In the empty grand theater, soothing piano music echoed.
The notes drifted through windows covered in climbing green vines and into the streets of Firstheart City. Every passerby who heard those dancing notes could not help but stop and listen.
Beautiful music always lifted the spirit. Even listening for only a little while could add a few more sparks of energy to a busy schedule.
The only pity was that music never lasted long.
Accompanied by the tinkling drip-drop of spring water, the piano piece drew to its close, until it finally faded away.
The pedestrians on the road emerged from the lingering resonance, and the bustle returned.
Inside the Ocean Grand Theater, Jon lifted his hands from the keys and let out a deep breath. Tomorrow's assignment for Luigi will be this one.
Yes, the person who had just played the piano was Jon. He had not been playing for his own enjoyment, but experimenting with various styles, all to launch a new round of sea-of-questions tactics upon Luigi.
However, he had already handed today's assignment to Angel. What he was playing now was actually the assignment he had selected for tomorrow after estimating Luigi's progress.
Playing it in advance also counted as a rehearsal. It would keep him from accidentally making a mistake when Angel came tomorrow.
"Not bad. Though I haven't played this piece in a long time, my hands are still warm. I didn't suddenly go cold and hit the wrong keys." Jon muttered as he rose from the piano bench.
The piano bench was far too uncomfortable. Better to go back and lie in the armchair.
Pressing his slightly sore tailbone, Jon stretched his body and let out a contented groan.
The sight was not particularly dignified, but Jon did not care. There was no