Filed to: Into The Sky

Rose

“You always surprise me, yes, Rose,” I said smilingly.

“I take that as a compliment, Panda,” reply while sipping a drink.

The event also began. The room light instantly dimmed and the flashlight shot towards the stage. A festive atmosphere with applause and trumpet blowing.

It turns out that the event I'm currently attending is a conglomerate festival event and an award nomination. I didn't expect this to be at all. I thought it was just an event sort of a new corporate celebration. Some of the conglomerates were called up and awarded trophies.

“Next, the most familiar conglomerates are... Panda and Rose!” the exclaiming of the host instantly surprised me. Rose stood up and extended her hand to me. She smiled with elegant and beautiful makeup. I was a little flabbergasted at him. I took her hand and stepped onto the stage together.

We were given a trophy, then me and Rose lifted the trophy. I wondered why people didn't realize I wasn't the Panda they knew. Just then Rose whispered, “Your appearance is really similar to the real Panda.”

“Call!” throw someone off the dining table.

We both looked directly at him. I don't understand at all what he means. Rose who was next to me immediately grabbed my chin and pointed it directly opposite. Suddenly Rose drew her face closer and sucked my mouth.

I'm shocked…

“Woooo...!” people shouted and applauded.

Finally Rose let go of me, I was still absorbed with a blank look.

“Mmm... So much fun..” Goda Rose.

“Applause for both of them!” exclaim the host.

Rose immediately grabbed me while facing the audience.

“Come awake!” whispered.

My head is still full of thought about what happened. My smile was held back, then we both bowed respectfully before finally returning to our seats.

The event continued along with a banquet that was delivered directly to the dining table. The first time I saw all that. I saw Rose, she ate it with her etiquette. As if I'm used to all this.

Next, the event was enlivened with a dance party. Rose asked me to dance together. I've hardly ever danced before.

“You are still stiff as usual,” said Rose.

We danced slowly and Rose occasionally told us what to do. Afterwards the event continued with drinking and talking. I was just with Rose, not like those who gathered with each other exchanged laughter.

“Oh yes, I have previously told you that I am not the Panda that you are. Then, are you the Rose he's looking for too?” my many.

“Hahaha. Looks like you weren't told anything by him, huh? I'm the Rose he knows. Nice to meet you,”.

I was so surprised to hear that. His attitude was completely inversely proportional to Sara whom I often saw. Looks like an elegant conglomerate miss.

“Did I surprise you?” rose laughed a little.

“Ekhem, slightly. Glad to see you too,” I am trying to be serious. There's a lot I want to ask you, but I'm afraid I'm different from the real Panda. So I waited for Rose to start the conversation.

“Enak ya have a lot of orders lately..” said Rose. I have absolutely no idea what he said.

“Eh? Eee... Yes...” I replied doubtfully. He laughed at my confused face. It seems he really wants to fuck me.

Suddenly two people came to us. Their figure is like a stranger to me, but I can't confirm it because it is covered by a mask.

“Good day, Panda, Rose,” greet one of them.

His voice was also familiar to my ears. Like hearing it often. But the man did not cross my head.

“Siang, Knox, Harry. Long time no see,” reply Rose.

I've guessed. It turns out they are Knox and Harry—

E—Eh's? Knox and Harry? Our enemy is right in front of us? I was so surprised to hear that. A coincidence that made me sweat cold and tense at the same time. I just want to avoid them. But I don't know how to do it.

“I'll invite you to our biggest discovery celebration later. I'm busy with Panda. Isn't that right, Panda?” Knox.

“Of course. The order that piled up was one of Knox,” I replied trying not to be nervous.

“Hahaha. You're keeping him busy, Knox. To the extent that I had a hard time contacting her,” Rose replied amusedly.

“I myself would rather serve an order than have to deal with you,”.

“You are really familiar, yes,” Knox said.

“Then you brought the Handsome one?” ask Rose teasingly.

“Pastya. This alone is very difficult to set a schedule for him,” replied Knox.

“What because he is the main key of the research you are working on now?” rose asked Knox while teasing Harry in the face. Harry immediately pulled Rose and did the same thing as me on stage. Again I was surprised to see them.

“You are indeed ingenious, Rose..” said Knox seeing the behavior of the two of them. I never thought a father could see his son like that with a sense of ordinary.

“Elite people are different..” I murmured in my heart.

“You are not as wise as Panda,” Rose said.

“Do I have to try it too?” babble Harry.

“Sorry, my taste is not same-sex,” reply.

“Hahaha. I was just kidding,” said Harry.

After some time chatting, the host went back up onto the stage and asked everyone to return to their respective seats. The event continued with several stages and was closed by Knox who was the leader of this conglomerate organization.

“On the presence of all of you, we thank you very much.”

Rose and I walked out of the room. There was my assistant and his assistant.

“How about the party?” ask Rose's assistant to her.

“Totally different from my expedition. I feel very entertained by your representative, Biv,” Rose replied and then said to Biv.

“You are brave enough to give your lips to a representative,” Says Biv.

“It just feels fresher and scrumptious, unlike that om-om,” reply Rose.

“I have to go. See you soon,”, I told Rose and her assistant.

“Hopefully the om-om raised you as its permanent representative,” Rose said then kissed me on the cheek. “Greetings farewell,” he said.

I went back to the company office with Biv in a horse-drawn carriage. My view is still spoiled by this beautiful sight. By the time we arrived, Pinctada was already there.

“Master arrived first?” ask Biv.

“Current work is not during the party. What about you, Chamnion?”

“I met Rose, Knox, and Harry. There were many surprises that Rose had. I didn't expect it,” I replied.

“Welcome to the world of conglomerates and elite people. I can realize it from the scent on your lips and cheeks,” Pinctada replied.

I heard him rub my cheeks and lips.

“Hahaha. You are still plain, yes,” said Pinctada.

“Sorry that I am inexperienced. But I learned a lot of new things from the party, it was an honor to meet you by chance earlier,”.

“I also feel helped by you. I can be asked by many if I did not attend at all at the party,” replied.

Then came some servants carrying clothes and some big bags. Looks pretty heavy.

“As promised, I will fulfill your request. I also gift clothes for you on duty later,”.

I was asked to wear it right away. Then I was taken to the dressing room. Then I came back to them.

“Suit once,” says Biv.

The clothes I was wearing looked like a murderous robe with a headscarf.

“You can open the cloak to make it easier for you to move,” said Pinctada.

I took off that robe too. Headgear is connected with sleeveless shirt.

“Entah why do you even look like a model rather than a killer.” muttered Biv.

In the end I was escorted by Biv using a factory vehicle to my lodging place. Arriving at the inn, some of my friends were in the lobby.

“You from anywhere, Malka?” ask Lukas.

“Circling,” I replied briefly.

“Then, who is the masked person next to you?” ask Ellie.

“Ketrika. He gave all the bags to us,” I replied.

Biv left us without a word, only greeting me. I carried the bags inside, while Ellie and Luke were still watching me. Ellie told me.

“By the way, that outfit fits you perfectly.”

Suddenly Sara came and hugged me.

“Tadi really was a very good surprise, Malka.”

“L—Let go of me!”

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