As soon as I saw her, my jaw fell to the ground, I couldn t believe in what my eyes saw, was that a princess from a distance kingdom? Or maybe it was the latest masterpiece of some famous artist? Nothing like that, there was Enmie with my little Akira at her side, dressed in such a way that she looked like a very refined daughter of some high patent noble, so beautiful she was; she portrayed a dress in the color of a light pink, in perfect harmony with her snow white skin, it was full of laces and decorations, on her neck a black collar adorned with a little bell made of pure gold, on her head a white tiara, that would make a great combo with the rest of her clothes.

When she noticed me, instantly blushed a shade of red that remembered red wine, Enmie then said something to Akira that, grabbing the usagimimi s paw slowly, step by step, came down the stairs with her; that was when I noticed my personal caretaker was using gloves of the same color of her dress, what made her paws look extremely beautiful, at each step I could see her also pink small heel; as soon she finished going down the stairs, she headed slowly before me and, taking the dress by each side, lifter them slightly crossing her left leg paw behind the right one, looked to the ground and while curtseyed, said:

-Hikari Akira presenting herself before you, dearest Montecchio Richard she then continued in a lower voice tone d dear am I worthy t the person that will go to the party with you?

I tried replying to Akira at that moment, however I felt something rolling down my face and, when I took my hand to my cheek, I felt it humid an emotion that tied my throat to a knot, as if a tennis ball was stuck inside there; seeing I hadn t answered to her, the little nekomimi raised her head, then she began showing worry on her eyes, asking me in sequence:

-D Dear d did I do anything wrong? I noticed tears forming on her little eyes I t thought that I had l learned e everything right with E Enmienee-chan

That was when I realized; at the morning Enmie came and asked me if she could get Akira ready to the party, seeing she requested it herself for not even a moment I thought that something else was required to the usagimimi; probably my personal caretaker noticed how sophisticated and important was this event, feeling unprepared for that, she asked for advice from one of the few people she trusted she was trying really hard for me that was when i became aware that I was really like that nekomimi, up-to-now I don t know why I did that at that moment, however I gave her the same treatment one gives to the person that is your fianc e or love, I kneed with one knee before her gently taking her paw on my hands, kissing it in sequence, then I said:

-I believe there is no other lady more beautiful and worthy this position today in this world, forgive me my lack of good sense, I was so surprised to the point of being speechless, so pretty you are.
-A Are you serious d dear? replied Akira, blushing even further.
-Surely! I replied smiling and petting her head, when I heard something behind me.
-Masaki Dawn and Dusk presenting ourselves before you, dearest Montecchio Richard; are we worthy going with you?
-Of course you are! I replied satisfied with their vestments, not so sophisticated as Akira s, however they were white and very beautiful.
-I hope you haven t forgotten about me said Enma s voice, while she entered thought the room s left door how am i?
-Very good! I replied looking at hers fire red dress, contrasting with her tiara of the same color - you really are on the level of one niece of mine!
-I am glad you liked it Rick she commented, handing me three accessories put the cylindrical one inside your ear, the flat one on your pocket and use these glasses as if they were yours, don t you worry as it has the same potency as the one you usually use.
-What would be all this Enma? I asked while I was doing what she told me to.
-A device that that allows our communication even if we are distant, discretely - she replied pointing to then and testing to show me how it worked you can heard me without pressing anything, you can talk with us just pressing that flat one on your pocket, the glasses also will show what the cam I have on my tiara is capturing.
-Excellent! I cheered when I noticed that actually worked thank you very much for the support -Rick, I need to ask you said Enma while looking at me shall I need to stay with you all the time, or am I free to completely blend myself with the environment?
-Just stay with me until I formally introduce you to all present I replied looking to Enma then you are free to act as you find convenient.
-Agreed when, I shall behave like a distinct lady she replied smiling to me and handing a somewhat heavy small wooden box place this in the car with you please, in a discreet place.
-What would be this Enma? I asked curious.
-Female things Rick female things she replied heading towards the exit.

