CHAPTER 12

WELCOME BACK, RE – AUDITION

I'll be back to Japan today, Hey you! You have to explain to all your band, yes I know Sister.

I know sister, and in the first place I'm sure Taki sensei already explain to them, about our beloved father, I never thought he will opening a shop here at the same time on the second floor, is for instrument, and really on the second floor there's also for season lesson..

Flashback

At the first floor is an Italian food and also Asian food, when we first came here and sister and I whispering each other I'm sure this restaurant it's a nice and it's also, its Asian and Italian food, maybe it's from father's friend. Or we're just here to eat kumiko and I said we have a chief to cook for us in our rest house onee chan so what are we doing here?

Were here to help your father to run this restaurant, my dearest daughter. Mother you know this, and you two didn't tell to us. Your father trying to tell you guys about this, restaurant, but the two of you have been tried, so your father wants to surprise both of you….

What!? We came here for watching your performance father, and you said this restaurant is ours, Father really and father said this. It's not a simple restaurants, you see on the second floor is for seasonal lessons at the same time they can also buy instrument. Kumiko, Mamiko, I want to see both of you working and know how to run a shop. I'm sorry for not telling this. And especially you kumiko, you've been down. If it's about Maria, I know you guys been friend, and her parents been trusting you for their daughter own ego, so you better not let her down. Kumiko I know how you feel, but were just afraid to asking you, that's why where here to shaking off your depressing look...

Maybe, we have to work here for two weeks then.

End

Miss Kumiko, I'm here to get your luggage..

Thanks..

Kumiko, Mamiko, We have to go to the shop first.

Okay.

Time escape

We arrived at the shop, onee chan and I said I don't feel to going back, come on don't say that. But father, it's true it's been long years since we stayed here. You two staying here in Italy, Father, and Onee chan back at japan together with mother right? Oh yes, Sorry, maybe forcing you coming back to us...

It's not what you think father, you did not force me to going back to Japan... Come on guys that's been a long time ago. Kumiko I forgot to tell you Kumiko Aurora want to watch the audition of Kaori Nadaseko... so you better get her on her school. I don't think I can go there father.

Why not?

I will go, and get her in her class, in one condition

Onee chan thank you, but what condition it will be.

You better go with me.

Why?

You're asking me why? Do I have to explain it to you?

Fine, I have to go there so I can greet. The professor and also Bella and Maria, right?

Yes!

Let's go,

8 h 48 min

Time escape

Were here Isabella Giuseppe Verdi Conservatory of Music

Onee chan, really calling me Isabella? Why? Why, so suddenly. Calling my Italian name.

Kumiko.

Aurora

Let's go.

Where are you going?

Sara, Please Isabella is not for you?

Oh my, I heard you been stalking my girlfriend, so it's true?

If I know you will study here I will go here too seriously, stop stalking her?

Why Should I?

You're stalking her and did you see this ring and I show her.

So Un anello (A ring) and Un bracciale – (A bracelet) it's still not enough. Seriously,

Aurora, lets's go we have to go come back in Japan before the re audition

Mio amore where are going?

Maria, is that the girl really do love you? She's heating Aurora

SHUT UP!?

Maria, why? I really love you since where in our middle school, so why,

That girl said she doesn't love you, stop pretending you're dating.

WHO SAY TO YOU WHERE JUST PRETENDING!? KATLIN? ARIANNA? OR LUCY?

Isabella where are you going?

I'm just here for Aurora, maybe I should better explain to her. You see Aurora wants to watch the re audition in my school, It's about the audition where the two of our Trumpet player... How can I explain more...? It seems she's doesn't believe me, I know it's just a fake relationship, but seeing her face like it's in bad mood...

Kumiko, I'm not mad, I'm in the bad mood, yes, and I'm in the bad mood,

How did you know? Maria, that girl see through you.

I am her girlfriend, and we know each other so well. Right I-sa-be-ll-a~ chu

La guarderò ogni giorno, pensando a te. (I will stare at it every day and think of you.)

I mean I will stare this necklace and ring to think of you, even though you're not here every day I will always think of you, Isabella. So you better tell me.

I'm sorry for your lovey- dovely reunion, but we have to go now Maria,

Isabella, explain to me first

She already told you?

Can we go?

What!?

Right, Maria.

