Finally, Christmas has arrived to town! The streets are as lively as ever because there's going to be huge events to mark this year's Christmas such as Christmas live carol, floats for parade and lots more starting in the evening. Even the usual busy SS Café also had some events that will start in the evening too so you had to go there as early as possible since you brought a lot of presents for each and every of the idols. I bet the Café would have been flooded with presents by now.

In the evening...

In the Café, there's only a few customers seated since it's a day where most families gather together to have dinner and strengthen their bond. The event takes place in the simulation room which most of the fans gathered. Just in the middle of the room, there stood a tall gigantic Christmas tree, decorated with all sorts of decorations and below it were presents wrapped with all sorts of colored wrappers. Those must be presents provided by the idols and the fans for the present exchanging event.

'Wow...I won't even stand a chance to give my present to the idols...' you thought to yourself in silence while staring at your bag of goodies.

"Ehhh...? That means I won't be able to give this to Ittoki-kun?!" one of the fans exclaimed in disappointment.

"Even if it didn't reach him, I'm sure that you will at least get his or even help out the others who are also fans of STARISH," the other assured. "Plus, you don't want them to carry a huge sack of presents back to their home right?"

"I get it...but I really hope it'll reach him," the fan said.

Since it has come to this, you decided to place the presents(excluding the presents for Quartet Night) under the trees, hoping that it'll reach to their hands. And soon after that, Starish appeared before your eyes.

"Minna konnichiwa!!! How are you all today?" Ittoki asked cheerfully while the fans shouted in reply. "I see, we are happy that you all are fine! And woahhhh, there are so many presents lying under the great tree!"

"Otoya, I could sense the greed radiating from within you," Tokiya scolded, making the fans around him laugh.

"Eheheheh...gomen gomen. We are really happy that all of you actually gave us presents and even contributed on placing them under the tree but..." Ittoki began, "...even if your present didn't reach us, we all will know that your hearts have reached into our souls and we will never forget!"

"Look at who's talking...he sure has good words of wisdom," Ren teased. The fans went kyaaa right after he speak. Ittoki pouted.

"So, before we let the present exchange event begin, let's have a 'Starish song medley'!" Syo announced, making the fans squeal once more.

And so, the song medley began with a bang. The fans were really enjoying the Christmas concert. The medley ended with a sing along song, the 'Shining Star Xmas'. The next thing you know was the present exchanging event. The event was making the fans go crazy because they wanted to know which present they will get. But fortunately, there will be a lottery to decide which gift each fans will receive. (There are numbers placed on each of the presents after placing under the tree)

<So, we shall leave the lottery part and get to the point>

You got a gift box and you decided to open it tomorrow. Somehow, your intuition tells you that the gift you obtained was from one of the Starish members. But of course, you hope that it really is from one of them. After that, the events ended, most of the fans left the place while as for some, they decided to remain and gather in groups to check out the presents they got.

"Ah...It wasn't from Starish but this little bear is so cuteee!!" one of the girls said as she held out the bear.

Presents given by someone you never expect really are surprising. As you are still fixated on the group of girls, you accidentally bumped onto someone. It was Tokiya, who happened to be holding a present that he received earlier.

"I'm sorry! I wasn't looking while walking," you aplogised.

"No, it's fine. I was actually looking for you," Tokiya told you. "Would you like to have some hot chocolate for now?"

You accepted his invitation without any second thought. Tokiya then lead you to the outside of the simulation room and brought two mugs of hot chocolate drink. He then brought you to the outside of the Café. There you saw Syo and Natsuki who standing outside while talking happily.

"Hey, (first name)! The parade's about to start!!" Syo said as he waved at you to get your attention

"We get to see the piyo-chan floats later!" Natsuki said as he smiled cheerfully.

Before you even realise, Ittoki, Masato, Cecil and Ren are all here outside waiting for your appearance.

"Let's take as many pictures as possible tonight!" Ittoki said as he took out his camera from his pocket.

"Tonight the stars are as dazzling as your eyes, shall we watch the stars together?" Masato offered.

"Let's wish upon a shooting star if we come across one, little kitty?" Ren asked with a smirk.

"Let's look for a mistletoe later, (first name)!" Cecil suggested with his innocent smile.

"M-mistletoe?!" Syo exclaimed with his blushing face. "You don't have to look for any of them!!!"

"Eh...? Why not? I heard that if you were to find one, you can-" Cecil explained but was interrupted by Ittoki.

"You don't have to go to such lengths..." Ittoki said as he chuckled sheepishly.

Everyone was afterall, eagerly waiting for you to have fun with them.

The parade began as soon as the fireworks are set off into the starry dark night sky. Colourful sparks slowly fade after another as the crowd began cheering. All sorts of floats are seen slowly crossing the road. As said by Natsuki, there really is a piyo-chan float crossing the road. While watching the floats, Ittoki asks if you and him can take a selfie together. You two did and eventually the rest of Starish ended up wanting a group photo with the moving floats.

