Ryuusei was having lunch with Ms. Isshiki and Shindou at a local restaurant. As they were eating, Ryuusei brought up the topic of Christmas dinner.

"Hey, have you guys decided on what you're doing for Christmas dinner?" Ryuusei asked.

Ms. Isshiki looked up from her food, "No, not really. I was just planning on staying home and watching some movies."

Shindou nodded in agreement, "Yeah, same here. Miya and I haven't really thought about it."

Ryuusei smiled, "Well, why don't you guys come over to my place for Christmas dinner? Lisa and her mom will be there too, and I'm sure they would love to meet you guys."

Ms. Isshiki's eyes widened, "That sounds like fun! I'd love to come."

Shindou looked at Ryuusei skeptically, "Are you sure it's not too much trouble? We don't want to impose."

Ryuusei waved his hand dismissively, "Nah, it's no trouble at all. I enjoy cooking for people, and it'll be nice to have some company."

Shindou smiled, "Alright then, we'd be happy to come. I'll let Miya know."

Ryuusei nodded, "Great! I'm looking forward to it."

After his Office

Ryuusei walked into the cafe with a smile on his face, feeling excited for the upcoming holidays. As he scanned the room, he spotted Lisa behind the counter, her eyes fixed on the orders she was taking. He couldn't help but feel his heart skip a beat at the sight of her.

"Hey, Lisa!" he called out as he approached the counter.

Lisa turned around and smiled warmly at him. "Ryuusei, it's good to see you! What brings you here today?"

Ryuusei cleared his throat nervously before answering, "Well, actually, I wanted to ask you something. Would you like to come to my place for Christmas dinner? And you can bring your mother too, if you'd like."

Lisa's eyes widened with surprise, "Really? That's so kind of you, Ryuusei! I would love to come. I'm sure my mother would be thrilled as well."

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Ryuusei's face lit up with joy, "That's great to hear, Lisa! I can't wait to spend Christmas with you both."

Lisa giggled, "You sound like a kid on Christmas morning."

Ryuusei chuckled, "Well, I suppose I am. I just want to make this Christmas special for all of us."

Lisa smiled warmly at him, "I'm sure it will be. Thank you, Ryuusei."

Ryuusei nodded, "Of course, Lisa. I'll see you then."

As he walked away, Ryuusei couldn't help but feel a sense of excitement and nervousness for the upcoming dinner. He was determined to make it a night to remember for Lisa and her mother.

Ryuusei had been busy all day preparing for the Christmas dinner. He had invited Lisa and her mother Sagiri, as well as Shohei and his wife Miya, and of course, Ms. Isshiki. He had a lot to do, from decorating the house to cooking the food, and he was getting a little overwhelmed.

Just then, the doorbell rang. Ryuusei took a deep breath and opened the door, only to find Lisa standing there with a bright smile on her face.

"Hi, Ryuusei! I'm here to help you with the dinner," she said.

Ryuusei's heart skipped a beat as he looked at her. She was wearing a cute Christmas sweater and had a small Santa hat on her head. She looked adorable.

"Thank you, Lisa," he said, smiling. "Come on in."

As Lisa walked into the house, she took in the sight of the decorated living room. There was a beautifully decorated Christmas tree in one corner, with colorful lights and baubles hanging from its branches.

The room was filled with the aroma of cooking food and the sound of Christmas music playing softly in the background.

Ryuusei led Lisa to the kitchen, where he had been cooking all day. There were pots and pans on the stove, and ingredients spread out on the counter. Ryuusei was a little frazzled, but Lisa could tell he had put a lot of effort into everything.

"Wow, Ryuusei, you've done an amazing job," Lisa said, impressed.

Ryuusei smiled, feeling a little more confident. "Thanks. I just hope everything turns out okay."

Lisa looked at Ryuusei, noticing how cute he looked with his apron on. She felt a warm feeling in her chest, and couldn't help but feel drawn to him. She decided to speak up.

"Ryuusei, I just wanted to say thank you for inviting me to your dinner. It means a lot to me," she said, blushing a little.

Ryuusei's heart skipped a beat as he looked at Lisa. He had been meaning to tell her how he felt for a long time, but he didn't want to ruin their friendship. Instead, he decided to take a chance.

"Lisa, I just want you to know... I really care about you. I'm glad you're here with me," Ryuusei said, looking into her eyes.

Lisa's heart skipped a beat as she realized what he was saying. She smiled and blushed a little, feeling a surge of warmth in her chest.

"Ryuusei, I care about you too. I'm glad we're here together," she said, smiling back.

As they continued to work together to prepare the meal, Ryuusei and Lisa felt their bond growing stronger. They laughed and chatted, enjoying each other's company. It was a magical night, filled with warmth and love.

Although there was no confession, the romantic tension between them was palpable, and both of them felt it. They knew that something special was growing between them, and they were excited to see where it would lead.