He is looking at her!

Since the witch's expression was grim, Athena decided to attend the debut. Wearing a maroon colour this time. Ever since she became a ghost, she could change her clothes endlessly and when she's bored, she would try out different colours and styles.

Today, she wore a lace dress and a dress that pushes up her mountains. She entered the carriage along with her mother and father and when they arrived, they were greeted by the Earl. After a few pleasantries, 'Athena' left and sat in a chair close to the corner of the room. She felt giddy, her appearance lacked the pride that Athena has always had.

On the side, Athena commented. Aren't you going to greet the debutante? Has nobody ever treat your manners?

As if she was heard by 'Athena', 'Athena' stood up and looked for the debutante crowded upon by the women greeting her and having a chat.

"Lady Irene, Happy Birthday and congratulations with your debut." She said in an awkward smile.

Irene smiled and thank her. She introduced 'Athena' to some of the few ladies and another batch of people came to greet her so 'Athena', thankfully, was able to leave. She went back to sitting down. She saw Bethanie and Delie but the two stopped in their tracks and turned away from her. She sighed. Luckily, her friends, the Viscount and Baron's daughters were able to find her and they sat down, chatting excitedly.

Athena squinted her eyes, confirming something. Glancing back and fort from Irene to her body.

I smell something fishy~

More and more people came and eventually, they started the actual party. Irene danced with her guy cousin since she was an only child and doesn't have a younger brother to share her experience with. She danced gracefully like every noble ladies but it was unfortunate that it has to end fast since she was tired. The music played and the attendees danced.

Athena watched Delie and Bethanie dance with each of their partners when her eyes caughts somebody. More like 'they'. She tapped 'Athena' to catch her attention and as she did so, 'Athena' turned around only to see Irene chatting with someone.

"Kaine?" She muttered under her breath.

Kaine smiled as he spoke to the star of the night. A moment later, he lifted his hands and opened his palm, asking Irene for a dance.

No!

'Athena' subconsciously stood up but she was too late. Irene already held his hand and they neared the dancefloor. She only gained strange looks from her friends. Returning back, she sat down. However, her attention never left the two people. While watching, she thought that they fit each other but for some inecplicable reason, she somehow felt...envious?

Meanwhile, right beside her was Athena who is watching her expression.

Oh? What is this I see? You're now in love with my Fiancee? Oh dear, it couldn't be? She thought in a fake surprised tone.

This Irene now caught her attention. She's forgotten that the Earl actually had a daughter. Since she doesn't come out too much, Athena wasn't close to her. Unfortunately, unlike 'Athena', Athena wasn't jelous at all. Unexpectedly, she felt very calm and even a bit warm watching the two dance.

Athena stopped observing the two and listened to the gossipy group of friends 'Athena' has. They were discussing about a Duke's son who's rececntly engaged to a noble lady of a neighboring kingdom. The twist though is that instead of the man being older, it was actually the woman who's ten years older than him. Athena felt sympathetic towards him. To be handed a leftover woman for a wife.

Absorbed in the gossip, she felt somebody watching her. turning around, she scanned the room and linked gazes with Kaine. Wait, no. No, Yes!

He is looking at her!

Athena didn't dare believe it! She looked to her right, to her left, and behind her. Turning back, she was met with his eyes, staring as if he could see her. Her, who is a ghost.

She could hear the ending of the song. Kaine let go of Irene who's gasping for breathe, and step by step walked towards her. His eyes, never leaving her. She raised her eyebrows and moved to the left. his eyes followed. Moved to the right, The same thing happened. Finally, she raised her hands and waved when he as well, raised his hands and did the same.

Pardon me, what?

She slightly believe it but before she could a hundred percent believe it, 'Athena' walked through her and to Kaine. His eyes moved away from her and to her physical body instead.

She felt relieved but a bit dejected. Just when she thought that her existence could be seen by someone. She felt confused altogether.

Then why did he stare at me and was able to follow my actions. He even responded to my wave!

Kaine followed the lead of the music and danced with Irene. Her debut was a bit late since she was sick. His parents and hers were close together and so, he knew her. He once played with her when they were kids but later on, she was too sick and ever since, their mails to each other drecreased until it was zero.

He maintained his sweet smile but his eyes were caught by something. The ever red-black combination with her hair tied up. His attention left Irene and to that person. He was a bit far so he couldn't clearly acertain but it's her, Athena.

I thought she now loves pink and blue-

The moment he thought of this, his eyes caught the pink and blue combination right beside the red and black. The figure looked exactly the same. Face, body, height. Slowly, he led Irene closer to the the two and saw two Athenas.

What is happening.

He glanced back and forth until he focused on the Athena with red dress. She was standing, her back straight, carrying the pride of an aristocrat whilst the other Athena weaing pink and blue slightly has a slouched posture. His eyes burned, focusing all his attention to the red Athena. She turned around and they locked eyes.

She looked to her left and right, confused. She turned back and saw no one.

I'm looking at you, yes, you. He thought inwardly. The song finished and he let go of Irene. Walking towards Athena step by step without cutting their gazes. She moved to her left and to her right but Kaine's eyes never left her figure. She seemed even more conflicted.

She raised her hands and waves at Kaine. Involuntarily, he also raised his hands and waved but a person passed through Athena. It was the other Athena. The Athena wearing pink.

The Athena clad in pink and blue came so close to her that she blocked the Athena wearing red. His eyes finally turned to the pink and blue Athena who started saying her greeting. When he looked back, she was gone.

The whole party, he spent it watching and observing the whole dance hall but he never saw the Athena he wanted to see.