The Cause of Sorrow

By the way, have you chosen our house's representative for the White Heron Cup?

If nobody else comes to mind, I'm willing to take up the challenge, Professor.

(Should I choose Edelgard as our house representative in the White Heron Cup dance contest...)

By the way, have you chosen our house's representative for the White Heron Cup?

If nobody else comes to mind, I'm willing to take up the challenge, Professor.

(Should I choose Edelgard as our house representative in the White Heron Cup dance contest...)

I... I'm sorry. Please ignore my troubled ramblings. Was something the matter? Something to do with the White Heron Cup?

Professor, I beg of you. Please, do not choose me as our house representative. I am utterly serious.

(Should I choose Dimitri as our house representative in the White Heron Cup dance contest...)

I... I'm sorry. Please ignore my troubled ramblings. Was something the matter? Something to do with the White Heron Cup?

Professor, I beg of you. Please, do not choose me as our house representative. I am utterly serious.

(Should I choose Dimitri as our house representative in the White Heron Cup dance contest...)

Considering this recent rash of strange incidents, I wonder if having a ball is really the best idea...

And then there's the White Heron Cup. Sheesh. What poor sap are you enlisting to represent our house, Teach?

(Should I choose Claude as our house representative in the White Heron Cup dance contest...)

Considering this recent rash of strange incidents, I wonder if having a ball is really the best idea...

And then there's the White Heron Cup. Sheesh. What poor sap are you enlisting to represent our house, Teach?

(Should I choose Claude as our house representative in the White Heron Cup dance contest...)

It's not something I'm interested in, but if no one else wants to do it, then I will shoulder the burden.

(Should I choose Hubert as our house representative in the White Heron Cup dance contest...)

It's not something I'm interested in, but if no one else wants to do it, then I will shoulder the burden.

(Should I choose Hubert as our house representative in the White Heron Cup dance contest...)

Do you see what I am trying to say here? Do not make me beg you...

Please, choose me as our representative for the White Heron Cup!

(Should I choose Ferdinand as our house representative in the White Heron Cup dance contest...)

Do you see what I am trying to say here? Do not make me beg you...

Please, choose me as our representative for the White Heron Cup!

(Should I choose Ferdinand as our house representative in the White Heron Cup dance contest...)

Have you chosen a representative yet? Or... Oh my. You haven't, have you? Have you come to tell me I'm to be it?

(Should I choose Linhardt as our house representative in the White Heron Cup dance contest...)

Have you chosen a representative yet? Or... Oh my. You haven't, have you? Have you come to tell me I'm to be it?

(Should I choose Linhardt as our house representative in the White Heron Cup dance contest...)

Ugh. Sorry about that, Professor. I'm just so frustrated right now. I need something to take my mind off things.

That reminds me! If you're looking for a volunteer, I'd be happy to represent our class in the White Heron Cup. I'm an excellent dancer.

(Should I choose Caspar as our house representative in the White Heron Cup dance contest...)

Ugh. Sorry about that, Professor. I'm just so frustrated right now. I need something to take my mind off things.

That reminds me! If you're looking for a volunteer, I'd be happy to represent our class in the White Heron Cup. I'm an excellent dancer.

(Should I choose Caspar as our house representative in the White Heron Cup dance contest...)

What is a White Heron Cup, anyway? Wh-what?! A dance competition? That's terrifying!

W-we need a representative for our class? Please, anyone but Bernie!

(Should I choose Bernadetta as our house representative in the White Heron Cup dance contest...)

What is a White Heron Cup, anyway? Wh-what?! A dance competition? That's terrifying!

W-we need a representative for our class? Please, anyone but Bernie!

(Should I choose Bernadetta as our house representative in the White Heron Cup dance contest...)

I'm sorry, Professor. I'm talking about such grim and terrible things when we could be talking about the White Heron Cup.

It's a big dance contest between the classes, and I simply adore dancing. I'm quite good at it, since I was a diva in an opera company, you know.

(Should I choose Dorothea as our house representative in the White Heron Cup dance contest...)

I'm sorry, Professor. I'm talking about such grim and terrible things when we could be talking about the White Heron Cup.

It's a big dance contest between the classes, and I simply adore dancing. I'm quite good at it, since I was a diva in an opera company, you know.

(Should I choose Dorothea as our house representative in the White Heron Cup dance contest...)

However, I harbor much interest in the dancing of Fódlan. Very much.

Are you choosing me to represent at the White Heron Cup? Or are you not?

(Should I choose Petra as our house representative in the White Heron Cup dance contest...)

However, I harbor much interest in the dancing of Fódlan. Very much.

Are you choosing me to represent at the White Heron Cup? Or are you not?

(Should I choose Petra as our house representative in the White Heron Cup dance contest...)

Incidentally, I have heard there will be a dance competition prior to the ball.

Have you chosen a representative yet?

(Should I choose Dedue as our house representative in the White Heron Cup dance contest...)

Incidentally, I have heard there will be a dance competition prior to the ball.

Have you chosen a representative yet?

(Should I choose Dedue as our house representative in the White Heron Cup dance contest...)

Ah, whatever. What's on your mind? You look like you're about to say something.

Are you considering me as our representative for the White Heron Cup? Heh.

(Should I choose Felix as our house representative in the White Heron Cup dance contest...)

Ah, whatever. What's on your mind? You look like you're about to say something.

Are you considering me as our representative for the White Heron Cup? Heh.

(Should I choose Felix as our house representative in the White Heron Cup dance contest...)

But speaking of the ball, isn't there something happening just before it? The White...Heron... something?

It sounds like every class needs a representative. Have you picked ours yet?

(Should I choose Ashe as our house representative in the White Heron Cup dance contest...)

But speaking of the ball, isn't there something happening just before it? The White...Heron... something?

It sounds like every class needs a representative. Have you picked ours yet?

