It was friday afternoon, so only day before the new Lancers selection party, and Declan was in full organizing mode directing everything to every minute detail, just his style to do things, the decors, the music, the food, everything would be perfect.

After deciding to take a little break, he called his father, he wanted him to be present after all, it would be the occasion to say sorry for his actions worldwide, and recreate a bond between him and everyone else.

"So father, do you think you will be here tomorrow for the celebration?" He asked while adjusting his glasses.

"I already told you, I won't miss it, I promess" Leo said said while digiting on his keyboard.

"Just don't overwork yourself, a little pause is needed every now and then" Declan said with a hint of worry.

"I could tell you the same thing son, but you wouldn't listen, I know you too well" Leo answered in a similar fashion.

"Whatever, see you tomorrow then" Declan said before closing the call.

Leo continued on his work before closing his eyes.

"I'll make amends for my action in one way or another, but I'll also become present for you, son" Leo thought before increasing his typing speed even more.

While that happened Celina and Zuzu were sitting on bench at the park, after going for a walk.

"So, are you going to ask Yuya to go to the party?" Zuzu decided to break the ice.

Celina blushed as she didn't expect the question.

"Well, I'm sure he has received an invite too, we were both Lancers after all..." Celina told her, still a little unconfortable.

"Sure, but what I mean is, shouldn't you ask him to come with you? You could spend some alone time maybe" Zuzu proposed.

"Now that I think about it, you're right, I already had in mind to find a spot and spoke to him alone, but asking him beforehand may be even better" Celina thought that it was pretty good idea.

"Go for it, then! It may become a date!" Zuzu smiled.

Celina just blushed at the thought, still not mentally prepared, she stood up from the bench before turning the other way opposite to her friend.

"See you later Zuzu" Celina managed to say through her embarassment.

"See you home later sis" Zuzu smiled.

Celina stopped for a moment, it was still so odd to be called "sis", but she didn't dislike it in the slightest.

"See ya, sis" Celina returned the gesture, and Zuzu knew she was smiling, even without seeing her face.

Some moments later, she was reaching Yuya's house, her train of thought was overwhelming.

"What should I say? Simply ask him? Not being too forceful is also important... I don't want it to seems an order, I know I give that vibe sometimes..." She thought not paying attention as suddenly she headbutted with someone, after some seconds she realized that it was the very person she wanted to see, Yuya Sakaki.

"Oh, I'm sorry, I wasn't watching where I was going... Ehi, it's you Celina!" Yuya also realized she was here, with a blush on his face.

"I'm sorry too, I wasn't paying attention to my surroinding either, nice to see you, Yuya!" Celina said with a little smile, blushing too.

"Same here, is something going on?" He asked smiling myself.

"Actually, I was headed to your home, there is something I want to talk to you about" Celina said shifting her feet timidly.

"I see... Go on, I'm listening" He said having already an idea of what this could be about.

"I'm sure you also received an invite for Declan's party to celebrate the end of the war and to announce the new selection of Lancers, so I'll go straight to the point" She said with newfound determination on her face.

"Yes?" Yuya could be seen visibly sweating.

"Would you like to go with me? We could have some fun, talk and stuff" She managed to ask with all the kindness she was able to.

"Sure thing, I would love to" Yuya grasping her hand and smiling, blush evident in his face too.

She would jump in joy inside, but didn't want to express it right in front of him.

"Great, what about you pick me up at 18:30pm.? Since the party starts soon after we could go there together" Celina managed to say, keeping eye contact.

"I think that's perfect, I'm looking forward for it" He gave her the same loving gaze.

She decided to be a little more bold and hugged him, he responded soon after hugging her back, both extremely bashful.

"See you tomorrow then" Celina said as the hug ended.

"Same, have a good night!" Yuya said with a smile.

"Good night" Celina smiled too, both now were heading to their respective home with the same thought.

"Could this be considered a date? No matter, I'll be honest with my myself and tell him/her the truth tomorrow!" They both thought in that same moment.