I offered Princess Scarlett my right hand as I patiently waited for her responds, for an instant she made a face mix with surprise and confusion but was able to regain her composure. She then slowly took my extended hand.
"Shall we?"
I ask while staring closely at her face. I decided to ignore her red cheeks.
"Y-Yes."
She said nervously while glancing away.
"Great. Now that it's decided why don't you guys' head there now... see the next song is about to start."
She said while pointing into the direction of the dance floor. There was already a large quantity of people gathered there.
Thus, Scarlett and I made our way towards that direction together. The first song that was already playing came to an end by the time we arrived, and the second song was now about to start. We then brought our bodies close to the point that our bodies touch then started dancing.
Scarlett moved her body with absolute elegance and her form was perfect, I wasn't fully accustomed to dances like this, so I decided to allow her to take the lead while I follow, I made a few missteps every now and then, but Scarlett covered all of them with the movement of her body. The spectators were all captivated by our dance. Scarlett gave off the image of a flower blooming in the flower field.
"As expected of Princess Scarlett her graceful movement truly is eye-catching."
"Yes, she is truly the definition of the word stunning."
"Sir Haruto is also quite stunning himself, his uncommon black hair gives him an unnatural look one cannot usually see in this Kingdom."
Words of admirations naturally resounded from the spectators who were watching fixatedly as though to not let a single moment slip pass them.
"It seems were the center of attention."
I said amused by this.
"It seems so are you uncomfortable?"
Scarlett asks while gazing at my face.
"Well, I'm not uncomfortable but it's a new feeling."
I said as I twirl Scarlett while holding her hand, her long blue paled dress fluttered by the rotation. We then once again brought our bodies close as we continued our dance.
"This is a little embarrassing."
She muttered while staring at me awkwardly.
(Naturally our bodies are pressed together while we stare at each other's face from point blank range of course something like that would be embarrassing.)
I thought while chuckling lightly.
"What? why are you laughing."
Scarlett asks while pouting her lips cutely.
"Sorry, I couldn't help myself. After all Princess Scarlett had been to many formal dances like this before, right?"
I asked showing a mischievous smile. Judging by her movement it was plainly obvious this wasn't her first time in a formal dance.
"Eh, why yes. But actually, it's the first time I'm dancing with someone I'm close too."
She said quietly.
"Hmm... Ah did you say something Princess."
I ask tilting my head curiously. She started her first words a bit loud, but the last part of her sentence was extremely low, even though we were clinging closely together I couldn't hear her.
"It's nothing don't worry about it."
she said with a red face.
We continued our dance for about 20 minutes eventually our dance came to an end once the song had stop playing, and we made our way towards Isabella who was standing with the spectators a few distance away.
"That was truly a magnificent dance."
"Such beautiful choreography."
She said with a clap of her hands.
"Haha... it wasn't that great."
I said a little embarrassed.
"Ye-yeah, it was just a normal dance like everyone else."
Scarlett said with a red face.
(Is there a reason her face is so red? Perhaps it was because we had to bring our bodies close, I'm sure that's it)
I thought while observing Scarletts face.
"Umm... Haruto is there something wrong?"
She asks noticing my gaze. Perhaps she was embarrassed by the fact that I was staring at her intently her face became even more red.
"Looks like she's got it bad."
Isabella muttered under her breath, though she had a look of amusement on her face, what she said didn't reach Scarletts ear however I heard it perfectly.
(Got what bad?)
I wondered internally. However, after glancing around the surrounding it would seem there are a lot of people who are trying to talk with both Scarlett and Isabella but are hesitant when seeing them talking to me. It was considered rude to interrupt the discussion between nobles and royalties. Perhaps it would be best to move alone from here.
"Well then I'll go get some drinks at the tables if you need me."
I said before walking away.
"Ah wait Haruto I'll come to--"
Scarlett said however I use my right hand to stop her then looked into the direction of the nobles waiting.
"Please Princess it wouldn't be good to keep them waiting right."
I said while pointing in the direction of the nobles waiting. Naturally Scarlett and Isabella's eyes went into the direction I was pointing at they both went "Ah." from realization. Even though they both had high ranking position it was unwise to keep the nobles waiting. With no other choice we both went our separate ways.