Kumiko, its better if we go to, it's unfair that only my sister will go.

What about all the concert band will go?

Sara, You crazy,

No I'm not...

All the leader of our concert band will go and watch the re – audition and I also want to see, this school, and why you suddenly rejected the school, They called you the goddesses of hand, even the universities wants to get you. Why did you rejected them..

Sara, If you're here to judge Isabella, then, go back to classroom..

Fine, call them, all our band leader..

But, it's better if you call the Trumpeter player right?

"These are the few ways we can practice humility:
To speak as little as possible of one's self.
To mind one's own business.
Not to want to manage other people's affairs.
To avoid curiosity.
To accept contradictions and correction cheerfully.
To pass over the mistakes of others.
To accept insults and injuries.
To accept being slighted, forgotten and disliked.
To be kind and gentle even under provocation.
Never to stand on one's dignity.
To choose always the hardest."

I'm I will call them...

But, remember this, Oumae san, you cannot hide the fact that you're not an ordinary high school girl...

I know, so what?

I already txt them... You know that I'm also a part of concert a band leader right?

Time past

1:04:22 PM Japan Time

I hope Kumiko will be here soon.

Maybe things will be awkward because I tell that to her

I said bad words and I also curse her.

What should I do?

Cring….

Riiinnggg…

Kumiko?

What should I do? I'm panicking right now Kumiko, Kumiko is calling.

Ahem! Reina Kousaka, Relax, Relax… take a deep breathe… Inhale, exhale.

Hello, Kumiko...

Oh Hi, Reina, I have to tell you something...

Oh my, what she wants to tell me, what should I do? What to do?

What is it?

You see were already here at japan, But I can go to your audition today..

What!? W-why?

I'm sorry, you see its traffic,

KUMIKO?

Yes?

YOU'RE NOT HER?

You scared me to death right now Kousaka Reina san..

It's just you, Bella.

Oh my you seems disappointed?

Of course, I'm disappointed? Why she always, is she always teasing everyone on the band before. Maybe I should ask about this to kumiko.

L'amore e cieco( Love is blind)

Huh?

Nothing, we will coming there

Bye

Bye

L'amore e cieco what does it mean?

Next day

Good morning.

Kyaahhh…

What was that for, Kousaka San?

When I turn, I saw Bella wearing… Where did you get our school uniform?

I borrowed this uniform to kumiko...

Wait? What are you doing here?

Bella, Kumiko tell us to wait to her right?

Serena...

Who is she?

She's part of concert band where Kumiko, is now?

It's that so, Then, I should better to introduce myself.

My name is Serena Rossi part of the string instrument I'm also a leader of Contrabass violin

She play contrabass. Let's go watch their performance... Faster Serena,

Wait?

Why?

Kousaka san did you perhaps know them.

Sensei, there are my friend, Uhmmmm Sensei they're here to see the concert band.

Okay.

Thank you. Your name?

Reina Kousaka, I play the trumpet.

Oh, the trumpeter player, I have known this person, wants to play the trumpet instrument to become special.

What do you mean Serena?

Oh my, Bella, Did I Say it was you, Miss Kousaka san, did I say her name? Did you hear her name Miss Kousaka san?

Bella, I did not hear your name?

Is it obvious, she was talking about me?

This two sure are close so if she also a part of the concert band and a band leader did that means she's also good. Is she an old classmate's of kumiko or she's a part of Bella concert band.

A few minutes

I have to practice now I tell the teacher about you two.

Thank you so much Kousaka Reina/ Reina

Bella did you hear it? You mean the trumpet?

Yes?

I'm also a trumpet player.

She's sound is good,

Your right.

There's something wrong. Remember, Kumiko gave to us the record of the girl we meet today.

You mean, Reina?

The way she play,

It's clear right?

Right?

You better teach her, Bella, No way.

Let's talked to her.

Wait someone is there.

You sound really good.

Like the sound could resonate forever.

You think so.

Why the girl favoring her? She should have to tell her the truth, right Bella,

Bella

That girl

That girl, you mean the trumpeter player

Yes, Aurora want to go here for her.

Eh...

You kidding me...

Yeah, so let me hear more...

I like hearing your trumpet...

You've been looking at you two.

President

Isabella already at the band.

