1. Monotone/Colorful

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For Tsubaki, I bet the world looks pretty colorful. How could it not. Must be nice. But in my eyes, life comes through in monotone. Black and white, like piano keys. There in that moment, I knew. My days of playing were done. It was my mothers dream. Raised me to become a pianist. A world class one. She ran a music school, and I took lessons from her. Day after day, for hours. She would yell at me. She would even hit me. Even when I cried, she wouldn't let up. Three years ago, when I was on the cusp of going to Europe, my mother died.
I hate the piano. I'm still clinging to it. I guess it's all I have left. Take away the piano, and there's nothing. Just the echo of  a misplayed key.

She's crying. Spring is blooming all around. And I, I'm taking off with you.

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