Eternal Melody



SUMIRE

"The house is unnaturally clean." Toh pointed out.

She picked up Satomi who was extending his hands out, bottle aside. "Can't I clean without being nervous?"

"You can but you cleaned the counters more than once or even thrice."

Geh, why is he so unusually sharp about the strangest things? Satomi was snuggling against her cheek and her heart melted. "I think Satomi is learning from you, he's being attached to me recently."

"I think it's more to do with him picking up on the fact that your emotions are about to burst."

Sumire's cheeks coloured embarrassed. "Am I really that transparent?"

"To others who care for you yeah. Your kids are definitely the same type as you. They are more sensitive to people's emotions."

She turned to Satomi who was still comforting her. His little hand went towards her head as he struggled to pat it. She felt an invisible arrow in her heart. 

"Toh, Satomi is being really cute right now. Quick get the camera out."

Right at that moment she catches a glimpse of Toh's lower region and her cheeks reddened. Thankfully Toh quickly buttoned his pants up.

"A-aren't you taking too long to dress?"

Toh chuckled. "I was giving you a chance to change your mind."

"I-I already said I will pass." Sumire pouted. "Besides don't you think you've been teasing me too much recently?"

"You make it too easy."

"Yes but-" Sumire trailed off when Toh takes out his phone and held it towards her. Sumire turned her attention back to Satomi, right at that moment Satomi was wiping underneath her eyelids. 

"Ma, n-no cry."

Oh, Toh is right. They have noticed, of course they have. Toh thinks the ability to sense others emotions come from her. But, this way of caring. 

"He's just like you isn't he, Yuhi-san." Sumire brought Satomi closer to her. "I can't wait until you meet your kids, you'll be surprised. How they are already so brave, strong and caring like you."

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At XX Venue

Sumire peeked behind the curtain and her eyes widened seeing all the seats were filled. Huh? What is going on here? Didn't Hino say they didn't sell out, and these things happen? He even comforted her. That liar! Then again, it's also her fault for not checking for herself. 

She turned to the side to throw up and hears a sigh behind her and Hino patting her back.

"Hey, don't get sick now."

She turned to him accusingly. "You never told me it was sold out."

"If I told you it sold out in a thirty seconds, you wouldn't have believed me and if you did. There is a chance you would have been even more of a nervous wreck."

Geh, why does it seem like everyone around her knows her better than she does herself? But, she looked at Hino with wide eyes.

"Thirty seconds?"

"Yeah, or it may have been less. Either way, we were getting loads of calls that they couldn't book any tickets and if there was a problem with the website." Hino trailed off. "I was actually going to release this news after today's success. So, don't get sick now. Otherwise the media report will look silly."

"I know." Sumire looked down. She wonders if it's truly okay for her to step onto a large stage, after everything that has happened. "Hino, I-" Her sentence fell short when Hino tells her to close her eyes.

She looked at him confused but did as he said, the second she did so she felt a light sensation on her lips and then on her forehead. Sumire opened her eyes seeing how close Hino's face was and she immediately understood what just happened.

"W-what-"

"Good luck, Sumire."

T-this guy really is evil! Isn't he making her even more nervous? 

"Ibuki-san, everything is ready."

Sumire sighed deeply. "I'm going to get you back for that."

"I'm looking forward to it, Sumire."

She walked down the aisle and eventually arrived on the center of the stage. She felt her body tremble seeing the large crowd and she takes a deep breath. It's okay, each one of these people are her fans. They fought desperately to get a ticket, and even if there is someone hostile to her in this crowd. She will change their mind with her songs.

"Even when you feel like you're being crushed by sadness, stop making such a face

Throw away that decorative cheap pride of yours

Let's live on under the sun without turning our eyes away

That's right. I want to laugh, I want to frolic, honestly

I can feel the dazzling happiness

I absolutely won't give up, I have a dream no one can steal

I want to tell you right now, I want to grasp it - take a deep breath patiently." Sumire sang.

This song is different from all the others songs she has ever written before. All her previous songs mention the moonlight, they contain her sorrow, and loneliness. But she wanted to write something different. A song about the joy and happiness Yuhi-san has given her.

"Sunlight suits you. Show me that exceptional smile

When you feel like you're being swallowed up by the square shadows the buildings cast

Flap your wings to the other side of the sight you're afraid of."

There are still many things that make her cry, that make her afraid. She still gets nightmares frequently.

"Deeply hurt, I cry and cry and get tired, and can't sleep anymore

It's so frustrating; I want to love, to be loved

Those lonely, long nights too will become nourishment

Just talking about someone behind their back

In the end, I don't have confidence in that, it's not like me, it's boring; I'm just getting away from it

You can't worry about it! Grasp the best moment."

But, it's okay now. It's okay because she isn't alone. It's not just Yuhi-san. There are many people who are right by her side. People who truly love and care for her. She no longer has to be afraid and can chase her dream. 

"Glorious sunshine!

Let's live on under the sun without turning our eyes away

And then give me a kiss even a goddess would be jealous of

My heart's fluttering, this is dazzling happiness

Deep in your heart, an unwavering light has pierced through

You for sure are someone who can find the meaning of true brilliance

Sunlight suits you. Let's a sing a song of joy."

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