Story/One Coin Short/E1/Script

8pm, December 23—two more days till Christmas. At the Café.
Having received a notice from Kalina, the T-Dolls are all gathered at the Café with great anticipation.
At the sight of such excitement, the Commander looks a little uneasy standing next to Kalina.

Commander: Kalin, are you sure this is going to be okay? I just have a feeling that…

Kalina: Of course it'll be fine! I've planned out the whole thing, so just leave it to me.
Kalina: I swear everyone will definitely get what they want for Christmas this year, heheh…

Commander: Really…

Kalina's crafty smile only serves to exacerbate the Commander's concern.

Kalina: Then let's begin!

The lights dim and the projection screen descends to reveal the rules of this year's Christmas event.
As the Dolls whoop and cheer, Kalina raises the Christmas Coin in her hand.

Kalina: This is the key of this year's Christmas event — the Christmas Coin.
Kalina: On the right side is the Christmas tree, while the name of the owner is etched on the other side—for example, my name is on this coin here.
Kalina: You have until 8pm on Christmas day to give your coin to the person you are the most thankful for. We will tally everyone's coins and whoever gets the most will be the winner.
Kalina: This winner will be given an opportunity to make a wish, which will be granted by the Commander.
Kalina: The wish must be within the realm of reason, obviously. Don’t make wishes like "getting paid without having to work" or "keeping a few elephants in your dorm"…

Kalina is still explaining the rules, but her voice is already drowned out by the uproar.

SAA: I want…!
SAA: 100 tons of Cola!!!

Type 64: Don't even think about it, 56. The Christmas Coin isn't edible!

Type 92: Say it again! Who are you giving yours to?!

AAT-52 I-I'm giving mine to STEN! And STEN will also give me hers!

STEN MkII: Stop fighting! Also, I've already given mine to Makarov…

Commander: …

Even in the limited space of the Café, the Dolls have managed to cause an all-out brawl.
The sound of cursing, arguing, and fighting comes crashing over the Commander like an angry wave. The Commander closes their eyes in seeming pain.
Kalina turns the light back on, but that has no effect on stopping the commotion.

Kalina: Wait! I'm not finished yet!
Kalina: Commander~ ♪

Commander: What now, Kalina?

Kalina's voice is amplified by a microphone. The simple mention of the Commander finally does the job.
The Commander turns to look at Kalina, who is holding out a Christmas Coin with a cheeky grin.

Kalina: This is your Christmas Coin, Commander.

Commander: Oh, thanks.

Kalina: By the way…
Kalina: Who are you planning to give it to?

The Café is instantly engulfed in a deathly silence. The riling waters have been soothed, and even the air itself seems to have grown still.
The Commander feels scorching gazes boring holes all over them.
They take a nervous gulp and reply in a quivering voice…

Commander: Uh… I haven't…

Gr MK23: Of course you'll be giving to me, right? Darling! ☆

K-PDW: Don't be so presumptuous! Honey's Christmas Coin is for me, of course! ❤

Gr MK23: That's ridiculous! Darling, tell us, who are you giving your coin to?

Commander: Uh…
Commander: Actually, I'm giving it to—

Kalina: Huh? Are you giving your answer already?!
Kalina: That's no fun at all!! Let's keep this a secret until Christmas Day!

Commander: …No, wait!

Gr MK23: No matter how long the delay, Darling's Christmas Coin will still be mine for sure!

K-PDW: I already know Honey's feelings. It's okay, I don't mind waiting.

Kalina: Hush… Commander, keep the lid on the surprise for just a little longer.

IDW: Wow, the Commander's Christmas Coin, nya… I want it too, nya!

SPAS-12: If I don't get the Commander's coin, I'll binge-eat until the food stores are empty to soothe my heartbreak…

PA-15: Gotta think of a way to get the Commander's coin~ 𝅘𝅥𝅮

Commander: …

Under the constant burning stares, the Commander's stress level skyrockets.
To get out of this dire situation, the Commander pretends not to see anything and makes a beeline for the exit.

Commander: I've still got work to do. You guys have fun.

A pair of gentle hands cup themselves around the Commander's hand.

Gd DSR-50: You look a little tired. Why don't I give you a massage to help you relax? It'll only cost you one Christmas Coin…

Saiga-12: Ahem, Commander. If you're willing to part with your Christmas Coin, I'll give you my personal photo album.

Commander: N-Not thanks!

Inspired by Gd DSR-50's and Saiga-12 hustling, more and more Dolls hop on the bandwagon…
The menacing crowd closes in on the terrified Commander.

Commander: STAY AWAY FROM MEEEEE!!!!

And so, with the Commander's desperate scream and sprint, the celebrations for this year's Christmas officially begin.