Taihei ends up having to work overtime on Christmas Eve, leaving Umaru feeling lonely until he returns along with a visit from Kirie. Takeshi visits for New Year's Eve; Takeshi's cooking and Umaru's snacks end up complementing each other. The beautiful but single section chief Kanau checks in on Taihei and Takeshi, but her plans for some private time with Taihei are foiled as she dismisses them for Christmas Eve.