Oumae san

Takigawa Chiako Kun

I'm sorry...

You mean, the guitar? It's okay it was my fault I leave here.

But, you're angry, and you also scream on the phone.

I forgot to say sorry to Asuka senpai.

We're she is? I couldn't fine Asuka senpai, were could she be?

Kumiko, Isabella.

WHAT!?

Con un po' di meditazione, di te stesso torni padrone. (With a little meditation, you will be able to become master of yourself.)

Would you mind stop, being nice.

Maybe I should told this to her, Your Girlfriend is heating her Ex-Girlfriend.

Really Isabella, you're still mad of what I told you.

Stop, Stop right there Katlin or I will scream here...

Fine, I will stop, it's not good to tease you here, and especially it's a requested. From you.

Ogni cuore ha il suo dolore. (Every heart has its own ache.)

Why she always have a habit to cornering, she surely never change.

What is it? You're blushing on...

Hahaha You sure never change.

What do you mean?

You still have a habit to corner someone.

I'm sorry then, I can't wait to see this girl Aurora set her eye on her?

Isabella, so it's you and Maria now, I mean officially

Yes.

Then be happy, oh and take care yourself...

Thanks

Kumiko...

Kumiko

Kyahhh!

Oh my who is this girl?

Midori Kawashima she's the only contrabass in our concert band.

Really?

And Katlin, You better back to my side now!

My, you're mad.

Nope! She have a habit to grab someone's…

Kyaaahhhh!

Hahahahahahahaha…

Stop grabbing my… kyaaaahhhh….

Hahahahahahahaha…

Isabella, Stop her. Stop laughing,

I'm sorry, I'm sorry, Midori stop it.

Kumiko The band are ready to practice.

Kumiko? Ehh…. you're the ex-girlfriend of Kumiko right

Kumiko don't tell me...

NO! Just help me, Midori, just grabbing her. Oppai.

Oppai chan~ Booby.

Fine.

I'm counting 5 and

1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Thank you so much, you save me.

Isabella Miss Katou Hazuki right?

Yes.

Thank you.

You're welcome.

Hahahahahha

Isabella, you're so mean...

It's been a while since I laugh that much, really... They did not asking more about staying at Italy.

Thank goodness they've never ask me. Maybe Taki sensei explain them...

Practice

Trombones, measure 23

Could I hear just the second?

Yes.

Actually, let's hear you one at a time.

Tsukamoto Kun.

Yes

Tsukamoto Kun, I believe I've been telling you since last week to have that part ready.

What just happen last week, did something happened, and did I misses last week practice, because of staying at Italy,

Kumiko chan, Do you know the girl at the hall way?

Oh they're been my senpai and also leader of concert band. My old Classmate in my middle school.

Asuka senpai.. Sorry

Sorry?

You see I've been thinking to give this to you, I don't know if you like it or not?

Thank You.

Shh…

We don't have time to be playing this part over and over.

Please have it ready by tomorrow morning.

Yes

Okay, next part. Together

Kumiko…

Isabella...

This concert band?

What do you mean?

Where is Aurora?

She must be on her favorite Trumpeter player

Hahaha

Kumiko

Oh my oppai chan...

Kumiko give the rest

What!?

They're been hiding behind your back.

Midori, Of course they will.

You're touching…

Shhhhh….

Don't Hazuki, I really begging you.

Why?

Don't tell me your still concern to….

Hazuki. Stop it please.

Japan, sure is on the Heats,

President. Stop it.

Kumiko it's the Trumpet people

Yeah

I bet Kousaka san's coming, too. Wants to have lunch with her?

You mean the girl play who play the trumpet

Isabella, Yes she's the girl you heard at the phone that I record..

I really want to meet this girl.

Wait? You just said, Isabella wants to have lunch with her? Right?

But we generally split into our section.

Generally, right?

Right?

Yep. Generally

Thanks.

I'll go call her.

Kumiko?

We're coming to.

Hazuki, Can you let them stay close to you..

I'll go with you?

No, I'm fine Katlin

I insist

It's better if the girlfriend will go to her..

Huh!?

Mio Amore!

I forgot

Hahahaha

Stop, laughing as if you know the story.

Oh My, Isabella, same as always

Maria, Come here.

Isabella, are proposing to me..

