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Gale Symphony
Chapter Seven: Music of the Night
Naruto sat on the prepared stage of the parlor of the Gremory Family summer home, looking through his notebook of musical selections. Seeing as Venelana requested he take charge of the musical entertainment for the evening, the young Siren hoped to make an impression on the Devils and guests that would be attending the gala.
Personally, he thought that this display was unnecessary; but, he wouldn't deny that it was a great opportunity to show his musical talents to others. With luck, he could get them to spread the word about his nearly finished CD.
He was so close. Just a few more tweaks and a final song was needed for it to be complete.
"Here again?" he heard Rias speak up, making him raise his head to meet her amused gaze. "You've spent more time in here than with the rest of the club."
He rubbed the back of his head sheepishly while holding up his notebook with his free hand.
"I suppose that's a fair excuse," she relented, moving closer to him. Sitting herself beside the blonde, she continued, "So, mind if I see what music you'll be orchestrating tonight?"
To her displeasure, he shook his head and pocketed his notebook, giving her a knowing grin all the while.
With a pout, she huffed and turned away. "Fine then. I can wait."
She chanced a look back at him, only to see him giving her an amused look. This made her cheeks flush, prompting her to get off the stage and walk off in embarrassment.
On the way out, she called back, "I had Grayfia place your evening wear on your bed. Be sure to let her know if anything is uncomfortable with it."
He couldn't let her see that he heard her, for she had already left the parlor to do "Rias" things; whatever those things were.
"Probably be a good idea to try on those close now before it's too late to make any changes," Four spoke up.
"I'm curious about that Devil girl's taste," Five added. "Let's hope she made you look good, ne?"
Naruto blushed at the tone Five was using as he got to his feet and made his way to the room Rias had generously let him stay in while the vassals of the Gremory Family used the past week to prepare for the gala.
Reaching his room, Naruto took note of the tuxedo that was neatly spread across the bedsheets. To his enjoyment, there was no tie thrown in, and the undershirt was his favorite shade of orange. He closed the door to the room and started changing into the formal clothes, thankful that they were a looser fit that wouldn't restrict his movements.
He'd worn tuxes before, and they all limited his range of motion with his arms and legs.
Finished dressing, he stood in front of the full-body mirror and took a good look at his reflection. The tux was a solid black with a very thin orange trim along the edges of the collar, matching the dark orange shirt that he wore underneath. What really impressed Naruto was how the left breast, just over his heart, had a distinct swirl symbol in the same orange shade.
"My, my~… You sure clean up nicely," Five complimented, her voice sultry with the barest hint of desire.
And of course, that undertone flew over poor Naruto's head. However, he did give a bashful blush at the compliment.
A knock at his door broke him from his observation. "Uzumaki-san, may I enter?" a woman's voice called, one he faintly recognized. He moved to the door and opened it, revealing Grayfia on the other side. She gave him a onceover before offering a faint smile. "I was under the impression that orange wasn't the best color for formal wear, but it looks oddly fitting on you, Uzumaki-san."
He smiled bashfully, stepping aside to let her enter.
Once inside, she beckoned him closer before checking the tux for herself. She had him turn, move his arms, and stretch upwards to inspect how it looked. "There are slight areas where it looks like some editions could be made. But overall, it looks well on you. Is it comfortable?"
He nodded with an appreciative smile, resting the back of his head in his arms to prove his point.
She nodded once. "Very good. Now, please get out of the tux so I could make those quick fixes for you. In the meantime, how is your end coming along for the entertainment?"
The blonde gave her a thumbs-up in response, making her roll her eyes in amusement. It reminded her of when her husband would act childishly in hopes of making her laugh. Secretly, Grayfia found enjoyment when Sirzechs would go out of his way just for a smile or a laugh. It showed how much he cared for her, and she loved him all the more for it.
"You had plenty of time to practice with the other musicians, yes?" A nod was his reply. "Excellent. Now, if you require anyone for…vocals," she expertly held back an uncomfortable look, not knowing how a Mute would take this, "I have some suggestions for you to look through."
He shook his head in response before giving a faint smile. Holding up a hand, he Signed his idea to her which made her blink.
"Interesting suggestion. We'll see how it plays out tonight, given how Venelana-sama has put you in control of this. Regardless, I'll leave my suggestions here," she placed some papers on the small table next to his bed, "and you can look through them if you wish. For now, I'll let you get out of the tux and return to your preparations."
