From what I hear, it is a common trick in adventure and RPG games. Though, I have never seen it in the dating sims I've played.
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[ Once he is close enough to the flames, he leans forward, studying the area and being careful not to get too close. ]</sub>
Santa-samaaaa, are you in here?

_{[ nope. ]}

We should continue to look.
_{[ though, he hears faint singing again. FANTASTIC. ]}