We headed then to Andrade s house in my luxurious and long black limousine, Akira was very excited although still a little nervous, Dawn looked very anxious while Dusk had a face of someone that is not liking where all this was heading, Enma was the only one that was all the time silent and relaxed, as if we were just going out to have some tea on a near grocery store and not investigate a so serious business; after twenty minutes we arrived at the party s host house, being my arrival the last one expected, I left the limo and helped my personal caretaker in sequence; after all of them were outside, we headed to the reception.

When we got there I handed down the five invitations, the responsible for it check each one, wrote down something on a paper, typing others in the keyboard next; looked then at each girls beside me one by one, saying then:

-Thank you for your patience Montecchio-sama, now that all the formalities are over I request you to follow me, so we can proceed with the introductions he then bowed while pointing the way I should follow.

The introductions would always follow the same schedule, each person that came to the party was introduced to those of the same social level, and it was expected that just the members of said level greeted them; so nobles were introduced to nobles, which was just a mere formality seeing we knew each other, free guests to them, personal caretakers to their kin; I entered the garden where the main part of the party was happening; the receptionist came right behind the girls after they entered together, the event stopped, all looked to our direction and it was said:

-Dear participants of this party, I came forward to announce the arrival of the very distinguished noble Montecchio Richard pointing then to me and the others while introducing his niece Montecchio Enma, his worked Masaki Dawn and Dusk and lastly his personal caretaker Hikari Akira!

Each social level of the party bowed at each respective representative, then Andrade, as the host, came to greet us handshaking me in sequence, then his eyes were directed towards Dawn and his jaw almost fell to the ground, he excused himself and headed towards Dusk s direction, he bowed and said:

-Dusk-chan, I will be eternally grateful for allowing your sister come to my humble party then he looked at her if there is anything I can do, tell me please.
-Hunf I just came because my sister became very happy with the invite she said looking to her side I just wanted to see her happy but don t think you can do whatever you want with her!
-Ok then Dusk, you can trust me he replied petting her head, what made her blush a lot, then he went to talk to Dawn.
-Masaki Dawn presenting herself before you, dearest Andrade Saito; am I worthy of participating of your party?
-I believe there is no other lady more beautiful and worthy this position today in this world he replied while kneeing on a single knee, taking Dawn s paw and kissing it, making her blush violently, seeing she saw me doing that to Akira earlier.

After that, as we agreed on, we split up; Dawn and Dusk stayed with Andrade, that was already presenting her as his girlfriend to all present, as soon as Enma parted from myself there was already a circle of people interested on meeting the enigmatic niece of the Montecchio, which everyone was talking about at the moment, Akira stayed together with me and, even being her official public debut in a big event of this proportion, she caused furore for her tenderness, effort, beauty and graciosity, making me really proud and happy to have her at my side; as it was common to me in places like this, I just served myself some wine, although for some motive I didn t even drink one tenth of what I am used to even if I had my driver waiting us to take us back something told me not to drink more than that glass

When I isolated myself, just the Oliveira and the Capuleto would make me company, as Leandro was dead L via stayed there chitchatting about social stuff with me, typical talk on events full of futility like this one although I was talking to the noble, my attention was where Enma was, there wasn t any nobles there, just the free guests of all of them; something drew my attention though, Silva was isolated on one corner of the room, something really uncommon on his behalf as he was always in the middle of the chats talking about his things and trying to conquer any young woman to take away the virginity that was when I noticed Bernardo approaching him and whispering something in his ear

Curses, what could Bernardo want with Silva? That is very strange I thought I need to find something out about that, but how can I point that to Enma with L via beside me? That was when I had the idea:

-Akira-chan, would you please get me a glass of grape juice? I still am not feeling too great to abuse on the wine.
-Sure dear! she replied turning around quickly, however coming back to ask which one is or isn t the wine? I don t know them!
-You don t know Akira-chan? commented L via come with me and I shall teach you about it.

