[ On Christmas morning Sano will find a package addressed to him, both larger and lighter than one might expect. It hardly makes a sound when jostled, but when finally opened, all becomes clear.
It's an entire baby bonsai tree, carefully placed so as not to squish any of its delicate parts, striking red maple leaves the first thing Sano will see peeking out at him from behind the cardboard. Deeper inside, a note is slipped in somewhere, telltale elegant handwriting reading,
A Merry Christmas to you, and well wishes in the new year to knowing each other better. I was told you have a little trouble taking care of yourself; should you need it, please know my doors are always open to you.
12/25 🎁
It's an entire baby bonsai tree, carefully placed so as not to squish any of its delicate parts, striking red maple leaves the first thing Sano will see peeking out at him from behind the cardboard. Deeper inside, a note is slipped in somewhere, telltale elegant handwriting reading,
A Merry Christmas to you, and well wishes in the new year to knowing each other better. I was told you have a little trouble taking care of yourself; should you need it, please know my doors are always open to you.
Akira Takahashi ]