The villainous young master just wants to live a Buddhist-like life.

　What a pity.

　……

　When faced with Pandora's question, Dark did not hide anything: "Yes, I have to dance with Diana later."

　This is clearly a plus.

　A woman will be particularly bothered if a man lies to her for another woman, even if the relationship isn't deep.

　Pandora smiled and said, "Then let's go back. I'm actually a little cold."

　Her dress wasn't thermal, and she would feel cold as soon as she stopped.

　We were having a good time chatting earlier, so I didn't pay much attention to it.

　Dark couldn't help but show a hint of apology: "It was my oversight."

　Pandora raised her hand, as if to touch his forehead. But she stopped halfway and nodded, saying, "Don't talk like you're taking care of me. I'm your senior."

　"Okay, senior."

　Dak raised his arm, freeing his armpit.

　Pandora then took the opportunity to join him, linking her arm with his and preparing to go downstairs.

　……

　When they returned to the auditorium, at least a third of the people were gone.

　Not all of them are couples.

　Some people can't stand the atmosphere of a dance party and want to go out for a walk, and then they often end up being fed dog food (a Chinese slang term for witnessing public displays of affection) without realizing it, and they might even choke on it.

　Others will take advantage of the atmosphere to ask their crush out and confess their feelings.

　If it's successful, he probably won't come back.

　If it doesn't work out, I'm afraid I'll never be able to come back.

　The quiet place outside the auditorium was like a demon with its jaws wide open, devouring and digesting the students one by one.

　But if you think you can live peacefully in the auditorium, you are obviously very wrong!

　There will only be more dog food inside!

　……

　The first half of the ball is from nine to ten o'clock.

　The second half will be from 11:00 to 12:00.

　The hour between the two sessions is more flexible.

　If you like, you can also go on stage alone and do some tap dancing or something.

　Of course, many more people will find a corner in the audience to eat and drink while chatting and laughing.

　However, some people are distracted and cannot find enjoyment in it.

　Witt Gold was one of them; he and Robert set up a magic chess set on the table, with several other classmates watching.

　However, Witt made frequent mistakes during the game, always getting distracted when there was movement at the door, clearly not focused on the magic chess at all.

　Robert sensed that Witte's chess skills had declined sharply. He was very disappointed in his close friend who didn't take Magic Chess seriously.

　When Witte made another extremely poor mistake, Robert finally couldn't help but criticize, "Magic Chess has a soul; if your heart isn't in it, don't play!"

　This was the first time Victor had been criticized by Robert, and he couldn't help but feel a little embarrassed.

　He withdrew his hand and sighed, "I want to be alone."

　Robert shook his head: "Don't panic, Witt. There's a three-grade gap between them!"

　Witt wanted to agree with him for a moment, but when he thought that he was also one of those "three grades apart", he couldn't help but fall silent.

　My first Christmas dance was spent mostly in a state of anxiety and uncertainty.

　It wasn't until the second half of the ball was about to begin that Witt finally saw Pandora and Dark walk in through the main entrance.

　The two followed etiquette and linked arms.

　Dark's outfit was black, and Pandora's was white; they were surprisingly well-matched.

　But Witt noticed the height difference between the two, which made him feel slightly more at ease.

　He had heard more than once that girls don't like boys who are shorter than them.

　The relationship between Pandora and Dark might be slightly different from what I thought.

　"Just like Robert said, I shouldn't keep thinking the worst."

　Witt patted his cheeks to clear his head.

　He then saw Dark and Pandora approach Diana and Rose.

　……

　Pandora sat down on Rose's other side without any hesitation.

　Dark sat on the other side of Diana.

　Four people sat in a row.

　Diana was delighted to see Dark return.

　Rose appeared reserved because Pandora sat down.

　Pandora extended her hand and said, "Hello, I am Pandora Doragon, a fourth-year student at the Magic Academy."

