Crossed Christmases Campaign/Story

Crossed Christmases Campaign

Crossed Christmases Episode 1 - Beginning

A couple Christmases ago, in two different worlds, two different confrontations took place.

The fights both happened between Santa Claus and a toy store clerk trying to impede her gift deliveries.

The two incidents were almost alike in every way.

The only difference was that the culprits weren't the same.

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Arthur

Christmas is just around the corner.
When it comes to my business, it's the best time of year.

Arthur

Phew...

Arthur

But, before that, there's something I've got to do.

Arthur

I owe someone big time, and I have to return the favor.

*Ring ring*

Arthur

Mhm?
Oh, speak of the devil.

Arthur

Yeah.

???

Mr. Arthur, I need your help with some Christmas presents for this year!

Arthur

Heh, talk about good timing.
I was just about to call you.

Arthur

You did a lot for me before, so this time I'll do what I can for you.

Aru

Thank you so much, Mr. Arthur!

Aru

So, the thing is, there are a couple of present requests that I can't deal with by myself...

Arthur

Go on.

Aru

Have you heard of the "Beat Down! Tomomo Punching Bag"?

Arthur

What!? The Tomomo Punching Bag!?

Arthur

It has an exquisitely annoying design to it, and offers the best punching experience ever...

Arthur

When punched, it plays a really satisfying groan. It's a best-selling stress relief product both children and adults would kill for.

Arthur

I heard the stuff's so popular that the demand is way greater than the supply.

Aru

That's right. That makes it difficult for me to acquire them.

Arthur

They sure are very hard to come by, but...

Arthur

I got this. I'll get you as many of them as you need.

Aru

Thank you, Mr. Arthur!

Crossed Christmases Episode 2 - Beginning

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Arthur

You're...

Nico

...!

Arthur

...What's your deal?
Out of my way.

Nico

Y-you get out!

Arthur

I'm on a job, and I'm taking these Tomomo Punching Bags.

Nico

Wait! Those are Nico's!

Arthur

Nico...!?

Nico

Santa asked Nico to get some of those for her, so you have to let Nico finish her job.

Arthur

Santa... asked you?

Arthur

You're working for her, too?

Nico

Huh?

Arthur

What are the odds?
I'm doing this for Santa, too.

Nico

Really?

Arthur

Yeah. She begged me to help her get the toy industry's hot ticket.

*Ring ring*

Arthur

Good timing. It's her.

Aru

Mr. Arthur!

Arthur

Hey.
I got my hands on the Tomomo Punching Bags you requested.

Aru

I knew you'd manage! Thanks a lot!

Aru

...And there's this other thing I need you to get for me...

Arthur

Just tell me.

Aru

Have your heard of "16x Big Huggy Pillow"?

Arthur

What... 16x Big Huggy Pillow!?

Nico

Did you say 16x Big Huggy Pillow!?
They say those are so nice to hug, you can relax 16 times more than usual and get an awesome sleep...

Arthur

Yeah, and that makes them crazy popular. Online pre-orders always run out in a minute. They sure are extremely hard to come by.

Aru

Um... Would you mind?

Arthur

Heh, consider it done.

Nico

...Are you sure?

Arthur

If Santa's asking for it, it means there are children that want it.

Arthur

Making children happy is my job.

Nico

Okay...

Nico

Well then, Nico thinks she'll work with you, too!

Arthur

Huh?

Nico

Nico and you are both working for Santa, so it'll be faster if we work together, right?

Arthur

This is no easy job, though.

Nico

That's why we should work together.
The more people, the faster we can get the job done.

Arthur

Okay...
Got it, we'll do this together.

Nico

All right!

Crossed Christmases Episode 3 - Beginning

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Arthur

We somehow managed to get ourselves the 16x Big Huggy Pillows.

Nico

Yeah, Nico's relieved now.

*Ring ring*

Arthur

Seems like we shouldn't be chilling yet.

Nico

Au... Nico wonders what Santa needs this time.

Arthur

Wh-what, are you sure...!?

Nico

Wh-what, what!?
What is it this time!?

Arthur

"Accelerator"...

Nico

Accelerator!?
That popular toy that makes you feel able to run faster for some reason or another when you put it on your back!?

Arthur

Lots of children want those for their sports day. Well, it's out of season right now, so it should be easier to find than some of the items...

Nico

Uh, no, we're in trouble!

Arthur

What now?

Nico

The Accelerator...
They're out of production.

Arthur

How can that be!?
They were extremely popular...

Nico

Apparently there were customer complaints that the toy forced the heat gauge up...

Arthur

Running fast produces heat.
It's only natural... Idiots.

Nico

Uuu, Nico kind of wanted one of those, too.

Arthur

...Anyway, there's only one way to find the stuff: look everywhere.

Crossed Christmases Episode 4 - Beginning

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Nico

Haah, haah...

Arthur

Here.

Nico

Yay, it's iced chocolate!

Arthur

You prefer cold drinks even in cold months, don't you?

Nico

Yes. Nico's not a fan of hot drinks.
...Hold on, how did you know that?

Arthur

I wonder. I just thought so.

Nico

Okay... Thanks anyway!

Arthur

We'll move on to the next target when you finish that drink and take some rest.

Nico

What's next?

Arthur

It's a plushie from the "Beasts Dancing in the Dark" series.

Nico

If Nico remembers right, they're all handmade and only a few are ever on the market...

Arthur

Yeah...
Why do children want all these things that require so much effort to obtain?

Nico

Ahaha, of course they do, because they're children.

Arthur

You'd know, wouldn't you?

Nico

Uuu...

