Chapter 2

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by Yume1552

by Yume1552

This artwork moment didn’t last long. Haru turned his head to front awkwardly, retreating into his own thoughts. Riku decided to start a conversation.

"Why are you here? You don’t seem like you belong in this kind of place."

Haru glanced at Riku and replied with a smile,
"Am I that obvious? You’re right. I came with my friends. The truth is I got dragged here."

Riku noticed Haru’s small, cute teeth and thin lips, thinking, *That’s a charming smile also what a cute smile.* But he said,
"I know it. At first,I was actually surprised you didn’t recognize me."

Haru looked puzzled and his eyes became wide
"Wait... do I need to know you? Have we ever met?"

Riku laughed lightly.
"No no I mean that I’m just surprised you didn’t know who I’m because I am somewhat famous here. Reason is that I work here as part of a band."

Haru nodded.
"I see. This is my first time here, so I wouldn’t know you."

Riku asked,
"That’s okay, but are you planning to go back inside?"

Haru shook his head.

"No, I’m probably going to head home soon. It’s kind of boring here."

Riku offered, "If you don’t mind, could you give me feedback on our new cover song?"

Haru agreed, and Riku handed him an earphone, playing his cover of Keshi’s "Summer." Haru’s eyes widened in shock; he had been a fan of Keshi’s songs since he was sixteen.Riku was the vocalist in his band. He have soft and clam voice. The acoustic version of Riku's band gave him chills, and he nearly cried. As Haru listened, Riku observed him closely, noting the way Haru’s expressions shifted with each moment of the song. Riku felt a deep sense of satisfaction and admiration, realizing how expressive and innocent Haru’s face was. He felt a special place for Haru in his heart, something he hadn’t expected.

While they were lost in their own world, the door they had entered through opened again, and a voice called out

"Riku, it’s our turn next."

Riku nodded and replied, "I'm coming."

He glanced at Haru and said, "I have to go now. But before I do, what's your name, anyway?"

Haru smiled. "Haru, like the season, Spring."

"You have a pretty name. Let's meet again, Haru," Riku said.

Haru looked at Riku with unsure if they would ever meet again.

"Maybe," he replied.

Riku smiled at him once more before leaving for his turn.

Background Music :

Track 1 : Summer by Keshi