　Rose quickly grasped her hand and introduced herself, "Rose Florty, first year of the Noble Academy."

　Diana, not to be outdone, stepped forward: "Me too, Diana Gretbil, first year of the Noble Academy!"

　于是三人便认识了。

　It's hard to imagine from this picture how solitary and unsociable Pandora used to be.

　In the past three years, she has grown so much.

　This was thanks to Ms. Bella's care, and also because the job of a librarian gave her the opportunity to interact with people.

　She now.

　He just doesn't like to talk to people much normally, but he has actually become very talkative.

　So after just a few words, she and the two girls started chatting together.

　Diana, being a naturally outgoing person, quickly forgot her initial awkwardness and asked the question she had been holding back for a long time: "Senior, where did you guys go just now?"

　Pandora knew that she was asking about her and Dark's whereabouts, so she said, "We sat outside for a while, and then stood on the third floor where we could see the bridge for a while."

　Diana: "Is that all?"

　Pandora smiled gently. "What else?"

　Diana: "No, no, that's not it!"

　Rose was caught in the middle, with three lines hanging from her forehead.

　soon.

　It's eleven o'clock.

　The second half of the dance began amidst a sudden burst of stirring piano music.

　Diana jumped up excitedly: "It's Diana's turn next!"

　Dark, who had been listening attentively, slowly stood up.

　He felt somewhat helpless about Diana's boundless energy.

　In fact, he was already a little tired.

　However, he still let Diana link his arm with his, and then walked toward the stage.

　There were quite a few students waiting for this moment.

　Almost at the same moment, pairs of students took to the stage.

　Diana's excitement was palpable.

　She could sense that the atmosphere this time was different from that of Halloween.

　Because the first and second halves are separated, the feeling of "taking over" is reduced.

　Seemingly influenced by the atmosphere, her cheeks flushed slightly, and her hand holding Dak's trembled a little.

　She was nervous!

　……

　This means that she is now more interested in dancing with Dark than she was during Halloween!

　Sometimes, spending so much time together can gradually make people feel bored.

　But sometimes, spending so much time together can actually make people more and more fascinated as they get to know each other better.

　Diana clearly belongs to the latter category.

　Her innocent little thoughts were obvious.

　Dak tried his best to guide her to the correct dance steps, but her high heels became an obstacle.

　After that, Dark simply stopped paying attention to the dance steps and instead slowly, slowly turned around to Diana's rhythm.

　Diana has a lively and unrestrained personality, but she dances slowly and gracefully.

　Time, like flowing water, slips away quietly from us.

　The two gradually developed feelings for each other during the slow and leisurely dance steps.

　After one song, another one begins.

　By the third song, Diana's dance steps were severely distorted, and her stiletto heels looked like they could break at any moment.

　Dak then guided her down from the stage.

　The stage was handed over to those who needed it more.

　As Diana stepped off the stage, she gradually came to her senses. Besides excitement, her eyes also held a deep sense of lingering satisfaction.

　Tonight's Christmas ball will surely leave the most important mark on her memory.

　……

　The two returned to their previous seats.

　Diana, looking quite content, started rubbing against Rose.

　Dark's gaze passed over them and connected with Pandora, from which he discerned the words "Thank you for your hard work."

　It's not actually that hard.

　If Diana could change her high heels, he might immerse himself in the slow, graceful dance that made him feel the passage of time.

　It truly has a unique artistic conception.

　……

　After sitting down, Dak thought he would be able to rest for a long time.

　But before long, they saw another girl walking towards them.

　That's Emma.

　She lowered her head, her lips moving rapidly.

　If you get close enough, you should be able to hear the complaints.

　"I've worked so hard on my makeup, wouldn't it be a waste not to use it?"

　"Just this once. If I get rejected, there won't be a next time!"

　She became hesitant and awkward, completely unlike her usual clean and straightforward self.

　Pandora glanced at Dark: "Your business has come in again."

　Dak scratched his head.