Lantern Ablaze

After another somewhat selfless and bitter battle, she unexpectedly encountered the noble she least wanted to see at such a moment.
"Rest assured, I will try my best not to attend... next month's banquet in this attire."
"If I could make it a 'trend,' would you still be bothered?"
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A month later.
"It's one thing for us to look a certain way, but why is everyone voluntarily doing... this to their clothes?"
"'Lantern', tattered clothes bring out everyone's unique temperament, and ripped holes break the stereotype that everything must be perfect. When combined, they are the most desperate rebellion against grim reality! So, as the shining star of this banquet, just go ahead and have fun!"
The raggedly-dressed woman beside her said generously.