CHAPTER 2 – I hope my song reaches your heart
The next day, Mikan was excused for her classes and was now on the studio inside the Academy to record her first song. Mikan held the mike, Narumi was outside supporting her. The music started and she started singing and Mikan officially started her life as a singer. (The song is Wherever You Will Go which is by The Calling)
So lately, been wondering
Who will be there to take my place
When I'm gone you'll need love
To light the shadows on your face
If a great wave shall fall and fall upon as all
Then between the sand and stone
Could you make it on your own
If I could, then I would
I'll go wherever you will go
Way up high or down low
I'll go wherever you will go
And maybe, I'll find out
A way to make it back someday
To watch you, to guide you
Through the darkest of your days
If a great wave shall fall and fall upon us all
Then I hope there's someone out there
Who can bring me back to you
If I could, then I would
I'll go wherever you will go
Way up high or down low
I'll go wherever you will go
Run away with my heart
Run away with my hope
Run away with my love
I know now, just quite how
My life and love might still go on
In your heart, in your mind
I'll stay with you for all of time
If I could, then I would
I'll go wherever you will go
Way up high or down low
I'll go wherever you will go
If I could turn back time
I'll go wherever you will go
If I could make you mine
I'll go wherever you will go
I'll go wherever you will go
The song ended, the staff clapped and Narumi is smiling widely at her while clapping. She went out the recording room, she was so nervous and she asked the director if she was bad, but the director said that it is so good, he wants it to be played in the radio as soon as possible, he said she will be a great star someday. Mikan asked if her friends could play the instruments for her so they will be at least like a band, and the director told her that he will think about it.
On the ride back to the academy, Narumi looked proudly at Mikan, then suddenly he said, "Mikan-chan this can serve as your communication to Natsume you know, if you will be a hit internationally and around the world." Mikan was shocked and remained quiet. Then Narumi added, "I know the true reason why he left, and I know that every song that you will be singing will be dedicated to him, and I think if he hears your name and your song, wherever he is, it will keep him moving on and if the destiny permits it, then maybe even the way back to you. I know Natsume cares about you so much that's why he went and accepted the mission, so Mikan, do also your best on your career, it can lead you to your dreams." Narumi said to Mikan thoughtfully and smiling. Mikan smiled back and hugged Narumi and promised him that she will do her best.
When they arrived back at the campus, Mikan was greeted by her friends who has flowers with them, congratulating her. Everyone was there in their class B, except Natsume. They started to have picnic in the Sakura Tree. While everyone is busy preparing the food and place, Mikan touched the tree and closed her eyes, it feels like she is connected at Natsume if she do this, she opened her eyes when she felt a presence in her back, its Sumire, they have been close friends now although ocassionaly they argue. Sumire smiled to her. "So what's bothering you? You know you should smile often, specially that from tomorrow you will be officially a singer, although I think I know the reason why you're not the same old Mikan, but you know, for me, Natsume left for a reason, he is not like that to just go around the world and have fun and leave you behind, I know that he looks at you differently, Mikan, if I am Natsume, I think he will want you to smile you know." Sumire then looked at the sky. Mikan just nodded her head. Then they were called by Koko and said that the snack was ready. And they ran back to where they are and had fun.
The next day, her song is played on the radio as expected. Everyone was excitedly listening. But to Mikan she can only hope it will reach Natsume, wherever he is…