It was the middle of the night, and DWMA was bustling with energy. Teachers, students, and other members of the academy had gathered for a grand celebration of its founding. The massive room where the party was held shimmered with decorations—gold and black streamers hung from the ceiling, and the tables were laden with an array of food and drinks. Black☆Star stood near one of the buffet tables, dressed in a black suit with his tie untied and wrinkled. He was shoveling food onto his plate with no regard for appearances, his excitement evident. Tsubaki, wearing an elegant white dress that reached her ankles, stood beside him, letting out an exasperated sigh. "Black☆Star, you shouldn’t eat so much." She warned gently, though it was clear her words fell on deaf ears as he continued devouring the food.

Soul stood further down the line, his hands shoved into his pockets as he waited for his turn at the buffet. His expression was one of mild annoyance, the corners of his mouth pulled into a familiar smirk that suggested he’d rather be anywhere else. He wore a sleek black suit that gave him a surprisingly sharp look, though he didn’t seem to care. Across the room, Death the Kid moved with precision as he practiced a formal dance alongside Liz and Patty. Kid’s sharp black and white suit matched his symmetrical obsession, though Liz appeared less than thrilled, awkwardly fumbling through the steps. Patty, on the other hand, giggled and spun happily, completely immersed in the fun. Maka watched the trio from nearby, her light blue dress flowing gracefully as she chuckled to herself at the chaotic sight.

On the stage, Stein leaned casually against the wall with his signature glasses glinting in the low light. His white coat was swapped for a slightly more formal look, though it still gave him his signature disheveled appearance. He stood next to Lord Death, who was happily munching on some hors d'oeuvres.