Make that two newbies who didn't know about the mistletoe's annual curse. Hayato had definitely heard a few groans here and there about what a pain in the ass the plants were, but he had yet to experience their true horror. As it was, he figured it was just a case of leaves and berries falling and getting into things. Imagine the sweeping the poor janitor would have to do! Well. He would certainly be there to give the fellow a bit of encouragement when the time came.

For now, however, the plants were thriving and lively, and while Hayato never really dawdled anywhere, he was a little more leisurely while going about his business so he could admire the infestation.

And the people he passed by, too.

"Ho? What a rare and exotic flower I've found."