Our song.
The curtains slowly parted on both sides, and the dark auditorium was slowly illuminated by the lights from the stage.
The three of them opened their eyes at the same time and looked towards the gradually illuminated auditorium.
"..."
Empty.
This is not to describe the small number of people, this is true. Their concert...
Not a single audience member.
They couldn't believe their eyes, as if the work of distributing leaflets a few days ago was carried out in a dream. Although it is a bit ridiculous to say this, the fact is right in front of them.
"I'm sorry..." Hideko walked slowly to the bottom of the stage. Not only Honoka and the others were surprised, Hideko, Mika and Fumika also felt sad, "Although I tried my best..."
"..." In the broadcast room, Senba Gari looked at the empty auditorium with a gloomy expression, and then looked at the three Honoka Kosaka who were standing on the stage, and held their hands tightly together. You know, Honoka Kosaka and the others have been working hard for today's live. It can be said that the efforts of the three of them have always been seen by Senba Gari, but now.
'Honoka, Kotori, Umi, what on earth will you... do...'
"Honoka..."
"Honoka..." The voices of both of them were very weak. Seeing this scene, everyone was very sad, let alone the three people who had worked hard for so long.
Honoka Kosaka's mind is now like a projector, with everything that happened a month ago appearing before his eyes.
Daily morning exercises, juniors also have the help of Senba Gari, the support of others, and the prayers of the night sky.
Everything turned gray at this moment, and then completely shattered...
Mika walked down the stairs of the broadcast room, and Fumika, who still had a large stack of leaflets in his hand, returned to the auditorium disappointed.
However, Honoka Kosaka did not cry because of this.
There should be.
Instead, she forced a smile and said in a normal tone, "This is inevitable! Things in the world are not that simple."
After saying that, tears began to well up in Honoka's eyes.
Infected by Honoka Kosaka, Minami Kotori and Umi Sonoda, both their current expressions and inner feelings are the same.
Could it be... is this the answer you get after praying to the gods?
But, just when tears were about to well up.
"Hmm..." Hanayo Koizumi rushed to the door of the auditorium.
"Eh?" Everyone present looked at Hanayo Koizumi, "Hanayo-chan..."
"Eh? Where's the concert?" Hanayo, who was sweating profusely, looked around nervously. She probably thought the concert was over, "Eh? Eh?!"
"Come on!" Honoka Kosaka took a step forward.
"Eh?" Minami Kotori and Umi Sonoda looked at Honoka in surprise.
"Sing! Sing with all your strength!"
"Honoka..." Umi Sonoda wanted to persuade Honoka Kosaka to give up, but...
"Because all those efforts are for this day!"
"Ah!" The two realized this again.
Yes, why do you have to be so serious about singing every lyric and dancing every dance step? Isn't all this hard work just for this day and the few minutes of standing on the stage?
"Sing!" This is the declaration, Honoka Kosaka will not let himself kneel on the starting line.
"Honoka..." Minami Kotori glanced at the two of them and said "Umi!"
"Yes!"
The three of them got ready and waited for the music to start.
In the broadcast room, Senba Gari looked at the three people on the stage with some confusion, and then chuckled softly, "... Ha, that's it... Okay, hey! Mika! Why don't you come up and help quickly? Didn't we agree that you will be responsible for the sound?"
"Ah... ah! Yes!"
"Wow!" Hanayo Koizumi found a suitable seat and sat down, looking at the stage expectantly.
The lights began to dim slowly, and as the song played, the performance was about to begin.
The crisp piano sound sounded.
The lights illuminated the three people in turn.
[I say!]
As if breaking free from all restraints, the three of them spread their arms at the same time.
[Hey! Hey! Heystart dash!]
Put aside all the emotions just now, the only thing in my mind is the hope of continuing the performance.
Rin Hoshizora, who was looking for Hanayo Koizumi, ran to the door of the auditorium and was attracted by the music in the auditorium. However, she also found the person she was looking for, and Rin Hoshizora also ran into the auditorium.
[Hey! Hey! Hey start dash!]
Nozomi Tojo was leaning against the wall outside the auditorium. She was also here to enjoy μ's performance, but she didn't need to watch it with her eyes.
All she needs is a pair of ears that can listen to the melody.
Rin Hoshizora came to where Hanayo was sitting, but when he came to Hanayo's side, Hanayo did not notice that she was beside him, and Rin also followed Hanayo's gaze towards the stage.
[うぶのたちも](Even if it is a new bird)
[いつかにばたく](One day I will spread my wings)
[きなstrongいwingでぶ](Soar with strong wings)
[めちゃダメなんだ](Never give up)
Eli Ayase, who was about to walk out of the school gate, paused in front of the door and looked in the direction of the auditorium.
