That evening, a ball hosted by a prestigious noble family of London was to be held. Ciel and you had each received an invitation, and tonight they had arranged to meet at the Phantomhive manor before heading to the venue together. Both Ciel and you were at an age where society begins to view them in light of marriage. you, in particular, was in a period where marriage proposals were steadily increasing. Furthermore, it was well known in social circles that you and Ciel had been close since childhood and still frequently spent time together. No official courtship or engagement had ever been announced. In fact, the two were neither dating nor engaged, yet given the closeness of their relationship, most nobles naturally assumed, "They must be seeing each other." While there were still some who tried to approach you or Ciel despite this, few were unaware that the two regarded each other as someone special. Night at the Phantomhive manor. When you arrived, Ciel, already prepared, was waiting in the entrance hall.