Hahaha, Sorry to tell you this, But, you just need accompany her.

Let's go.

Someone, playing the trumpet kumiko,

It's her, Maria?

Who?

Reina.

Let's go

Kyahh!

Ahhh!

Yoshikawa senpai.

Excuse us, let's go Maria.

Ahhh…

Hey, what do are you doing.

Senpai you're close.

You're close.

What do you think?

Eeeehhhhh…

What do you think about her sound?

I think she sounds good.

It sounds really good.

It's clean and loud. I-I think she's fit to play the solo.

Oppss…I'm sorry senpai, I didn't want to say it, I'm truly sorry.

You're right. How could a first year sound like that?

Senpai are you also referring at me too?

It isn't fair.

Kumiko..

Isabella, I thought you're going to her. I'll wait you here..

Thanks

What's up?

I was wondering if you've had lunch already.

Kumiko.

Yes,

Kumiko, sorry, for saying bad words and curse words to you.

It's already.

Are you already had a lunch

Yeah

So, I was thinking of having lunch with you.

Its fine, I already ate with Kaori senpai and the others.

Okay.

Are you all right?

Yeah.

Kumiko, Kaori senpai was really considerate.

The way she said to me

Either way, well still be playing together in the competition as the Kitauji high school concert band, let's put on a good performance.

Kaori senpai's is a good person.

Yeah, that's what makes things a bit hard.

Huh.

Never mind.

I really want ask, kumiko about her business in Italy,

And what's that Necklace hanging. It's a note? Kumiko you're hiding your true identity.

I want to know about you, I really do love to know, two weeks without you on myside I feel my two feet stayed on the ground for so long..

Goodbye, see you at the audition..

Wait!?

Reina.. You're hurting my wrist you know.

I'm sorry Kumiko..

It's okay, I have to go now, and my old concert band is here,

(Back hug)

Reina…

Kumiko... Can you stay here a little bit?

Sorry Reina, But I need to go now.

Why she always have to do that, she's been more and more different than she used to be.

I hope you will stop hugging someone Reina. Maybe next time you do it. I don't know, if I can forgive you. Knowing that you still have a feeling our teacher. I still you to know more about your feeling, before you tell me. Because that hug you just give it to me, it's a hug that wants to ask more question, I face that, even if it's no reaction a poker face. And the face only me know? Or maybe Taki sensei also know. What will be the other member will say, I hope they're will not ask me anymore.. This next week, I don't know if I'm still here.

Isabella. I know it will be hard. But you have to tell them, you have a competition this coming next week, and also a week you guys will play at the Kansai, Right?

You see one of the saxophone player have an entrance exam? And ended up in the situation she is right now even Haruka senpai. Do you think, Maria? I'm much more selfish knowing the day I will tell them, what will be there reaction, disappointed look? A confused look, Or maybe worst.

I love you, not because of what you have, but because of what I feel... I care for you, not because you need care but because I want to... I'm always here for you, not because I want you to be with me but because I want to be with you..! And there are only four words that so much better than I love you, and those words are I'm here for you.

I know, Isabella, I know no matter what your decision is together with Aurora and Bella including me, we will always, always be here for you. You understand that right?

Thank you so much.

Let's go.

Aurora…

Sister

Hey! What kind of face your showing?

All of you know, maybe except Sara.

Katlin, I know you know her more than us

You know kumiko, more than us.

For you, what do you think she will choose?

I will tell you, when she's not here?

You will going to tell to her? Right

What do you mean?

Lucy, Arianna. Sara doesn't know anything. You know. When you're in pain, don't fight it, you'll just get exhausted. Remember what Shakespeare said, Feel the pain until it hurts no more.

Lucy, Arianna even the other member here.. You already know where she gets that terrible personality of her right? It's all your fault why she get it, and why she still have a distance herself with you guys right?

Aurora, Bella I know she doesn't open ups but, eventually she will, that's how she is. Hiding the girl she used to be, and showing the good girl side of her. But we know her more than anyone else so, please just don't say anymore. Kumiko is Kumiko. No matter what will the other member will say, we have to always stay by her side?

What they will say, I should tell to Taki sensei first, I have to tell to them, really staying here for more week, I don't know, but I should to go back, it's a competition that I've been practicing for almost a year, and I also don't have a time to practice, I also adjusting my Piano lesson and my concert band.

