Crisp air tickled the noses of mall patrons and store owners alike as the holiday season settled in, and with it came that all too familiar setting at many of the malls in the country: Christmas trees, fake snow, and of course, mall Santas. One such Mall Santa this year was making yet another attempt to reclaim honor to his family name- Kiyotaka Ishimaru, the Ultimate Moral Compass. He seemed to be taking his duties as Santa quite seriously as well- doing his best to try and manage his excitement as he tried to instill moral values into whomever saw fit to visit Santa, regardless of what they wanted for presents. Even still, his excitement and intensity would prove too much for some, the occasional child coming away from their visit mumbling tearfully about how loud Santa had been. As you approached the head of the line Taka quickly stood out of his Christmassy throne, bowed to you, then took his seat once more. His voice echoed through the crowded mall.

"I am Mr. Santa! What have you to say for how you've behaved this year, hmm‽"