The appuse gradually died down, the audience's excitement lingering in the air. I took o bow, a satisfied grin on my face. "Thank you all for watg! I hope you ehe show!"

  Fndre waved eically from the side. "That was awesome, big brother!"

  Marisa crossed her arms, her eyes still wide with astonishment. "I still don't get how you did all that... but that was one hell of a performance!"

  Remilia maintained her posed demeanor, but her curiosity was evident. She looked at me with narrowed eyes, a smirk pying at the ers of her lips. "You truly are a man of mystery, Mirage Carl."

  I simply smiled, giving her a pyful shrug. "A magi never reveals his secrets."

  With that, I stepped off the stage, the spotlight fading. The ba hall returo its lively atmosphere, the guests chattiedly about the show. I made my way bay seat, where Mystia and Rumia were waiting.

  Mystia's eyes sparkled. "That was incredible! You really surprised everyone!"

  Rumia nodded enthusiastically. "Yeah! I thought you 't get out!"

  I chuckled, feeling a sense of relief now that the show was d you both e."

  Just as I was about to sit down, Fndre rushed over, nearly tag me with a hug. "Big brother! Sit with me!"

  I looked over at Remilia, atg us closely, her expression unreadable. I patted Fndre's head, ughing softly. "Alright, alright. Just for a while."

  I followed Fo her seat, settling dowo her. She g to my arm, her cheerful smile never fading. "I loved your show! you teach me magic too?"

  I grinned. "Maybe one day... if you promise to use it for fun and not trouble."

  She pouted pyfully. "No fair... But I'll think about it!"

  Remilia cleared her throat, her crimson eyes fixed on me. "You certainly know how to eain, Mirage Carl. But ime, I like you to show yic show in my pce."

  I raised an eyebrow, a mischievous smirk on my lips. "Oh? I'll think about it, Remilia."

  She huffed, turning her head away, but I could see the fai hint of a smile.

  Marisa plopped down across from us, a bottle of sake in hand. "Oi, Mirage! ime, yon me in on your tricks, right?"

  I chuckled. "ime."

  She ughed, p herself and me a drink.

  The atmosphere was warm and cheerful, ughter and chatter filling the room. Reimu was sitting nearby, sippiea with a tent smile on her face. Even Yukari was there, everything with her mysterious grin.

  I took a deep breath, feeling at ease. For ohere was no fighting, no danger, just a joyful ba filled with friends and ughter.

  I looked up at the clear night sky, the stars twinkling above. Maybe... just maybe... I could get used to this.

  But knowing Gensokyo, peace wouldn't st forever.

  I leaned back, watg everyone enjoy themselves. "Well... let's enjoy it while it sts."

  And with that, the night tinued, filled with joy, ughter, and unfettable memories.