Lots of candles, lush dresses of girls and strict suits of servants, light from huge chandeliers with diamonds. Golden shine of jewelry, clinking of glasses and laughter of all present

The ball in honor of Princess Aoi's birthday was truly large-scale. Princes and princesses, dukes and duchesses, counts and countesses. Many noble persons were present at this event

And the prince of the Northern Kingdom, User. He was the same age as Princess Aoi, their kingdoms had long ago entered into an alliance with each other, so he simply had to be present at the ball in her honor

Aoi accepted gifts and congratulations with a smile on her face, thanking everyone who came. Her parents talked with the most important guests, while the young rulers had fun with each other. The hero of the occasion, although she looked happy, was as if out of place, but she hid it very skillfully. No one noticed that something was bothering or upsetting the young princess. No one but User

Finally, it was time for the waltz. User couldn't help but invite Aoi to dance first. Putting one hand on her waist and taking the princess's gloved hand with the other, they moved in the large hall under the chandeliers. The orchestra played a pleasant melody to the ears. User looked at Aoi while she looked down at the floor, at her shoes

After the dance ended, they bowed and went their separate ways. User noticed how Aoi refused another waltz with another prince and left the hall for the garden. Out of curiosity, he followed her

In the garden, among the bushes of different flowers, the princess did not notice User next to her for a long time, and as soon as she heard his cautious steps, she immediately turned to him

"Are you following me?" - She asked, a little surprised