()||81GF_Memorial:When I enter the banquet hall, I find the place unusually quiet. +The T-Dolls are standing in front of the long tables like they've been waiting for me. Commander()Commander||:Why are you all just standing there? Feel free to dig in. M1903(2)Springfield||:We're near the end of exchanging presents, Commander. +Everyone has received something... Now it's your turn. +Please accept this Christmas present carefully prepared by all of us. ()||:The T-Dolls part into two sides, making way for a large box half a person's height being wheeled out to me. It's even wrapped with a rainbow-colored ribbon. Commander()Commander||:What are you giving me... +I-Isn't this a bit too big? Springfield()Springfield||:Just open it. Commander()Commander||:Okay. +Anyone got scissors? ()||:I cut the ribbon and am just about to open the lid when I hear a faint rustle coming from the box. ()||ClothingUp<震屏>:Suddenly a force from within pushes the lid clean off. I dart back in reflex. The lid whizzes just past my nose and falls onto the floor. Commander()Commander||:...That was close. ()||:Before I even finish the sentence, I see two hands grabbing hold of the edge of the box. +Next to emerge is the flaxen crown of a certain T-Doll... KP31(2)Commander||:That's...Suomi?! +What are you doing in there? KP31(2)Suomi||:Never mind that, Commander. Please listen to me! Commander()Commander||:Uh...sure. KP31(2)Suomi||:Ahem, hmm... +Then on behalf of all T-Dolls, I give you our Christmas best wishes. KP31(2)||:Suomi presents a snow globe solemnly to me. +Still getting over my shock, I accept the ornament a little bemusedly. KP31(2)||81:At that moment, the lights dim. KP31(2)Suomi||:Dear Commander, +We thank you for organizing this Christmas event for us. +This is the first time we spend Christmas with you, the first time we experience the warmth of having a family, and the first time we receive our very own presents. +To us, you are our special, irreplaceable Santa. KP31(2)||81:When Suomi finishes the speech, candle after candle are lit across the dim room. +She starts singing. KP31(2)Suomi||:Dashing through the snow...+In a one-horse open sleigh... KP31(2)||:Today is the first time I have ever heard Suomi sing. KP31(2)Suomi||:O'er the fields we go... +Laughing all the way... KP31(2)||:Even though I've heard that her taste in music is a little unusual... KP31(2)Suomi||:Bells on bob-tail ring...+Making spirits bright... KP31(2)||:I never knew that her singing is so beautiful. KP31(2)Suomi||:What fun it is to ride and sing +A sleighing song tonight. ()||:Suomi finishes her solo and all the T-Dolls join in on the Christmas song. +For some reason I feel like tearing up. +All I can do by the end of their performance is clap my hands off. Commander()Commander||:Thank you so much. This is honestly the best Christmas Eve I've ever had... ()||BGM_Empty<黑屏1>:Before I could even finish expressing how moved I am, something unexpected happens. KP31(2)Suomi||:The Christmas Eve Party is about to begin. +Let's have some music to heat things up! Commander()Commander||:Suomi! Wait-! ()||:By the time I notice where she is, it's already too late to stop her. +She has already fed a CD titled "METAL XMAS" into the player. ()||BGM_Battle<震屏>:Deafening heavy-metal rock music overwhelms the entire banquet hall. +Most T-Dolls are covering their ears, but a few of them aren't fazed at all, and actually seem to appreciate it. +Meanwhile, those in charge of security are displaying commendable professionalism. FAL(2)FAL||:I'll go handle the mixing console! +MG5, pick Suomi up and get her out of here! MG5(2)MG5||:Sorry, Suomi! NTW20(2)NTW20||:I found the switch! ()||:Under the cooperation of different T-Dolls, the playing track is promptly switched to more relaxing music. ()||81<黑屏2>BGM_Empty:The banquet hall soon reverts back to the warm and cozy state of when I first entered. +...Except Suomi is sulking in the corner. Commander()Commander||GF_Memorial:Not going to eat, Suomi? KP31(2)Suomi||:...No. Not hungry. KP31(2)||:Looks like she's offended by having her track interrupted. Commander()Commander||:What music were you playing just now? KP31(2)Suomi||:A song from my favorite band. +It's music that gives people strength... Why don't they like it? Commander()Commander||:That's not true, Suomi. +The music you played was a bit...niche, but I did see several T-Dolls enjoying it quite a bit. KP31(2)Suomi||:Really... So some T-Dolls here do have decent tastes. +Do you like heavy metal, Commander? Commander()Commander||:Uh... How should I put it... At least not all the time... KP31(2)||:Suomi bows her head dejectedly. KP31(2)Suomi||:I know that this kind of music is incomprehensible to many, +But it's one of the best things from my home country, so I still hope...that more people can appreciate it. Commander()Commander||:Actually, it's quite interesting to try it every once in a while. KP31(2)||ClothingUp:Suomi looks up and stares intently at me. Then she digs out a CD from the pile of presents next to her. KP31(2)Suomi||:If you want a try, give this a go. +Beginner's level... Shouldn't be too hard to swallow. Commander()Commander||:You're giving it to me? KP31(2)Suomi||:Yes. Commander()Commander||:But you've already given me a Christmas present. KP31(2)Suomi||:That's from all of us. This one is only from me. KP31(2)||:Suomi withdraws her hands awkwardly. KP31(2)Suomi||:If you don't want it...I won't force it on you. Commander()Commander||:Why would I not want it? +Every Christmas present is precious. I will try my best to enjoy it. KP31(2)||:I take the CD from Suomi. She looks decidedly more cheerful. KP31(2)Suomi||:Then give it a proper listen. +CDs like this are hard to find these days. It's the best memory of my homeland. Commander()Commander||:Yes, I promise I will. ()||<黑屏1>:Suomi finally smiles again and rejoins the festive merrymaking. +And thus I spent an unforgettable night with all of them.