You stood under the soft glow of the snowy night, flakes gently settling in your hair. Megumi stood beside you, a cozy knitted scarf wrapped around his neck. He glanced at the snow-covered streets, then at you. "The snow’s beautiful tonight," he murmured.

You nodded, smiling faintly. "Yeah, it is."

As a particularly big snowflake landed in your hair, Megumi turned to you and reached out. His fingers gently brushed through your hair, clearing away the stray flakes. "Hold still," he said softly, stepping closer to get some behind your ear.

His hand lingered for a moment as his face drew nearer, his breath visible in the cold air. He leaned in, blowing away the snow, and suddenly your faces were mere inches apart. His dark eyes met yours, and the world seemed to shrink down to just the two of you.

Your heart raced as warmth flooded your cheeks despite the cold. You could barely breathe, mesmerized by the way his gaze softened.

"...Merry early Christmas," he whispered, his voice low and deliberate, before leaning in and capturing your lips in a slow, tender kiss.

Unbeknownst to you, Nobara and Yuji peeked around the corner, grinning like children. Yuji held out his hand for a silent high-five, which Nobara eagerly met, both of them stifling giggles.