A/N: Alright, here's the conclusion of the Leosaya Christmas Gaidenverse twoshot! Please read and review, and enjoy!

The Ultimate Detective and The Ultimate Hope Gaiden: A Leosaya Christmas!

Chapter Two: Moshin's Truce with Leon

*Knock Knock*

Leon groaned, sitting up and rubbing his eyes as the knock on his door roused him from slumber, mumbling "Who…who's there? Is it…is it you, Sayaka?" Did she come to…greet me? To be the first one to wish me a Merry Christmas?!

Leon smiled excitedly, his eyes now fully open as he practically leapt out of bed. He stumbled over to the door and grasped the doorknob, turning it and swinging it open energetically, only for his gleeful grin to droop to a disappointed frown as he saw Moshin standing on the other side.

Coughing awkwardly, Moshin greeted "Ano…ohayo, Kuwata-kun. I was wondering if you might be willing to help me with something…" Seeing Leon raise an eyebrow out of curiosity, Moshin elaborated "I need to move all the Christmas presents down to the tree. Would you mind helping me so Sayaka can sleep in a little longer?"

And you thought I didn't want to sleep in on Christmas Day too?! Leon deadpanned in his thoughts, but merely yawned and nodded before mumbling "Sure, sure…lead the way?" This might be a chance to get on his good side, so don't waste it, Kuwata!

Moshin wordlessly nodded and turned around, walking down the hallway as Leon sluggishly walked after him, making sure not to make too much noise so Sayaka could sleep in.

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The two men quietly walked down the stairs, each of them carrying a small pile of wrapped presents in their arms as they approached the Christmas tree in the living room. As they placed them next to the tree, Leon's eyes stayed fixated on one present he had been fixated on, a colorfully wrapped present with a sticker reading "To: Leon-kun From: Sayaka-chan".

I…I still can't believe she got me something… Leon thought in awe, making Moshin shake his head in amusement before he turned on the Christmas lights, washing the tree in a neon glow that distracted Leon from his awestruck stare.

"Alright, I'm going to go make some hot cocoa. Why don't you arrange the presents in a ring around the tree so they look pretty?" Moshin narrowed his eyes and threatened "And don't you dare open a single one with your name on it!"

Leon held up his hands in surrender, nodding as he though Hey, I want to see Sayaka's face as she watches me open what she was kind enough to get me! No way I'd ruin that by opening mine early! Moshin nodded, then turned and walked away, leaving Leon to sigh and turn to the stacks of presents, mumbling "Well…better get to work…"

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Leon's nose took a whiff of the scent of steamy chocolate as Moshin walked back inside, looking around the living room and nodding approvingly "Not bad, Kuwata-kun." Leon breathed a sigh of relief as Moshin glanced towards the couch and suggested "Come on; let's sit on the couch and we can drink our hot cocoa."

Leon nodded and followed Moshin to the couch, sitting down a respectable distance away from the Maizono Patriarch as he handed the Ultimate Baseball Star a steaming mug. Leon accepted it gratefully before taking a polite sip, making Moshin finally crack a small smile before looking down at his own mug with a sigh of guilt.

"…I know I haven't exactly been the most…welcoming to you, Kuwata-kun…but I do have my reasons…" Leon finished his sip, looking up at Moshin before he asked "Tell me, did Sayaka ever tell you that I wasn't able to spend much time with her as a little girl?"

Leon nodded; she had given him the same cliff notes version that she had given Makoto back in their first semester at Hope's Peak Academy. Otherwise he stayed silent, allowing Moshin to continue.

"It doesn't make up for it, but I've always tried to give Sayaka what she wanted or needed, and whenever I've had to make a parenting decision, I've always tried to act in her best interests. I know that she's a legal adult now and can decide things for herself…but she's still my baby girl and I'll do anything to make sure she's safe, happy, and most importantly, loved." He looked up at Leon and explained "So when Sayaka told me she started dating a boy…and when she asked to bring him home for the holidays…I knew I needed to make sure that her choice was the right one…"

Leon nodded in comprehension, finally starting to understand Moshin as the young Patriarch sighed.

"But I fear I…might have gone a little overboard last night. I know Sayaka's probably not enthusiastic about how I've been watching you like a hawk and I know that's no way to spend Christmas. I want my baby girl to be happy, and if she wants you to be happy, then I'll do my best to be warm and welcoming to you…"

Leon smiled gratefully and confessed "Look, Maizono-san…I know you want Mr. Right for your daughter. But I…I'm not the perfect boyfriend, alright? I'll be the first to admit I'm lazy, and I was WAY into girls before I started dating Sayaka, and I'm really laid back."

Leon's cheeks flushed pink, embarrassed at the flirtatious boy he used to be before he stared Moshin in the eyes and spoke with the utmost sincerity he could muster.

