Shikra and Valentino are inside the library, spending almost two days on research about the cores in their body.363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCTviZURTRk
“I think I know how we can test it!” Shikra said excitedly, “It won’t hurt, right?” she asked.363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeA2XQNnE9G
“Not at all! Why do you think I was researching about them?” Valentino replied, “We need to be careful though because we don’t want to use it too soon. Not until we have more knowledge about what this power does to the core itself,” Valentino explained.363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWxRL2UMnjj
“Okay... but if we succeed, I will owe you one. One big one,” Shikra grinned mischievously at Valentino.363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtkFnfqxECd
So the two tested what is inscribed on the book they have collected.363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfTV9ALb7xY
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It said that when you want to directly manipulate Magika towards your core, you need to force it out of your body. The two did it, and they are successful, with minor issue of exhaustion.363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRncxSDwViM
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After minutes of practicing, Shikra got reminded about a certain festival at their place called Rose Quartz. It is a festival where they dance along with the music together with their partners.363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEaThZBSrVH
Shikra suggested that they should go there.363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPvPxIOfVlF
When they arrived in the town, both were surprised to see there are so many people here.363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwJetvBxfFS
There is a small stage near the center of the village. There are also many stalls selling food and drinks, as well as dancing partners.363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6EFNccRygE
“What are we going to do first?” Shikra asked Valentino as they walked around.363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5qxixixVri
“Well, I guess we could start with our usual tradition,” Val said, and then grabbed Shikra by the hand and pulled her into the dance.363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4butyvneIH
"Aren't you a little excited to dance with me, Mr. Valentino Sarimiento?" she teased.363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKzPEaaMRX6
The conductor started tapping his baton, signaling the start of the dance.363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQbzTnBzjF0
Valentino didn't respond to Shikra's teasing. He just kept smiling while watching how beautifully Shikra danced. Her moves are precise and graceful like always. They keep moving to the beat of the music. Gracefully responding to each other's movements and carefully guiding each other to the next step on the dance. They are like swans in a glistening lake.363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4xAIelSQcm
They keep dancing until they reached the end of the song. Valentino let go of Shikra’s hands and smiled proudly at his work. He turned his head to look at her, only to find her smiling widely back at him.363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5jfnXE9Dld
"You're excellent, Mr. Valentino!" Shikra exclaimed.363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLh4ujRVs2A
"Thanks," he said shyly. "Are you enjoying the festival?"363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtKsw6uAEJL
Shikra nodded energetically. She pointed towards a stall where people are still handing out sweets.363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTA11svkPXT
“Do you want some? I bought some yesterday.” Shikra said as she took the candy from the vendor.363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡd15r63fmMW
Valentino looked at the treats.363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxM2lWcQlSB
"Can we stay for a bit longer in here, Shikra. I'm... enjoying the festival," he whispers at Shikra with a hint of stagger in his voice.363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7Ra6Kdh9TA
"Of course we can! Nobody's stopping us. And besides, best friends do things together, especially when they are enjoying the company," she said as she offered the treat in front of his face. "I will always be with you, no matter what happened."363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWzIWHgfNUQ
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Valentino smiles at Shikra's words. He takes a chocolate covered strawberry from the vendor's hand and puts it into his mouth.363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡT5uBKtAr6g
"It's not as good as mine, but this is fine," he says quietly, and Shikra giggles.363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJIHLyyoOYw
They walk around the town and enjoy the festival.363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8gJYPvnXZC
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