It all started with a riceball (ThomaxReader)

The Jade Royal Ball pt.3

Finally, it was time for the ball to start.

The guards who waited outside the door opened the large, jade doors for you guys. Suddenly, all of your stomach problems went away. There were two opposing curved staircases which led down the ballroom. You could see Ayato and Thoma waiting at the bottom of the stairs, they both looked incredible! Many people were in the room, it looked sort of crowded. There was loads of chatter, making it hard to hear the classical music that was being played. Many people were serving out drinks on gold platters, though it made you feel anxious. You weren't made for this sort of thing. You all walked down the stairs at the same time, that was when they spotted you. Thoma looked at you with a radiant smile on his face, you smiled back at him. You got to the bottom of the stairs and got a better look at their outfits. It was just basic, black tuxedos but it still looked good on them. Thoma was wearing a red tie while Ayato was wearing a light blue tie. They both wore white gloves which were a perfect fit.

Thoma: You guys look great!

Y/N: Thank you Thoma! So do you and Ayato!

Ayato: Thank you Y/N. By the way, is anyone aware of Hu Tao's whereabouts?

There was something in the back of your mind which sent spikes through your thought process. You had a feeling that something or someone was missing. That someone was Hu Tao. She sort of just slipped away once you reached the Jade Chamber. Where could she be?

Hu Tao: Boo!

Hu Tao had tapped on Ayato's shoulder.

Y/N: There you are! Where did you go, Hu Tao?

Hu Tao: Well, I had to help set up some things for the ball! But, here I am!

Hu Tao was wearing a tuxedo with a long coattail that was shaped like butterfly wings. She had red butterfly clips on her pigtails. She decided not to wear her hat to the event.

Yoimiya: That suit looks great on you!

Hu Tao: Thanks!

Everyone was chatting until a girl dressed in such a lavish dress showed up and took a stand from the entrance of the ballroom. Everything in the room went silent, who was she?

???: Good evening everyone, welcome to the Jade Royal Ball.

People started clapping, you're going to assume that's Ningguang. The clapping slowly faded and the women started to speak.

Ningguang: I hosted this event for a special reason. That reason being the ties that are currently being created between Liyue and Inazuma. Many people from Inazuma have ventured out to Liyue Harbour in the past few days. Even though this event is a little late, I hope you take this as a warm welcome to our nation.

Everyone started to clap again, Ningguang walked down the stairs in your direction. When she got to you guys, it was a little awkward. A lot of small talk, but she also talked about important topics. That's when it was just Ayato, Ayaka, and Ningguang talking. The group split up into pairs, you were paired up with Thoma while Yoimiya was paired with Hu Tao. You and Thoma didn't really have a proper chat today.

Thoma: You look amazing tonight Y/N..

Y/N: You look amazing too Thoma!

You forgot about the present that was in your hands until now.

Y/N: Oh yeah! I got something for you, I hope it's something you'll like!

You handed the box over to him.

Thoma: Thanks Y/N!

He opened the box and the expression that took over his face was a mix of happiness and shock. Definitely more of a happy look than a shocked one.