Despair 21

[im_in_despair]

Christmas.

A time of festive cheer...

Comments

[im_in_despair]

Only if you can make it perfectly clear to everyone you know that the not-bothering is mutual.

Which is usually impossible.

[mokomanjuu]

Despair-sensei is silly!

[im_in_despair]

Good afternoon, Professor Mokona.

[mokomanjuu]

Uwaa~ Despair-sensei is having a good afternoon?

Hearing that makes Mokona very happy!

[fangirlizm]

You only need to concern yourself with giving a gift to Professor Ginko, don't you~? ♥

[im_in_despair]

I'm afraid I'm not getting gifts for any of my colleagues.

[fangirlizm]

Ohhhh, how romaaantic! You and Professor Ginko must have developed a trust bond even deeper than gift-giving!

[im_in_despair]

I don't think there's anything I can say here that you won't misinterpret and use against me.

[knight_of_7]

But, Itoshiki-sensei... It's the thought that counts, isn't it?

[im_in_despair]

An admirable sentiment, but in reality, it is far from the truth!

[knight_of_7]

Well, I'm sure people appreciate the fact you remember about them more than what you give them.

[im_in_despair]

The typical human subconscious is both far more complex and far more self-centered than the simple politeness that one puts forth in such a situation!

[magicbloomers]

You should learn how to make gifts. That way, no one cares how much you spent.

Anyway, Christmas isn't about gifts, it's about family and friends.

[im_in_despair]

You're confusing money with value! Hand-made gifts have the latter in spades!