Orelia, as usual, performed only one dance before changing out of her costume and removing her makeup. She headed toward the staff corridor when she accidentally bumped into a young man. Without thinking much of it, she lowered her gaze, intending to walk past him. However, just as they were about to brush shoulders, the man spoke up in surprise.
"Wait, are you... C?"
Being recognized was never a good thing. Orelia frowned, but before she could respond, the man continued.
"It's me," he said, offering a reminder. "Last time, you lost your keychain. I was the one who found it and returned it to you."
The mention of this incident jogged Orelia's memory. She looked at him and asked, "What are you doing here? This is a staff-only corridor."
The man, who introduced himself as Brock, scratch
