Previously they had to deal with the sun god's divine spirit and the divine tree that practically transformed into a heretic god.
After the two of them had been killed, Kusanagi Godou's surroundings swiftly returned to normal. They say Sayanomiya Kaoru and Amakasu Touma, those involved that possess strong magical powers, were able to maintain their memories regarding their time under the curse's influence.
"As expected, these god related incidents contain all sorts of troubles."
Amakasu commented as such before bidding farewell to Godou.
However, only after this incident's occurrence was he able to do his business with a lethargic attitude, something which rarely happens. The information cover-up done by the History Compilation Committee did not require much work this time.
On the eve of the winter solstice there were numerous wisps hovering over Tokyo Bay.
There was also the battle engagement with Godou and the others at Kasai Rinkai Park.
Those nearby who witnessed these scenes had forgotten everything related to these strange phenomenons.
Due to Saturnus's memory manipulation curse, it had a wondrous use in dealing with the situation. It could be said this was an unexpected by-product? That was the opinion of the History Compilation Committee.
Of course, Kasai Rinkai Park showed clear traces indicating a battle, hence it had already been sealed off.
"Perhaps this was a gift sent from heaven as an early Christmas present."
Towards the wryly smiling Kaoru, Godou felt very apologetic.
Many times while dealing with a situation’s aftermath they would be busy nonstop because of the godslayer residing in Tokyo. Hence, he naturally lowered his head.
On the other hand, normal people with no knowledge of wizardry lost their memories with regards to the succession of disturbances.
The strange phenomenon with Santa Clauses turning grey was forgotten as well. Because of this, Kusanagi Godou's close friends had already forgotten about the disruptive matters he was involved in.
Well, he noticed there was a strange rumor being subtly passed around Tokyo regarding the mysteriously obtained grey Santa Claus outfits……
Initially, Liliana, who acted as the organizer, offered this proposal.
Speaking of matters involving him, the Kusanagi household was going to be the gathering place for the Christmas party.
"Right now it would be very hard to arrange it at an establishment, how about we just hold it at my place?"
"My apartment could also work. However, I plan on having Arianna take a vacation from the 24th till New Years. Then again we can't just count on her."
Erica suggested this but Godou then replied as follows.
"Since my grandpa isn't home for the time being and my parents shouldn't be back any time before Christmas, let's just gather at my house. Shizuka also said she would be at home that day."
"Shizuka-san will be home?"
Yuri asked and Godou nodded in response.
"Uh huh, although she originally said she was going to hang out with her friends from class."
After hearing Godou mutter 'since no one will be home, I'll have everyone come here', Shizuka canceled her own plans from before.
"Since it's that kind of gathering, then I'll be home on the eve of the holidays as well. I must prevent onii-chan from messing around in our house!"
Shizuka, what kind of person do you take me for?
Godou contemplated whether or not to confirm with Shizuka at this late point in time. No matter what, the location of the party was already decided on. He also sent an email notification to Ena who returned to her parent's house at Chichibu after the battle at Kasai.
'Understood. Ena can bring all kinds of food.'
He received a concise reply from her.
And as such, December 24th, Christmas Eve, had arrived at last.
At 2 o'clock in the afternoon on the 24th, Godou received three emails from Nanami, Takagi, and Sorimachi.
All of the emails were briefly written. Nanami's email didn't even contain any words, just a sole picture attachment.
'We just began scaling this dangerously steep slope'-Sorimachi
‘Without an understanding of love, you won't be able to understand this sorrow'-Takagi
There was also the photo attachment by Nanami.