(Should I choose Ashe as our house representative in the White Heron Cup dance contest...)

The ball is almost here...and the White Heron Cup dance contest.

So, Professor, who'll be representing our class?

(Should I choose Sylvain as our house representative in the White Heron Cup dance contest...)

The ball is almost here...and the White Heron Cup dance contest.

So, Professor, who'll be representing our class?

(Should I choose Sylvain as our house representative in the White Heron Cup dance contest...)

While we're on the subject of the ball, what's this I hear about a dance competition?

Physical activity isn't my forte, but dancing can be fun! If there's no one else you'd rather select, I'm happy to represent our class.

(Should I choose Mercedes as our house representative in the White Heron Cup dance contest...)

While we're on the subject of the ball, what's this I hear about a dance competition?

Physical activity isn't my forte, but dancing can be fun! If there's no one else you'd rather select, I'm happy to represent our class.

(Should I choose Mercedes as our house representative in the White Heron Cup dance contest...)

After all, we have the ball to look forward to, and the White Heron Cup before that!

Oh, speaking of, have you chosen our house representative yet? If not, I'd like to volunteer!

(Should I choose Annette as our house representative in the White Heron Cup dance contest...)

After all, we have the ball to look forward to, and the White Heron Cup before that!

Oh, speaking of, have you chosen our house representative yet? If not, I'd like to volunteer!

(Should I choose Annette as our house representative in the White Heron Cup dance contest...)

Speaking of, I heard that there's going to be a dance competition.

Have you sorted out who will represent our class, Professor? It's not me, is it? Please don't say it's me...

(Should I choose Ingrid as our house representative in the White Heron Cup dance contest...)

Speaking of, I heard that there's going to be a dance competition.

Have you sorted out who will represent our class, Professor? It's not me, is it? Please don't say it's me...

(Should I choose Ingrid as our house representative in the White Heron Cup dance contest...)

From what I hear, the White Heron Cup will be held just prior to the ball.

Say no more, Professor. I would consider it an honor to represent our class!

(Should I choose Lorenz as our house representative in the White Heron Cup dance contest...)

From what I hear, the White Heron Cup will be held just prior to the ball.

Say no more, Professor. I would consider it an honor to represent our class!

(Should I choose Lorenz as our house representative in the White Heron Cup dance contest...)

Apparently there's supposed to be a dance contest too. I think it's called the White Heron Cup.

Who's gonna represent our class? I can do it if you haven't picked someone else!

(Should I choose Raphael as our house representative in the White Heron Cup dance contest...)

Apparently there's supposed to be a dance contest too. I think it's called the White Heron Cup.

Who's gonna represent our class? I can do it if you haven't picked someone else!

(Should I choose Raphael as our house representative in the White Heron Cup dance contest...)

(Should I choose Ignatz as our house representative in the White Heron Cup dance contest...)

(Should I choose Ignatz as our house representative in the White Heron Cup dance contest...)

Right... It's the dance this month, isn't it? I can't see how anyone would be much in the mood for dancing, considering...

Although I suppose the White Heron Cup does sound pretty fun.

(Should I choose Lysithea as our house representative in the White Heron Cup dance contest...)

Right... It's the dance this month, isn't it? I can't see how anyone would be much in the mood for dancing, considering...

Although I suppose the White Heron Cup does sound pretty fun.

(Should I choose Lysithea as our house representative in the White Heron Cup dance contest...)

There's a dance contest as well? I see. I'll cheer for our class, of course.

So, um... Who will represent our house in the contest?

(Should I choose Marianne as our house representative in the White Heron Cup dance contest...)

There's a dance contest as well? I see. I'll cheer for our class, of course.

So, um... Who will represent our house in the contest?

(Should I choose Marianne as our house representative in the White Heron Cup dance contest...)

(Should I choose Hilda as our house representative in the White Heron Cup dance contest...)

(Should I choose Hilda as our house representative in the White Heron Cup dance contest...)

Not that it's got anything to do with me, but have you picked someone to represent us for the White Heron Cup yet?

(Should I choose Leonie as our house representative in the White Heron Cup dance contest...)

Not that it's got anything to do with me, but have you picked someone to represent us for the White Heron Cup yet?

(Should I choose Leonie as our house representative in the White Heron Cup dance contest...)

Have you heard yet about the White Heron Cup?

If you have yet to choose a representative, do you mind terribly if I volunteer?

(Should I choose Flayn as our house representative in the White Heron Cup dance contest...)

Have you heard yet about the White Heron Cup?

If you have yet to choose a representative, do you mind terribly if I volunteer?

(Should I choose Flayn as our house representative in the White Heron Cup dance contest...)

Everyone's in such a festive mood. I feel a bit out of my element here.

I can't help but worry something might happen while we're all distracted... After all, our enemies are always plotting.

Still, this air of levity is much more agreeable than the grim atmosphere of late.

Everyone's in such a festive mood. I feel a bit out of my element here.

I can't help but worry something might happen while we're all distracted... After all, our enemies are always plotting.

Still, this air of levity is much more agreeable than the grim atmosphere of late.

Everyone's in such a festive mood. I feel a bit out of my element here.

I can't help but worry something might happen while we're all distracted... After all, our enemies are always plotting.

Still, this air of levity is much more agreeable than the grim atmosphere of late.

Well, I suppose we should practice, then. Shall we?

How was that? I believe I've improved my technique.

I knew victory was inescapable. And...you believed in me too.

Losing is never easy, even at something as insignificant as dance. I suppose I should have trained harder...

Everyone's in such a festive mood. I feel a bit out of my element here.

I can't help but worry something might happen while we're all distracted... After all, our enemies are always plotting.

Still, this air of levity is much more agreeable than the grim atmosphere of late.

Everyone's in such a festive mood. I feel a bit out of my element here.

