Chapter 224 - No More Games. (1/2)

He did his very best and just let the words flow out.

Tiana who heard this looked him in the eye to see if he was joking before saying

”No”

In that moment, Zakaragi felt like he had been stabbed 50 times in his heart.

”I-I see...” He muttered as he hung his head

”I don't know how to dance, and besides, We can't leave Lydia here alon-”

Before she could even finish, a random boy came up to Lydia asking her to dance.

”U-Um, could I have this dance with you?” He asked

He looked to be in his 16s and had wavy brown hair. It was hard to see from his suit but his frame looked well-built and he gave off the air of a gentle and nice young man.

Lydia was about to refuse but then she remembered what John had said, she was supposed to enjoy herself. On top of that, this young man did put his feelings on the line to ask, declining would have been quite rude.

”John told us to enjoy ourselves, so I'll be accepting this young man's offer. If you don't know how to dance, Zakaragi can teach you.” Said Lydia with a smile

”Hm... I guess you do have a point... And if you're fine with it...” She muttered

She looked at Zakaragi once more who slowly raised his head as he listened in on the conversation.

His feelings were restored once he realised it wasn't because it was him, but because they couldn't leave Lydia alone. However, it still hurt.

”So? Will you give me this dance?” Zakaragi pushed once more

”Y-Yeah... Thank you.” She muttered as she hung her head

Zakaragi was worried that she felt hated it and felt forced to do it, and right when he was about to ask, he noticed that her face was quiet red from blushing.

Seeing this, he let out a sigh of relief and formed his own smile as he said

”I can't understand you at times...” Zakaragi whispered

”Hm? Did you say something?” Tiana asked

”Nope.” Zakaragi replied

Lydia and the young man next to her, watched as the two walked towards the middle of the room to dance.

The room which had been dark now lit up as more nobles began inviting others to dance, while others appreciated the 2nd daughter's magnificent dancing ability.

Zakaragi was determined to be able to teach Tiana and put on a good show, while Lydia stood there next to the young man who also watched

”They look cute together, don't they?” Lydia asked as she watched them

Zakaragi started off with something basic and held on to Tiana while slowly moving around. He seemed to be teaching her the right technique for moving around.

But while doing so, she stepped on him a few times.

”I guess the fate really is a thing.” Said the young man as he watched them

In that moment, Tiana stepped on Zakaragi with her heels and Zakaragi played it off as it not hurting as he continued to dance with her.

”Fate, huh...”

”So, do you still want to dance?” He asked as he extended his arm once more

Lydia looked around and saw that mostly everyone was dancing. She was going to have to find a way to blend in and didn't really want to stand out. So naturally, she accepted.

”If I'm good enough.” She replied as she grabbed on to his hand

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