Chapter 2: Concerts and Rainbows

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Why’s he here…?

I peeked out from side stage. The dark lights hid me, but I could clearly see the first few rows of the audience. And there he was, Mikaze Ai, sitting right at the front in the special seats. The strange feeling that I had gotten rid of, returned. Mikaze-san’s eyes were emotionless and calculating.

Sighing, I stood up, walking to the side where the staff members attached a headphone microphone onto my head.

“Mikaze Ai’s here today.” She said. She was a young female, most likely a part time worker, seeing her age, “It’s surprising how he’s come. He almost never goes to watch anything unless he’s really interested in the person.”

Interested? Why would he be?

“It’s probably because I’m going to appear on the Indigo Breeze Show.” I shrugged and replied. It was probably nothing more than that…

The girl laughed quietly, “Maybe.”

What was that suppose to mean?

“The concert’s going to start in 2 minutes, so you should get to position now. The mic would be turned on as soon as you get on, but the people there should do that for you.” She put her own headset on, receiving directions from the people on the other side, “Go.”

I nodded, making my way to the back, careful not to step or trip on any wires that hung loose on the ground.

The staff under the stage signaled me to hurry, waving their hands, and it was a relief when I arrived safely without falling over anything in the dark.

The Starish members who were part of this concert were each taking place side stage and above. I took my place in a small pod which would come up like a lift once the music begins playing.

“I’m turning the mic on. Keep quiet.” The staff flicked a switch on, just as the instrumental began to be played on the stage. The cheers of the audience were enormous as the pod began to rise.

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“Hello, everyone!!” I called out to the waves of people. Seeing everyone made my heart filled with joy, especially knowing that I could sing in front of them, “Thanks for coming today! Let’s all enjoy tonight to our fullest!!” Each member of Starish came out. Some of them descended from the ceiling or acrobatically flipped from the back. Yelling out their greetings, Starish took their places as the whole of the audience cheered.

I took a deep breath as the instrumental came to a close.

Even if I do any perfect arithmetics

The answer changes with your ‘small something’…

My voice resonated in the large concert hall as I gave a wide smile, dancing to the tune. The fact that Mikaze Ai was here didn’t matter a single bit; It didn’t even pass my mind once. I was here, with Starish, and my voice is heard.

It’s that much

That someone’s feelings are

Strong so certainly, hey

It would make tomorrow…

The crowds screamed as Starish joined in at the chorus.

The unknown path we’re walking right now

Isn’t something made by someone trying to

Even is what you were needing isn’t here

The next today is able to be decorated

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