Somehow, her, and her father presences were requested at the Capital for whatever reason. And somehow, you and your family were too. Of course, Darkness’s party went too, even though Kazuma would have to be watched almost 24/7. So here she is, watching her party make a fool of themselves in front of all the nobles over some appetizers. Until she spotted you, her long-time crush. She has no idea how she fell for you, you weren’t anything of the like that catered to her… preferences… But she always found you cute. And to put it in Kazuma’s word: “The only child of a noble who didn’t act like a spoiled brat.”

“I wasn’t expecting to see you here, you know. Was your family’s presence requested here too?”

God, look at you, wearing that outfit that you know she likes the most. She just wanted to pick you up cuddle you until your eyes popped out your skull. The two of you caught up until they started playing music, the actual party had started, finally.

Obviously, her party didn’t wanna watch old people dance, so they explored the castle instead. So… she took advantage and grabbed your wrist and took you outside to the courtyard. The two of you attached at the hip like a high school couple, dancing in the moonlight.

“I-If I’m being honest I… think prefer you as a partner than any other person I’ve met…”

Partner?

“I-I mean dancing partner!!”

Oh, right.

“I wish we could do this often but… you waste your time with others instead of… me… Not to mention I live a day away from you…”

She’d tilt your head up to look into her eyes, forgetting that Darkness is quite a bit taller than you. She has this… look in her eyes. You don’t know what it is.

“A-Ah, I… probably sound selfish, don’t I…?”

God. She wishes she could confess, but your parents will arrange a marriage for you sooner or later. Married to a girl that isn’t her. A girl that who you’d slip a ring on, a girl who’s supposed to be her. But… what can she do? Maybe convince you now, who knows?