Naruto nodded in agreement as he watched her leave. Once the door was closed, he sighed with an air of exasperation. Opportunities or not, this gala may prove to be more trouble than it was worth.
Millicas Gremory, son of Sirzechs and Grayfia, was running through the halls of the Gremory summer home with a carefree laugh. He had broken away from his father before bumping into his aunt, who greeted the him with a warm hug before offering to play a quick game of "Hide and Seek" with him.
Naturally, the young Devil was all for a game with his only aunt.
So, he was racing through the halls in hopes of finding a place to hide. He didn't know where his aunt was, and he didn't know how fast she would find him; so, he needed to keep moving and find the perfect spot.
He passed by a partially opened door before stopping and backtracking. Looking inside, he saw the whiskered blonde that his mother seemed to have a good opinion of. Curious, he stepped into the room and saw that the blonde was polishing a small handheld instrument.
The Uzumaki looked up from cleaning the ocarina in his hands and offered a smile to the young Devil in front of him, followed by a small wave.
"Hello. I'm Millicas Gremory, and Rias is my aunty. Momma said your name was Naruto Uzumaki, right?"
The Siren nodded at the Devil child's question.
"What's that?" Millicas continued, pointing to the instrument.
Naruto held up a finger, silently asking the boy to give him a second. Pulling out his small notebook, he quickly wrote an answer before showing it to Millicas.
"Ocarina?" he read, earning a nod at the correct pronunciation. "What does it do?"
Instead of writing his answer, Naruto gently shook the ocarina before holding it up to his lips and playing a couple of notes. Millicas's eyes went wide at the beautiful sound coming from the small instrument, smiling in delight.
"Wow! So, it makes music?" Naruto nodded. "C…Can I try?" Millicas then asked nervously before being surprised when the ocarina was offered to him by the blonde Siren.
The child looked over the instrument in his hands for a few moments before he blew into it testingly, smiling when sound came out. He then saw the other holes in the instrument and gave Naruto a confused look.
The Uzumaki gestured for him to blow again, this time directing the boy's fingers to the other openings so that he could hear the different keys of sound the ocarina produced. The two continued to play the small instrument for a few more minutes, with Naruto directing the young Devil into different keys and notes.
"There you are, Millicas," Rias called out, making the duo stop and look to her standing by the door. "I thought you wanted to play Hide and Seek, not music?" she teased.
The poor boy blushed in embarrassment before he felt a larger hand ruffle his hair affectionately. He turned and saw Naruto grinning at him, which made him smile back before handing the ocarina back to the Mute musician.
"Thanks for letting me try that, Naruto-san. It was really fun!" the boy exclaimed, earning a nod from the blonde. He then turned to Rias and continued, "I better go find daddy before he gets worried again."
"I'll take you to him," Rias offered, getting a nod from Millicas. "Wait outside for a second, okay?" Once he followed through with her request, she turned to the Uzumaki with a soft smile. "Thanks for keeping him entertained, Naruto-kun."
He waved her off with a grin before he started to polish the ocarina again. He was caught off guard when he felt her kiss his cheek, the feathery touch making him blush as red as her hair.
She giggled at his blush, feeling a slight kinship with Akeno with how fun it was to tease the Siren before her. She never would've thought that someone like Naruto would be the one to capture her affection so easily; but, she wasn't complaining. He was a wonderful man who looked at the world differently than others.
Amazing how the loss of just one of the major senses changed worldly perceptions.
Still, that didn't stop her from feeling disappointed that he refused becoming a Devil. It brought up anxieties of how a potential relationship would work with their vastly differing lifespans.
Deciding not to dwell on such worrying thoughts, she offered Naruto one last smile before she left the room and took her nephew back to her brother. After that, she had a gala to prepare for…
And a Siren to knock out with her dress.
It was early in the evening when guests began arriving. Of course, one of the first to arrive was the Phenex Family; save for Riser. Rias assumed he was still angry at his defeat and didn't come out of damaged pride or something similar.
She wasn't complaining. What she was wary about was how Ravel seemed to take extra steps in her attire for the gala.
Her hair was in her usual drilling pigtails, and she wore a silver tiara that paired nice with her moon rose colored dress. The dress itself had two straps and fell to her ankles, with the left side having a slit that reached her mid-thigh. Over her shoulders, she wore a silver shawl that was crocheted with an avian design; more than likely a phoenix.
