[ The box Maruki finds just outside the sliding glass door of the balcony connecting his office and Akira's apartment has some...heft to it. Strange since it's so small, and perhaps even stranger once it's finally opened.
Inside is a chicken. A plush chicken, nice and soft, and if lifted, yup. That's where all the heft is coming from. Thankfully the note written in fine academic script explains,
I know you don't take care of you own neck and shoulders, but perhaps you'd let a friend help. The clay balls inside can be safely heated and will stay so for hours at a time, so when the need strikes, please feel free to have a warm cuddle.
Merry Christmas and best wishes to your health, Akira Takahashi ]
12/25 🎁
Inside is a chicken. A plush chicken, nice and soft, and if lifted, yup. That's where all the heft is coming from. Thankfully the note written in fine academic script explains,
I know you don't take care of you own neck and shoulders, but perhaps you'd let a friend help. The clay balls inside can be safely heated and will stay so for hours at a time, so when the need strikes, please feel free to have a warm cuddle.
Merry Christmas and best wishes to your health,
Akira Takahashi ]