Chapter 4: Flashback
"We're almost there!" Kaori yelled. Indeed we were almost there. I could see Towa Hall in the distance! I preform in violin competitions at Towa Hall! I guess they hold all of the music competitions there. They have at least one music competition there almost every week. But, seeing a piano competition here, made me remember something I had long forgotten.
(Flashback) I went to this one piano competition when I was a kid. And it was there that I met Kousei. At least I think that's his name. Anyways, He played in one of these. He doesn't play anymore though. I remember when I saw him, he stopped mid way in his performance and began to cry. It was like he was remembering something or someone. I had no idea what happened to him that day but whatever it was, it caused him to quit playing the piano.
(Present time.) "Kousei, what ever happened to you..." I said. The bike stopped and Kaori turned around and looked at me. Her faced started to have more of a surprised look.
"You know Kousei too!?" Kaori joyfully yelled.
"Yeah... do you know him or something?" I asked.
"Of course I know him! He inspired me to become a violinist!" Kaori said excitedly.
"How exactly did he inspire you to become a violinist Kaori?" I asked.
"Because I knew, if I became a violinist I could play a duet with Kousei!" Kaori said cheerfully.
"You do know that Kousei stopped playing the piano a long time ago right Kaori?" I asked.
"Of course I know that! But that won't stop me from continuing to try! Because maybe one day, I will play a duet with him!" Kaori yelled.
"Maybe in your dreams..." I said.
"WHAT DID YOU SAY!" Kaori yelled angered with what I had said to her.
"(EEP!) Nothing! Nothing at all!" I said nervously while blushing. She probably won't ever forget what I had just said to her.
"It's ok Space. You were right to say what you said to me..." Kaori said quietly. Now I've done it. I made her sad. I have to make up for this.
"Why am I right?" I asked. How will what I said even help her! It might make things even worse. She might not want to be my friend anymore! Ugh! I screwed up!
"Because, it will never happen Space. I will never be able to play a duet with Kousei. He quit the piano. There is no way it-" Kaori said until I interrupted her by grabbing her arm. "Huh?" Kaori said. I had to give her hope again!
"Don't give up on your dreams Kaori! Even if they don't seem possible, sometimes the most impossible things can be possible if you try your best!" I said crying while trying to encourage her.
"You're right Space! I shouldn't give up even if it does seem impossible. So please, stop crying." Kaori said.