[そのがJuる](That day will definitely come)
[もじてるよね](You can feel it too, right)
[starting with the agitation] (the agitation in Qi Cheng's heart)
[Tomorrow よわれ!] (Tomorrow together)
[Hope にわれ!](Change into hope)
[Dazzling rays of light] (In the dazzling light, sharp transformation!)
[START!!]
[ Sad しみに Closed ざされて] (Although sadness fills my heart)
[だけのじゃない](But don't just cry)
[い Chest きっと Future を Cut りOpen くさ] (A warm mood will definitely create a future)
[ Sad しみに Closed ざされて] (Although sadness fills my heart)
[Crying くだけじゃつまらない](But crying can't save anything)
[Fruit:きっと:(きっと):きみの:(ゆめの)](Definitely (certainly), your (dream))
[Bird:チカラ:(いまを)] (Power (at this moment))
[かすチカラ][Promoting the future]
[じてるよ...だから START!!] (Because we believe, let's START!)
[Hey, hey, hey, START: DASH!!]
Just with her eyes closed, Nozomi Tojo could notice Maki Nishikino eavesdropping in the corner, and winked at her. The startled Maki Nishikino shrank back, and then shyly poked his head out.
[Hey, hey, hey, START: DASH!!]
The other door in the auditorium opened and closed again the moment it was opened, and Yazawa Nico poked his head out from behind the chair in the back row.
[がりので](Let the rain pass and the sky clear in your heart)
[まる Expectationのなか](With everyone's high expectations)
[いたことさえも](former failure)
[いにしよう](It's just memories)
[Tomorrow がくよ!] (I will bloom tomorrow)
[Hope がくよ!](Hope will bloom)
[しいメロディーずさみいた] (Singing a happy melody in the mouth, blooming)
[DASH!!]
[びをReceive けとめて](If you accept this joy)
[とPUつながろう](Let us be closely connected)
"Mika, turn up the volume a little bit."
"Got it!"
"Eh? You..."
Eli Ayase came to the broadcast room of the auditorium and looked at the stage not far away. Senba Gari turned around and saw Eli Ayase, and Mika also controlled the sound extra carefully.
[MIい](Maybe finally I can)
[やっとへけだしたさ](Don't wander in the lost way)
[びをReceive けとめて](If you accept this joy)
[とむだろう](Let us move forward bravely)
[Sea:それは Fruit:(それは)Bird:とおいSea:(ゆめの)](That is (that is), distant (dream))
Hanayo Koizumi and Rin Hoshizora in the audience have been attracted by this magic. This miracle made them stand up and watch.
[Fruit:カケラ:(だけど):しいカケラ] (The fragment (however) is a charming fragment)
[Heta へと... Servant DASH!!] (Let me think of the distance, DASH!)
"Hehehe~~" Hanayo Koizumi clapped with great satisfaction.
"Oh--" Rin Hoshizora looked at the stage in surprise and clapped his hands.
After dancing, the three of them gasped and leaned together. Even though there were not many viewers, they were very satisfied.
Senba Gari in the broadcast room, Mika and Maki Nishikino in the back, and Hideko and Fumika in the front row also applauded.
At this time, a familiar figure walked on the steps of the auditorium, and all the sounds present immediately stopped.
Student Council President--Eli Ayase.
Everyone present turned their attention to her.
"Student President..." Honoka Kosaka broke the silence.
"What are you going to do?" Eli Ayase asked.
"Go on." Honoka Kosaka answered immediately without any hesitation.
"Honoka..."
"Why? It doesn't make much sense to keep going like this." Eli Ayase glanced at the auditorium, and there were only ten people present in total.
"Because I want to do it!" Honoka Kosaka said resolutely. "Now, I just want to sing and dance more heartily. Umi and Kotori must also think so. This is the first time I feel like this! I feel in my heart that it is really great to hold a live! Now I just want to believe in this feeling, although no one may want to come to see it, or there may not be support at all."
The person who can best understand this last sentence is here.
"But, I want to work hard, and we want to continue to convey to everyone. Now we miss her deeply, one day... one day we will definitely..." Honoka Kosaka I raised my fist and looked at Eli Ayase with firm eyes.
"It's bound to be a packed house!"
"The seats are packed... This is a challenge to Eli Ayase, Honoka, but... I really want to thank you. I seem to know what I am missing." Senba Gari, who was watching in the broadcast room, looked at the three Honoka Kosaka on the stage with some emotion, but he did not notice that a card in his pocket flashed a faint green light.
"Hmm?" Nozomi Tojo felt the interest of this sentence from outside, "Is this the beginning of a complete failure?"
Nozomi Tojo straightened his body and walked towards the exit.
There is no need to listen any more. Next, use your eyes to capture your future.