After returning to the Dormitory, Mingyou decided it would be inconvenient for Akari if he stayed. She needed privacy to change, bathe, and use the bathroom, and practicing the Harmonica might disturb her rest. Reluctant as he was, he left.
He took Flutter Mane and the others to the lodgings Blueberry Academy had arranged for them. The place was spacious enough that he did not have to worry about disturbing anyone, and it was only a few minutes' walk from the Dormitory.
Before he could even start practicing, Ogerpon spread the word that he could play the Harmonica. Snivy did not understand what that meant, but Flutter Mane, the leader of the band, certainly did.
"Momo!!!"
I want to hear it! Play the Harmonica!
Flutter Mane threw itself at Mingyou and nearly knocked him over. Snivy was deeply displeased. Flutter Mane only had the advantage of size; someday, Snivy would grow even bigger!
After Flutter Mane begged him for ages, Mingyou had no choice but to play for them. He could treat it as practice. He did not know what kind of music Meloetta liked, but after watching it that afternoon, he had a good idea of what to play.
He stayed where he was and followed the melody in his memory, gradually finding his rhythm. Riolu and the others sat around him to listen, their expressions slowly turning to astonishment...
When he finished, Flutter Mane clung to him even tighter. It wanted to learn to play too. Then it could go back and tell everyone it was not completely hopeless at music.
So you know you're hopeless...
Mingyou grumbled inwardly. Ignoring Flutter Mane, he looked at Riolu and the others. "What did you think? That was my first time playing it, so I'm still a little rough."
"Tangtang~"
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