Silent Serenade (Discontinued)

Chapter 9 : Debut Concert

We're at the final episode of season one for the story. Let's just get right into it. All images, songs and videos used don't belong to me, they belong to their rightful owners. Now on to the chapter!

*Shika's POV*
I had to leave early in the morning for practice. However, the memory of last night replayed in my mind. Haruka being removed from the picture just like that, it was upsetting.

"Can I even rehearse when I feel like this? My emotions will get in the way." Instead of going to rehearsals, I went to the music room. Stepping inside, I saw the boys there. They refused to go to rehearsals after what happened to Haruka.

"Shika, you're not that affected by the situation. Why don't you go to your rehearsal?" I shook my head to Syo and showed him my notepad.

I can't give it my best with these emotions boiling within me. It will get in the way and I don't want that. Until they are at rest, I can't go. Until I know Haruka will be writing your songs, I can't get rid of this restlessness in me.

"I understand how you must feel, but don't let this stop you. You should go to your rehearsal." Tokiya spoke without looking at me. Deep down, I knew that he was hurting like the rest of us. Nonetheless, what he said was true, so I bowed and made my way down the hall.

"Shika!" Tomo was coming up the hall to see me. She stopped in her tracks and held my shoulders.

"Haruka! She left the school! She ran away!" The news made my eyes widen in shock. I couldn't believe what I was hearing.

Pulling away, I ran out to where we would get mail from loved ones. Even though I would get in trouble later, I broke into her inbox. Finding a letter in there, I checked the address and ran back to the music room.

Banging the door to get everyone's attention, I showed them the address. Quickly, we all left to go to the address. Deep down, we were all hoping to find her and bring her back. We needed her by our side.

Following the address, we found ourselves in a meadow. The green grass was dancing in the wind as we approached a house. The house matched the address on the letter, so we made our way there.

The closer we got, we noticed a figure up ahead. We immediately realized it was Haruka. Nodding to the boys, they sang the song that they wrote with her music. We all wore smile to see her again, the music drawing us back together. I couldn't control myself, I joined in the chorus.

Cause you're not alone!

We'll wrap our arms around you.

Let us protect you,

Just the way you are.

Let your heart ring out,

With the score that is your name.

For you, the best bouquet in the world.

The map points to tomorrow...

Dyed seven colours~

As the song came to a close, I left my spot with the boys. I hugged Haruka, happy to see her again. My hold on her tightened as she returned the hug. The boys spoke to her as I pulled away from the hug, giving her a smile.

I never got to learn sign language, but I knew some words to help incase I didn't have my notepad. I pointed to myself, then to her and put my hands together.

"Tomo....dachi..." I was shocked myself to hear my voice. It was low, quiet and broken, but Haruka heard me. She was my friend. She was the first friend I made since I started at the school. She meant the world to me along with everyone else. Any of them being missing from my world would feel incomplete.