This year will be my last chance, since I chose for my band at that time, but now I need to choose and I really want to join this competition.

Kumiko...

Kumiko...

KUMIKO!

What?

We've been spacing out.

Ah sorry, did you say something, we're already at the club?

Kumiko are you sure, that seeing them go,

Mister, William will there be accompany...

Tomorrow morning, we'll be playing in the hall

Let's pretend it's the real thing and practice well

Section leaders and instrument movers, please stay behind

Well discuss tomorrow's procedure.

Kumiko

Isabella.

Welcome home

You teacher still not here

Trying to figuring out?

Aurora, how's Kaori senpai

To tell you the truth. I'd rather go to Reina Kousaka, than her...

Kumiko...

Uhmmm

Are you really sure.

I have no choice.

Kumiko Can you play

Sure.

Let's go

I have to keep strong, because, i have more things to do, I have to tell to Midori, Hazuki, Shuuichi, and Asuka senpai, I know that they can understand it. About, Reina? I really don't know, but Shuuichi tell me they won gold but, he saw Reina is upset, because they didn't make in national...

Kumiko...

Sorry, did you say something?

Nope, let's go inside before your teacher will be here.

Hey! What's up beautiful as always, Isabella?

It's that a complement or you're just flirting with me. Katlin?

It's a complement to your ex

Hahaha. You want me to called the girl at the main house, just for you Young lady,

Hahahahhaaha, you know it's a joke right?

Ah no, It's not a joke!

Maybe I will played this song..

Were always ready to listen

I go to my own piano..

You're not alone
Together we stand
I'll be by your side
You know I'll take your hand
When it gets cold

And it feels like the end
There's no place to go
You know I won't give in
No, I won't give in

Keep holding on
'Cause you know we'll make it through
We'll make it through
Just stay strong
'Cause you know I'm here for you
I'm here for you
There's nothing you could say
Nothing you could do
There's no other way when it comes to the truth
So keep holding on
'Cause you know we'll make it through
We'll make it through

So far away
I wish you were here
Before it's too late
This could all disappear

Before the doors close
And it comes to an end
With you by my side, I will fight and defend
I'll fight and defend
Yeah, yeah

Keep holding on
'Cause you know we'll make it through
We'll make it through
Just stay strong
'Cause you know I'm here for you
I'm here for you
There's nothing you could say
Nothing you could do
There's no other way when it comes to the truth
So keep holding on
'Cause you know we'll make it through
We'll make it through

Hear me when I say, when I say I believe
Nothing's gonna change
Nothing's gonna change destiny
Whatever's meant to be will work out perfectly
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah

La da da da
La da da da
La da da da da da da da da

Keep holding on
'Cause you know we'll make it through
We'll make it through
Just stay strong
'Cause you know I'm here for you
I'm here for you
There's nothing you could say
Nothing you could do
There's no other way when it comes to the truth
So keep holding on
'Cause you know we'll make it through
We'll make it through

Keep holding on

Keep holding on

There's nothing you could say
Nothing you could do
There's no other way when it comes to the truth
So keep holding on
'Cause you know we'll make it through
We'll make it through

Grew up in a small town
And when the rain would fall down
I'd just stare out my window
Dreamin' of what could be
And if I'd end up happy
I would pray

Trying hard to reach out
But when I tried to speak out
Felt like no one could hear me
Wanted to belong here
But something felt so wrong here
So I pray
I could breakaway

I'll spread my wings, and I'll learn how to fly
I'll do what it takes till I touch the sky
And I'll make a wish
Take a chance
Make a change
And breakaway
Out of the darkness and into the sun
But I won't forget all the ones that I love
I'll take a risk
Take a chance
Make a change
And breakaway

Want to feel the warm breeze
Sleep under a palm tree
Feel the rush of the ocean
Get on board a fast train
Travel on a jet plane
Faraway
And breakaway

I'll spread my wings, and I'll learn how to fly
I'll do what it takes till I touch the sky
And I'll make a wish, take a chance, make a change
And breakaway
Out of the darkness and into the sun
I won't forget all the ones that I love
I gotta take a risk, take a chance, make a change
And breakaway

Buildings with a hundred floors
Swinging 'round revolvin' doors
Maybe I don't know where they take me
But gotta keep movin' on
Movin' on
Fly away
Breakaway

I'll spread my wings, and I'll learn how to fly
Though it's not easy to tell you goodbye
I gotta take a risk, take a chance, make a change
And breakaway
Out of the darkness and into the sun
But I won't forget the place I come from
I gotta take a risk, take a chance, make a change
And breakaway
Breakaway
Breakaway

Next morning

I came early in morning, to talk to Taki sensei.