All-in-all, Rias had to admit that the Phenex girl looked lovely; which didn't sit well with her. Ravel had shown interest in a certain musician, and she didn't feel up to letting anyone butt in on their budding relationship.
Still, she kept a polite façade as she greeted the Phenex Family with her parents and her Peerage. The Sitri Family came next, and she wasn't surprised that Serafall had come alongside Sona while dressed in her Magical Girl attire; staff and all.
More and more guests arrived, much to her silent annoyance. She enjoyed the occasional party, but Rias couldn't help thinking that this was too much. Sure, she was beyond ecstatic that she was no longer betrothed to Riser; but she didn't need a huge celebration for it.
In all honesty, she would've rather enjoyed having a smaller one with her friends. Her Peerage. Her family.
There was finally a break from greeting guests, and Rias seized the moment to walk off in search of Naruto. She hadn't seen him since she left with Millicas, and she hoped to stun him with her dress.
It was a single strapped dress that was as red as her hair, but it had golden-orange highlights in the stitching; a last-minute addition she requested. She felt that it would capture Naruto's attention since he obviously had a fondness for the color. Like with Ravel's dress, there was a slit on the left side for easier movement and for appeal. To finish off her look, she wore a silver chain that had an orange gem as its centerpiece.
With any luck, she'd have his full attention for most of the evening; save for his responsibilities for entertainment.
'Speaking of which, he's more than likely by the stage,' she mused as she headed for the parlor.
Her assumption proved correct, for she saw him silently directing some of the other musicians to their positions while handing them musical sheets. She smiled with a faint blush at his outfit, mentally thanking Grayfia for her choices concerning his tux.
Stepping up to him, she gently tapped his shoulder to get his attention. The way his face lit up red when he turned and saw her made her night, and she felt a swell of pride inside at how she left him visibly awestruck.
"Are you ready to perform, Naruto-kun?" she asked, snapping him out of his daze. When he bashfully smiled and nodded, she returned it before taking a step closer to smooth out the collar of his tux. "Don't be so nervous," she spoke softly so only he would hear. "I love your music, and so will they. Just…play from here," her hand rested on his insignia, just over his heart, "like you always have."
His heart thrummed beneath her palm, but he still was able to give her a grateful smile for the encouragement. Remembering something his father did for his mother, Naruto gently grasped her hand and raised it up, so he could place a kiss on her knuckles.
The way her cheeks lit up reminded him of the success his father had with the same gesture, and he fought a chuckle when he watched Rias leave with an embarrassed blush. 'Thanks, dad,' he mused, relieved that his spur of the moment action worked out.
Turning to the musicians, he caught them giving him teasing smiles which made him rub the back of his head bashfully. It grew when a couple of the female performers gave him appreciative glances, but he got them back into focus when he clapped his hands once and took his place at the large piano near the front of the stage.
An emcee chosen by Grayfia then walked on the stage and approached the mic. "Good evening, everyone," she began, getting the guests to focus on her. "Tonight, we celebrate the victory of Rias Gremory and her Peerage in her first official Rating Game. By the request of Lady Gremory, tonight's entertainment is brought to you by the surprise trump card of the young Heiress, Naruto Uzumaki."
She turned and waved her arm to the blonde Siren, who stood up nervously and gave an anxious bow to the guests, all of whom applauded politely for the young man.
"Our young maestro has personally composed some music for the night, and it is both his and the other musicians' hope that you enjoy the performance," the emcee finished before walking offstage, issuing another polite round of applause before the room went silent and awaited the music to begin.
("Can't Catch a Break" by Masashi Hamauzu)
The music started with some drums before Naruto came in with the piano, sliding his fingers down the keys from high to low. The guitars came in alongside him, and the music started picking up. It was a jazzy tune with Naruto's piano playing emphasizing the beginning bars before guitars became the focus.
After a while, Naruto's piano became the focus again, and many spectators were left amazed that someone so young could play and drown himself in the melody. The way his eyes closed, the way his head swayed to the beat, and the way his fingers practically danced atop the piano keys surprised them while Rias smiled and simply watched the man she cared for play.
Horns soon joined in the beat, and the tempo picked up. It was enough to get people to move to the dance floor and start enjoying themselves. Rias fought a laugh when she saw Issei turning red at Asia excitedly pulling him along with the other guests.
"Ara, those two have it bad, don't they, Buchou?" Akeno asked from beside Rias, finally making the [King] laugh as she nodded in agreement.
