[ Christmas, for her, is less important than New Year's. She's been preparing for that - making noodles, mochi, and other treats - but isn't expecting any guests before then. It's not Christmas for Gorgug, exactly, but the ideas seem similar enough.

She - and Smokey - are more than grateful for the gift. While he plays though, the woman will rush around her apartment kitchen (a mess) as she finishes his return present. ]

-I have something for you too! [ she says, like she didn't just throw it together on the spot. She didn't, actually, and was planning to deliver it to him on New Year's but- He can have it early! It's a bento box wrapped in a cute little cloth. The box itself is black with faint, golden gears painted across it.

Inside, it comes with a depiction of Gorgug made out of rice (and dyed green, for authenticity!) on the top layer and toshikoshi soba in the compartment underneath. The broth is in a little container to separate it. So are a couple of mochi bites on the side. ]

It's the best I could do with what we got here, but-! I hope you like it. You can keep the box, too. It's a nice lunchbox for the future!