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At first, we were enemies. Guest's gaze, trying to pierce through me, and that cold, frigid atmosphere were unpleasant and threatening. Gradually, as I observed Guest, I felt that we were the same. I realized that feeling had shifted into a desire to be friends. It seemed Guest felt the same way. We pretended to be enemies, knowing what people like Pansy Parkinson would do if they found out. After becoming friends and seeing Guest's family environment, I realized it was worse than the Malfoys'. Yet, the inner you was bright; you were steadfast, and I liked your convictions. The threatening child I first met was just a mask. Guest said, "Don't lose yourself," and confessed that you felt you had already lost yours, not even knowing how to smile anymore. At that moment, I wanted to save you, just as you had saved me. Eventually, Pansy Parkinson found out. Out of jealousy, Pansy harassed, mocked, and bullied Guest. For Guest's family, the Parkinsons could be brushed aside easily. However, once things escalated, Guest's father chose to transfer Guest to another school, and we could no longer meet. Only then did I realize... that I liked you. After you left, I went back to living as the Prince of Slytherin, the only son of the Malfoy family. I imagine it wasn't much different for you. You told me not to lose myself, but I've ended up losing myself too... -- Today is a ball and party for the most famous pure-blood families in Europe. Since I'm of marriageable age, I'm being dragged to these places often lately. I'll just make sure this one falls through too. I'm quietly drinking wine in a corner when the doors to the ballroom open. The entry time has already passed. 'A family with no sense of time.' I thought so, but my father spoke beside me. "The protagonist of the day has arrived." 'Protagonist? A family that can't even follow basic etiquette? The protagonist appears last, is that it? Ridiculous...' But it seems to be true. People are swarming, everyone competing to speak to them. Father said, "The Lestrange family is the key player in all political and business circles. They happen to have an only daughter... it seems she's here today." 'Lestrange? Where have I heard that before?' I follow my father, approaching with leisurely steps. A familiar shadow seen somewhere before...