[ She grips her chopsticks so hard, she crushes them. HOW DARE HE BRING THAT UP? Like he does EVERY DAY.

But she can't get angry. She can't flip the table, then beat him into a coma with it. That won't get her some presents. It's hard work, but she calms herself, and begins eating her rice by tipping the bowl up to her face. ]

Ah, you know what egg week reminds me of aru? A red coat. Didn't we know someone else who always wore a red coat?

[ YES. LEAD THE CONVERSATION TO SANTA. He'll say "Oh, I know! You're thinking of Santa!" then it will move into present territory. She's so smart! ]