Inside of the mall is full of people, Due to it being Christmas day.
Literally every single floor in the mall is flooded by people and there is hardly any space.
Meanwhile, in front of the entrance of the mall.
“That’s why I invited you all here. I’ll treat you all a meal later“
“Ok…..”
Right in front of Boom is Chompoo, Tar and Beam in casual clothes who were confusedly invited by Boom.
What Boom plans do to is invite these 3 people to come hang out with Lifa and himself, So that she can feel the true meaning of friendship.
Although it sounds weird, this is the only thing that Boom thinks is the best Christmas present that he could think of.
“So, You want us to come hang out with her, that’s it?” Tar asked.
“Really, That’s it?” Chompoo asked again for reassurance.
“Yeah, I know you two already want to come together today. It’s a win-win”
“I know that. But why’re your sister here?”
“Exactly, Why am I here?”
Beam tilt her head in confusion. Normally, Boom doesn’t really want her to come with him because he doesn’t want to be teased. But this time he was literally begging for her to come with.
“You’re really close with I’Li, aren't you? So, you have to come as well”
“No no, You’re closest to her. So, why are we even here? I don’t want to interrupt your time”
Um…Boom paused for a moment before answering.
“I just want today to be a special day for her…..”
After answering, Boom bent down to tie his shoelaces to cover up his embarrassment. When they saw that they just ’Sheese~’ at him.
“What a chad, I’Boom”
“Damn, bro, you’re bold”
Chompoo and Beam scream happily(Not too loudly because they would disturb others)for Boom’s boldness. Tar, feeling proud of his friend, grabs him up and says.
“Do not worry, my friend. We’ll help you out. just don’t forget to treat us some meal later”
“Almost cool, my guy. Almost”
Not long after, Boom’s phone started ringing. And the person who calls him is Lifa.
‘Are you wearing the same clothes as the last time?’ Lifa asked for reassurance.
‘Yeah, Where are you?’
‘Behind you’
She hung up and suddenly, Tar and 2 other girls(Including some people around)were stunned as if they had seen a ghost or something.
“What’s wrong?” Boom asked. Chompoo then answered shortly ‘Behind you’.
When he turns back, he is also stunned.
“Hi” Said Lifa.
This time she came in a pink long dress, pony tail hair style, The bracelet that Boom had given to her, high heels, plus with her white skin, her adorable looking face and minimal make-up. Making her a focus of attention.
“Did I take too long?”
“Uh…No”
Boom answered awkwardly but tried to remain calm.
“You look great, P’Li” Asked Beam.
“Since Boom invited me for Christmas. Of course I have to look great to impress him, right?”
She answered and stood close to Boom with a mischievous smile. Beam and Chompoo laugh a little.
“So…What are we going to do?” Tar changed the subject.
“Wanna watch the movie? The tickets are on sale today”
“I’Tar and I just went to see a movie yesterday. I don’t wanna go in there again”
“I don’t wanna go there either. Not today definitely”
Oh shit, you’re right…Boom forgot about this. He could go in there with just him and Lifa. But Boom wants it to feel like coming with friends rather than like a date. So he had to find another way.
“Hey, I remembered the restaurant had a promotion today. Should we go take a look?”
Lifa’s suggestion seems helpful. Since it’s Christmas day, All the restaurants should have some very tempting promotions. Plus, there aren’t many interesting movies to watch these days, So they agreed on this.
All 5 of them arrived at the shabu restaurant on the 3rd floor. As soon as they got seated, The waiter gave them the menu.
Tar, Chompoo and Beam sit together as if they purposely make Boom and Lifa sit on the other side.
“I’ll get the pot and…The meat”
Start off by ordering a few of each, and will slowly order more if some of them do not feel full. They order like this because they won’t have to force someone at the table to eat the leftovers if they have any.
“Li, Want this meat?”
“Oh, Thank you”
“I’Li, here’s water”
“Oh, ok”
“P’Li, Want some more jade noodles?”
