Chapter 17

edit, 　　As the corners of my mouth slowly lifted, I couldn't help but feel a sense of amusement wash over me. It seemed that Vicky had already assumed the identity of Claude's Luna, even before the inevitable rejection had taken place. In that moment, I decided that I wanted more than just a dress - I wanted to teach Vicky a lesson about the true nature of loss. You see, when something you've grown to love and cherish is suddenly taken away by someone else, it can be a truly crushing blow. It was time for Vicky to experience this feeling for herself - and what better way to do so than through the acquisition of a beautiful dress? As I plotted my next move, I couldn't help but feel a sense of satisfaction knowing that, soon enough, Vicky would likely be regretting her impulsive decision to take on someone else's identity.

　　"I really like this outfit, I'll take it," I said to the store manager with a smile.

　　"Well..." the manager hesitated.