[ It's nighttime while Shiori's dressed in a pair of baby blue pajamas while her hair looks a little messy. She still has a drained look on her face, but that's due to being sick still. There's a blanket wrapped around her shoulders as she's walking through the apartment.
Mistletoe hangs above her head, and she doesn't notice it at first. Noticing Naruse in the kitchen, a smile forms on her face and she goes up to greet him. Finally, she notices the mistletoe upon walking, looking up above her. There's a puzzled expression on her face. ] Why is there mistletoe...? [ Her voice is quiet, as to make sure that she doesn't strain her voice too much. ][ Naruse evidently hears her question and there's a relative silence interrupted only by the brief sound of footsteps before he seems to stop walking. ] The scientists. They did the same last year. If anyone happens to stand or pass under it at the same time as another person, they have to--
[ there's a marginal and slight pause; Naruse's not the most socially adept person ever, after all and the realisation that there's mistletoe in the apartment is somewhat awkward, all considered ] --kiss, or it shocks them.
( Not ICly cut. )