(End Music)
The music kept going, getting a bit wilder towards the end before ending, prompting a round of applause from the guests before the band moved onto the next song.
("Snowfall" by Idealism)
The piano kicked things off this time, and Rias decided to close her eyes and let the music wash over her; much like she tried to do that night she had Naruto play for her on the guitar.
Images of snow and winter came to mind, and she saw herself standing in a white plain surrounded by dark trees while drops of snow fell and danced in the wind around her. The tone of the song changed then, turning a tad somber as she imagined the skies turning grayer above her.
When she opened her eyes, she saw that she wasn't the only one who noticed the change in tone; but she also noted how it didn't bother people. Instead, they seemed more impressed with her Siren, which made her smile.
(Switch to "Ponder" by Sleepless)
Not even half a minute after the end of the second song, Naruto moved onto the next with his piano keystrokes, setting a lighter mood with his next piece.
This time, violins joined in the melody, and Rias saw that the musician on a harp also played some notes here and there; but the piano was the main focus once again. This song felt more free than the last, and she found herself thinking on what may come in the future; pondering on where she could go next with her life, with her friends, and with a certain blonde.
(End Music)
To Rias's surprise, Naruto stepped away from the piano and accepted a guitar that was plugged into a small amplifier. While this was happening, she noted how some children were allowed onstage and lead to microphones. Curious as to what was going to happen, she waited for the music to start.
("Home" by Tom Misch)
Soft strums of the guitar started off the song, slowly accompanied by vocalization from the children. It started off slow and steady before it picked up with stronger guitar notes and some drum beats. Once again, Naruto's eyes were closed as he immersed himself in the music and played from his heart.
He was so into this song that, when the guitar notes changed and became more inspired, he unconsciously used his Sacred Gear to lift him up in the air, standing on a wind platform as he moved with the song. The platform stayed in the air until the end, slowly lowering him down onto the stage once more.
(End Music)
When he opened his eyes, the guests applauded once more for the performance. Naruto smiled bashfully at the praise before beckoning the children over to his side. He bowed to the crowd alongside them, gaining further applause before the young ones were ushered offstage.
The emcee walked over to the mic afterwards while Naruto placed the guitar down and returned to the piano. "What a performance so far, right?" she asked, earning positive responses from the guests. "Now, we'll have our maestro play you all one last song before we let him enjoy the gala for himself. If you'd please, Mister Uzumaki."
Nodding, Naruto steepled his fingers together before stretching his arms to pop his elbows and knuckles. Bringing them back in, he grinned and stretched his whisker markings before getting right to his last song.
("Life Goes On (ft. Anthony Jackson & Simon Phillips)" by Hiromi)
This song had a faster tempo than the others before it, and it also proved itself to be the longest. Naruto's piano and the drums were the main instruments for this song, yet they proved that they didn't need anything else with how invested they were in the performance.
This time, Naruto didn't close his eyes as he played. Instead, he shared grins and swayed to the beat with other members of the band, getting them further into the beat and showing everyone that he could have fun with his music. As the tempo increased, his grin grew. And as the tempo slowed, the grin returned to a simple smile.
The guests dancing to the music took notice of this change in the atmosphere, visibly enjoying themselves further as the music played and their bodies swayed. To Rias's amusement, even Koneko was tapping her foot to the music and trying to keep a stoic face; despite the small blush on her face at Rias catching her.
(End Music)
When the music finally ended, Naruto stood up as he flourished the final keys before grinning at the crowd with the other musicians, all of them basking in the applause given to them by the guests. His eyes searched the crowd and he saw Venelana giving him a proud smile as she clapped her hands. Next to her, Zeoticus applauded Naruto's performance and gave the Siren a respectful nod.
Looking over more of the crowd, he saw a cute black-haired woman in an anime-styled outfit whistling with her fingers while giving him a sunny grin. When she caught his gaze, she gave him a wink that made his cheeks light up faintly. Sona, who stood beside her, gave him a respectful nod as she clapped for him.
He then moved his gaze over to the Phenex Family, noting how the Lord and Lady had faint smiles on their faces while Ravel smiled brightly at him. When their eyes met, her cheeks were dusted pink and she shyly waved at him; something he returned with a polite smile of his own.
He searched for his friends but caught Grayfia and another redheaded man applauding him. The man looked like Rias to an extent, which made him assume it was an older relative of hers; most likely a brother. He gave Naruto a polite smile while Grayfia showed a faint smirk and inclined her head respectfully, making the blonde Siren blush bashfully.
