Shikra and Valentino are inside the library, spending almost two days on research about the cores in their body.440Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡy45yd0EwNI
“I think I know how we can test it!” Shikra said excitedly, “It won’t hurt, right?” she asked.440Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4ROHIbkQZv
“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.440Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡd2XhdIe9cH
“Okay... but if we succeed, I will owe you one. One big one,” Shikra grinned mischievously at Valentino.440Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcPAsNSVLIZ
So the two tested what is inscribed on the book they have collected.440Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgvk50DjPdk
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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.440Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡav7BI35qiO
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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.440Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKKwRDwfgRu
Shikra suggested that they should go there.440Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡa4Je3ckEL6
When they arrived in the town, both were surprised to see there are so many people here.440Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpvisO2szjZ
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.440Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRCWwvNhIV5
“What are we going to do first?” Shikra asked Valentino as they walked around.440Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZDgPCn04QX
“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.440Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2UwHNse1JT
"Aren't you a little excited to dance with me, Mr. Valentino Sarimiento?" she teased.440Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡo3YTgEG0M1
The conductor started tapping his baton, signaling the start of the dance.440Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡy3mfw0u5gV
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.440Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1RXvqtIoNw
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.440Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWZhjkVws8o
"You're excellent, Mr. Valentino!" Shikra exclaimed.440Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ68aHbZLWbu
"Thanks," he said shyly. "Are you enjoying the festival?"440Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡW08XqWAn89
Shikra nodded energetically. She pointed towards a stall where people are still handing out sweets.440Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaVmFhFq0Wp
“Do you want some? I bought some yesterday.” Shikra said as she took the candy from the vendor.440Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFHnpbonltt
Valentino looked at the treats.440Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlH2Hj0Evmx
"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.440Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwTSrhpWgbs
"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."440Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡG8ZADIu2EE
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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.440Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpBf0onYv3o
"It's not as good as mine, but this is fine," he says quietly, and Shikra giggles.440Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAOFu6cP5nH
They walk around the town and enjoy the festival.440Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡawbUycXwmY
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