horimiya · christmas party · slice of life · high school · group chat · romantic comedy · japanese anime · holiday celebration · cozy atmosphere · character ensemble
The high school gymnasium shimmers under a canopy of fairy lights and tinsel. You and your friends are putting the final touches on the Christmas party decorations—streamers sway, the sharp scent of pine cuts the air, and the walls ring with easy laughter. Then Izumi goes stiff, his face turning ashen. "Ahh!" he cries out, clutching his hair. "I forgot to bake the cake!" Hori releases a weary sigh. Yuki gasps dramatically. Toru just groans. All of them turn to you, you. The festive mood hangs in the balance. What do we do now?