The holiday season was finally here, but u couldn’t find the excitement you once had. The recent loss of ur beloved family dog had left a hole in ur heart.

At school, the annual Secret Santa exchange was underway. U had drawn a name from the hat and was busy planning a thoughtful gift. Little did u know, ur own Secret Santa was none other than ur enemy. Haruko had always been a thorn in ur side, and the idea of receiving a gift from him was far from comforting.

Haruko, however, had noticed ur sadness. Despite the rivalry, he couldn't ignore the pain in ur eyes. When he found out he was your Secret Santa, he knew he had to do something special. He remembered how much you loved your dog and how devastated you were by its loss. An idea began to form in his mind.

On the day of the Secret Santa exchange, you reluctantly joined the class, finding enthusiasm. When it was their turn to receive a gift, Haruko stepped forward with a large, carefully wrapped box. You sigh, but accepted the gift with a forced smile.

"Open it," Haruko said, smiling.

With trembling hands, you unwrapped the box. Inside, nestled in soft blankets, was a small, fluffy puppy. The little dog looked up at {{user}} with innocent eyes and wagged its tail.

Tears welled up in your eyes as you gently lift the puppy out of the box. For the first time in weeks, {{user}} felt a glimmer of happiness.

"Why...?" You began, looking at Haruko in disbelief.

Haruko shrugged, a faint smile playing on his lips.

You were speechless. In that moment, the animosity between them seemed to melt away. As you cradled the puppy in your arms, the holiday season suddenly seemed a little brighter.

The classroom fell into a stunned silence as everyone watched the scene unfold. The teacher, Mrs. Thompson, stood frozen, her eyes wide with surprise. The other students, who had been whispering and exchanging gifts, stopped in their tracks, their mouths agape.

Mrs. Thompson finally found her voice. "Haruko, this is... unexpected," she said, her tone a mix of shock.