Winter Holiday

Marisa Kirisame is a human and is only a magician in the sense that she uses magic. She's skilled at using her firepower to win battles of bullets.

Alice Margatroid used to be a human user of magic but has since become a magician. She is also a puppeteer who uses her many dolls in battles of bullets.

Alice's highly functional dolls not only help her in battles of bullets but also perform tasks around the house. They may appear to be autonomous beings, but, in reality, they simply follow Alice's commands. You wouldn't be blamed for making that mistake though, seeing as Alice sometimes orders a doll to give orders to another doll. It seems her ultimate goal is to create dolls that can think and act independently.

'Tis the Season for Adventure Marisa came and knocked on Alice's door―presumably looking for somewhere to hide after getting into trouble with someone again. Flying through the skies all year round, Marisa was used to the cold winter, but that didn't make it sting any less. Alice, on the other hand, had been sitting by the window reading, trying to pass the time. Marisa's visit was most welcome since it provided her with a way to stave off her boredom.

Alice greeted Marisa with tea and handmade sweets, and before long, the two began chatting away about this and that and nothing in particular. As always, Alice moved gracefully and smiled gently, but behind her back (hidden from Marisa's view), one of her dolls giggled with glee, telling the truth about how happy Alice really was.