Chapter 55: Charity Gala

"Good evening, ladies and gentlemen. Today we are live at the charity gala. I'm sure some of you have already seen the guest list and can tell me who is not attending. We will bring you all the coverage of the event. My name is Melissa, and I am your favorite reporter from your weekly celebrity magazine. Welcome to the charity gala!" The announcer smiled broadly in the microphone, her perfectly white teeth almost blinding from contrast. Her long, dark hair was tied up into a neat ponytail that swung as she spoke. She looked like an angel. An actual one, maybe, with bright red lipstick and black eyeliner.

One by one, all the invited guests started pulling up in their limousines. It was a very big event. The dress theme of this year's gala was traditional Japanese attire, so everyone expected elegant kimonos, flowing hakama, pretty hair ornaments, sakura trees, and other lovely decorations.