Luskgavl stood up and made his way to the back of the venue, intending to speak with Grandeur. Before approaching him, he adjusted his mask.
"Grandeur," Luskgavl called out, catching his attention. Grandeur responded, "Oh, you look quite elegant today." Luskgavl smiled slightly before saying, "I have a question for you." Grandeur nodded, encouraging him to continue. "What is it?"
Luskgavl took a breath before asking, "Do you and Nymph—" He paused, allowing Grandeur to interject. "We're just friends, not in a relationship. She's focused on her studies and plans to work after. In fact, she's now the Chief Executive Officer of the organization." Hearing this brought relief to Luskgavl.
"That's great to hear! Can you tell me where I can find her? I need to talk to her," he replied. Grandeur studied him for a moment before asking, "Do you know her?" Luskgavl responded confidently, "Yes, I do."
Grandeur pointed in Nymph's direction. "She's over there, wearing a cream dress with a gold mask and red hair." Luskgavl acknowledged him with a nod and slowly made his way toward her.
As Nymph spotted him, she placed her right hand over her heart and greeted him with a warm smile. "Hello."
Luskgavl smiled back as they waved to each other, drawing the attention of those nearby. "Congratulations on your journey through college and becoming the CEO of the newly opened organization," he said, and she beamed at him in response.
"Thank you! May I know your name?" she asked. "I'm Nymph Mandatore, 25 years old." Luskgavl replied, "I'm your childhood friend, Luskgavl." Nymph's eyes widened in recognition.
She recalled his face and the sudden way she had left without explanation. "Ala…ricc…?" she murmured. Luskgavl nodded and said, "We should talk privately tomorrow. I need to go now." He waved goodbye, but Nymph called out to him.
"Wait… Let's talk at your place," she suggested. Luskgavl looked back at her and replied, "Not tonight, Nim. We'll have our conversation tomorrow." With that, he turned to leave.
She reflects on how she left Luskgavl behind, a person she deeply trusts and has feelings for. However, she made the difficult choice to prioritize her studies and responsibilities, especially with her father's medical expenses exceeding $100,000 and her mother's debt totaling $500,000.
Determined to pursue her education, she decided to study abroad in a business-related field, with her paternal grandparents generously sponsoring her tuition, alongside her own savings.
Now that she has secured a job, she is committed to working hard, using her intelligence, wisdom, and patience to manage her financial obligations. When she encounters Luskgavl again, she feels a strong urge to apologize for not being able to say goodbye properly.
As she prepares to speak with him, she aims to resolve any lingering tension and hopes to maintain a friendship. Understanding that Luskgavl may not see her as a romantic prospect, she accepts their situation and focuses on the bond they share as friends.
In addition, she has developed a friendship with Grandeur. Although there has been speculation about their relationship, they are not romantically involved. They became friends while studying in the same country, and she confided in Grandeur about her long-standing feelings for Luskgavl. Grandeur, however, revealed that he has feelings for someone else.