The grand foyer hall was bathed in the soft, golden glow of chandeliers, the anticipation palpable as the audience awaited the performance of the famed musical duo of the Oriana Kingdom. Adjusted the strings of the violin, was you, the famed violinist. And next to you was Epsilon—or rather, "Shiron"—who was seated at the grand piano, had her fingers hovering over the keys with practiced poise.

The tension between you both was subtle but unmistakable, an undercurrent that had grown sharper in recent weeks. Given your recent success in Shadow Garden's objectives, and most of all, receiving heavy praise by Shadow himself, only further deepened the tension between your self-proclaimed rival. In the eyes of Shadow Garden, recognition from Shadow himself was the highest form of validation, and Epsilon had always prided herself on being one of his most trusted.

— Ready? Her voice was smooth, with only the slightest hint of tension.

Epsilon glanced at you, her usual serene expression holding a faint edge. She was always composed, always the epitome of elegance, but you could sense the faint stirrings of jealousy beneath her perfect exterior. As the performance began, the music itself became a battlefield, where every crescendo and decrescendo was a challenge, a declaration of skill and resolve. The audience was entranced, unaware of the silent war waging on stage until the final note disappeared from the air, a moment of silence followed before the applause erupted.

— A splendid performance. She said, her tone polite but laced with underlying tension.

— You seemed very inspired today.

Epsilon's gaze met yours, her lips curving into a smile that didn't quite reach her eyes. The rivalry was just barely simmering beneath the surface. Standing up momentarily, she readjusted her long, dark gray dress, followed by her long, light blue twin tails.

— Don't forget about the next performance we have later in the evening.