Eternal Melody



Aristia University - 13:00

She said those words with confidence. But, it isn't easy looking for team members. Moreover, she pulls out her composition notebook. She needs to check up on how the guys in nanairo feather are finding their new solo songs. Initially, she only intended to send over new group songs. 

However, maybe it's because she hasn't composed anything for them. But before she knew it, she wrote so many new songs for them. Sumire finds herself returning to the classroom.

After parting ways with Momo, Sumire slid open the door only to be ambushed immediately. Guess they had already heard from the people in the courtyard. Her sweat dropped as her classmates began asking her endless questions. However, she a guy with blonde hair suddenly pulled her away

"Akatsuki-san!"

"Hello, Sumire-chan. It's been a while. Now everyone, don't surround her just because she's cute."

Akatsuki is still the same as ever. It surprised her when she discovered he was also attending this university. When she talked about it with Yuhi, he seemed very troubled.

'He is following me around again.'

Sumire chuckled quietly to herself when she recalled how troubled he was. 

But there is no way he can get away with a remark like that. Just as that thought crossed her mind, a fist was planted on Akatsuki's face.

"You --quit being a moron." Aika snapped.

"Ah, I've missed Aika-chan's loving punches."

Her sweat dropped, watching the two interact. It seems like some things will never change. "Sumire! Welcome back." She hears a familiar female voice.

Sumire turned to her right to spot blonde hair tied in a bun, " Tsurumi! I'm back!"

The two of them high-five each other before embracing.

"Huh? Hold on a second, Sumire, you seem prettier than before." Tsurumi observed.

Aika, Asami-san, Tsurumi, and Akatsuki. She only became close with the latter two during the last few months of high school. But, it seldom made a difference. It feels like she has known them for a very long time. Maybe it's because they are good friends with Yuhi-san, but she naturally felt comfortable around them.

Sumire blinked, puzzled at those words. 

"Aika, come over here. It's unbelievable. Her skin is practically white and glowing now!" Tsurumi exclaimed.

Aika made her way over, ensuring Akatsuki wouldn't stand up anymore. "Whoa, you're right. Seriously! What kind of cosmetics do you use?"

"Ah, I don't really use any. Though they do put quite a bit before I go out on stage."

Even though she insists each time that she does no need to put on makeup. Thankfully Hino started to advise the makeup artists not to overdo it, and recently they started using more natural makeup on her face.

"Seriously? You have to bring us along next time." Aika exclaimed.

Sumire let out a relieved sigh. She didn't realize she had been holding back.

Thank goodness.

Somehow everyone's still the same. However, she had been doing her best to go to University. The reality is there are days when she can only attend for three hours. She hasn't been around for a while.

Moreover, D Entertainment/the Black Alice organization's movements are starting to trouble her. Sumire sighed deeply. She needs to contact Aki-san as soon as possible and determine their next steps. 

Even though she has been participating in underworld activities with the members of akagumi, Yuhi's group, she is still a member of the Holy Knights, and Aki is still her superior.

Sumire shakes her head. Now isn't the time to be thinking about this. Focus on class.

"It seems lively today. What's going on?" A voice said from the doorway.

Sumire paused. The voice belonged to a girl with a Nagano accent. She doesn't remember anybody like that being in this class. Perhaps somebody transferred during her time off? It wouldn't be unusual. The rules for this university are more relaxed in contrast to the others.

"Ah, you're just in time. This is the class idol we were talking about." Asami said excitedly.

Since Aika stood in front of her and still ambushed her with questions, she couldn't see whom she was talking to. Until the person came forward and her books dropped. 

"Sumire?"

Hearing her name, Sumire looked past Aika, and her eyes widened when she saw who stood there.

A girl with short dark brown hair and coconut-colored eyes. Wearing a dress with many components. The top is a pale ivory with a floral print and green leaf. Below the chest is a band of bright green with a gold rose design going around the center. Gold-beige sandals with a strap of red over the foot lined in gold. 

"Miya?" Sumire said, puzzled.

Shizune Miya, a girl she was close with in her last year of elementary and first year of middle school. 

Why is Miya --- she spots the sketchbook underneath her arms. Could it be? HoweverSumire didn't get a chance to say anymore since the doors slid open. 

"Miya, don't stand there and block the doorway. Sensei's going to start."

She was already startled to see Miya but now saw the boy that had just entered the room.

"Kurata."

Kurata Shouta, another one of her romantic misfortunes. Somebody she played around with in middle school. Sumire wasn't expecting to see him ever again. She just stared at him with a complicated expression on her face, and he did the same. It seemed neither of them knew what to say.

Her thoughts break when someone hits her head with a black notebook to find Shin standing there. It took her a moment to recall that he was now a teacher at this university. For a second, she thinks they are back in one of the classrooms on Iro Road.

"First day back, and you're already causing trouble, Ibuki." Shin lectured.

"Nakura-sensei, I'm not the one causing trouble. You're the one who came in late!!!'' Sumire half exclaimed.

"Hmm? I had a recording." Shin said casually. 

"You're only using that conveniently as an excuse!"

Honestly, this guy does everything at his own pace. But this scene has already somewhat normal for everyone else. 

Sumire still felt Miya and Kurata's gaze on her. Unlike a few minutes ago, however, she could look at them without feeling nervous. Could it be that Shin did that so she could calm down? She averts her gaze. He truly is foolishly honest.

Before she could thank him, the teacher walked into the room.

"I'm here. I'm here, alright, kids. I'll be taking over your homeroom already. Shin, take Ibuki away already."

Shin reached over and grabbed hold of her arm. "Well you heard him. Sorry, but I'll be borrowing Ibuki for a bit."

Ehhhh? But she didn't get a chance to say anything since Shin dragged her away. She briefly glimpsed Tsurumi's expression and sent an apologetic and 'I'll explain everything' look back. Tsurumi already said she trusts her, so she can't go ahead and do anything to break that trust.