookurikara watched the flakes flurry and float, sticking to the grass beneath their feet.
"...Happy New Year, Kuri-chan," the saniwa hummed as they watched the snow, their eyes shimmering in delight.
The Uchigatana sat in silence for a long moment, glancing towards his master as they sipped their cocoa.
"...Hn."
Lifting the mug to his lips, he welcomed the new year with chocolate.