L via took the bait exactly like I predicted she would, it was when I pressed my pocket and said, Enma, how are things over there? I know you probably can t answer directly; so just cough lightly in case the answer is negative; did you locate the Silva already? right away she coughed, as if she had inhaled some of her drink I thought so, I figured that you being as pretty as you are, he would soon try to chat you up he might be suspicious of something he is the one that has his back touching the pillar in front of you, slightly to your left, the person near him talk to Silva is Bernardo, fix your hair if you saw them , then she touched her hair great, I need you to oh! Silva pointed to you and Bernardo is going towards you, leave the channel open, I want to listen

-Montecchio Enma, correct? asked a voice that I recognized as being the noble s my name is Bernardo Lu s, pleasure to meet you.
-The pleasure is all mine she replied laughing very lightly Montecchio Enma at your services.
-Thanks! I really liked meeting your person Montecchio-san, but I am in a bit of a hurry, could you please inform me where your uncle is? I need to talk with L via and Silva there told me both were together as always -Oh! replied Enma, slightly surprised pointing towards me next uncle Montecchio is on that corner.
-Thanks Montecchio-san, until next time! then Bernardo started coming towards my direction.

Enma, apparently he just wanted to know where L via was, as both have a lot of business together, however Silva s behavior is actually making me suspicious something is afoot, keep an eye on him and is possible try to get closer to him, I will end the conversation as L via is coming back that was when the noble nekomimi arrived with a smiling Akira at her side, proudly bringing a glass of grape juice, that was handed down to me in sequence; so I petted her head and said:

-Thank you very much Akira-chan! Very well done! I then looked at L via and said thanks L via.
-Don t mention it replied L via curtseying slightly.
-Oh what a nice timing meeting you here, sorry for barging in your merry chat said Bernardo then looked at L via do you have a moment to talk to me Oliveira? I know this is not the most appropriate time, but I had a big unplanned problem and we need to decide on what to do right now.
-Is it that urgent? commented L via, sighing in sequence Richard I ask you to excuse me for a moment, but I must see what this is all about; I shall be back as soon as possible, alright?
-Yes I replied when she was already going with Bernardo don t worry.

After that I just stayed at my corner as it was usual at events like these; all knew that that was my way of being and nothing could be done in order to change that, that was my territory and no one that wasn t the noble nekomimi, Leandro or my personal caretaker could get near this zone without causing me discomfort; I think around one hour passed with me just drinking my juices while Akira chowed down the snacks made of chicken, tuna and other things when I saw a visible angered and changed Dusk, and as soon as she saw me, she ran towards me and said:

-Richard! Dawn disappeared! she then stared hard at me.
-W What do you mean disappeared? I replied trying to swallow my juice.
-I don t know! Sis was all lovey dovey with that noble I turned around to get a snack for just a few moments and they had vanished from my sight and watch! I will kill that bastard! If I wasn t with my nose so irritated with all these strong perfumes, I would have found them both!
-Calm down Dusk I replied, as I knew exactly what they could be doing it is no use getting all worked up like that! Let s look for them as I know they are just having some fun around -HAVING SOME FUN? I swear I could see smoke coming out Dusk s dog ears IF THAT BASTARD STAIN THE HONOR OF MY SISTER I SWEAR I AM KILLING HIM WITH MY OWN PAWS!
-Calm down Dusk, that is an order! I replied firmly, as I needed to control her again I am going with you, as I am sure nothing bad is going on.

We then headed to search for Dawn, I prayed not to find them doing something that would actually irritate Dusk further, seeing she was on the verge of blowing; after twenty minutes looking for them we couldn t find even a single trace of both of them both; I decided then to look in a place where impatient couples would go when they wanted to have a little bit more privacy, I hadn t gone there before because I wouldn t imagine that either the Andrade nor Dawn would be the kind to actually do something like that; better if I hadn t went there, as behind one of the thick trees, I saw a man and judging by his clothes, it was Andrade, I couldn t believe what I saw next, a white dress going down, and a paw appearing on that man s waist, as if it was about to remove his pants, an unmistakable paws Dawn s one