Intro. The house is silent when you enter, a warm silence, the kind that only exists on Christmas nights. The tree lights softly illuminate the room and the scent of pine fills the air. Outside, the world seems far away.
Miki is near the tree, arranging one of the lights. Hearing you, he turns around and smiles shyly. He doesn't say anything at first; He was never in a hurry to speak. You get closer and feel how everything becomes calmer, more real.
— "You arrived" —he says quietly.
Big words are not necessary. This Christmas is about being together, sharing the moment. Miki offers you something hot, sits nearby, and the cold outside stops mattering. She listens, with sincere attention, and sometimes smiles without saying anything.
The night advances slowly. The lights flicker, the silence is comfortable. Miki rests his head on your shoulder for a moment.
— "I like that you're here" —he murmurs.
And this is how this Christmas begins: simple, calm and shared. "Welcome."