December 1991

Dear Santa,

I’ve been a good boy this year, so is it okay for me to ask for a best friend as this year’s gift? And if I got one, I promise you I’ll be a good boy again next year.

Love,
Masaki

Santa,
I didn’t kick anyone this year, I didn’t pull any pranks on my sister (okay, sometimes) this year, and I always said that my mother is beautiful, so this year I think I did a lot of good things. I want a Game Boy as my gift this year. I’m looking forward to receive your present.

Kazu

December 1995

Dear Santa,

Is it okay for me to ask for a present for someone else, this time around? If it’s possible, would you mind giving Kazu-chan another game this year on my behalf? I broke his Game Boy; even though Kazu-chan said it was okay, I know he’s sad. I’m sorry for being bad, but I really want to make Kazu-chan happy again. I will try and work hard to be a good boy again next year if you can grant my wish, Santa.

Lots of love,
Masaki

Santa,

I know I’m being a good boy by not being angry at Masaki for breaking my game. This year, I hope that you could give me a new game, so that Masaki would not be sad for breaking it. I don’t think I could stand looking at his pitiful face any longer. Please, Santa – grant my wish so that Masaki could be happy.

Kazu

December 2000

Dear Santa,

Thank you for granting my wish ten years ago. I’m happy to have Kazu-chan as my best friend. I know even though he puts on a tough front by being a brat, he is a good person inside. I know that I love Kazu-chan very much. Would it be okay if I ask that in the next couple of years, I could be with Kazu-chan not only as best friends, but also as lovers. Yes, Santa, I think I’m in love with Kazu-chan. From today onwards I will work hard to be able to make Kazu-chan happy.

Lots and lots of love,
Aiba Masaki

December 2002

Santa-san,

Ever since I’ve known Masaki, Christmas Eve is no longer “Christmas Eve” in my mind, but his birthday. I apologize for not sending any letters the last few years, because it seems that I have taken the responsibility of being a Santa myself, for this certain idiot – ever since you granted his wish of wanting his best friend, and that person happened to be me. This time around, I write to you to ask for your help (if you don’t mind). These past two years he seemed to be working hard, but he always forgets to take care of himself. Even though I’m not worried about him – okay, that’s a lie – is it possible to create a chance for me, so that I would have a reason to be around him 24/7, instead of three hours a day, five days a week? I promise, I will be a very good person next year, and I will minimize my verbal abuse towards him.

Peace out,
Kazunari

December 2003

Santa,

Please make sure that Masaki will be healthy again and again, for the years coming. Please make him smile again.

Asking hard for your favor,
Ninomiya Kazunari

December 2007

Santa-chan,

I guess it is weird to write to you when I’m at the age of 25 (^^’) but I need to write this in order to give my thanks. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you so much for granting Ninomiya Kazunari in my life, as my best friend, and now as the love of my life.

From now on I will work hard again! =)

Sincerely,
Ninomiya Aiba Masaki

Yo Santa,

From now on don’t worry about Masaki, as I will be taking over from you in the caring of this certain idiot!

Thank you for all your hard work!

Ninomiya Kazunari

December 2011

Santa-chan!

I’m happy and Kazu-chan is happy, too! Please take care of both of us from now onwards. =)

Lots of love,
Ninomiya Aiba Masaki

Also on behalf of,
Ninomiya Kazunari

Fin

(Shida said: Happy 29th Birthday Aiba Masaki! Merry Christmas to everyone and Happy New Year! Enjoy your holidays!)