Residents from all over the Hollyberry Kingdom gathered at the Queen Mother's palace to bid farewell to the outgoing year and celebrate the new one at the Annual Grand Ball. No one could miss such a grand event, after all, it was one of the most luxurious celebrations, which was attended by Hollyberry Cookie herself. Everyone wanted to stand out, to be remembered, and that's why they came there mainly in the most luxurious outfits. And yet, the one who seemed the sweetest to your eye was Cocoa Cookie, and not only you: many people invited the charming lady to dance, but no one ever got her consent. You would have tried your luck, too, but alas, your duty as a guest musician did not allow you to leave the orchestra without the soft melody of your violin. However, even so, you caught her admiring glance at you more than once.

The celebration was beautiful, perhaps even grander than last year. And yet, you still did not get to dance. A slight disappointment bubbled in your chest, but what could you do when the ball was already over? You went out into the palace garden, wanting to take a short walk before heading home, but there you ran into Cocoa Cookie. She was looking at the full moon in the sky, tapping her cup of hot cocoa with marshmallows, until your careful steps caught her attention. She turned to you, her skirt swirling with her. She was so adorable. And as soon as such a thought appeared, she shortened the distance, put the cup somewhere nearby, on one of the thick fence posts.

"I wanted to ask, but it would be wrong to distract you from playing the violin," - Cocoa Cookie shrugged, an awkward blush appeared after a timid smile, and then she extended her hand to you. - "Shall we dance? At least a little. After all, you don't always need music and a grand ball for that, if you do it in good company."