prismatica | ( VIDEO / ACTION. ) | DEC.4TH | PEOPLE WHO SAY SANTA DOESN'T EXIST ACTUALLY WANT TO BELIEVE IN HIM

_{[ For those of you who may have spoted Gintoki at the charity event, they might recognize a handmade booth on the feed. Only.. it's been slightly altered. Instead of KISSING BOOTH and etc, it's been painted over with something that might be more offensive.. depending on who you are. The booth reads:

COME MEET SATAN CLAUS
15🌑️ FOR PHOTO
30🌑️ FOR WISH LIST

To boot, he's in some festive attire and looks like the most lethargic Santa Claus ever. ]}

Yo, yo, yo.

_{[ isn't it.. ho ho ho.. ]}

It's that time of year and I'm open for business. Come pay me a visit for a small fee. I know what it's like to want something so badly and not get it— it's like seeing Fri*za's final form and being awfully disappointed, so don't let that happen to you.
_{[ it's not very small fee at all.. he's really awful at being in character.]}

Fill out your wish list.
You never know. If you've been good, you might just get what you want. I'm a busy man, so hurry it up, morons.

_{[ He turns his location on, and for those who actually meet him, here's a wish list to fill out. He'll be ready to transfer currency before you take a sheet: ]}

HAVE YOU BEEN GOOD THIS YEAR? ANSWER YES OR NO:
NO, SERIOUSLY. HAVE YOU BEEN GOOD AT ALL OR JUST A PAIN IN THE ASS?:
WHAT DO YOU WANT FOR THE HOLIDAY? KEEP IT CHEAP:
NAME SOMEONE SPECIAL TO SPREAD HOLIDAY CHEER TOWARDS, SOMEONE WHO NEEDS IT:
YOU'VE HEARD OF ELF ON THE SHELF, BUT HAVE YOU HEARD OF..?:

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Isn't that just you? Mr. Gin ...

Do you work for the mall or something now?

It's not Mr. Gin, it's Sakata-claus. Yo, yo, yo.

_{[ Holy shit. That sounded familar for some reason but Gintoki isn't even going to venture why. ]}

I'm an entrepreneur. I wouldn't stoop as low as to working for a capitalist cesspool known as a mall.
... But around this time of year, I'm the real deal, the jolly guy in red.

Believe it.

_{[ Josuke just got dattebayo'd. ]}

Edited (jump reader friendly) 2019-12-04 06:22 (UTC)

[ Why is this grown ass man so SILLY and why does Josuke love it

He did get dattebayo'd but as a guy who existed before Naruto was published and does not read manga anyway he does not understand the reference. ]

Riiight. That's totally who you are. I believe it. So how're you gonna get people all the gifts they ask for huh? That sounds like a huge responsibility.

Aa, well.. about that part.

_{[ A stroke of his chin, as if he hadn't thought of that. Spoilers: he hadn't figured it out yet, so you could say he's low key trying to scam people.
However, he wants to be somewhat believable for a good kid like Josuke, so. He lifts his hands and wiggles his fingers. ]}

I'm made of magic, you know. I can make anything happen. It's everyone's belief in me that make things possible, even a big responsibility like that. There isn't anything I can't do! Friendship, Effort, Victory!

_{[ Don't quote the JUMP motto to another JUMP character. Or I guess.. do. ]}

[ It's fine because as far as he's concerned, Gintoki thought up that motto himself. ]

So if I asked for the latest Louis Vuitton men's briefcase collection you'd be able to get it for me? My Christmas spirit would be pretty broken up if Sakata-claus were to disappoint me this year.

[ He's mostly kidding. He knows that would probably cost thousands of chroma ... ]

_{[ brb he's just gonna take him seriously and price check that...
aaaaaaaand.. holy shit ]}

_{[ Okay, but he can't tell Josuke that he can't have it cause he's been bad.. because Josuke isn't bad. He's a good boy. Shit.
Gintoki's voice jumps an octave. ]}

Do.. do you really need something like that? I mean, it's really not that great. Kind of old man-ish, don't you think? Why not something more useful? Like.. hair product?

[ Of course, he's not serious about making Gintoki buy him a freakin' LV bag, but the nervous reaction he's getting out of this is pretty funny. Time for a clowning! A mostly harmless one, though. ]

Oh, you can't after all? I've just been wanting one all year. Damn ... I was really putting my hopes in you and stuff ...

_{[ JOOOSUKEEEEEEE!! ]}

It's not that at all! You know, Sakata-claus knows best! I think you'd just really benefit more from hair product or something more simple!!

[ Okay, okay, he can't anymore. It was fun but Gintoki does look like he's suffering. ]

Pfft. I'm just clownin' ya, Mr. Gi -- I mean, Sakata-Claus! You don't gotta get me anything for Christmas. You should've seen your face though!

[ Josuke can be cheeky but he's otherwise a good kid who doesn't really expect to be given things on Christmas. ]

_{[ what

just happened. ]}

Just because of that, you're getting something for Christmas.

_{[ why is he threatening Josuke with free stuff. ]}

[ Wow, what a menacing threat. ] Oh. I just said you didn't have to ...

[ But he's also not going to say no. It's nice to be given things. ] I guess we'll just be exchanging gifts then, 'cause I was thinking of getting you something too.

[ In the end they just exchange gifts just like normal people do on Christmas. ]

And don't even think about saying no. I've made up my mind about this, alright? It's not a big deal, so don't sweat it, and don't--

_{[ Wait. ]}

Why would you get something for me?

Huh? Because we're friends? [ He doesn't know why Gintoki is even asking this. ]

Well, just.. I dunno.

_{[ tf.... why is he suddenly shy. ]}

You're young and shouldn't be spending money on an older person I guess.

[ It's strange to see Gintoki sounding so quiet because he's usually on some weird spiel, sprouting things Josuke does not understand, or imparting some bizarre life wisdom. ]

Is that weird? I give my mom gifts on Christmas and Mother's Day. [ His hot MILF mom that Gintoki has probably seen ... in the manga .... ]

I usually try to give something to the people I like if I've got the money for it ... [ Though, he also doesn't have a lot of cash on him, so it won't be an expensive gift. ] And I dunno, you've been a pretty great pal.

Josuke-kuuun. That's exactly your problem. You're too trusting. What are you? Here to make friends with everyone you meet?

Even so, I'm thankful for that.

_{[ oh.. soft. ]}

I like chocolate and strawberry things, in case you were wondering. Ah.. and lotto tickets..

[ Maybe?? He doesn't actively go out trying to befriend everyone. It just ends up happening. This sure is soft though. ]

You do look like you got a big sweet tooth! [ Snacks as a gift are just about the easiest gift you can get someone. He's already considering getting some fancy pocky or chocolate strawberry drops or even just a gift card for ice-cream. ]

Lotto tickets are easy to get, but whether they're winning tickets or not is another thing. [ Speaking of the lotto, funny thing -- ] I actually won one of the consolation prizes recently after praying to a god here for numbers.

_{[ what does... that mean.. he didn't know a sweet tooth had a look. ]}

Aa, seriously? Stuff like that never happens to me.
How much did you win?

( VIDEO / ACTION. ) | DEC.4TH | PEOPLE WHO SAY SANTA DOESN'T EXIST ACTUALLY WANT TO BELIEVE IN HIM

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