The group then decided to have a group photo under the great Christmas tree at the center of the town. So, you had to walk all the way there. They group were talking in pairs since the streets are kind of crowded. You ended up walking with Ren. He seemed to act a bit off today.

"What's with that face? Do you hate me that much?" he asked while staring at your orbs. You looked away after that.

Ren then decided to drag you to somewhere else before the others find out. He then led you to a bench that was located under some pine trees. The two of you then sat down in silence, only the sound of crickets chirping.

"(your nickname), will you accept me if I were to seal your lips with mine under these beautiful stars?" Ren asked all of a sudden. You just remained in awe.

"What are you saying...?" you asked him.

"I just wanted some alone time to be with you...and to make sure of my feelings for you were real," he explained. You remained silent, unable to answer to his desires.

"I guess I'll have to wish upon a shooting star so that you will tell me that you love me," Ren told you while looking at the distant dark sky. His thoughts may be distant but his deep smexay voice made it seemed like it's so close.

Suddenly, a a shooting star caught Ren's attention and that's the time he decided to wish upon it.

"Now may I have your answer?" Ren asked with his persuasive tone.

<Your Imagination may go on here>

"Hm...I see the two of you are having fun..." a familiar voice said, which startled the two of you. It was Masato's.

"Ah, Masa. Didn't expect you be the one to find us here," Ren bluntly state. "Well, as usual, you still have a habit of appearing at the wrong timing."

"My bad then. The rest wants you to buy some hot beverages while I escort her back," Masato said as he approached to you. "Alright, let's go now, (first name)."

You stood up while holding onto Masato's hand. Ren had no choice but to leave you to his pal's care as he walked to the opposite direction. Masato took you to a bright looking street where couples are seen strolling along. You could also see children wearing warm outfits while singing Christmas songs for the audience to listen. It was magical yet joyous.

"You seemed to like listening to carols," Masato commented while looking at how happy you are when you looked at the children. You nodded in reply.

The two of you walked along the path where the shops were at. There you noticed a cute music box with a piano design on it. Masato noticed it and decided to say something.

"Do you like music boxes?"

"I do...they always play soft melodies that I could never forget," you told him.

"I see...I think I can get you one," Masato mumbled to himself.

"No it's ok, you d-don't have to!!" you told him while having your eyes stuck on the glass pane.

"I insist. Check your mailbox tomorrow," Masato said as he gently pulled you away from the shop.

"E-eh?!" you stuttered as you walked.

Without you knowing, you two finally arrived infront of the Christmas tree where the rest of the members were already there, including Ren.

"You two are late! We were about to leave you guys out of the picture," Syo grumbled.

Masato apologized while Natsuki decided to steal you from Masato.

"(first name)-chan, I just found something cute!"

Before you could even react, Natsuki was already dragging you away from the others' sight. He then gently rummaged into the twigs of the tree. There you saw a hibernating squirrel.

"It's cute but we don't want to disturb it," you told Natsuki, which he just smiled sadly.

"it's kind of sad to see animals hibernating in places like this. They should find a safer place," Natsuki stated while looking sad as he slowly removed his hands from the twigs.

"Hey, don't suddenly drag her to somewhere we can't see!" Syo angered, gaining your attention in the process, making him blush. "I-I-I'm just worried..."

"Guys, please get into your positions!!" Ittoki told you all as he positioned his camera on a perfect spot.

You stood in between Cecil and Ittoki during the photo taking. After that, you heard Reiji's voice, calling for his juniors to take a picture together.

"Yosh, the Shining idols are all here!" Reiji announced as he pranced towards his juniors.

"Rei-chan! You are lucky that you arrived on time!" Ittoki said.

After that, you took a group picture with Starish and Quartet Night and ended this year's Christmas with a bang!

As soon as you were about to go home, you managed to remember that you need to give the present s to the Quartet Night members. Starish were somewhat envious that they get to have presents from you.

"Oh, a present for me? I'm grateful! Will treasure it forever!" Reiji beamed happily upon receiving the gift.

"T-t-thanks..." Ranmaru stuttered as he gets the present. His face is totally red.

"Thank you, (first name)...I wonder what am I feeling right now..." Ai said as you gave him the present.

"I shall humbly accept your gratitude, woman. Be grateful that I'm appreciating the offer," Camus thanked, somehow, well...indirectly.

"Merry Christmas, everyone," you waved goodbye as you greeted them.

"Merry Christmas to you too!!!" the group of idols said in unison.

After that, you head home while thinking whose present you got from the lottery just now.

<your imagination goes on from here XD>

The next day...

You woke up and found a parcel in your mailbox. It was from Masato. The content was actually a music box that you saw last night. When you tried opening the box, you heard a familiar melody. It was Masato's idol song!

Merry Christmas~

I apologise that chapter day 11 didn't seem to be as interesting at the other chapters because I couldn't think of any ideas for it. Same goes to this chapter too. I spent the whole day to write this but still couldn't think of a good one. There's still three more chapters before this story ends. Hope you all will stick with me till the end. I thank those who still read the story till now.

And MERRY CHRISTMAS everyone!!!