I was confused.

I thought the Imperial Palace was no longer connected.

Tonight, I was in the Grand Hall of the Imperial Palace Annex.

The large chandelier's sparkling space is home to many high-ranking nobles.

We were invited to a ball hosted by Eighth Prince Ivan.

Men need to wear formal tuxedos, so I wear them too.

A woman wears an evening dress... a nightclub suit. In other words, a sleeveless dress like a camisole boldly exposes the back and chest.

I mean, that's what Philia and the others look like. We were in the corner of the venue with me, Philia, Sofia, and "My Slave" Alte.

Prince Ivan sent an invitation not only to Philia, but also to me. And there it was written that Arte should also be brought.

I was on guard because I didn't know what it was. But anyway, the ball itself is going very normally.

I glimpse at Philia.

The color is blue as usual, but the dress is much more exposed.

Normally an evening dress should have a longer skirt length, but it's dared to be shorter than a knee.

Philia grabbed the hem of the skirt and smiled.

"Solon... what do you think?

I think it looks good on you.

That's what I said.

I meant it. I feel much more like a girl than usual.

But Philia inflated her cheeks.

"... I feel like I don't have a heart."

"I really think so."

"Thank you, but... I want more... words."

Philia circles gracefully around the circle.

The hem of the skirt of the dress hits the waves and the white ruffles sway softly.

Because the length is short, I can glimpse Philia's white feet, and I suddenly blush.

Philia makes her naughty blue eyes shine like a stroke.

"Solon... are you illuminated?

"... I'm not illuminated!

Philia leans out and leans towards me with her tiny body.

That way, Philia's little chest will touch me lightly.

"Fei, Philia-sama...!

"I knew it, it's illuminating!

"There are a lot of royalties and nobles, but what happens if they are misunderstood....."

"I can't be misunderstood. Yeah, maybe I want to get rid of the misunderstanding."

Philia was giggling, but her cheeks were red.

Philia has always been a younger apprentice, but I feel like I'm always swinging around. But that was a pleasant relationship.

But I can smile like trouble without saying such a thing.

"Don't make fun of me too much"

"Yes."

Philia said she was in a good mood and turned around again.

Sofia and Alte were also unusual dresses. Well, you can't wear monk clothes or magic clothes like you always do at a ball, so of course.

Sofia stared at me and Philia with her emerald eyes.

Philia smiles and stares back at Sofia.

"Sophia, are you jealous of me?

"Well, why should I envy His Highness!?

"Because Solon's gaze is on me."

"That's not true!... you know, Solon-kun... I'm cute too... aren't I?

That said, I saw Sofia.

Sofia likewise appeared in an evening dress, the color of which was pure white.

I don't wear a hat as usual, so it's very impressive that all my beautiful flowing golden hair is exposed.

The upper half of the chest is also exposed and the skin tone is bright.

The exposure is the same as that of Philia, but Philia is 14 years old, while Sofia is 18 years old and seems to be quite feminine.

That's why...

When Philia grabbed me, I was grabbed from the side and turned back to me.

"Solon... did you see Sophia with lewd eyes?

"I haven't seen it...."

"Hmm... I don't know."

Suspiciously, Philia stares at me.

Sofia, on the other hand, blushed her face and whispered, "Solon... looked at me with those eyes..."

Suddenly, Philia grabbed my right arm. With both hands, as if you were holding something important.

That way, Philia feels like she's hugging my right arm... and that little chest hits my arm.

It's a bit... embarrassing.

Philia stared at Sofia without a problem.

"Solon's partner today is mine. I'm not giving it to Mr. Sofia!

"Yes, Solon's partner is me!

Dance parties are a way for men and women to dance together, so nature and partners are needed.

Philia and I have been invited, so it's only natural that we work together as partners.

But Sofia waited for it.

Sofia insisted on attending the ball and rarely and stubbornly changed her mind. Sophia is a Marquise, and as my partner, she deserves to go to the ball.

That's why I brought both Philia and Sofia as partners.

Sofia herself told me to escort Philia and me away from dangerous eyes...

"Sophia just wants to flirt with Solon, right?

"Chi, no! Your Highness, you're so attached to Solon, I can't believe you... hit me on the chest!

'Cause I'm officially an invited solon partner.

That said, Philia stuck to me more and more.

Sofia burst into tears and suddenly hugged me in my left arm. Exactly like Philia.

That way, Sofia's chest is pressed against my arm, and it's quite soft and has a big texture.

On the other hand, Philia's little chest was still pressed against me.

I got rough.

Sofia stares at me with her emerald eyes.

"It's better for me than His Highness, isn't it?

"I'm growing up! Someday you'll be bigger than Mr. Sofia!

Two beautiful girls, Philia and Sofia, forced me to sweat cold and finally mouth...

"We're both watching... and we're embarrassed, so let's stop..."

Looking around, the guests around are giggling.

Both Philia and Sofia turned red, but they kept clinging to me.

I'm sure Arte would be amazed, but Arte was staring at us.

Arte was dressed too, but his outfit was quite modest. Low exposure with cloth covering arms, feet, chest and back.

A blackish, plain dress.

But that's not bad because it feels elegant.

When I saw Arte, he shouted with a small voice to shrink his courage.

"Um... Senpai Solon. Yes, Solon.... am I cute, too?

Alte turned bright red and stared at me in shame with her beautiful black eyes.