Toma's friends and Aiden were looking at Nobody.
Nobody was also shocked. Toma, the female lead, was calling an NPC like him. Was he really worthy of this? Was this the writer's doing or was Toma interrupting the plot by herself?
Aiden looked annoyed but forced a smile."You are that guy from the mall, right? How did you get here? Did someone even invite you?"
Nobody wanted to say yes, but before he could, Toma stepped in."Why are you questioning him? Even if he is not invited, he is my friend," she said firmly.
She looked at Nobody and declared,"Today, Nobody will be my dance partner."
Everybody, including Aiden, reacted at the same time."What?"Nobody stammered,"What?"
"I think Aiden can dance well. I am not so good at dancing," Nobody said quietly.
Toma smiled confidently."I will dance with you. You will get into the flow if you do it with me."
Suddenly, the music started. Many couples and other people were dancing. Darkness filled the corners of the ballroom while bright spotlights highlighted the dancers.
Nobody started dancing with Toma. At first, he struggled, his movements awkward and hesitant. Aiden smirked from the sidelines and whispered,"What a loser."
But then, something changed. Nobody's expression became serious. Every step and movement showed precision and control. Every time the spotlight did not reach him, a faint red glow appeared in his eyes, like a hint of his Crimson Bunny Biker persona. Courage and energy radiated from him, making his presence almost magnetic.
Their movements captivated everyone. Guests whispered among themselves."Who is that guy?""Is he a professional dancer?"The crowd watched in awe.
Toma felt herself floating with him. His dancing was so graceful and commanding that it was as if she were moving like a feather in the air. Her heart raced, and her breaths came faster, but she felt light and free, lost in the rhythm and Nobody's presence.
Nobody maintained perfect posture, his eyes glowing slightly, movements sharp yet elegant. Every turn, every dip, and every spin made the ballroom spectators hold their breath. The dark fantasy atmosphere of the ball made the glow of his eyes even more mesmerizing.
When the song ended, Toma and Nobody came to a smooth stop. The crowd clapped enthusiastically. Some of Toma's friends looked at her in surprise."Where the hell did you find this guy?" one asked."His dance was so impressive. Did you two practice in secret?"
Toma shook her head."No. I am surprised too. I had no idea he could dance like this."
Nobody smiled awkwardly. Faceless as he was, his posture showed a hint of modesty.
Even Aiden's smirk faltered slightly. He crossed his arms but his eyes betrayed a mix of disbelief and curiosity. Nobody had completely changed the dynamics of the room, and even the male lead could not ignore it.
Toma's friends continued whispering excitedly, but Toma herself just looked at Nobody. Something about him had shifted, and the glow in his eyes made her heart flutter. She realized this was more than just a dance; it was a moment where the world seemed to narrow down to just the two of them.
Nobody's expression remained calm, but inside, he felt a strange warmth. Even if no one else could see it, even if he remained faceless, something within him had come alive.
The night continued, but for that moment, Toma and Nobody had captured the attention of the entire room