I can't help but worry something might happen while we're all distracted... After all, our enemies are always plotting.

Still, this air of levity is much more agreeable than the grim atmosphere of late.

It seems the dastards who set Remire Village aflame have yet to be apprehended.

Monsters. Trampling mercilessly over innocent lives. They deserve a gruesome end...

It seems the dastards who set Remire Village aflame have yet to be apprehended.

Monsters. Trampling mercilessly over innocent lives. They deserve a gruesome end...

It seems the dastards who set Remire Village aflame have yet to be apprehended.

Monsters. Trampling mercilessly over innocent lives. They deserve a gruesome end...

I am in the thick of battle, so battle I must. Will you help me prepare, Professor?

How...was that? I perhaps did not offend as much as usual, but...I do not like our chances.

It was solely thanks to your patient instruction that we won, Professor. In all honestly, I'm still in a state of shock.

I knew it was beyond my reach. I am so sorry that I let us down, Professor...

It seems the dastards who set Remire Village aflame have yet to be apprehended.

Monsters. Trampling mercilessly over innocent lives. They deserve a gruesome end...

It seems the dastards who set Remire Village aflame have yet to be apprehended.

Monsters. Trampling mercilessly over innocent lives. They deserve a gruesome end...

Someone entered the old chapel... I think the townsfolk used it for feasts and such in the past.

With that whole Tomas business, you can't blame the church for being on edge.

Someone entered the old chapel... I think the townsfolk used it for feasts and such in the past.

With that whole Tomas business, you can't blame the church for being on edge.

Someone entered the old chapel... I think the townsfolk used it for feasts and such in the past.

With that whole Tomas business, you can't blame the church for being on edge.

Teach, this is all your doing. Step up and take responsibility. You've got to help me practice my dance moves.

My legs aren't as unwieldy as they were before, I think... If I keep this up, I might do not terribly.

Wow, I never thought I'd win a dance competition. I've clearly uncovered a hidden talent!

Well, at least you can't say it's unexpected. You're a brilliant strategist, Teach, but you really have no eye for dancing talent.

Someone entered the old chapel... I think the townsfolk used it for feasts and such in the past.

With that whole Tomas business, you can't blame the church for being on edge.

Someone entered the old chapel... I think the townsfolk used it for feasts and such in the past.

With that whole Tomas business, you can't blame the church for being on edge.

Another month full of chaos. I've barely had time to catch my breath.

What is the objective of Tomas and his ilk?

And what makes Flayn so special—does that not bother you?

Another month full of chaos. I've barely had time to catch my breath.

What is the objective of Tomas and his ilk?

And what makes Flayn so special—does that not bother you?

Another month full of chaos. I've barely had time to catch my breath.

What is the objective of Tomas and his ilk?

And what makes Flayn so special—does that not bother you?

On a lighter note. I've heard you've yet to choose a class representative for the White Heron Cup.

To think I'd be rehearsing my dance moves, of all things. Give me some advice, Professor.

A little less grotesque now? Maybe.

Unbelievable. I never imagined I'd actually win.

The obvious result, of course.

Another month full of chaos. I've barely had time to catch my breath.

What is the objective of Tomas and his ilk?

And what makes Flayn so special—does that not bother you?

Another month full of chaos. I've barely had time to catch my breath.

What is the objective of Tomas and his ilk?

And what makes Flayn so special—does that not bother you?

Ah, the ball. It reminds me of my first such event, back in the Imperial capital.

It was held by my father, the prime minister. I really showed off my dancing skills! Everyone was quite impressed with me.

Ah, the ball. It reminds me of my first such event, back in the Imperial capital.

It was held by my father, the prime minister. I really showed off my dancing skills! Everyone was quite impressed with me.

Ah, the ball. It reminds me of my first such event, back in the Imperial capital.

It was held by my father, the prime minister. I really showed off my dancing skills! Everyone was quite impressed with me.

Professor, uh... Do you know how to dance? I could really use some guidance.

You really can do everything! I am envious of you, if you will pardon my frankness.

Ah! Did you see that? I have done my family proud!

I thought this might happen. I am sorry I volunteered in the first place. You should have chosen Edelgard.

Ah, the ball. It reminds me of my first such event, back in the Imperial capital.

It was held by my father, the prime minister. I really showed off my dancing skills! Everyone was quite impressed with me.

Ah, the ball. It reminds me of my first such event, back in the Imperial capital.

It was held by my father, the prime minister. I really showed off my dancing skills! Everyone was quite impressed with me.

You know, Professor, I used to think I would be comfortable with all manner of experiments, so long as they provided usable results.

But when I heard of Solon's work, well, I realized I'd not considered the moral and philosophical limits of what "all manner of experiments" might mean.

Urk... Sorry. I'm not great with blood, even when I'm just thinking about it. I feel a bit ill now.

You know, Professor, I used to think I would be comfortable with all manner of experiments, so long as they provided usable results.

But when I heard of Solon's work, well, I realized I'd not considered the moral and philosophical limits of what "all manner of experiments" might mean.

Urk... Sorry. I'm not great with blood, even when I'm just thinking about it. I feel a bit ill now.

You know, Professor, I used to think I would be comfortable with all manner of experiments, so long as they provided usable results.

But when I heard of Solon's work, well, I realized I'd not considered the moral and philosophical limits of what "all manner of experiments" might mean.

Urk... Sorry. I'm not great with blood, even when I'm just thinking about it. I feel a bit ill now.

Let us change the subject and settle my stomach. I assume you've heard about the dance competition?

Professor? Are you here to practice with me for the dance contest?

I don't enjoy a bit of this, you know. Entirely too much standing up and moving around for my taste. But if I'm going to do it, I may as well be in it to win.

Although I was against the whole endeavor, I must be honest and say that I am quite pleased that I won. But I won't do anything like this again, thank you.

