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The evening sky was a deep shade of indigo as night settled in. The anticipation for the party was palpable. Mello had barely a moment to himself when the door to his room burst open, revealing a throng of women.

"Uh, who are you?" he stammered, taken aback by the sudden invasion.

"Thank you for saving us the stress of knocking," one of them quipped.

"What?" Mello replied, still trying to process the situation.

"We're here to help you get ready for the party," another woman explained with a cheerful smile.

"Oh, okay," Mello said, still a bit bewildered.

Ana walked in behind them, her expression warm and reassuring. "They are here to spruce you up. Just allow them, okay?" she said, and Mello relaxed a bit.

He sat on the bed as the women fussed over him, working their magic with makeup, hair styling, and an impressive wardrobe. Minutes later, Mello looked into the mirror and barely recognized himself. He looked stunning, exuding an aura of sophistication and elegance.

He walked out to t