And the nominees are... (Part 2)
Following the opening ceremonies…
… A couple of spotlights fell upon a couple at the opposite site of the salon. The two figures wore quite… peculiar clothes. The shorter one was dressed in a more monochromatic style, while the taller one sported quite the colored outfit.
“Love is generous, love is merciful!”
“Love does not envy, it does not boast!”
“People live for the sake of love! Yes, this world is love itself!”
“Oh, how great is the power of love! Love is everything!”
“Now, Zepar, look at how many guests we have tonight! This night promises grand challenges for the sake of love!” The taller one spoke.
“Indeed, Furfur!” The shorter one replied. “So many lovers, so many seeking to obtain our blessings… But only one will win tonight.”
“”We wish that all of you give your best tonight!!” The couple paused, giving time for the public to cheer. Zepar and Furfur, the demons of love, that’s who they are. …Except, neither Battler nor Beato could summon those two to the city yet. And at least one of them seems quite different from the actual demons. So, these are…
“…*whisper*Tell me again how you convinced me to play this matchmaker demon whatever, Maya?*whisper*”
“*whisper*You can thank that to losing epically to me at poker last night, Mr. Never-Lost-a-Match-Once-in-Nine-Years.*whisper*”
Phoenix could only sigh. He’ll deal with the pics and laughters from his coworkers later. Can’t be that bad playing along with this witch/demon theme that Battler was for the party, right?
“Anyway, Furfur, we’ve got so many pairs, as Lord BATTLER has mentioned earlier!”
“Ah- I-Indeed, M-Zepar! Truly serves to show that, no matter the adversity, no matter what Hive City makes us go through, love will always prevail!!” (This script is so tacky…)
“To decide who’s gonna win our blessings tonight, you citizens must submit your papers as our masters have explained before inside this very ballot!” Maya shows a box in her hands. “We’ll accept votes until midnight, when we’ll start counting the votes!”
“Remember, only one vote per citizen is allowed! As much as you wish for the joy of love for a certain couple, only if everyone believes will one of you be granted the miracle of magic.”
“”And now, without further ado… here are tonight’s contestants! Follow us below the cut~!””
The spotlights began roaming around the salon. Everytime Phoenix and Maya announced a couple, the lights would fall upon them, making it impossible for them not to notice.