But I hear someone at the empty room

Sorry to call you out

Reina and Yoshikawa senpai.

Its fine

What would it be?

What will you want to talk about?

It's really, Reina.

It's about the audition?

Yeah.

We have to be there by eighth.

Yeah.

Kumiko?

Kyahh...

Seriously, Aurora?

It's not you,

What do you mean?

Eavesdropping someone.

Sorry?

Shh...

Huh!

Hey...

I really, really want Kaori senpai to play the solo, so please…

This girl, do this for Miss Nadaseko Kaori? To be honest, Kumiko, You know I hate that kind of attitude right?

I know you hate it.
We better go now.

After we leave, I don't know what Reina, answer to Yoshikawa senpai.

Kumiko, that girl, give her an encourage to push on audition

What?

I said tell to her?

Tell her?

Encouraging her?

Yup.

See yah

Where are you going?

Somewhere you will know.

Faculty.

Good morning

Good morning, Oumae san.

Sensei I have to tell you something.

What is it?

I know this is hard for me to tell, but I made up my mind. Since the week I came back in Italy,

What is it? Oumae san.

Sensei, I can go to this coming kansai competition.

This competition is really important to me. I already refuse it before, but sensei I always practice every day for the upcoming international piano competition this will be my last chance to enter, I'll be back next month, so I don't know if I still have much time to practice, But please sensei I do love to practice this upcoming kansai to.. Can you let me practice 4days, please...?

Okay, it seems it's really important to you. I will put Nakagawa san on your position.

Is that okay with you?

Thank you so much Sensei.

A few hour pass

Hazuki, Midori, Shuuichi, Asuka senpai, can we talk?

Sure

Off course

Why not?

Kumiko, you look serious..

Maybe I can talk to you about this. This coming Kansai. Uhmmmm. I can't go with you guys, the day of our competition in Kansai is also the day I have my Piano competition... I really love to go to kansai, but, I cannot refuse it, This competition is also important to me, more important than our kansai, but you see If I can go, It will be my last chance. I really do love this band, but. I just can't refuse this competition again... I already refuse it, when still at my middle school..

I understand if you get angry.. Why they didn't say anything? So they're angry or mad..

I'm Sorry Hazuki, Shuuichi, Midori, and Asuka senpai..

Good luck Kumiko.

Eh..

You're guys don't get angry.

Where not.

Kumiko, it's Okay, We understand you, so break a leg

Thank you so much..

It's about time?

Kumiko, where are they?

They're be here soon, but Aurora already in there.

Where?

In the last raw...

Nakaseko san, Kousaka san

Yes

You don't have to set up. Just get ready for your audition.

Okay

Kumiko, you better talk to her.

Thank you

Why you putting them so tightly together?

It isn't the music room.

Oh, right.

Look over there. There aren't any chairs there

Okay.

Asuka, we can handle this

You should go see Kaori.

Why?

I'm sure she wants to talk to you.

But I' the vice president, I can't do that kind of thing.

There you go again, bringing that up when it's convenient.

Oh let's get the woodwinds set up first.

Yes. Sorry, coming through.

Really, where's Isabella? Aurora

Oh, she seems she wants to talk to Kousaka Reina..

Sis, you look upset.

Yes, of course.

Why?

Hey two Sebastian sister, you guys been whispering there..

Sara?

What happen, to you, you look upset?

She's not look upset, she really upset.

Really?

I should better look for Reina. I don't know what Yoshikawa senpai and Reina talk there..

Where she is?

There she is?

Reina..

Kumiko..

We're almost done setting up.

Yeah…

Are you okay?

Yeah

She looks she's not okay what else Yoshikawa senpai say to Reina.

Kumiko… Would you be upset if I lose?

Reina…

I would. I would. I don't exactly what Yoshikawa senpai say to her?

Why.

You're going to become special, aren't you?

