Final Riff

Epilogue

Epilogue

A photo of four women raising their hands to the air stared at her like a ghost from the past. One of them visibly pale and thin but on their faces, a genuine smile was forever caught in the photograph for the world to remember their last concert.

Under the photograph was the article about SCANDAL's sudden announcement of disbandment and the last concert they've done at the Tokyo Dome. An incredible feat but at the same time regretful for the band.

The woman kept hold of the book, staring at the photo intently. She smiled at the thought of that day but her reverence was cut short when her doorbell rang.

"Coming!" She shouted before shoving the book to her bag and answered the door.

When the women opened the door, she was expecting movers to greet her but instead, an envelope was lying on the ground. She looked around but there was no one in sight so she picked it up and closed the door. The woman moved to her living room and curiously looked at the envelope.

Suzuki Rina...

It addressed to her but to whom it came from was not written outside the letter. Without thinking much anymore, she opened it and read a not-so good handwriting.

Her hands shook when she realized to whom it came from and the contents of it was something she never thought of.

~*~*~*~

"Alright. You're on in five minutes. Don't forget to smile while you're on stage. Kaori, don't forget your cue after Hinata's solo. Show them some diversity," Haruna muttered as she looked at the band in front of her.

"Now, just enjoy the show and everything will follow through," She told them with a smile.

"On three!" Haruna shouted and they formed a circle. They did their shout and the new band went to their places besides the stage. When the crew indicated for them to go up already, they waved to Haruna first and went to the stage.

"You're doing great as their manager," someone from Haruna's behind said. She turned around only to see Eisuke.

"Hello, Haruna. It's been a long while," he spoke.

"Eisuke! I haven't seen you for a long time," Haruna gave her former manager a hug before staring at him.

"Wow...You look old – but still good-looking and great," Haruna gave Eisuke a mischevious smile which was only answered by a hearty laugh from Eisuke.

"Well...that is something I can't stop...the good-looking part." Haruna shook her head and laugh at Eisuke's words.

"Anyway, how are you? Are your new acts doing great?" Eisuke asked.

Haruna looked at the four teenagers that's under her wing and gazed at them like a mother do when their children were on stage.

"They're still rough on the edge but we'll manage. They have the potential," Eisuke nodded his head and also watched Haruna's new band play on the stage.

"That's good then..." He said.

"Oh by the way, before I forgot..." Eisuke suddenly said and started rummaging his coat before taking out an envelope from its inside pocket.

"Here...someone drop this letter at the studio for you. Since I know we'll meet here, I've brought it with me." Haruna took the letter and studied the white envelope. It's been a long time since she gotten a letter and most of it was from Tamotsu.

"Thank you. I wonder who's it from?" She asked as she looked at the envelope. Only her name was written there.

"I have also no idea but maybe it's important. It's not your typical fan mail anyway," Eisuke said.