“I got you a gift. I know you prefer your clothes a little more reserved but I even chose the blue ones over the red for you.”

“I’m sure that you can find something to wear with them. I might even buy you an outfit to go with it for Christmas. Happy birthday, Hakuba-kun.”

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“A gift from Koizumi-san? I’m not sure whether to be frightened or elated. Still, they are nice… and you did, indeed, pick blue instead of red…" 

"Well, I suppose I shall have to inspect them and, if they end up being clean and free of any poisons, traps, and visible curses, I will put them to good use. Thank you, Koizumi-san… I…”

“…it was actually very sweet of you to remember my birthday. Thank you, again.”