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[Issei is knocking on his friends' doors and giving them their gifts today. Why today? He's worried about being indisposed at Christmas.

What are his gifts? Bouquets. Each with a different kind of flower. If the door isn't answered when he knocks, he'll leave the flowers wrapped up nicely by their door with a note that reads simply "Merry Christmas. - Ryudo Issei."

His gift list:
Shirou - Lilac - first love
Diarmuid - Rose (pink) - friendship
Arturia - Orchid - beauty
Neah - Gladiolus - strength of character
Tatsuma - Daisy - innocence
Ingrid - Delphinium - boldness
Hakuno - Jasmine - grace and elegance
Allen - Aster - contentment
Kaiji - Lily (day) - enthusiasm
Kiritsugu - Holly - domestic happiness
Waver - Zinnia (mixed) - thinking of an absent friend

He hopes everyone enjoys them. He spent a while picking them out.]

[Video]
The new moon falls nearly on Christmas this year. If the full moon doesn't provide us with trouble, that's my next concern. ...It's something to think of, at least.

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Strength of character... [A small smile appears on his expression when he repeats his words.] Thank you, Issei.

It truly means a lot to me.

You're welcome. I'm glad it had the intended effect of bringing you some happiness.

[... Oh. That's adorable Issei. That is completely adorable, you have no idea.] I ah... Is there anything you want for Christmas? I have quite a bit saved up.

I don't have anything particular in mind. A monk lives on humble means.

I understand.

However, I am still going to give you a gift. It is what friends do for each other, after all.

Ah - if you insist.

[Oh man. Neah is pretty bad with gifts. Time to start shopping and all that good stuff.] Very good.

When I have chosen your gift, I will let you know.

Thank you very much. I do appreciate it.

It is the least I could do. After all, you've given me lovely flowers. ~~And friendship~~.

I really am glad you like them so much.