"...Juri-chan!" Takato smiled softly as she walked over, nodding respectfully to Leomon and pleased that the Champion Digimon had finally regained his usual form.

"Merry Christmas! I'm doing okay...ha, better since the last time we talked anyway. What about you?"

The pain hadn't entirely gone away and he doubted if it ever would, but if nothing else Takato would make sure to keep the promise he made to her on that fateful day.