19. HAPPY NEW YEAR

January 07, 2025

Winter holidays greeted the Drozds with snow.

Filip: Finally! Mom, Dad! The first snow!!

Akito: What do you all want to do before the year ends?

Klara: Maybe we could go somewhere and celebrate New Year's Eve away from home?

Akito: Will there even be any spots left?

Klara: Let’s check... I found Alpine Village, but it’s way too expensive. Oh, there’s also a free spot at Forest Hideaway! So, Filip, do you want to go?

Filip: Yes! Mom, Dad, please, let’s go!

And off they went. They brought along Zoe and Nicolas because it’s always more fun in a group.

Filip: I thought there’d be snow here too... What’s the point of winter break without snow?

Akito: You can’t predict the weather in another world. Cheer up; maybe it’ll snow soon.

Nicolas: I think I see some clouds gathering—this could turn into proper snowy weather.

Klara: Let’s warm up by the fire!

Akito: Could we tone it down a bit? You know I’ve had a fear of fire ever since that blaze broke out at our house.

Klara: Oh dear, I completely forgot. I thought you’d overcome it by now.

Akito: It seems that’s pretty hard to do when there haven’t been any fires to face...

Suddenly, Klara’s coat caught fire! Luckily, they quickly got the situation under control.

Akito: See? Good thing nothing bad happened!

Filip: I’m not afraid of anything!

Nicolas: That’s because most fears don’t develop until you’re a teenager. Just wait—you’ll soon be overwhelmed by worries about unfulfilled dreams.

Zoe: I still can’t believe I have a partner, and we’re spending New Year’s Eve together!

Klara: I told you everything would work out.

Zoe: I feel like a playable Sim! This is just amazing. It’s all thanks to you; I can’t thank you enough.

With few attractions at the forest cabin, the family found ways to pass the time.

Filip: I can’t believe you keep winning! Come on, Dad... I’m just a kid! Let me win for once!

Akito: Maybe once, but don’t count on it happening again, haha!

Klara: Oh, look! It’s starting to snow. My dears, it’s snowing! Nicolas was right.

Filip: Mom! Don’t interrupt! This is an important match!

Eventually, though, everyone headed outside to enjoy the snowy weather.

Filip: Come on, Piotr, let’s build a snowman. A bit of packing here... and a bit more snow over there.

Akito: Great job, boys; they look fantastic!

Akito managed to pelt Klara with snow! Forgiveness might not come quickly...

In the evening, dancing and singing began—interrupted by stronger beverages. ;)

Nicolas: You know, it’s wonderful spending time with you all. There will be plenty of memories to cherish, and I’m sure many more great moments ahead. No doubt about it.