I suspected this might be the end result. Uh... All that time I could have been reading...or fishing... or napping...or...

You know, Professor, I used to think I would be comfortable with all manner of experiments, so long as they provided usable results.

But when I heard of Solon's work, well, I realized I'd not considered the moral and philosophical limits of what "all manner of experiments" might mean.

Urk... Sorry. I'm not great with blood, even when I'm just thinking about it. I feel a bit ill now.

You know, Professor, I used to think I would be comfortable with all manner of experiments, so long as they provided usable results.

But when I heard of Solon's work, well, I realized I'd not considered the moral and philosophical limits of what "all manner of experiments" might mean.

Urk... Sorry. I'm not great with blood, even when I'm just thinking about it. I feel a bit ill now.

I don't enjoy a bit of this, you know. Entirely too much standing up and moving around for my taste. But if I'm going to do it, I may as well be in it to win.

I can't believe this... I'm so angry right now!

First it's the Death Knight, and now Tomas, but neither of them are in custody!

I can't stand the thought of such evil lurking in the world. We have to do something about this! I have to do something about this!

I can't believe this... I'm so angry right now!

First it's the Death Knight, and now Tomas, but neither of them are in custody!

I can't stand the thought of such evil lurking in the world. We have to do something about this! I have to do something about this!

I can't believe this... I'm so angry right now!

First it's the Death Knight, and now Tomas, but neither of them are in custody!

I can't stand the thought of such evil lurking in the world. We have to do something about this! I have to do something about this!

Hey, Professor! Did you want to practice dancing with me?

What did you think? Pretty perfect, right?

Aww yeah! I knew I could do it! Thanks for the distraction, Professor.

I actually lost? I can't believe this. Now I feel even worse than I did before...

I can't believe this... I'm so angry right now!

First it's the Death Knight, and now Tomas, but neither of them are in custody!

I can't stand the thought of such evil lurking in the world. We have to do something about this! I have to do something about this!

I can't believe this... I'm so angry right now!

First it's the Death Knight, and now Tomas, but neither of them are in custody!

I can't stand the thought of such evil lurking in the world. We have to do something about this! I have to do something about this!

I can't believe this... I'm so angry right now!

First it's the Death Knight, and now Tomas, but neither of them are in custody!

I can't stand the thought of such evil lurking in the world. We have to do something about this! I have to do something about this!

The ball. A grim reminder of my sad reality.

The other nobles will be fine, I'm sure. They've all been to events like this before.

But me? I'm a noble, and I've never even been close to one of these things!

The ball. A grim reminder of my sad reality.

The other nobles will be fine, I'm sure. They've all been to events like this before.

But me? I'm a noble, and I've never even been close to one of these things!

The ball. A grim reminder of my sad reality.

The other nobles will be fine, I'm sure. They've all been to events like this before.

But me? I'm a noble, and I've never even been close to one of these things!

Professor! Will you give me some dancing lessons?

Was that OK? A little reassuring, at least? Maybe?

Who would've thought I'd have a talent for dancing? Heh-heh... Aw, this actually feels nice.

Knew it from the start, Bernie! No chance. Hmph...

The ball. A grim reminder of my sad reality.

The other nobles will be fine, I'm sure. They've all been to events like this before.

But me? I'm a noble, and I've never even been close to one of these things!

The ball. A grim reminder of my sad reality.

The other nobles will be fine, I'm sure. They've all been to events like this before.

But me? I'm a noble, and I've never even been close to one of these things!

I wonder if Remire Village will ever be the same again. How do you recover from such a terrible event?

So many dead, so much destroyed... I can't see how the whole village doesn't just end up abandoned.

Our class was also sent out to help put the village in order. But then...

I wonder if Remire Village will ever be the same again. How do you recover from such a terrible event?

So many dead, so much destroyed... I can't see how the whole village doesn't just end up abandoned.

Our class was also sent out to help put the village in order. But then...

I wonder if Remire Village will ever be the same again. How do you recover from such a terrible event?

So many dead, so much destroyed... I can't see how the whole village doesn't just end up abandoned.

Our class was also sent out to help put the village in order. But then...

Hey, Professor. You're here to help me practice for the dance contest?

How was that? Was my dancing everything you hoped for and more? I certainly enjoyed it. We simply must do it again. Soon.

We did it! I couldn't be happier, Professor. I loved dancing in front of an audience again.

Ugh. What a letdown... I'm gonna go find a hole to hide in and not come out for a few weeks.

I wonder if Remire Village will ever be the same again. How do you recover from such a terrible event?

So many dead, so much destroyed... I can't see how the whole village doesn't just end up abandoned.

Our class was also sent out to help put the village in order. But then...

I wonder if Remire Village will ever be the same again. How do you recover from such a terrible event?

So many dead, so much destroyed... I can't see how the whole village doesn't just end up abandoned.

Our class was also sent out to help put the village in order. But then...

Dancing of Fódlan is not the same as dancing from Brigid. The reason is maybe that the music has many differences.

In Brigid, dancing is different for each person. Our dancing has vigor and ferocity. There is no speech of technique for our dancing.

Dancing of Fódlan is not the same as dancing from Brigid. The reason is maybe that the music has many differences.

In Brigid, dancing is different for each person. Our dancing has vigor and ferocity. There is no speech of technique for our dancing.

Dancing of Fódlan is not the same as dancing from Brigid. The reason is maybe that the music has many differences.

In Brigid, dancing is different for each person. Our dancing has vigor and ferocity. There is no speech of technique for our dancing.

I have much to be learned. We will now practice the dancing, OK?

I have now much more knowledge of Fódlan dance. How is my dancing, Professor?

I have grabbed victory! I give gratitude for your great teachings, Professor!

I have had failure. I did not work with enough hardness. I feel a large shame.