“Yes, I am…”
Looks like everyone knows what they should do. Although it looks a bit overbearing, Boom couldn’t say much.
Tbh, Boom has absolutely no idea what they’re going to do this time to make it feel a bit more special as Tak said. Because he didn’t do much on Christmas other than go check out the new banner in games whether it is worth summoning. If not, then he’ll just close the game and go do other things.
While they’re eating, the customers begin pouring into the restaurant without any consideration for the waiters inside. To the point where they start handing out queue cards and limiting the time at each table.
“I feel sorry for the guy that has to wash all the dishes,” Tar complained.
“You should feel sorry for everyone here, They all look like they haven’t slept for days” Boom replied.
“You got good eyesight”
“As if all the stalker should have”
“Oh btw, I know there’s something fishy between you and I’Tid. Didn’t you two eat lunch together a few days ago?”
“We’re just ate together”
“Including that part when you remove the rice grain on his face and when him patting your head”
Beam stunned.
“Are you really a stalker, Bro?”
“Fuck no, I just happened to pass by. Ask I’Tar and I’Poo if you don’t believe me”
When asked like that, Tar and Chompoo had no choice but to answer.
“Yeah…We were together at the time”
“Didn’t your friend also teased you, too?”
“Son of a gun…”
The witness said so. Beam had no chance to talk back at all.
“So…Do you like him, Beam?”
“No…He’s just my best friend…He helped me a lot…Yeah…Just like that”
“You paused a lot, didn't you?”
Chompoo called out. Beam, who doesn’t know what excuse to make next, just pretends to eat dumplings instead.
“If you like someone, I won’t stop you. But at least it’s someone I know”
“Because it’s easier to introduce him to your parents?”
“No, It’s easier to blame, if he do something wrong”
Bam! Boom and Tar’s jokes are so perfect that both of them high five each other.
“Boom”
Suddenly, Lifa called him out.
“What?”
“Here”
She holds out the chopsticks holding the roast duck towards him with a smile on her face..
“What’s this?”
“Aaaah”
“Wait–I can do it myself”
“Aaaah”
The same pattern as last time..
Boom looked to the side and saw Beam and Chompoo had already brought out their phone and were ready to take pictures. As for Tar, he just smiles.
“What is your next move, buddy?” Chompoo teased him.
When turned back, he saw Lifa with sparkling pink eyes.
(Come on…)
Boom mustered up his courage and immediately ate the duck that Lifa offered him.
“Good boy”
Lifa patted his head. But Boom pretends to ignore it.
After eating till they were satisfied, The five got up to pay then went for a walk.
Shopping, Playing arcade games. This is the feeling that Lifa never had in her entire life, Due to her being forced to study by her Father, Dome.
“Go for it, I’Tar”
Currently, Tar is playing the dancing arcade with Chompoo cheering on the side. Don’t know if it’s because he’s in the marching band or what makes him play quite well.
“Why don’t you go play with him?”
“Nah, I suck at that game”
“Oh ok…What’s that?”
Lifa turns her attention to the plastic bag that Boom is holding.
“My new novel”
“What’s the name?”
“Dark matter academia. Give it a try, I like it a lot”
When the game was finished, Tar and Beam went to compete in basketball shooting.
“They had a lot of fun”
“Let’s take a seat there. I don’t want you to get lost”
Boom led Lifa to the nearby bench before playing with his phone.
“This feels good in a different way”
“Which way?”
“It’s feels like we come as a big group, unlike when two of us coming”
“5 is a big group?”
“For me, it is the biggest. I barely go anywhere, normally”
“Yeah, Because of I’Dome”
When Boom heard that she only hung out with friends 5 times a year for the first time, He thought it was a bit over the top. But after seeing the expression on her face when they’re having fun together this time, it occurred to him that what she said was not exaggerated at all.
Normally, Lifa would hang out with him, making it feel more like a couple than a friend. But this time, they came in a group, to make it feel different.
