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Ah... Of course! You know the Christmas customs very well, young girl, Anna-san! You definitely have your place on the 'nice' list! [He winks and gives a thumbs up.]

Now... I will hand you your first present! [He reaches into his bag and pulls out one box that he puts into Anna's hand. It is full of a box of fancy chocolates, with a little of every variety of chocolate.]

[Of course, Anna didn't open her eyes just yet. She still wanted it to be a surprise and wanted to see the presents all at once! Although, that didn't stop her from taking a small peek out of the corner of her eyes to see just what Rock Lee had to offer. Once she did though?

That's when she widen her eyes in surprise]

H-Hey that's....how did you know I wanted some chocolate for Christmas? No seriously, do you know how to read minds or something? Because I don't think I told anyone about that!

That's just amazing!

Er... Well, the Secretive Santa has his ways! [There had to be a list somewhere...!] Perhaps you may find everything that you want! Because you have been a very nice person.

[He'll prepare to take out the second box, which has the winter gear she wanted in it!]

[Oh well, that didn't really matter to Anna! Instead, she just giggled a little before and raised an eyebrow at the bigger box. At first, she gave a good look at it before staring back at Rock Lee.

Of course, the moment that she opened it too? If she was surprised before? Her eyes widen even more!]

T-That's...just...how? I mean...just...how did you....? I thought I wouldn't see it again but that's...!

[Somewhere in the back of her mind, she was trying to figure out Rock Lee found out.]

Oooohh, now I feel bad, I don't know what to get you in return... [You're kind of ruining his cover, Anna!]

[The Santa Lee looks on, both pleased and nervous as he beholds her unwrapping of the present. It's a good feeling to provide her with something she wanted so dearly! He wasn't sure what to do about her puzzlement, however.]

Ah... There is no need, young one. The Secretive Santa... requests nothing in return! You need not worry!

But I still want to get you something though! It wouldn't fair now that you gone all this way to get presents for me!

[Anna continued to mumble. As she looked at the ground, trying to figure out how to hide her shame for not really getting Lee anything, an idea suddenly popped up!]

Oh! I know, how about I make you cookies? It'll probably be late but I'll be sure to give it to you when I have the time!

Cookies? Ah... I did hear that cookies are the expected offering for Santa-sama! So, I... I will accept that!

[Lee, you're not doing a very good job of hiding your identity! But now with a smug look written across her face, she placed her hands on her hips with a confident smile!]

Then good! Just tell me whenever you might be popping on by and I'll make something for you really quickly!

[He shouldn't be expected to be very good at this, at all... He scratches at his mask sheepishly.]

Ah... I am not sure when to say! Santa-sama's movements are mysterious and unpredictable! B-but perhaps the time will come! Or... perhaps you could leave the cookies with a helper of mine!

[Meanwhile, Anna had to give a giggle at Rock Lee. Honestly, she had to wonder if he even knew that she already knew who she was...]

Oh really? And who might this helper of yours be? How do I know that they won't just take away all my hard work and eat all the cookies?

[Lee gives a nervous chuckle as he considers this.]

Ah! I would... I mean, he would never do such a thing! He is a very diligent worker. I believe they call him Rock Lee! Is that correct?

[Yup, she had a feeling he already knew. Ah well, that just made it all the more fun! In fact, it made her giggle even more!

So much so, she had a hard time covering her laughter behind her hands]

I didn't know Rock Lee worked for you, Santa! But don't worry, if he ever does manage to eat those cookies, I'll be sure to tell you! I'm sure he doesn't want to anger Santa out of all people!

[He actually thinks this still preserves his identity... He glances around sheepishly as she giggles.]

Er... He seems to be a diligent worker, so I thought that I would enlist his help!

[Anna has no idea yet how much she shouldn't want Santa to be angry...

Make sure that he does that! I'm trusting you, Anna-san, because you are a nice girl! [And he flashes a thumbs up.]

[Oh Anna, always tempting fate. But until that time comes, the princess just smiled at him before she too mimicked his actions]

Okay then! I'll be sure to deliver it to him so he can give it to you, Santa! Even if he doesn't, I'll be sure to keep on reminding him until he does!

Thank you! I knew that I could count on you! Please... Have a merry Christmas!

[He salutes before he goes to make his exit, through the nearest window!]

HOHOHO!!!

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