Nova Heart feels like an outsider in the Crystal Empire, struggling to find her place during Hearth's Warming Eve. Isolated and unsure of herself, she decides to run away, thinking life outside the empire will be better. However, her plan is interrupted when she bumps into her adopted brother, Crimson Flame. Seeing her distress, Crimson convinces her to spend the evening together, showing her warmth and magic she hadn’t seen before. As they share hot chocolate and heartfelt conversations, Nova begins to realize that running away won’t solve her struggles. When they return to the castle, Nova surprises Crimson with a heartfelt kiss, a bold move symbolizing the hope and connection she’s rediscovered. This is a story of finding belonging, rediscovering bonds, and rekindling the inner light that feels lost during life's coldest seasons.