Three Houses Saga: White Clouds

Having a Ball Part 3

< Third-Person POV >

Sakura and Lily were amazed at how the reception hall looked. Tables were set up for the special dining hall cuisine saved only for momentous occasions like this one. The two of them quickly approached the sweets with vigor, as the lights shined bright and other students had conversations around the hall. Until the first couple decides to take to the dance floor, including Dimitri and Edelgard with their

"Felix! C'mon, dance with me, you dummy!" Annette called for the dark blue-haired swordsman, who did not wish to be there.

"(sighs) Don't you hate me or something? I really can't understand y— hey!" Felix is then pushed towards her by Saki.

"Go have fun, loverboy! Quit acting like you've got a stick up your butt, though it might be a sword instead hah hah!" She laughs even more when Felix grumbles towards her as Annette takes his hands.

"Hey, why don't you head to the dance floor too? I'm willing to be your partner, heh." Claude approaches from her left.

"Nah, I ain't one for dancing if we're not performing on or practicing for an idol show. I just came for the food and to laugh at people embarrassing themselves." Saki quickly gulped down the drink in her glass.

"Well, don't get too excited there wild gal. Hey, Teach!" Claude moved on as he spotted Byleth.
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"Ah, you're looking great tonight, Ai. May I have this dance?" Sylvain smiled as Ai scoffed at him.

"Only if you can avoid stepping on my feet, I need those for idol work."

"Oh don't worry, I'll be sure to be as careful as can be." The redhead winked.

"That won't be necessary, I'll take him instead." Ingrid then grabbed Sylvain and pulled him away as Ai waved, the latter girl then turning her attention to the meat at the food table.

"Huh, that makeover session really worked wonders for you, Ingrid! Although you already looked fine as is." Sylvain complimented her as she simply brushed it off as the two of them danced slowly.

Sakura ate her cake with glee as she saw Ai walking towards her and waves.

"Mph! Ai, thish is so gud!" The egghead greeted her before swallowing.

"Yeah, I can definitely tell." The idol told her fan as she stood next to her, "You feeling alright after yesterday?"

"A bit, but I still believe that we should come back to see everyone. I wouldn't want to disappoint them, they're our friends!" Sakura answered as Ai piled her plate.

"Indeed, it would be nice to do that when we're not busy with idol work. This whole experience has been almost a year long vacation, so we most likely need to practice even harder when we return." Ai and Sakura nod at each other as the two of them continued to eat and chat with their fellow classmates.

The Prince then reentered the room after taking a breather, prompting Sakura to wave to him. After downing one more pastry, she asks him if she wanted to dance, Dimitri agrees. Ai takes a look around for a partner of her own... unfortunately the only one available was Linhardt who was finishing up talking with Tatsumi.

"So basically all you need is someone with high level magic skill that knows Warp, in addition to the Staff of Fódra. I would do it by myself, seems like a worthwhile experiment, yet it feels like I would need the help of someone else. Preferably a knowledgeable person that isn't the type that could tell the Church."

"We'll figure that part out once we find the damn staff. MAKE SURE YOU FIND THAT LIBRARIAN GUY!" The manager yells as he marches off.

"Tired of his noise, huh?" Ai walks up to Lin.