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Chapter 9

The busking was already in full swing, with two songs and the introductions already completed. Baekhyun took his turn, delivering a heartfelt performance of "Love Again," a track from his Delight EP. This particular song held a special significance for him, as he had always wished for the chance to sing it, especially in her presence. It was a sentiment that resonated deeply with their shared history.

"Love Again" seemed tailor-made for them, with its messages mirroring their past experiences. One line, in particular, stood out: 'we were so alike.' This phrase seemed to encapsulate their similarities. It was as if the song had been written with their story in mind, evoking emotions and memories that still lingered between them.

Please tell me once again
Tell me that you love me like that day

I couldn't believe it, everything about you
Like looking in the mirror
We were so alike
The beautiful lips that used to speak of love,
Now they don't say a word, as if locked

Deep in my heart, I could not understand why?
You say you love me, but why do you try to run away
Our love is like a race, it can't be stopped, babe
If you leave now, you won't come back

Please tell me again
Tell me you love me
Don't leave me alone baby
Just stay for the night baby
Say you won't leave me

Tell me your love again
Come back to me again
Tell me your love again
Come back to me again

Kim Taeyeon was acutely aware that the song Baekhyun had just performed was meant for her, and she could feel his gaze on her as the last notes faded away. It stirred something within her, causing a rush of emotions that she struggled to contain. The impact was so profound that it lingered even as she took the stage to perform her own song, "Time Lapse," from her album My Voice.

Initially, Taeyeon had reservations about choosing "Time Lapse" for her performance. The song demanded technical precision, and she feared she might not be able to do it justice. However, Jukjae had encouraged her to embrace the challenge, reassuring her that the musicians had her back and she should focus solely on her singing. Plus, it was a fan favorite and held a special place in her heart.

But the contrast between her song and Baekhyun's was striking. While Baekhyun's song expressed a longing to rekindle a lost love, Taeyeon's song reflected the turmoil she had experienced in the aftermath of their breakup. The lyrics captured the intense emotions she had gone through, the frustration and turmoil that had consumed her as she tried to move forward without him.

As she sang, memories flooded back, each note carrying a weight that she struggled to bear. It was a poignant reminder of their shared history, a past that seemed to have left an indelible mark on both of them. Despite her best efforts to remain composed, Taeyeon couldn't help but let her emotions seep into her performance, lending it a raw and powerful intensity that resonated with the audience.

The seasons are still the same
Though many have passed
Now it's time that I got used to being without you

But still, when I think of your name
Tears well up and when I close my eyes
I see you and even though everything changed
You're always at the same place, looking the same
Making me cry

Yea, that's how all break-ups are
It's about erasing all the happy memories of being together

But when I try to forget
Tears well up (tears well up)
On top of those tears
You flow down and time stops
My feelings that I tried to hide
Quietly raises its head
Calling out to you with a longing voice