He finally moved over to his friends and saw that they were all giving him supportive smiles; even Koneko was smirking. Akeno winked at him flirtatiously, which flew over his head as he smiled at them. It was Rias's reaction he was anxious about.
And those anxieties faded when he saw her smiling beautifully at him, her eyes glistening in the light of the parlor and lighting up as they locked with his. Her lips moved, and he read "You were great"; making him stand a bit taller before he and the band bowed to their audience.
"Nice job, Naruto," Two spoke up, and he felt a warmth from his core. "You do your race proud…"
"Your mother would be proud, too," Five softly added.
"Maybe someday you can make some songs for us to sing?" Four suggested.
"I find myself looking forward to that, actually," One agreed.
"We'll see how it goes," Three mused before adding, "Still, good job."
Naruto mentally thanked the Intoners before he heard Zero speak up. "…Later, I want to talk to you about something important. For now, enjoy yourself, Naruto."
Curious, and slightly worried, Naruto mentally nodded to Zero before he left the stage and headed over to his friends. He was stopped a few times by Devils giving him their congratulations and compliments, which he accepted with a grateful smile. It felt great to have his efforts be appreciated.
Finally breaking through the guests, he stopped in front of his friends and rubbed the back of his head bashfully. Issei spoke up first, "Nice job, man! I'm not really into music much, but you did great!"
"Yes, it was a lot of fun to dance to your music," Asia added shyly, still feeling happy that she danced with Issei.
"Your efforts have really shown tonight, Naruto-san. It was a wonderful performance," Kiba complimented, earning a nod from Naruto.
"Enjoyable," Koneko said shortly, giving Naruto a thumbs-up with a faint twitch of her lips.
Naruto smiled back at her before turning red as Akeno slid into his side and held him to her. "Ara~! Whisker-kun played such lovely music! I only wished I could've danced with you~!"
Rias's brow twitched at the sight before she calmly walked over and pulled Naruto away from her [Queen]. "Hands to yourself, Akeno."
"Oh~? Is Buchou worried Whisker-kun may be whisked away from her?"
Another brow twitch. "Not in the least," she blandly answered before clearing her throat and smiling at the Uzumaki. "I'm sure lots of people have already said this, but good job, Naruto. I could see how much you were enjoying yourself up there, and I'm glad you could share this with everyone here."
He rubbed his head sheepishly at the praise before a soft clearing of the throat made him turn to see Ravel standing behind him. "Superb performance, Uzumaki-sama. I can see that you are a man of culture based on your musical talent." She curtsied politely as she added, "I look forward to hearing more from you during my stay in Kuoh."
Rias fought a frown at the Phenex girl's words, being reminded that she would be Naruto's houseguest during her stay. Deciding to keep Naruto away from her, Rias wrapped her arms around one of his and started leading him away from the others.
"Let's go meet and greet, Naruto-kun!" she declared, louder than she meant to.
She was NOT jealous, dammit!
It was hours later before the only guests left were the Phenex and Sitri Families. The latter were getting ready to leave and were being seen off by the Gremory party.
"Well, tonight was fun!" Serafall declared. "Nice music choices, Foxy!" she added, giving Naruto a wink.
Naruto coughed awkwardly before signing, {I'm not part Kitsune, Serafall-sama…}
She pouted after Sona informed her what he Signed. "Mou… Don't use that title for me! Just call me Levia-tan, or Serafall!"
He chuckled silently at her pouty expression, nodding in agreement to her order.
She smiled at his acquiescence before doing a twirl and striking an anime pose. "Yosh~! Next time you have a performance, have someone let Levia-tan know so that she could join in! just make sure to write me a good song, Foxy!"
Naruto blinked at the request, his face taking on a thoughtful expression for a few moments before he offered the Satan a smile and nodded. This made her grin brighter before she surprised him with an excited glomp, pressing her soft mounds against his chest and making his face erupt into a crimson shade.
"Yeah! We have a deal then!" She then jumped back and struck another pose before vanishing in her personal magical circle, leaving a blushing Naruto, silently fuming Rias, embarrassed Sona, and amused others.
"…Sorry about my older sister," Sona apologized. "In any case, tonight was enjoyable. Thank you for the invitation and for the entertainment. I'll be sure to see you at school." She then fixed her glasses and gave Naruto a hard stare. "ALL of you," she emphasized.