Dancing of Fódlan is not the same as dancing from Brigid. The reason is maybe that the music has many differences.

In Brigid, dancing is different for each person. Our dancing has vigor and ferocity. There is no speech of technique for our dancing.

Dancing of Fódlan is not the same as dancing from Brigid. The reason is maybe that the music has many differences.

In Brigid, dancing is different for each person. Our dancing has vigor and ferocity. There is no speech of technique for our dancing.

Even though there is to be a ball, we still have a mission.

It would be nice if this month passed by in peace.

Even though there is to be a ball, we still have a mission.

It would be nice if this month passed by in peace.

Even though there is to be a ball, we still have a mission.

It would be nice if this month passed by in peace.

Will you teach me to dance?

Was that satisfactory?

More than anything else, I am pleased not to bring dishonor to His Highness—or to you, Professor.

Inevitable.

Even though there is to be a ball, we still have a mission.

It would be nice if this month passed by in peace.

Even though there is to be a ball, we still have a mission.

It would be nice if this month passed by in peace.

Argh... Too much merriment.

The librarian betrayed us. The Death Knight is back. Is this the time to be throwing a ball?

Argh... Too much merriment.

The librarian betrayed us. The Death Knight is back. Is this the time to be throwing a ball?

Argh... Too much merriment.

The librarian betrayed us. The Death Knight is back. Is this the time to be throwing a ball?

Here, help me practice my dancing. You forced me into this, so you're going to help me.

How did I get roped into this?

We won. Are you happy now?

You see? Now you know it was a mistake to choose me.

Argh... Too much merriment.

The librarian betrayed us. The Death Knight is back. Is this the time to be throwing a ball?

Argh... Too much merriment.

The librarian betrayed us. The Death Knight is back. Is this the time to be throwing a ball?

Last month was— Well, you know even better than I do. I hope this one will be more cheerful.

This ball though... I don't know. It's all new to me.

Last month was— Well, you know even better than I do. I hope this one will be more cheerful.

This ball though... I don't know. It's all new to me.

Last month was— Well, you know even better than I do. I hope this one will be more cheerful.

This ball though... I don't know. It's all new to me.

I've been practicing as best I can, Professor, but do you think you could give me a little help?

Was that all right? I'm completely self-taught, so I really have no idea.

I really won?! I can't believe it! Oh, Lonato, I wish you could have seen me!

I definitely wasn't cut out for this. I'm so sorry to let you down, Professor.

Last month was— Well, you know even better than I do. I hope this one will be more cheerful.

This ball though... I don't know. It's all new to me.

Last month was— Well, you know even better than I do. I hope this one will be more cheerful.

This ball though... I don't know. It's all new to me.

Great work in Remire Village, Professor. Who would have ever guessed it was Tomas?

Ah, but no. Now isn't the time to get lost in gloomy thoughts.

Great work in Remire Village, Professor. Who would have ever guessed it was Tomas?

Ah, but no. Now isn't the time to get lost in gloomy thoughts.

Great work in Remire Village, Professor. Who would have ever guessed it was Tomas?

Ah, but no. Now isn't the time to get lost in gloomy thoughts.

Oh, Professor! I'm glad you're here. I need help figuring out this whole...dancing thing. Mind helping me?

One and two and three and four... Got it! I'm pretty good at this.

Check me out! All I needed was the attention of a few girls and boom! It's like I've been dancing my whole life.

Yeesh... I really thought I could pull it off. Maybe it was a lack of practice...

Great work in Remire Village, Professor. Who would have ever guessed it was Tomas?

Ah, but no. Now isn't the time to get lost in gloomy thoughts.

Great work in Remire Village, Professor. Who would have ever guessed it was Tomas?

Ah, but no. Now isn't the time to get lost in gloomy thoughts.

Oh, now where did that Ingrid run off to?

The ball is soon and she hadn't even put on any makeup! I was trying to help her out.

Oh, now where did that Ingrid run off to?

The ball is soon and she hadn't even put on any makeup! I was trying to help her out.

Oh, now where did that Ingrid run off to?

The ball is soon and she hadn't even put on any makeup! I was trying to help her out.

Oh, Professor? Do you mind watching my dance routine? I would appreciate your honest opinion.

How was that? I hope it's good enough to win...

Oh! My goodness! I actually won! I'm so glad you had faith in me, Professor!

I'm sorry that I didn't win, Professor. You put your faith in me and I let you down...

Oh, now where did that Ingrid run off to?

The ball is soon and she hadn't even put on any makeup! I was trying to help her out.

Oh, now where did that Ingrid run off to?

The ball is soon and she hadn't even put on any makeup! I was trying to help her out.

So, Tomas the librarian was a bad guy? But he always seemed so nice!

C'mon, self. You're better than this. You promised you'd be on top of things this month.

So, Tomas the librarian was a bad guy? But he always seemed so nice!

C'mon, self. You're better than this. You promised you'd be on top of things this month.

So, Tomas the librarian was a bad guy? But he always seemed so nice!

C'mon, self. You're better than this. You promised you'd be on top of things this month.

Professor! Would you watch me dance really quick? I've been practicing a ton!

Mwahaha! Well? What do you think? I'd say I'm pretty great. Wouldn't you?

Professor, I did it! I won! Haha! All that practice paid off!

I'm so sorry, Professor. I feel like I've betrayed you...

So, Tomas the librarian was a bad guy? But he always seemed so nice!

C'mon, self. You're better than this. You promised you'd be on top of things this month.

So, Tomas the librarian was a bad guy? But he always seemed so nice!

C'mon, self. You're better than this. You promised you'd be on top of things this month.

Mercedes locked me in her room for hours earlier...

She was slathering pounds of makeup onto my face. Saying something or other about the ball. It really wore me out...

Mercedes locked me in her room for hours earlier...

