The Whereabouts of the Masquerade [Weekly Short-Short Note: Theme "Golden Unique"]

Taraha-san, thank you for the theme. Following the linked article, here I go.

I am going on a journey. To escape from the complicated daily routine. My destination is a small town where a carnival is being held.
The town is crisscrossed with waterways, and one can travel by gondola. The buildings are made of brick, creating a retro atmosphere.

A carnival held to welcome the summer. People enjoy the festival, wearing masks of their own choosing. Masks are sold at stalls, allowing even a traveler like me to experience the mood of a masquerade ball.

I have finally reached that place I had always, always wished for and wanted to go to.

Those pretending to be Casanova, those dressed as the cat fairy king, Cait Sith. People follow people, eventually forming a procession, dancing and walking to the music played by street musicians.

With every step, I feel my blood surging and dancing. I feel like I could walk forever. The procession is led by Casanova, followed by Cait Sith, and then the masked people. I followed after them, walking and dancing.

Before I knew it, the sun was setting. I must return to my inn soon. A voice called out to me as I thought that.

"Do you know? Where you are going back to"

I am standing in a dead end. The sun has set and the twilight is deepening.The laughing goldenmask was the only thing I could see before my eyes.

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Thank you for your consideration.

I tried generating an AI illustration of the image of the town in the story👇

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