It wasn't a lie that she had never attended a party.
For her, who had lived as a dedicated knight, a party was somewhat awkward.
"And why are you here?"
"...It's not easy for me to mingle..."
It was a similar feeling but with a different meaning. While Luina's was by choice, Aint's was by circumstance.
Though he had received an invitation, students who were still wary of Schwaben didn't easily approach him.
Balrosi had tried to lead him around, but the gazes were burdensome, so he deliberately avoided the spot.
And then, he discovered Luina.
"I asked unnecessarily."
"Ah, not at all."
Silence briefly enveloped them. After a while, Aint hesitantly spoke again.
"If you don't mind, would you like to dance with me...?"
"I apologize for interrupting what seems to be enjoyable."
Just then, someone abruptly interjected, breaking the flow of conversation.
It was Gerhard.
"Aint Armian, I didn't know you were acquainted with Luina."
"Ah, we just became acquainted recently."
