As one elderly couple after another finished their songs, it was almost Hanzō and Chiyo's turn.
"I really regret coming on this trip. My lifelong reputation..." Hanzō grumbled, his head aching.
"My reputation is ruined too. How did I end up meeting an old bastard like you?" Chiyo shot him an icy glance.
"Grandpa Hanzō, Grandma Chiyo, you're up!" After scoring the previous elderly couple's singing, Asura called out to the two still sitting at the back.
Asura surveyed all the scores he had given so far. Yep, when it comes to music, I, Asura, am as professional as they come.
Hanzō swallowed and exchanged a look with Chiyo beside him.
It was as though they had returned to the days of the Shinobi War. They sprang out of their seats, their eyes as determined as if they were marching into battle.
"Here we go! Grandpa Hanzō and Grandma Chiyo will sing a duet of 'Because of Love'! Let's give them a round of applause!" Asura announced with a hearty laugh.
Asura hurriedly switched on the speakers, and a gentle melody filled the bus...
"Here's a CD from the past~ Listen to the love we shared back then~ Sometimes I suddenly forget that I'm still in love with you~" Hanzō sang in a deep voice, his eyes closed.
"I can no longer sing songs like those~ Just hearing them makes me blush and turn away~ Though I often forget, I'm still in love with you~" Chiyo sang with a pained expression.
"Because of love~ We won't easily fall into sorrow~" Chiyo sang, slowly turning her head.
"So everything takes on the shape of happiness~" Hanzō pressed one hand against his chest, as though suppressing the agony in his heart.
The bus fell silent. The elderly couples stared at the two