𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐆𝐒 || Kazu x Scara

Chapter II

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"Hello Kazuha, nice to see you again. I play the keyboard." Tighnari says.

"Oh, uhm, hello..." Kazuha greets back.

"So, Kazuha, what are you good at?" Cyno asks.

"Well, I can sing and I know how to play the bass." Kazuha replies.

Suddenly Cyno and Tighnari's faces light up and Thoma says, "Isn't this great guys? He's just what we needed!"

"Not so fast." Scaramouche interrupts. "I don't want him in our band."

"Scaramouche! He will be a big help to us." Thoma whines.

Cyno chimes in, "Yeah, you should let him play first before deciding if you want him in the band or not."

"I said I don't fucking want him here! And as the leader, what I say goes. So he can get the hell out of here." Scaramouche protests.

Tighnari sighs, "Can you put your pettiness aside for once and give Kazuha a chance? Stop being so rude."

"I don't appreciate you saying all these ludicrous things about my friend. You know, without someone to play bass, we won't be able to participate in upcoming competitions. So maybe you should listen to what Tighnari said and stop being so fucking rude." Everyone in the room stared at Thoma in shock. No one, not even Kazuha, had heard Thoma talk back like that. Let alone curse.

Scaramouche finally gives in after Thoma's speech and decides to give Kazuha a chance. "For fucks sake. FINE! I'll give this fuck face a chance."

Thoma suddenly goes back to being his cheery self again and claps happily. "That's great, Kazuha! Go ahead and play now, so you can prove how talented you are!"

Kazuha walked over to the middle of the room and stood in awkwardness. He didn't bring a guitar with him, so how is he supposed to play a song? Cyno notices Kazuha's reluctance and walks up to him with his guitar in hand.

"I can lend you my guitar for the time being, but you'll have to bring your own if you end up joining the band." Cyno says.

"Thank you so much!" Kazuha replies.

Cyno gives Kazuha his guitar as he hooks it up to an amp.

"Uhm, won't it be too loud?" Kazuha asks anxiously.

"Nah, it's fine. We're allowed to play loudly after school." Tighnari replies.

"Okay, you're good to go. Whenever you're ready." Cyno says.

Kazuha takes a deep breath. After so many years of not playing the guitar and singing, he wonders if he's gotten a bit rusty. He stops thinking all these negative thoughts and takes in his surroundings. He wants to be a part of this band. He wants to take a step forward so he won't be stuck in the past. He finally takes in one last deep breath and thinks to himself, 'I'm going to give it my all.' The next second, the room is filled with angelic vocals and fire instrumentals from Kazuha. The way he hits every note with his perfect pitch and the way his fingers strum the guitar strings so effortlessly, leave the other people in the room in awe.

Once he's finished everyone looks at him speechless. He looks towards Scaramouche who looks upset and Kazuha can't help but laugh.

"Oh my, Kazuha you did it! You actually did it!" Thoma jumps up and down, and hugs Kazuha.

"There, there Thoma. Don't get too excited. Tighnari and I think Kazuha did an amazing job and we definitely think he should join the band but right now it's really up to our leader, for the most part." Cyno says as he points to Scaramouche. Everyone's eyes lay on Scaramouche, and he can't help but feel upset. He never thought Kazuha would be this good.