CH 210

When I came to my senses, there was no one around us.

“When did I come here…… ?”

In front of me was the longue.

As I walked around the banquet hall while answering those who spoke to me, did I get pushed all the way here without realizing it?

“Mir, you look a little tired.”

“Right. Let’s rest here. It’s good that everyone is giving attention, but I’m getting tired of it.”

After listening to Jake and Ninaina, I thought it wouldn’t be a bad idea to take a break at this point.

“Mir. Would you like to drink this?”

“Try some canapes, too.”

The two of them called the attendant and recommended the dessert they brought to me.

Thanks to this, I ate a lot of snacks without ever feeling hungry.

‘But it’s amazing. Unlike before, everyone just passes by here.’

The entrance to the break room in the imperial banquet hall was covered only by a thin, transparent curtain.

Because of this, they might glance at it once in a while, but no one looked at this place where Ninaina and Jake were.

‘What is it?’

As I tilted my head in wonder, Jake just said:

“I thought it would be uncomfortable for other people to sneak around during break, so I put a magic on the banquet attendees to erase our presence. Did you do well?”

“…… !”

So, that’s why?

It was then that I realized the reason for this discomfort and nodded my head.

‘But if we stay like this, they won’t be able to enjoy the first banquet of their debutante. Then I think I’ll always regret it…….’

It was then. The servant approached and told Ninaina something.

“Sorry. I think I’ll have to leave for a while. My brother called me.”

“Oh, His Highness Nicholas?”

We had already heard that Nicholas was going to deliver a congratulatory speech to those making their debut at the second banquet to be held later.

‘In a little while, I will be able to meet the prince after a long time.’

Ninaina smiled and left the place.

“Yes. I will be back.”

Then, in the break room, only me and Jake were left.

‘Shall we try to go out again soon?’

It seems like I have gotten enough rest.

“Well, Jay. Why don’t we go back to the banquet hall?”

As if asking why I was saying that, Jake looked at me, slowly blinking his slightly sleepy-looking eyes.

‘Umm…… are you tired?’

Well, Jake must have worked hard the past few days to prepare for his debutante, the fatigue just came to him.

“Jay, if you’re tired, you can rest here a little longer. Well, I’m a bit sorry to say this, but I can’t wait to dance…… uh?”

Somehow, I was trying to explain the reason.

Suddenly a shadow fell before me, and I looked up and saw Jake standing up.

“Let’s go. Mir. Come with me.”

“Ah? Okay!”

His tired expression disappears, Jake led me with a serious attitude that even looked slightly determined.

‘Why did he suddenly change his attitude?’

As I walked through the hallway leading to the banquet hall with Jake, I pondered briefly.

‘Ah! Did Jake want to dance too?’

From a long time ago, Jake often said that he was looking forward to the dance he would perform in his first debutante, and that he was practicing steadily.

‘Come to think of it, Jake. You promised to do the first dance with me, right.’

He still remembers that promise, right?

It was a promise I had mentioned recently, so I don’t think he’d forgotten.

Just when I was about to enter the banquet hall.

Suddenly Jake stopped and turned around.

“…… ?”

He looks like he has something to say.

It seems that there are some words that must be said.

“What’s the matter?”

“…… Mir. I tried not to say this because I was afraid you wouldn’t like it.”

Then he glanced around and took a step closer to me.

What was he going to say?

“…… Surely you promised to do the first dance with me, but have you already forgotten? Ever since I heard what you said, I just keep getting impatient. I’m afraid you’ll hold someone else’s hand first.”

“…… !”

So that’s why you followed me in such a hurry?

Deep down in my heart, I doubted it, but I didn’t know it was going to be true.

‘Jake too. He is usually so relaxed, but when this happens he looks different.’

I smiled to tell him not to worry.

“Jake, I can’t have forgotten the promise I made with you. That’s something you’ve been reminded of over and over again. I know. We agreed to be each other’s first dance partners.”

“…… thank you. For not forgetting me.”

Jake muttered, holding my hand weakly.

I looked at Jake passionately for a moment, then grabbed his hand and pulled him up.

“Thank you, let’s go. I really want to dance soon!”

“Yes.”

With a happy face, Jake meekly followed my lead.