Naruto sweated nervously under her stare, giving a strained smile while crossing his fingers behind his back.
She then joined her parents in their magical circle and left, allowing the Phenex to step forward to bid their own farewell. "Well, in spite of our Houses no longer having a future marriage, I must say that you chose your Peerage well, young Rias," Lord Phenex complimented. "Hopefully, this loss will help instill some sort of humility in our son."
Rias was VERY tempted to say something, but she held her tongue and simply nodded politely.
Lady Phenex spoke up next, "We'll be having Ravel sent to the Gremory Estate soon to be escorted to Kuoh. Uzumaki-san, I expect you to have a suitable place for our daughter and to look after her during her stay."
Naruto nodded firmly, offering a small smile to the woman. She was hard pressed to no return it, displaying her gratitude at his acceptance to her expectations.
They then moved over to say their goodbyes to Lord and Lady Gremory, prompting Ravel to step up to the ORC. "I'm looking forward to seeing Kuoh. I've never stayed in a Human settlement for such an extended period of time; so, I hope that you can show me around."
"Yeah," Rias blandly replied. "Looking forward to it…"
Ravel ignored the tone and gave Naruto a smile and curtsy, something he doubted he'd ever get used to. "I'm especially looking forward to staying with you, Uzumaki-sama. I hope to learn from you and tell you what I know of Devil culture."
{I'll be sure to prepare for your arrival, Ravel,} he returned, earning another smile from her before she joined her parents.
With the last of their guests gone, and the staff cleaning up the decorations and mess, the Gremory leaders transported themselves and the ORC to their estate in the Netherworld and allowed them to stay for the night. They had more of their vassals lead them to guest rooms to use, but Rias decided to personally lead Naruto to his; much to his embarrassment.
He wasn't used to seeing this side of Rias; the possessive side.
She led him through the halls, giving him a short tour of some of the rooms they passed before she stopped in front of her room. "You can stay in the room across from mine. It's my study, and it has a spare bed that you can use."
He nodded in understanding, noting how she wasn't meeting his gaze and was instead looking at the floor with slowly reddening cheeks. He slowly started to blush when he realized what she was hoping for, having (reluctantly) helped Jiraiya edit some of his novels enough to understand this moment.
Swallowing a lump in his throat, he raised a hand to gently grasp her chin. Lifting it up just as gently, he had her look up at him before he leant down and captured her lips in his. At first, her eyes widened for a moment before they glistened in happiness and closed as she wrapped her arms over his shoulders to deepen the kiss.
After a few moments, they backed away just enough to see the other's blushing face. Rias smiled beautifully at him before leaning against him, resting her head against his taller form.
"Thank you, Naruto-kun…" she whispered. She looked up to see him looking at her questioningly. "Thank you for everything; for meeting my Peerage, for risking your freedom with the Probation Piece, for training so hard, and for helping me break off this stupid engagement." Her smile grew as she finished, "But most of all, thank you for being you; someone I admire and care about."
He looked surprised at the redhead's confession, not sure how to respond to such a heartfelt expression of gratitude. Nothing came to him, which prompted him to simply smile sheepishly before he was caught off guard by another kiss from her.
When she pulled back again, she back away into her open room and gave him one last smile. "Goodnight, Naruto-kun."
She then closed the door and left him standing there with a red face. His expression softened, and he opened his mouth.
"Goodnight Rias…"
That was what he hoped to say, but instead a rough hiss came from his throat before he coughed in discomfort. After it cleared, he looked to the fist he coughed into, sadly staring at the small drops of blood that were seen on his skin.
Silently, he turned to the room offered to him and stepped inside before softly closing the door, never noticing a pair of somber violet eyes watching his failed attempt. They stared at the closed door for a few moments longer before closing and disappearing in the shadows of the hallways.
That's that. This chapter listed some of the songs I enjoy listening to, and I hope that you all enjoyed them.
Next chapter will have the ORC returning to Kuoh, where Naruto will finally learn the truth from Noire and take his first steps into his maternal heritage.
What will happen? How will Ravel's presence in Kuoh change things for the ORC? What did Zero want to speak to Naruto about?
And what should Naruto's voice sound like if he gets it back? Please vote on the poll on my profile and understand that the choice affects the future song selections for this story!
Lastly, I've had questions concerning the harem for this story. I'll be sure to have a list prepared at the start of next chapter.
Until next time!
~pain17ification~