Right? Kumiko was right I want to become special.

You're different from the others. You're different from everyone else.

You can't let yourself be influence by others.

THAT'S STUPID.

Kumiko is mad.. But.. If I win now. I'll be a villain.

That's fine.

I'll be a villain with you, when that happens, you're better than Kaori senpai.

I'll tell them it ought to be you to play the solo. I'll tell them.

Hearing kumiko, saying it.. I feel a butterflies at my stomach.

I want to hear more, what else you will tell me, Kumiko.

But I should not jump to conclusion. But I need to learn more about this feelings.

Kumiko was right.

Really? What else you're going to tell me. I really need more to know

Probably.

Really, why you said probably are you mocking me, Kumiko…

You sure are an awful person.

I should better tease her a little bit, I don't know what's is the necklace and the ring she's always wearing. I want to know, is she? Engage to Shuuichi, but she told me they're not dating at all. So who would it be?

I came close to her. And I say this to her I know it's my selfishness but I still want to tell her

Kumiko, will you stay with me?

Yeah.

You won't abandon me?

If I do, you can hate me. And you can kill me.

I'll actually kill you.

You probably would, Reina.

She closed her eyes, Kumiko close her eyes.

When she closed her eyes, I wanted to kiss her.

But I hesitate, because of the ring she's been wearing since she came back here...

I'm prepared for that.

This is a confession of love, after all.

Did I just hear, confession of love, I heard it right?

I smile to her. Knowing that we have same,

Maybe the ring and necklace is just giving by Midori and Hazuki.

Reina...

What should I do I'm here to tell her, about the competition is it really the time.

What should I do? I have to tell her.

Reina. I have to tell something really important.

It's Fine you can tell me?

But this is really important.

It's fine. I never had any intention of losing, in the first place.

Maybe I can't tell to her? I really shouldn't have not telling her right Maria.

Oh my, you know I was here.

So, what should you do?

I don't know, maybe, Asuka senpai and the other brass section will tell to her?

Let's go.

"I survived by keeping my emotions in check – by maintaining my composure and tucking it all away. I managed to stay under the radar, skating through school without anyone truly remembering I was here. My teachers acknowledged my academic successes and my coaches depended upon my athletic abilities, but I wasn't important enough to make a recognizable social contribution. I was easily forgettable. That's what I counted on."
Rebecca Donovan,Reason to Breathe

Are you okay, Maria?

"Never hide yourself! When you say something, don't be in the shadow; let everyone see you! Whatever you say always put your name under it! Be courageous enough not to use any mask; don't forget that hiding among the bushes is the affair of the cowards! Let the Sun shines on your face and everyman see you!"

Maria?

Did you say something, kumiko?

I said Are you Okay.

It's beginning

We'll begin the trumpet solo audition, once they're both done playing, we'll all decide together, based on applause. Got it, Nakaseko san?

Yes.

Kousaka san?

Yes.

Okay, Nakaseko san, please.

Yes

Watch the solo of Nakaseko Kaori and Kousaka san video on YouTube..

It's the same, Till Next time again.

"I believe that imagination is stronger than knowledge. That myth is more potent than history. That dreams are more powerful than facts. That hope always triumphs over experience. That laughter is the only cure for grief. And I believe that love is stronger than death."
Robert Fulghum,All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten: Uncommon Thoughts On Common Things

"There is neither happiness nor misery in the world; there is only the comparison of one state with another, nothing more. He who has felt the deepest grief is best able to experience supreme happiness. We must have felt what it is to die, Morrel, that we may appreciate the enjoyments of life.
" Live, then, and be happy, beloved children of my heart, and never forget, that until the day God will deign to reveal the future to man, all human wisdom is contained in these two words, 'Wait and Hope."
Alexandre Dumas

"If pain must come, may it come quickly. Because I have a life to live, and I need to live it in the best way possible. If he has to make a choice, may he make it now. Then I will either wait for him or forget him."
Paulo Coelho,By the River Piedra I Sat Down and Wept

"Prayer is not asking. It is a longing of the soul. It is daily admission of one's weakness. It is better in prayer to have a heart without words than words without a heart."
Mahatma Gandhi

"Don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened."
Dr. Seuss

"Peace begins with a smile.."
Mother Teresa

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