My Uncle and I Choose the Life That Will Not Be Ruined

was someone who could see me properly, I thought.
I was picked up by this troupe without parents.
As for the name, I was just given the name of a child who ran away from the troupe, so it was suitable.
That's why I didn't particularly like the name Noel.”

Put Miriella's hand on her pants (lap) and Noel speak with her voice tinkling like melody.

“Miriella said it was a cute name and called me Noel a lot, so now I have come to love this name.
While dancing, I thought to myself I'm so glad I did my best.”

Tears floating slightly in Miriella's eyes are shining reflecting the light leaking from the terrace.
Noel gently wiped it with her free finger.

“When I grow up, I don't know if I'll do acrobatics, be a street performer, or run away from here, but I won't stop the dance that Miriella praised me for.”

Saying that, Noel removes the silver ring she wore on her wrist.
It was a delicate bracelet with many glittering scarlet glass beads embedded in it.
She puts it on Miriella's lap and then looks at her face.

“This.
It's cheap, but will you take it?”

“Noel…”

“I want you to have it so that we can meet again.”

I hope to see you again.

Noel's feelings were happy, and Miriella's smile returned.

“We'll definitely meet again.
It's a promise.” (Miriella)

Miriella touches the fabric of her dress skirt.
A thin pouch of the same color as the dress was hanging there, and Miriella opened the pouch and took out a single handkerchief.

“I also prepared a gift for Noel.
It's a handkerchief that matches my favorite one.
Though I'll lose to the Dance Princess's bracelet.”

“Miriella, is it okay?”

“Of course……Ah, but in exchange, I have one request,”

“What?”

“Would you like to be my friend?”

To Miriella with a serious expression, the disappointment Noel is feeling bursts out.

Noel stood up while pulling up her hand that was still connected.

“What? I thought we were friends long ago!”

“Really?”

“Yeah.
Nee, Miriella, it's the last time so why don't we dance together.”

The two face each other while holding hands, listening to the soft music leaking from the terrace.
With Noel's raised hand as a signal, the two small silhouette began to spin around.

Miriella, who doesn't even know ballroom dancing yet, moves around without taking a knowing step. However, when she follows Noel's light and slow steps and bounces, it became more and more fun.

“This is fun!”

“Right? You're good at it, Miriella.”

At that time.
Feeling the presence of someone peering at them from the terrace, Noel peers at that side while dancing.
Noel, who was accustomed to being watched, noticed that gaze was directed more at Miriella than at herself.

However, Noel didn't want to tell her that and this last moment would come to an end, so Noel continued dancing until Miriella stopped.

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“I made a friend.
Ufufu.” (Miriella)

In the carriage on the way home, Miriella was smiling the whole time while staring at the bracelet she was holding.
She was sad to leave, but she promised to see her again.
She's sure she will meet again someday.

Leon said, “Well, you don't need this then” while taking out a piece of paper from his pocket.

“What is it? that thing”

“I was thinking that Miriella would cry today, so I have prepared this.”

On the paper Leon spread out, there was a picture of Miriella wearing a dress and Noel, who was beautiful like a dancing princess.

“Oji-sama, is this me and Noel?”

“It's a manga illustration, so it might not look like much.”

“Nuh-uh! She look just like Noel! Thank you, Oji-sama.”

Noel has gone to her next performance, but she became her first important friend.
Besides, there is also Leon who worried about her like this.
I am such a very happy girl, as she think that, Miriella wrapped her bracelet around her hands.

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