Graduation Party (1)
Kou’s Point of View
Ahh, as expected, the graduation ceremony was just a place to listen to long, drawn-out speeches.
I went through the trouble of wearing a new dress, and now I'm tired of it.
But it seems my dress is quite well-received.
It's the first time I've worn a dress that only covers up to the chest but doesn't show even the ankles.
It's not even forcibly spread with a petticoat, and I received compliments from Princess Rodenlight, saying, "The clean, beautiful lines are wonderful."
Lily really is reliable.
Now, next is the graduation party.
This is where my real work begins—finding a future husband.
Especially the partner for the first dance is crucial; since it's known that my fiancé was snatched, the partner for my first dance will be seen as my new fiancé.
I have basic information on the boys at the academy, and Father and Mother should have looked into the promising ones.
Though I'm a bit anxious, I have to handle this properly.
"Kou, are you ready?"
"Yes, Father."
"In the end, we couldn't make it to the graduation ceremony on time, but that dress suits you."
"Thank you. Please compliment Lily as well."
"What? Is this dress made by Lily?"
"Yes. Is there a problem?"
"No, I thought it was an unfamiliar dress, but as expected, Lily is..."
"Dear, let's stop probing. Now is about Kou."
"That's right. Find yourself a good husband."
"Yes!"
With the encouragement of Father and Mother, I passed through the door to the party venue.
The party had already started, with many men and women engaged in lively conversations.
Among them, attention turned to us as we entered... but all eyes in the venue focused on me.
Well, that's because I'm wearing the new dress Lily made!
Displeased with the attention I was getting, Emanuela came over with her entourage.
I really don't want to deal with her.
"Oh, Young lady Kou, good day."
"Young lady Emanuela, good day to you too. Do you need something?"
"You are wearing quite an unusual dress. Is it okay to wear such a dress?"
"What do you mean by okay?"
"I'm worried if you'll be able to dance later. Won't it be difficult with such a long hem?"
"No need to worry. I've practiced properly."
"Oh. In that case, may I have this dance?"
A new person addressed me from behind.
This person is... the fourth son of the Duke McFarlane, Young lord Vic.
He is intelligent, diligent in training, and doesn't rely on his status—a wonderful gentleman.
However, due to a large scar on his face from an injury during training in his childhood, he had no fiancée.
He is not known to be a womanizer, so I thought he wasn't interested in women... but it's surprising that he approached me.
Sure, I'll accept this invitation.
"Young lord Vic, would you like to dance with me?"
"Of course. I invited you, after all."
"Thank you. Well then, good day, have a nice day, Young lady Emanuela."
"Eh, wait a minute!"
Leaving behind Emanuela, who seemed to have something to say, we headed to the center of the dance floor to dance.
In the center of the floor were Princess Rodenlight and Young lord Vic's elder brother, Young lord Sharon, the eldest son of the McFarlane family.
They looked well-matched from my perspective, but I wonder about their relationship.
Oh, I made eye contact with Princess Rodenlight.
She smiled, so I smiled back, but did I move my facial muscles correctly?
Young lord Vic was also smiling a little, so maybe it didn't go well.
As I was thinking about such things, the music started, and it was time to dance.
Under Young lord Vic's graceful lead, I also stepped elegantly.
This dress is indeed difficult to dance in, but Lily had made alterations so that the skirt spreads out when I take big steps.
When I retract my feet, it returns to the original skirt, so it looks to others like the skirt is expanding and contracting on its own.
Really, where does Lily come up with such ideas?
After successfully dancing one piece with Young lord Vic, I danced with a few others, but none stood out.
After all, in a noble family, those who reach marriageable age without a fiancé are either of very poor quality or are destined to leave the family.
And such people are usually subpar...
I'll consult with Father and Mother about forming a relationship with Young lord Vic.
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