"But I DO love your daughter, and in trying to get to know her better and winning her heart…she changed me into a better person. Someone who actually cares more about putting in the effort, someone who can stay focused on a single goal, someone who can prioritize and count his blessings. So I…I'd like it if you…if you gave me a chance. I'm not my friend Makoto…but I'd like to prove that my words are sincere, and that I'll be a good boyfriend to Sayaka where it really matters!"

Leon resisted the urge to squirm in his seat as Moshin seemed to stare into his very soul. Finally, the Maizono Patriarch cautiously nodded before holding out his hand.

"Well, we'll see if you're serious during your vacation with us. Truce?"

Leon grinned, shaking his hand energetically as he returned "Truce."

The two then returned to sipping their hot cocoa, a comfortable silence passing between them now that they had everything in the open.

Once they had finished, Moshin stood up and offered "Why don't you help me bake cookies before Sayaka wakes up? I'll warn you, Leon, I don't tolerate laziness in my kitchen. If you're serious, I expect you to put in the work and be helpful, okay?"

Grinning, Leon jumped off the couch, pumping his fists in the air and exclaiming "Yeah! Let's do it!"

"My, you're easily fired up, aren't you?" Moshin chuckled, shaking his head in amusement as he urged "Well then, follow me."

XXX

*Yawn*

Sayaka sauntered over, her nightgown flowing with her graceful form as she went to drowsily hug her Father, mumbling "Merry Christmas, Dad…"

Moshin smiled warmly and kissed her forehead, handing her a mug of hot cocoa and telling her "Merry Christmas, baby girl. Here, have some hot cocoa."

Sayaka nodded gratefully, taking the mug and sipping it, her eyes showing her increased awareness as the sugar from her beverage woke her up. She then turned to Leon and smiled, making him blush as she sat down between the two men and kissed his cheek.

"Merry Christmas Leon…oh, are those your Christmas cookies, Dad?"

Moshin watched as Sayaka nearly drooled at the sight, chuckling in amusement "Not just me this year; Kuwata-kun helped out too."

Sayaka stared at Leon incredulously as she exclaimed "Leon, I didn't know you baked!"

Leon blushed, rubbing the back of his head in embarrassment as he mumbled "I…I don't, really…your Dad was the one to show me the ropes…"

Moshin smiled and chimed in "It's true, he did need a little guidance, but I'd say he didn't do too badly once he put his mind to it."

"I'll be the judge of that!" Sayaka exclaimed, making Moshin and Leon sweatdrop as a super serious light gleamed in her eyes while she reached for a frosted cookie shaped like a Christmas tree.

She bit in, her eyes turning into hearts as the taste of sugary pastry and frosting overloaded her taste buds. She moaned in pleasure, exclaiming "Leon, these cookies are amazing! You've gotta bake more for me back at Hope's Peak! I'll pay you whatever you want if I can just have more of your cookies!"

Great…I've become the Ultimate Bake Salesman…so not cool… Leon thought as Moshin smiled and shook his head in amusement at his daughter's antics.

"I'm glad you're enjoying our cookies, baby girl, but don't you want to start unwrapping your presents first? The cookies will still be here when we're done…and I fear there won't be any left for us if we let you eat them all."

Sayaka blushed, pouting as Leon started to laugh at Moshin's tease, then sighed and smiled before turning to her Father.

"Okay Daddy…oh, let's have Leon open one of his first! He deserves it for baking these delicious cookies!"

Wait…one of?

Seeing the stunned look in Leon's eyes, Moshin nodded, asking "Did you seriously think I wouldn't buy my daughter's boyfriend Christmas presents when she asked if she could bring you home with her? I'd be a terrible host if I didn't at least get a few things for you. Of course, I didn't know any of your hobbies, so I don't know if you'll love any of them, but hopefully you'll at least like some of the things we got you."

That…that's already more than I could have hoped for… Grinning, Leon pumped his fists in the air and whooped "Yeah! Let's do it!"

The two Maizonos sweatdropped as Leon slid off the couch and onto the floor, rubbing his hands together in anticipation. Smiling at each other, they then got up off the couch and sat next to him before Sayaka crawled over to the tree, sifting through the various boxes until she came across the present from her.

"Here you go, Leon! Merry Christmas!"

"Merry Christmas, babe!" Leon greeted cheerfully before accepting the present from her. He looked down at the gift in his hands, his eyes watering as he thought Yeah, things got a little rocky at first…but I think things are gonna turn out okay. Merry Christmas, Sayaka…Merry Christmas, Maizono-san…

With a shaking hand, he gently grabbed a taped corner of the folded wrapping paper between his thumb and pointer finger, biting his lip in anticipation as he started to open the present his beloved Pop Sensation had gotten him, eager to see what she had poured her heart and soul into making sure he would acquire.