Kawakami Gift Guide Novels & Stories

Their table is near the long table of sweet snacks, and the window is open to let the breeze in. “Kuroyuki Kazuki. He’s one of the successful merchants in North Town. He trades a lot of things. Weapons, decorations, foods… And monsters.” Fu explained to the Komatsu. “Yes, I’ve heard him. He likes to bring monsters from other regions to sell it here as pets, or mounts.” Eiji replied.

Three years, and Gavin was still the same arrogant, self-obsessed jerk. I didn't say a word. He had no clue I was here to take his company. Right after he swaggered inside, a janitor jogged over and grabbed the bag from me. "Sorry, Ms. Valencia—I didn't mean to be late." She'd asked me to bring bottles for some summit promo—trade enough, win a limited-edition rocket for her grandson. When she saw the haul, her face lit up. "Thank you! You just made his dream come true."

Laurie flicks the TV on while we wait and eventually we hear the squeal of victory, followed by silence as my sister is ripping open her gift. "Kenji, it's beautiful, thank you." Akira runs into the room clutching the sparkling make-up box to her chest. She puts it on the table and demonstrates the opening and separation of compartments for my friends, who are not interested in the slightest but make all the right noises of appreciation to please her. "Happy birthday Akira." Harrison passes her a bottle of pink champagne and Laurie couples it with a box of pink glittery cocktail glasses which she tears open and pours for everyone, both girls looking expectantly at Jamie.

“From Captain Leif, he says as a mating gift. We hope you and your guest enjoy your flight.” Kai thanked them, bowing a few times as he accepted the gift while Jessica’s mouth fell open. “I’m dreaming, I have to be dreaming, right?”. . TBC

If you ever want to meet the ones who are still around. I’m so damn close to crying it’s embarrassing. I got Kir a first edition copy of the Kama Sutra. And a paperback one that we don’t have to worry about ruining. He looks at it for a long second when he opens it and then looks at me. And the look he gives me is so full of promise I want to go to our room immediately. His gift to me is a voucher for an eye-watering amount from a place that makes bespoke BDSM furniture. The card says, For when we build our dungeon in our permanent home.

“This isn’t liquor. It's just plain water! No taste at all!” The others who had taken a sip also frowned and spat it out. “It’s really just water!” “What’s going on? Water in a whisky bottle?” “That’s just messed up!” The whole room erupted. My in-laws’ faces turned green instantly. “That’s right. It’s just bottled water.” I gave Kevin a cold stare and added, “Every year, he takes 100,000 dollars from me to prepare New Year’s gifts, and this is what he sends to my parents. Plain water that costs two dollars. He bought it online. Even the packaging is recycled boxes.

“Checkers Association giving a full set of natural crystal checkers!” “E-Sports Association gifting ten franchises of internet cafes all over the country!” … A long list was read out, and every gift mentioned was grand and pricey! That was not the end of it all, however... “No.1 Antique Collector, Mr. Young bestowing a thousand pieces of antiques!” “No.1 Ceramics Developer, Master Hahn gifting a full set of customized furniture!” As Joey spoke, someone moved a few pieces of furniture inside: from the vases on the table to the human-sized vase; from porch decorations to indoor decorations, and everything else.

“Maisie, she put so much thought into that gift! How heartless can you be to ignore her like that?” “I seriously misjudged you. In that case, we won’t give you any gifts either.” Left with no choice, I said I appreciated both the gift and her intentions, but I was already wearing a necklace. Zoe’s eyes reddened. “The one I'm giving you is more expensive than that. Doesn’t it deserve a place around your neck?” Just then, Miles Gray's rough voice came from downstairs. “Maisie! C-Come down!” It was my brother.

he replied with a mischievous grin, handing over a beautifully wrapped package. With eager anticipation, Patricia carefully peeled away the wrapping paper, revealing a sleek, brand-new cellphone nestled inside. "Wow! Thank you so much, Kuya!" she exclaimed, her eyes shining with delight as she examined the thoughtful gift Caleb had chosen for her, a gesture that spoke volumes about their bond and his caring nature.

It should have had him running for the hills. “I guess he does, but it looks like he also realised that he was being a dick. He wrote a really nice apology card, calling himself out so I thought why not accept the gift. He was also very smart to put in writing that the gift is a personal gift from him to myself and has no contractual obligations attached so I can declare them properly to ensure there aren’t any claims of kickbacks.” I explain as Dad keeps pulling items out of the basket, between bites, lining them up on the table. He starts with the food, then the wines, coffee and teas, The bath products, the spa vouchers and lastly the laptop, tablet and headphones – he turns to me both br