“Candlelight glow comes from everywhere, and nobles in their finery adorn the garden like flowers. Oh, how it all shines. It's nighttime now, but it feels as bright as day.”

*Sigh* How lovely.

The soft glow of candles lighting up the night, pretty gowns, and a sumptuous feast! Oh, how I wish I could visit that world, zura.

What are you muttering to yourself about?

Waugh! Y-Yoshiko! How long have you been there?!

I told you, it's Yo-ha-ne! And I just got here. It was a little scary coming into the library only to find you behind the counter, looking down with a silly grin on your face.

I never thought I'd hear that from a constant self-proclaimed fallen angel, zura.

It's not self-proclaimed, it is simply sheer fact that I am a fallen angel! Everlasting truth! No matter if black crows turn white, I will still be a fallen angel!

Yes, yes, I get it. So, what does the mighty fallen angel need from the library, zura?

I came here to check out a book, of course. Do you have the book written down here?

It doesn't occur to you to look for it yourself, zura?

Well, I knew you would definitely be able to find it if it's here, Zuramaru. Pretty please?

I guess I've got to, then. Fine, zura. Wait a moment.

[Fade in/out.]

Sorry for the wait, zura! There was just one copy. I should've known it would be a book like this. You really do like this stuff, zura.

Uh-huh, thank you.

Hey! That's my book! You can't just go reading it, zura.

Don't worry, I didn't move your bookmark. Did you have that silly grin on your face because you were reading this? Even though you're on the job!

Reading IS part of a library committee member's job, zura! And besides, I've been looking forward to reading this book forever. I just couldn't wait, zura!

Is it that good? I've only gotten a glimpse of the beginning part so far.

It's really good. A girl moves to the royal capital from her rural hometown to be a singer and ends up fighting a plot against the country. It's a suspense and fantasy, zura.

Has your taste in reading changed, Zuramaru?

I especially loved the scene where the royal princess, who's made friends with the girl from the country, invites her to a soiree. It felt so real!

It was just like I was there with them experiencing the party too!

Oh, I see. So that's why you were muttering about gowns and feasts.

I wish I'd get invited to a party like that someday, zura.

If you want to go that badly, I'll take you to one! A demonic banquet in honor of Yohane, that is!

I don't want to go to anything that scary-sounding, zura.

Hmm? I have a message… It's from Karin, zura.

Karin? What does it say?

She's thanking me for recommending her a book the other day, zura. And… Oh!

What?! What is it?

She's inviting me…to a soiree, zura!