After separating from Scarlett and Isabella I slowly made my way towards the extravagant looking table filled with the best meals. I then took a cup filled with liquor. After taking a few sips I felt lightheaded.
(As expected, the liquor here is really strong)
I thought. Back in my previous world I wasn't legally ready to be drinking liquor however here once your 13 and older your allowed to start drinking.
"Haruto, I finally found you."
I heard a familiar voice from behind me. I Slowly turned my head to the voice. And Hinata came into view, wearing her dress she was truly beautiful her red hair was tied in a bun while the back part of her hair went down. her black dress exposed most of her back showing off her curves. In addition, some of her voluptuous chests were also slightly exposed. There was no doubt that many men would have their hearts stolen by her with just a single glance, from my perspective she truly looks like an older sister, though she was folding both her arms as she stared at me with a displeased face.
(I forgot I did promise I would dance with her didn't I)
I thought as I sighed internally.
"Oh, Princess I've been looking all over for you, I thought I would never find you."
I said with a relieved smile on my face. It would be a pain to say that I forgot about our promised, so I'll just ignore that fact. Yeah, she'll never know if I play dumb, it was the only thing I could come up with at the moment.
"You were looking for me?"
She asks while making a face as though she wasn't convinced.
"Yes, no mattered where I search, I couldn't find you. I was starting to think you have forgotten about me."
I said while trying to make my act seem as genuine as possible.
"Fufu... do you really think I'll fall for something like that?"
She said with a cold tone. My body instinctively flinches hearing her tone. It was the type of tone you hear from your mother when you know you've done something bad and was about to be punish.
"Whatever do you mean Princess?"
I said feigning ignorance with a strained smile. I don't like this why is my instinct telling me to run. and why was there an ominous pressure coming from her?
"You, said you couldn't find me anywhere, however the last time I saw you, you were standing right before the main stage remember. I had my eyes on you the entire time."
She said with a cold smile on her face.
"Haha... what a coincidence that is."
I said while cold sweat was running down my back. Naturally I could have found her at any time, but I really didn't want to get in between the herd of nobles whose eyes were filled with both greed and curiosity.
"For lying to me you are going to dance with me three time."
She said grasping my hands tightly. She grasps my hands with a strength unbefitting of her slender arms. I'll just have to accept my fate it seems. Naturally a cornered rat would just give up in the face of hungry predator. Ah this must be what it means when they say, 'you reap what you sow' It was difficult to stop the twitching of my face.
"It would be my pleasure."
I said weakly. She then led me towards the dance floor which was still crowded with people.
"Oh, what's this? Sir Haruto and the first Princess are about to dance."
"Yes, the first Princess rarely ever dance with anyone I can't miss this."
Such voices could be heard. I felt a feeling of melancholy. But naturally I was curious she rarely ever dances with anyone so why was she so determined to dance with me I wondered.
We then partied late into the night and eventually it all came to an end until 3 in the morning.
***
I was now laying in my bed completely exhausted; it didn't take long until I fell completely asleep.
When I open up my eyes, I find myself laying inside a dense forest. There was nothing but huge trees everywhere I look with a beautiful clear blue sky spread above my head, then using both my hands I slowly felt the soft sand beneath my feet.
(As expected, it's way too real to be a simple dream, I've been here before I'm sure of it. Why did I forget)
I thought.
"Haruto."
I once again heard a familiar voice; however, it has been quite a while since I last heard it.
I turn my gaze towards the voice and a figure came into view though her body was wrapped in a massive torrent of wind creating a Minie sized tornado around her. Unfortunately, it was impossible to see her face, she then dashed away deep inside the forest with an inhuman level speed.
"Ah... WA-wait!"
I shouted however her figure was already gone.
"Ori Loudis."
I slowly chanted the spell that enchanted my physical abilities a magic circle was them formed around my body wrapping it in a gentle light. I then made a sprint in the same direction she went in.
It was extremely hard to run at a high speed in the middle of the forest while dodging the thick trees that are in the way. My feet were also bare, so my feet were getting injured stepping on the hard object that are laying on the ground. Eventually I finally leave the forest and into an opened grassy field. The figure of the girl wrapped in a vortex of wind was quietly waiting there.
"Pant...Pant... Can we talk now?"
I ask while trying to catch my breath from running for so long.
"Haruto it's finally time."
The voice said.