“Tbh, I’ve been with you more often than them lately”
“Really? Aren’t you just overthinking it?”
Hehe Lifa chuckled before leaning against Boom and wrapping her arm around his.
“You guys are my best friend”
“Friends wouldn’t do this to each other…”
“Said the one with only few friend”
“Wanna fight, you little chick?”
“And with a little power”
“I’ll beat you up right now”
Lmao Lifa chuckled again.
*Whistling*
“Lovey-dovey”
“So bold when we’re gone, huh?”
Tar, Chompoo and Beam appear out of nowhere and start teasing them, making Boom scare out of his shit.
When he told Lifa to let it go, She secretly pouted before letting him go.
After that, The five are now walking around the mall. Along the way, They stop to buy some food and drinks because they’re hungry.
Especially Beam, she’s one hell of an eater. But luckily, Lifa was there to help pay for her.
2 hours have passed. all of them were satisfied and returned to the large square in front of the mall as before.
“Brb, have to use the toilet”
Fortunately, The toilets are not so far away. So he quickly walked in to use it before there were even more people.
“Hm?”
Along the way, he stumbled upon something in front of a souvenir shop.
“It’s on sale too…”
He took his time to think but reluctantly purchased it because it is the only good gift and walked back to the groups.
“How’s the people?” Asked Chompoo.
“Not much, better go right now if you need to”
“Ok, C’mon P’Chom”
Beam and Chompoo hurriedly go to the toilet. Boom looked left and right but couldn't see Tar anywhere, So he asked Lifa.
“He said he’s going to buy some drinks”
Oh shit, We’re alone again.
Fate must be playing a trick with me. He thought to himself.
Soft music coming from the small stage on the other side of the courtyard. A common song to play on Christmas day.
“Oh, A mini concert”
“Yeah, the band should coming up any moment now”
As expected, A small band came up to the stage and started playing music. And the people around the area enjoyed the music.
When Boom brought out his phone to check the time, he found that it’s almost 7 pm.
Because the music and the atmosphere are quite perfect. So Boom decided to take that thing out.
“I’Li”
“Yes?”
“Here, take this”
Boom, give Lifa a small plastic bag. Although it was confusing, she accepted it well.
“.....A gift?”
“Yeah, I thought it’s beautiful….So I bought it for you”
“Wow…Thank you”
Lifa said with her blushing hard.
“Last time, it’s a facial mask. What is it this time? an earring?”
“Yeah, put them on each side and the wearer will fuse together…Fuck no, stop randomly guessing”
“Hahaha, I’ll check it out, then”
“Wait”
When about to bring it out. Boom has stop her.
“Turn around”
“Why?”
“C’mon, just do it”
Even though she’s quite confused, she complied nicely. And then she felt something on her neck.
But before she gets to know what it is. Boom came whispering next to her ear.
“Merry Christmas”
And back off. Lifa, who was feeling goosebumps, turned to him.
“So…”
“Take a look”
When he gives her permission. Lifa looked down and her eyes widened.
It’s a cute brown cat necklace that looks really similar to Nelly that she smiles at.
“How is it?”
“...I”
“Sorry, Can you say it louder? Can’t hear you at all”
“I really like it”
Lifa said with a smile before walking over and hugged Boom. Luckily, once again, people were so preoccupied with the concert that on one notice.
“This is my best Christmas ever”
She said and buried her face in Boom’s chest. There is also a sound of crying out. So Boom had to keep wiping her tears with his hand.
“I thought you might disliked it at first”
“What are you thinking? I like it as much as you”
“Really? Thanks”
And both of them continue to enjoy the music.
Meanwhile, at the bush inside the mall.
“Damn, I’m getting diabetes,” Chompoo muttered.
“Your plan works perfectly well, Beam” Tar praised.
“Yeah, As expected”
Beam, who came up with the plan, is laughing with delight. Then she brings out her phone and takes a picture of them.
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