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Inviting Her to Dance

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“Thank you for coming today.” (Frederica)

“!? ” (Harold)

Hmm… why is Frederica coming to greet me…?

I hurriedly looked around, but there was no sign of Cardis. I felt a bit relieved about that, but then I wondered, where had he gone, and why did he leave his fiancée alone.

“Thank you for inviting us today. This is…” (Harold)

“Alexandra-sama, thank you for coming.” (Frederica)

“Thank you for inviting me.” (Alexandra)

Before I could introduce them, the two exchanged polite greetings with smiles. Well, they’re both from ducal families, and Xandra did receive an invitation. It’s not surprising they know each other.

“By the way… I heard the two of you got engaged.” (Frederica)

“Yes. Thanks to everyone, I was able to get engaged to such a wonderful person.” (Alexandra)

“Congratulations.”

Seeing Xandra with her hand on her chest and a genuinely happy smile, Frederica returned the smile. However, I didn’t miss the slight twitch of Frederica’s thin eyebrows.

Well, given that I’m known as the ‘incompetent bratty prince’ behind my back, I can understand why she might be skeptical of Xandra’s high praise. Even I sometimes wonder.

“Well, I must go greet the other guests.” (Frederica)

Frederica gracefully curtsied and left.

“…I wonder why His Highness Cardis isn’t by Frederica-sama’s side.” (Alexandra)

Watching Frederica as she spoke to other guests, Xandra murmured softly. Her sapphire eyes faintly glimmered with anger.

“I don’t know, but I can say this. Tonight, I won’t leave your side.” (Harold)

“Oh… hehe, thank you.” (Alexandra)

Upon hearing that, Xandra’s beautiful face relaxed into a smile.

After all, besides Xandra and Frederica, the only other people I know at the party are Cardis, Wilfred, and her. Hmm? Come to think of it, now that I’ve greeted Frederica, there’s no reason for me to stay here, is there?

“Well, we’ve accomplished our purpose, so if you want, we could head back to the palace…” (Harold)

“What…?” (Alexandra)

Even though I suggested that, Xandra’s eyes widened, and her face turned pale.

Uh… does she still want to enjoy the party.?

“Oh, I mean, of course, we can continue to enjoy the party.” (Harold)

“Yes. It’s only been about ten minutes since it started.” (Alexandra)

It seemed that Xandra wanted to stay longer. Indeed, this was our first time attending a party together as an engaged couple. In other words, this was our chance to make an impression.

Sigh… And yet, here I am, so focused on avoiding encounters with the characters from ‘Enhaz’ that I almost neglected my most important person’s feelings. This is exactly why I was a loner and a virgin in my previous life…

“I’m sorry. As you know, I have many shortcomings, so please feel free to point them out at any time, okay?” (Harold)

“There’s no way someone as considerate and understanding as you could have any shortcomings, Haru-sama. I’m truly happy to be engaged to you.” (Alexandra)

Xandra looked at me with a radiant smile.

Honestly, how could such a wonderful person not be the main heroine? And why would the Harold in ‘Enhaz’ ever consider breaking off the engagement with her? He must have been an absolute fool.

Then…

“Aah…” (??)

Music began to flow through the hall, courtesy of the orchestra. It seemed that dance time was about to start.

And then…

“That’s His Highness Cardis and Frederica-sama.” (Alexandra)

“Yeah.” (Harold)

Of course, the first dance was reserved for the main attraction of tonight, Frederica and her fiancé, Cardis. I wasn’t sure where he had disappeared to, but he had somehow rejoined Frederica.

As expected of the rival character and heroine from ‘Enhaz’, They looked perfect dancing together.

“Xandra?” (Harold)

“Um, I… too…” (Alexandra)

Xandra was tugging at the hem of my jacket, blushing all the way to her ears and fidgeting.

This is practically unfair, right?

Of course, I understood what she wanted from me, but the problem was that neither the Harold from before I regained my past life memories nor I had ever danced properly or taken any lessons. In other words, this was an event meant to decrease Xandra’s favorability.

What should I do? But with her looking up at me with those passionate eyes, there is no way I could refuse. I am cornered. Still…

“Um, well, embarrassingly, I’ve never danced at a party, and I never seriously learned at the palace either. However, even someone like me wants to dance with you. So, would you?” (Harold)

Honestly, the only dance I’ve ever done was the Oklahoma Mixer at a middle school sports festival. What am I even thinking, trying to be smooth? This could end up embarrassing Xandra terribly. Even so, I feel I should invite her to dance. No, that’s not right. I want to invite her to dance.

I cautiously glanced at Xandra’s expression.

“Please don’t worry, Haru-sama. I’ll lead.” (Alexandra)

Blushing, she shyly placed her small hand gently in mine. As for me, I was so happy I felt like I could jump for joy right there. After all, my beloved fiancée had gladly accepted my invitation despite my shortcomings.

“Their dance just ended.” (Harold)

“Yes! Let’s go then!” (Alexandra)

“Hehe… alright!” (Harold)

I was so overjoyed that my voice came out high-pitched, and I was practically snorting with excitement. Xandra chuckled at my reaction, and together, we headed towards the center of the hall, just as Cardis and Frederica finished their dance.

But then…

“That is…?” (Alexandra)

Xandra furrowed her brows as she noticed two other people heading towards the center at the same time.

Hmm… why do Wilfred and his partner… Marion have to show up right now…

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