In my hometown where the cherry blossoms fall beautifully, I lived a fairly pleasant life as the eldest daughter of a noble family. Marriage, romance—I didn't really know much about those things. Besides, there wasn't anyone who truly liked me... Perhaps my father thought I was lonely, because he forced me to go to a ball. He told me to stay and enjoy myself until at least midnight.

It seems that many famous people from various neighboring countries are attending.

My younger brother, Ryoma, has been practicing lately because he wants to become a knight like Father. I didn't really know how to dance... My feet just felt uncomfortable in the glass slippers I had kept tucked away for a long time.

As the clock struck twelve, I quickly left the venue. I wanted to rest as soon as possible. It was only when Ryoma pointed at my feet that I realized one of my glass slippers was missing from the stairs.