I wonder what happened to that girl from yesterday… She disappeared so suddenly.

She said she was a staff member for the ball. I hope I get to see her again…

Heeey, Emma!

Emma! Over here!

Nozomi! Lanzhu!

Squee! Those shoes are beautiful, Emma!

Seriously! I've never seen shoes like those before. How pretty!

Thanks! I'm glad I found you two. I was worried I wouldn't be able to since it's so crowded in here.

There really are lots of guests, aren't there? A lot of famous people came too, what with this being held at the castle.

Yeah… I feel kinda nervous.

Don't worry. We've got your back, Emma!

Yeah! Besides, remember how hyped up we got everyone yesterday? We have no reason to worry!

That's right. Now, let's take a look around the venue before the dance begins. Chika must be around here somewhere.

Good idea! Might as well enjoy ourselves now that we're here.

Look, you two! There's a huge cake over there!

Wow, it's amazing! I'd love to have a piece.

I heard you can take a commemorative photo in front of it too. Let's do it!

Yeah! All right, let's take a photo right away. Lanzhu—

Look, there's a street performer over there! I'm gonna go take a look!

W-Wait, Lanzhu! You'll get lost if you wander off alone!

Eep! I don't wanna get separated from everyone, but I do wanna watch that performer up close…

Then let's hold hands and head over there. That way, we won't get separated.

Squee! Nice idea, Nozomi. Okay, I wanna be in the middle. That way, I get to hold both of your hands!

*Giggle* That's nice. Now let's all walk together.

Hm? Everyone's chattering all of a sudden.

Looks like the princess who's hosting the ball and her private tutor just arrived. Look, over there.

…………

Huh? Chika?!