Arthur

So, what is it you want for Christmas?
One of those Accelerators, you say?

Nico

Nico doesn't want anything.

Arthur

...You don't?

Nico

No.

Arthur

That's the last thing parents would want to hear from their child at this time of year.

Nico

Ehehe, Nico did something very bad, and it had to do with Christmas presents.

Arthur

What? Did you have a fight with Santa or something?

Nico

What, how did you know?

Arthur

I just thought so.

Nico

...You're like a psychic.

Arthur

It's because I'm a grown-up.

Nico

Grown-ups are incredible.

Nico

Anyway, after that happened, Nico's wanted to be the one to give presents.

Nico

But if Nico had to say, what she wants is to see the happy smiles of all the children around the world.

Arthur

All right, we should get moving.

Nico

Hey, Nico just said something really cool!!

Crossed Christmases Episode 5 - Beginning

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Nico

Boy, Nico thinks she'll get a good night's sleep tonight.

Arthur

If you're tired, you can go home now.

Nico

Nico's tired, but she's only going to to go home after we get this job done.

Arthur

Okay. Good news is, once we get our hands on the next thing, we can call it a day.
Hang in there a little longer.

Nico

Yup!

Arthur

The bad news is, this last thing could be the hardest.

Nico

Oh, Nico got a message from Santa on her phone, too.
Let's see...

Nico

Wait... Is this for real...?

Arthur

A flying castle.

Nico

A castle as a Christmas present...
How can anyone be that greedy!

Arthur

Ku-ku-ku, well, I approve of that request.

Nico

Because you think it's something a child would want?

Arthur

Yeah.

Nico

That's still way too crazy a request, though.
How in the world are we supposed to get a castle?

Arthur

We've worked everything out so far.
We should be able to figure this one out too.

Nico

You think so?

Arthur

Don't you?

Nico

Nico thinks it's possible if she works with you.

Arthur

All right then, let's go finish our last and biggest job.

Nico

Yeah! Let's give it our best shot!

Crossed Christmases Final Episode - Beginning

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Nico

We did it! We're all done!

Arthur

Yeah, great job.

Arthur

What are we gonna do now?
You wanna go grab some food?

Nico

Nico's starving.
...But she's sure Mama's got dinner ready at home.

Arthur

Yeah, I think you're right.

Nico

How about you?

Arthur

I told my wife I'd be home late tonight.
I don't know what to do now.

Nico

So, you're married.

Arthur

Yeah, and I have a daughter, too.

Nico

Does she happen to look like Nico?

Arthur

She looks enough like you that I almost mistook you for her.

Nico

Nico's papa looks like you, too.
Are these just coincidences?

Arthur

You even have the same name as my daughter.
If all of these are pure coincidences, I'll be amazed... But who knows...

Aru

Mr. Arthur! I'm so sorry I asked a lot of big favors of you!

Arthur

Here comes Santa.

Aru

Nico! Thank you so much! You've really helped me out!

Nico

Santa's here.

Aru

What...!? A-are you me!?

Aru

There are two of me!?

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Nico

Um... What do you think is going on here?

Arthur

It's just my guess, but we're probably not from the same world, you and I.

Arthur

In my world, I got Santa in trouble.

Nico

And Nico did so in hers.

Arthur

And I figure you're the daughter of the Arthur in your world.

Nico

That makes sense...
How did things turn out like this?

Arthur

Beats me. There's one big problem, though.

Nico

What's that?

Arthur

Which one of the Santas will take the presents we gathered?

Nico

Ah.

Arthur

Naturally, I'll side with the Santa from my world.

Nico

Nico will...

Arthur

You did bad things to the Santa from your world, didn't you?

Nico

Yes.

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Arthur

Then you know what to do.
You may be my daughter...
No, since you're my daughter, I won't go easy.

Nico

Yeah, Nico agrees.

Aru

Huh?
What's happening here, Mr. Arthur?

Aru

Calm down, Nico!
I want to know what's going on.

Nico

You can't beat me, Papa!

Arthur

Bring it, Nico.

Crossed Christmases Final Episode - Ending

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Arthur

Well done.
The presents are all yours now.

Nico

What are you gonna do about the presents for your world?

Arthur

Easy, I'll just go gather them all again.

Nico

Uuu, that's not easy at all.

Aru

But, you know, that's the only choice left.

Aru

Searching for all those things all over again...?
Eek!

Nico

Uuu...

Arthur

Everything okay with you?

Nico

Uuu! Nico's exhausted!
And her dinner's getting cold by the minute!

Nico

But.

Nico

Nico will help you!

Arthur

What?

Arthur

You don't have to force yourself.

Nico

Nico said she'll help you!

Arthur

Go home now or you'll get in trouble.

Nico

Uu... Will Papa yell at me?

Arthur

You bet.
And he'll also cut your allowance in half for the next few months.

Nico

Uuu! But, but!

Nico

Nico will help you!
Because it's just wrong to get your Santa in trouble so Nico can return the favor to her Santa!

Nico

Also, Nico wants all the children to be happy, no matter what world they live in!

Nico

Papa, is Nico wrong?

Arthur

...

Nico

...

Arthur

*Sigh*

Arthur

You've grown up, Nico.

Nico

Nico knows, right?

Arthur

Let's hurry up and get this done so you can get home ASAP.

Nico

Yeah!

Aru

I'll work my hardest to help my other self, too!

Aru

Thanks, me!
And thanks, Nico!

Nico

All right, it's time for present hunting part 2!
Let's do this, everyone!

Aru

Yeah!

Arthur

Yeah.

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