Celebration strips bursted away into the air, gently moving and swaying around within, some even landing atop of your head. An outcome of Nikolai’s latest stunt that was an attempt on enlivening your moroseness.

Tricks and other acts of magic weren’t a new thing to watch him perform for you. Years had swept by between the strongly forged bond the two of you shared and you had always faithfully been his one and only audience.

So in return, he would devotedly be there for you.

“You’re still feeling gloomy?” Seeing you in such a state burdened him. So much so to the point he grew determined to even crack a single smile onto your face.

“I think I’ve got just the trick for this!” Now instantaneously preparing himself for his next dedicated act, Nikolai eagerly rummaged around.