The Witch's Curse

A new start

Aoi wasn't feared as much as she was before.She started to go out her house and strolled in the village.People talked to her little by little and she was happy.One afternoon when she went outside to buy food,she saw a poster in town about a fashion contest five days from now and she was amazed by it.Robin saw her staring at it and asked if she was planning to enter."No way! I'm not even fashionable and I..'m not pretty..." Aoi said.Robin just smiled and took her hand."You are beautiful.Have more confidence, 'kay?" He told Aoi.She blushed for a moment and tried to run away but Robin immediately grabbed her and took her to someplace."Hey!! Where are we going?!!" Aoi said.Robin kept quiet and continued to run with her.He brought her to a place with a good view of the sunset and had flowers and fresh air.He said that it's his favorite secret place where he could relax.Then why did he bring me here if it's a secret? Aoi thought to herself.They saw the beautiful sunset together."Umm... Thank you for everything mister... you've been so kind to me..even if...."she said as Robin pat her head and gave a refreshing smile."Call me Robin" he said."Then, call me Aoi..." she said.Aoi decided on one thing.She's going to participate in the contest and Robin was glad to hear it.So everyday,Robin would visit Aoi in her cottage and cheer for her.The day of the contest has finally come and Aoi is as nervous as ever.She did her best to sew a gown and she looked very pretty in it.The other girls looked at her with envy and disdainful eyes which made her feel very uncomfortable and almost cried.The host introduced the contestants and the audience cheered and applauded.The contest had four parts: First is the presentation of their gowns, Second is the talent portion, Third is the question and answer, and Fourth is the awarding of winners.Aoi did her best and gave everything she had.She wore a royal blue gown and was very simple.........(time skip). Drum roll... 1st place... for her elegance and wit ....Ms. Aoi!! I won! I really won!! She thought to herself. Robin congratulated her and she unconsciously hugged him.What she didn't know was that someone was watching her the whole time from the shadows.What could this person's motive be and who could it be?