Chapter 1: A Gathering of Santas

Well, here we are!

And where the hell is this?!

It's where we're holding our inaugural All-World Santa Forum!

I've been meaning to ask. What is this Santa Forum about?

It's our holiday event where we'll be choosing who is the best fit to become our number one Santa Claus!

The best Santa?

All right, so why did you bring us?

To decide on an ideal Santa, I believe a child's opinion should count the most.

I invited you kids so that you can represent the voice of children.

That's a big responsibility!

You're missing the point, Orihime. Kisuke, we're in high school. We're not really kids anymore.

I considered that as well. That's why I've also asked these two to help.

Jinta and Ururu!

Hello...

I'm not a kid, but I know you guys need my help. That's why I'm here!

Feel free to give your honest opinions, everyone. Don't hold back.

Why are you wearing those clothes?

You want my honest opinion? You did a mediocre job dressing up as Santa.

Is it not to your liking? It's actually one of our featured products.

Stop being so sneaky! There was no need for you to advertise our shop's products right now!

But it doesn't matter how I look. I just wore this to get you guys into a festive mood.

If you're trying to be funny, it's not working.

Don't be so upset, Ichigo. It sounds fun! We get to see the real Santa Claus!

Right? I'm glad you're excited. Since it's our first time holding this event, participation was open to anyone. You may recognize some of the faces.

If you're interested, here's the list of contestants.

What kind of list is this?! It's absurd!

But these people... They're not really Santas by profession.

I don't see the problem. Anyway, let's get this started!