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It happens again and this time, you are already expecting it.
You extend your hand and bow gracefully. By now, your body has probably memorized this gesture; what you want, what this means and what is bound to happen.
She refuses you the same way she does every year, without fondness nor contempt in her tone.
"I shall only dance with Kaname-sama."
You seal your own ears off and continue to offer your hand nonetheless.
She doesn't look at you as she walks away.
You had it coming.