[Requests Accepted] [Whirlpool] メリ☆クリ ～10年ぶりのホワイトクリスマス～ [VJ01002334]

■Story "The True Identity of My Childhood Friend is Santa Claus!" Set in Suzunari City, where it hasn't snowed in the last ten years, the story revolves around the heroine, Seiya Mashiro, the youngest daughter of the Santa family who has yet to make her Santa debut, and her childhood friend. She is an elite Santa, Kirara Otogi, who has been expected to excel since childhood and has received special education from the Santa Association. The protagonist works tirelessly alongside these two charming Santas to bring about a long-awaited White Christmas for the past ten years, prioritizing the happiness of children above all else. As December 24 approaches, will they be able to successfully celebrate Christmas...? Now, a miraculous night begins, where various fates and feelings intersect. "On this holy night, let us weave miracles together with our 'thoughts'..." **Characters** ●Seiya Mashiro (CV: Miyami Arisugawa) A calm and gentle girl. She is in the same class as the protagonist and is also a second-year student. While she is caring, she sometimes ends up being a bit clumsy. Although she appears modest, she tends to be quite forward with the protagonist. Her nickname is "Shiro" (only the protagonist calls her that). She loves crane games, and sometimes the protagonist gets dragged into playing them too. She is afraid of heights, which is a fatal flaw for a Santa, but she works hard at her first Santa job for the sake of the children she loves. Usually bright and kind, she tends to dwell on things when she feels down. She has feelings for Nobuya, stemming from their childhood friendship. She worries about his somewhat shadowy personality and tends to fuss over him. ●Kirara Otogi (CV: Kazane) An elite Santa who has been expected to succeed since she was young. After completing a nine-year Santa study abroad at the Santa headquarters in Finland, she became a "Special Mission Santa" with many privileges. She returned to fulfill her first mission as a Special Mission Santa and is investigating the cause of the lack of snow in Suzunari City for the past ten years. She is absolutely confident in her abilities and takes pride in her work, but she is also quite impulsive and a bit foolish. She is half-Japanese but has been away from Japan for a long time, making her somewhat out of touch with society. She tries to use her Santa privileges to move into Mashiro's home but is chased away by Mashiro's older sister, Megumi, and ends up staying with the protagonist. She becomes antagonistic towards Megumi and often makes the Seiya family her target. ●Megumi Seiya (CV: Elena Uinabara) Mashiro's older sister. She is known as the neighborhood's poster girl but has a cold demeanor. Her true nature is that of a somewhat aggressive cool beauty, and she often bullies her father and the protagonist. Due to her mother not being home often, she has taken on a motherly role, which has made her cynical about many things. She seems to have a similar sense to her mother and is not very interested in Santa's work. However, she knows that her father struggles with his volunteer-like Santa duties. As a result, while she mocks her father, she also feels a bit of sympathy for him. ●Santaro Seiya (CV: Mr. Derringer) Mashiro's father, characterized by his unusual beard and plump belly. He runs a cake shop called "KIILU JOULUKUU" (Sparkling December) and is said to be quite skilled at baking cakes. His wife is a female photographer who travels the world, so she is rarely home, but they keep in touch frequently and have a harmonious relationship. He hopes that things will go well between Mashiro and Nobuya after seeing Mashiro chase after him. ●Mysterious Old Man (CV: Daisuke Kuroki) A mysterious figure clad in a leather jacket, sporting a beard and sunglasses. His impressive riding skills on his Harley Davidson are remarkable. He is a significant presence deeply involved in the truth of the story and for some reason watches over the actions of the protagonist and Mashiro. ●Nobuya Toma The protagonist, a second-year student attending school. His father works for a travel agency and is busy traveling around the world. Their relationship is normal, but they don't have many opportunities to talk due to his father's work. He lost his mother in an accident on Christmas ten years ago, making Christmas a trauma for him. He can manage most things reasonably well, but he is terrible at cooking. Mashiro is somewhat good at cooking, so the protagonist secretly thinks she might be the best cook in the world, but he doesn't say it out loud because it's embarrassing. Despite everything, he seems to have a fondness for her.