She was slathering pounds of makeup onto my face. Saying something or other about the ball. It really wore me out...

Mercedes locked me in her room for hours earlier...

She was slathering pounds of makeup onto my face. Saying something or other about the ball. It really wore me out...

Professor, I admit—I have two left feet when it comes to dancing. Do you have time to give me any pointers?

How did I do? Was I awkward? I felt awkward.

Can you believe we won? Maybe I'm a natural, after all!

I'm sorry, Professor. My two left feet were especially problematic, after all.

Mercedes locked me in her room for hours earlier...

She was slathering pounds of makeup onto my face. Saying something or other about the ball. It really wore me out...

Mercedes locked me in her room for hours earlier...

She was slathering pounds of makeup onto my face. Saying something or other about the ball. It really wore me out...

Ah. The long-awaited ball. Finally, an opportunity to showcase my exquisite skills on the dance floor.

These skills were ingrained in me when I was a boy. My hands and feet move on pure instinct.

Ah. The long-awaited ball. Finally, an opportunity to showcase my exquisite skills on the dance floor.

These skills were ingrained in me when I was a boy. My hands and feet move on pure instinct.

Ah. The long-awaited ball. Finally, an opportunity to showcase my exquisite skills on the dance floor.

These skills were ingrained in me when I was a boy. My hands and feet move on pure instinct.

Rehearsals will not be necessary. But, if you insist, I can give you a small taste of what is to come.

Well, Professor? Are these not the most exquisitely refined moves you have ever witnessed?

It was a foregone conclusion! Am I or am I not Lorenz Hellman Gloucester?

To think I would suffer such a defeat at dancing. My father is liable to disinherit me.

Ah. The long-awaited ball. Finally, an opportunity to showcase my exquisite skills on the dance floor.

These skills were ingrained in me when I was a boy. My hands and feet move on pure instinct.

Ah. The long-awaited ball. Finally, an opportunity to showcase my exquisite skills on the dance floor.

These skills were ingrained in me when I was a boy. My hands and feet move on pure instinct.

The ball is coming up soon! I am so excited!

I can't wait to fill up on food while everyone's dancing. I even heard there'll be some prime cuts of meat!

The ball is coming up soon! I am so excited!

I can't wait to fill up on food while everyone's dancing. I even heard there'll be some prime cuts of meat!

The ball is coming up soon! I am so excited!

I can't wait to fill up on food while everyone's dancing. I even heard there'll be some prime cuts of meat!

Hey, Professor! You wanna teach me some winning dance moves?

That looked pretty good, right? I think I can win this thing!

Winning was even easier than I expected! And did you hear the crowd? They loved me!

I thought the point of dancing was to make people laugh! Oh well, maybe I'll win next time.

The ball is coming up soon! I am so excited!

I can't wait to fill up on food while everyone's dancing. I even heard there'll be some prime cuts of meat!

The ball is coming up soon! I am so excited!

I can't wait to fill up on food while everyone's dancing. I even heard there'll be some prime cuts of meat!

Some scary things have been happening lately. I hope that this month, of all months, is peaceful.

The ball is coming up and everything... Although I'm not much of a dancer actually.

Some scary things have been happening lately. I hope that this month, of all months, is peaceful.

The ball is coming up and everything... Although I'm not much of a dancer actually.

Some scary things have been happening lately. I hope that this month, of all months, is peaceful.

The ball is coming up and everything... Although I'm not much of a dancer actually.

Watching other people dance can be fun though.

I've heard people talk about the White Heron Cup. Do you know who will be representing us?

Some scary things have been happening lately. I hope that this month, of all months, is peaceful.

The ball is coming up and everything... Although I'm not much of a dancer actually.

Watching other people dance can be fun though.

Professor, can you watch me practice?

Is this how you do it? I'm feeling a little unsteady...

Wow. We won? I guess I'm better at this than I thought.

I knew this would happen. I embarrassed myself in front of everyone.

Some scary things have been happening lately. I hope that this month, of all months, is peaceful.

The ball is coming up and everything... Although I'm not much of a dancer actually.

Some scary things have been happening lately. I hope that this month, of all months, is peaceful.

The ball is coming up and everything... Although I'm not much of a dancer actually.

It's true that Tomas was employed here under the recommendation of House Ordelia.

But that's all I know of the topic. I'd never even seen him prior to enrolling here.

Even when he was supposedly in Ordelia territory, I never once saw him there.

I'm still feeling bothered by all of this, but...there's not much else I can say about it right now.

It's true that Tomas was employed here under the recommendation of House Ordelia.

But that's all I know of the topic. I'd never even seen him prior to enrolling here.

Even when he was supposedly in Ordelia territory, I never once saw him there.

I'm still feeling bothered by all of this, but...there's not much else I can say about it right now.

It's true that Tomas was employed here under the recommendation of House Ordelia.

But that's all I know of the topic. I'd never even seen him prior to enrolling here.

Even when he was supposedly in Ordelia territory, I never once saw him there.

I'm still feeling bothered by all of this, but...there's not much else I can say about it right now.

Professor, can you supervise my dance rehearsal? If I'm going to do this, I want to win it.

Well? How was I? I figure if I dance with passion and fervor, I'll appear even more mature.

You chose wisely! I gave it my all, and I'm glad it paid off.

I'm so sorry I lost. You put faith in my abilities, and now I've let you down...

It's true that Tomas was employed here under the recommendation of House Ordelia.

But that's all I know of the topic. I'd never even seen him prior to enrolling here.

Even when he was supposedly in Ordelia territory, I never once saw him there.

I'm still feeling bothered by all of this, but...there's not much else I can say about it right now.

It's true that Tomas was employed here under the recommendation of House Ordelia.

But that's all I know of the topic. I'd never even seen him prior to enrolling here.

Even when he was supposedly in Ordelia territory, I never once saw him there.

