At that moment, the duo exchanged gazes in silence as the atmosphere around them was filled with awkwardness. Meanwhile, Sonia couldn't help but imagine a dramatic scene in which a flock of birds flew across their heads in a humorous manner.
"Ahem." Sonia was the first among them to snap out of her trance as she faked a cough. "Well, I suppose that isn't going to be a big deal either. At least, we both thought about the banquet a few hours before it's too late. So, now that we're aware of the occasion, we're not going to miss it. We're going to be there and show the host our respect and support," explained Sonia in an attempt to hide her embarrassment. After all, she saw the event as an opportunity for her to get to know the host, which was why she wanted to be there, otherwise she wouldn't have spent so much time and money on a custom-made dress for herself.
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