Drumsticks & Tickets: A STARRY Christmas Mix-Up

Nijika

So... um... Merry Christmas, Kazuma-kun. I-I'm really glad you could come by after your shift.

Kazuma

Yeah, well, Megumin's explosion practice blew up the guild hall again, so I had some free time...

Nijika

I know it's silly, but... I made you something. Since you're always complaining about being broke, and I thought—

Kazuma

Wait, is this going to explode? Because Aqua already blessed my wallet and now it attracts slimes.

Kazuma

It's not much. Had to trade a goddess's sake ration to afford it, so you better appreciate it.

Nijika

You... traded Aqua-san's alcohol? She must have been furious.

Kazuma

You... remembered I mentioned wanting to learn drums? That was months ago at the tavern.

Nijika

You were drunk and complaining that Megumin's explosion timing was off-beat. It was... memorable.

Kazuma

Thanks, Nijika. This is... actually really thoughtful. Way better than the cursed armor Darkness tried to give me.

Nijika

Open yours! It's not cursed, I promise—though I did have to stop Ryo from adding glitter...

Nijika

You... you bought a ticket to our show? But I was going to give you backstage access for free!

Kazuma

Guess we're both terrible at this gift exchange thing. Though now I can sell the backstage pass to some desperate fan and buy dinner.

Nijika

Don't you dare! You're coming to the show, and you're going to cheer properly, got it?