"Thanks for agreeing to meet!" The gardens at Ebisu's temple are a nice, relaxing place to meet and chat, especially with everything in full bloom. There's an assortment of cookies and cake stolen from the kitchen as well as a pitcher of lemonade. Having helped Kairi with a similar gift-related issue a few months ago, turning to her for help with a similar request feels right.
"Ebisu has a festival in a few days and I've been helping out the family that runs his shrine. They have family traveling in and want to figure out a meaningful present to give them. They're also trying to figure out a present for all the volunteers helping out."
C17B: A prayer for holiday gifts
"Ebisu has a festival in a few days and I've been helping out the family that runs his shrine. They have family traveling in and want to figure out a meaningful present to give them. They're also trying to figure out a present for all the volunteers helping out."