I'm still feeling bothered by all of this, but...there's not much else I can say about it right now.

A ball? Um, I don't think I'll partake.

A ball? Um, I don't think I'll partake.

A ball? Um, I don't think I'll partake.

Did you need something, Professor? I suppose I should p-practice, right?

No, no. That's no good. I can't seem to get a feel for it...

I...I still can't believe it. How could someone like me have possibly won?

I'm sorry that I couldn't do better. I doubt you had high expectations anyway...

A ball? Um, I don't think I'll partake.

A ball? Um, I don't think I'll partake.

It's almost time for the ball! Oooh my, am I excited!

This being a school, we don't have many chances to get dressy.

It's almost time for the ball! Oooh my, am I excited!

This being a school, we don't have many chances to get dressy.

It's almost time for the ball! Oooh my, am I excited!

This being a school, we don't have many chances to get dressy.

Oh, but first, the White Heron Cup! Who will appear onstage, I wonder?

You're choosing the representative for the dance contest, isn't that right? Choose me! I'm a pro!

It's almost time for the ball! Oooh my, am I excited!

This being a school, we don't have many chances to get dressy.

Oh, but first, the White Heron Cup! Who will appear onstage, I wonder?

Hey, Professor! Care to join me for dance practice?

Phew! I don't think we can possibly lose. Just you wait and see.

Professor, I did it! I'm so happy I think I may literally start to glow!

I'm so sorry, Professor. I really thought we had it in the bag...

It's almost time for the ball! Oooh my, am I excited!

This being a school, we don't have many chances to get dressy.

It's almost time for the ball! Oooh my, am I excited!

This being a school, we don't have many chances to get dressy.

I'm glad the Remire Village situation got sorted out. But it's not over yet, is it?

And I can't believe old Tomas turned out to be an enemy. Who can you trust anymore?

I'm glad the Remire Village situation got sorted out. But it's not over yet, is it?

And I can't believe old Tomas turned out to be an enemy. Who can you trust anymore?

I'm glad the Remire Village situation got sorted out. But it's not over yet, is it?

And I can't believe old Tomas turned out to be an enemy. Who can you trust anymore?

The ball? Doesn't matter. I don't dance. I might show up for the food though.

Professor! Come join me for dance practice!

I'm going to have to do this in front of a crowd? I can feel myself going pale already.

Seriously? I won? Maybe I should drop the mercenary idea and take up a life of dancing!

Aw, just when I started to think I had a chance. Dancing turned out to be pretty fun, once I tried it.

I'm glad the Remire Village situation got sorted out. But it's not over yet, is it?

And I can't believe old Tomas turned out to be an enemy. Who can you trust anymore?

I'm glad the Remire Village situation got sorted out. But it's not over yet, is it?

And I can't believe old Tomas turned out to be an enemy. Who can you trust anymore?

I have looked into Tomas, but I just cannot make sense of this at all.

From his behavior up until now, I never would have suspected that a man like him could turn on us.

I have also discovered that his appearance has changed...

It is almost as if he is not even human! What in the world is going on?

Hello, Professor! The ball will soon be upon us. Ah, I can feel my heart fluttering already!

I... I have never danced in front of people before. Not even once in all my life.

I am very much looking forward to it!

Hello, Professor! The ball will soon be upon us. Ah, I can feel my heart fluttering already!

I... I have never danced in front of people before. Not even once in all my life.

I am very much looking forward to it!

Hello, Professor! The ball will soon be upon us. Ah, I can feel my heart fluttering already!

I... I have never danced in front of people before. Not even once in all my life.

I am very much looking forward to it!

Yes? Do you need me for anything, Professor? I would be happy for some dancing guidance, should you have any!

Thank you so much. I am eager to improve my dancing.

Professor, we did it—together! Did you enjoy my dance moves?

Oh no... We lost. I do hope I made good progress with my dance technique though.

Hello, Professor! The ball will soon be upon us. Ah, I can feel my heart fluttering already!

I... I have never danced in front of people before. Not even once in all my life.

I am very much looking forward to it!

Hello, Professor! The ball will soon be upon us. Ah, I can feel my heart fluttering already!

I... I have never danced in front of people before. Not even once in all my life.

I am very much looking forward to it!

Garreg Mach Monastery is said to have been completed during the Ethereal Moon.

Why, 995 years ago as a matter of fact. That's rather a long time ago, don't you think?

Every year, a ball is held to celebrate the founding. And every one hundred years, a very special celebration takes place.

It's a grand festival, involving all of Garreg Mach. It is thrilling to read of past festivals, and I'm rather excited to experience one for myself.

Once in a lifetime, eh? The next one, in five years, will mark a millennium. Should be quite an event. Do you imagine you'll still be here teaching then?

Great. Just...great. It's that time when all the students get all lovey-dovey.

You're new, but you know about the ball, yeah?

I can't bear it. Young love is wasted on the young. They can't appreciate it to its fullest! Ugh, I wish I could fall in love too...

Great. Just...great. It's that time when all the students get all lovey-dovey.

You're new, but you know about the ball, yeah?

I can't bear it. Young love is wasted on the young. They can't appreciate it to its fullest! Ugh, I wish I could fall in love too...

Oh! Speaking of the ball, Professor, have you selected your representative for the dance contest yet?

If you don't, the contest will go on without your house. And that would be...embarrassing.

I hear you've chosen your representative for the White Heron Cup. In that case, a word of advice.

On an average year, the winning contestant has about...this much charm.

Charm is important, wouldn't you agree? Who wants a partner with no charm? Not me. Do your best, make sure to put in the practice, and good luck.

Great. Just...great. It's that time when all the students get all lovey-dovey.

You're new, but you know about the ball, yeah?

I can't bear it. Young love is wasted on the young. They can't appreciate it to its fullest! Ugh, I wish I could fall in love too...

