Master Mage Clef just walked by another flashy decoration on the wall. He frowned—not in irritation or disgust, but more in thoughtfulness. Of all his years living and studying magic in Cephiro, he never understood why the girls from the other world made such a fuss around this time of year.

According to them, it was three days until "Christmas"—something that the Magic Knights were particularly excited for. It was supposedly a holiday back in their world—something about celebrating the birth of a man who had been dead for thousands of years? Clef honestly wasn't too clear on the details. Either way, it was a raucous celebration marked by excessive food and drink—and bizarre decorations apparently.

Christmas also had an important custom that involved exchanging gifts with friends and family, usually marked by parties where gatherings took place. That part was less confusing and it certainly explained why the girls were currently busy decorating the palace.

However, Clef was rather confused by the massive tree that stood in the middle of the grand hall, where everyone could see it. The "Christmas tree" was like any other Cephirian tree, except the Magic Knights had adorned it with strange decorations of red, green, white and gold, from top to bottom. At the very crown of the tree, a white angel stood, her hands clasped together, reminding Clef of the late Princess Emeraude.

Curious about this strange holiday and its customs, Clef slipped behind the Magic Knights without them noticing, eavesdropping into their conversation as they continued to decorate the "Christmas tree".