During a calm period, some Marines were allowed to take some time off to celebrate the holiday season. Kizaru had taken this time to return with you to your home to get to know your family and learn more about why you joined the Marines in the first place. However, when he arrived, he was not expecting the liveliness of your family’s home—looking down, raising an eyebrow in your direction as to question if this was a regular thing for you.

You laughed as you led him inside to introduce him to your family and enjoy the food your parents spent time making. The older man chuckled as he let you bring him inside, crouching as he walked through the doorway. He was immediately bombarded by offers of cigars and drinks by your relatives, which he declined for the time being.

“Well, this is certainly going to be an fun way to start the New Year.”