It cannot be true that our siblings-in-arms could turn against us so. However, I will continue investigating members of the church.

To think that even someone as senior as Tomas would fall under suspicion...

I know not how far to take my search.

Ah, the ball... It reminds me of how I met my wife.

I was at a village's harvest festival. There was a full moon bathing everything in its cool glow.

She appeared out of nowhere, dancing gracefully in the moonlight—a lovely fairy!

We soon fell in love and tied the knot. Now we have a daughter, who's as bright and beautiful as a sunny morning.

So, whenever I see people dancing, I think of my wife, and my heart does a little waltz.

The area with the old chapel was supposed to be off-limits.

It was at risk of collapse, so they didn't even post guards. It's not too strange.

Does that surprise you? Eh, Garreg Mach has lots of places that are blocked off for one reason or another.

That's true of the underground Holy Mausoleum as well as the northern woods.

People call it the sealed forest, but as far as I can tell, it's nothing special. Just a forest.

What's this about?

The ball? Knights don't participate.

It's an event for students, but it does pique the interest of some knights in particular.

What's this about?

The ball? Knights don't participate.

It's an event for students, but it does pique the interest of some knights in particular.

Alois can't dance, but I hear he likes to watch.

He volunteered to judge the White Heron Cup. Not that I care.

What's this about?

The ball? Knights don't participate.

It's an event for students, but it does pique the interest of some knights in particular.

Nah, Tomas wouldn't betray the church. I don't believe it. I won't believe it!

There's some people in the church who hate people like me who are from Almyra, but Tomas was always real kind.

But if he really was Lady Rhea's enemy... Well, I'd defend her against anybody. No matter how kind they'd been in the past.

Before the ball, it is customary that we host a competition of dance known as the White Heron Cup. The students are quite fond of this tradition.

Each house must select a representative to compete. Their dance shall be judged by its beauty, grace, and technique.

The student who is deemed the winner will be given the opportunity to train as a dancer, should they so please.

It is a very precious thing, the gift of dance. I hope that you and your students will choose to participate.

I have been told that your house won the White Heron Cup.

This can only be a result of the students' talent and effort, not to mention your steadfast instruction.

It would appear your house was defeated in the White Heron Cup.

With the White Heron Cup concluded, all that is left is to wait for the ball. I hope you will find it enjoyable.

It has come to my attention that you did not participate in the White Heron Cup. Were none of your students skilled in dance?

With the White Heron Cup concluded, all that is left is to wait for the ball. I hope you will find it enjoyable.

Tomas... No, Solon, was it not? And the Flame Emperor...

It is most clear that something has transpired. And it relates to you somehow.

Or is the fault my own, and you're just caught inside the wave...

Sothis, the goddess of this world... I bear her name...

Hmm... How confusing. I feel as though my head has turned to mush!

Greetings, Professor! Nothing to report!

Ah, other than the legend of the Goddess Tower, of course. Have you heard the students talking about it?

On the last night of the Ethereal Moon, on the same night as the ball...

If a man and a woman go to the Goddess Tower and make a wish, it's sure to come true! I have a wish, but I can't find anybody to make it with me...

I've been thinking of inviting a girl from a different house to the Goddess Tower on the night of the ball.

But here's the twist... She's from a family with a much more significant and storied past than mine.

I wonder if she'd ever stoop to going out with the humble son of a knight...

What happened in Remire was...indescribable.

The whole village...burned to the ground. So many were left without even a home to return to.

Thankfully, Her Grace, the archbishop, has invited those who lost everything to stay at Garreg Mach.

I pray that they will be able to return to their once-peaceful lives as soon as possible...

Until that day, we of the church must join together and do all that we can to help them rebuild.

This is a rare opportunity to enjoy yourself. Please, leave everything else to us. The Remire Village incident, the search for Tomas... We have it handled.

You just focus on enjoying the ball with your students.

It's for the good of everyone, don't you think? If the professors walk around in a state of distress, the students will be uneasy too.

...

Our life in Remire Village is gone. Father...and Mother...gone.

Why couldn't you have arrived just a little sooner?

Legend has it that long ago a female student from the academy met with a mysterious man at the Goddess Tower.

They fell in love at first sight and were bound together forever after... But that's not the really interesting part.

The incredible part is that the man was apparently the Adrestian emperor himself!

What I wouldn't give to fall in love at first sight with a splendid and powerful gentleman! I want my own fairytale romance, and I want it now!

There's a certain gentleman I'd like to invite to a rendezvous at the Goddess Tower.

However, I can't imagine he'd be interested in a sheltered ingénue like myself...

Ugh, it's hard to pluck up the courage when that's where my thoughts always take me...

Abyss? You're interested in that place, are you?

Ancient sprawling remains deep below Garreg Mach... That's Abyss.

Some folks have made their home there. Obviously they all have their reasons and tales to tell.

But only the most enterprising merchant would venture near it. My advice? Avoid going there yourself.

Hey, you. Listen up. I've got something to report.

Mr. Backup doesn't come by anymore—which is fine. Not incredibly rude or anything. Nope. Juuuust fine.

This is our last occasion to speak. I am ordered to be leaving.

They are thinking I am the follower of an evil god. It is not so, but they are not understanding.

When I snuck into the monastery a while back, I saw a girl there the same age as me.

She was crying. I couldn't believe it.

How could you ever cry in a place like that, where there's always food on the table?

They're having a lot of fun up on the surface, aren't they? Some kinda grand ball...

Picture them all relaxing, having a drink... Getting to dance with people they fancy...

If I showed my face up there, the knights would have my head in a second.

Thank you so much. This is just the type of flower she once loved so dearly.

I can rest easy now.

I must be off. Take especially good care of yourself, won't you?

Please, look after Jeralt. She'd have wanted that.