The next day.
Fugaku's house was already packed.
The elders, Shisui, and Genya's family were all there.
The three lead singers, Chinatsu, Akari, and Akane, had gathered as well.
Fugaku sat at the head of the room with dark circles under his eyes, rubbing his temples.
Genya laughed the moment he walked in.
"Clan head, seriously? What happened to you? We've barely gotten started, and you're already too excited to sleep?"
He pointed at Sasuke, who was still yawning beside him.
"Look at Sasuke. The whole village called him a girl, and he still slept soundly last night."
Sasuke had still been half asleep, but those words snapped him awake. He glared at Genya.
"You're still bringing that up! You bastard! This is all your fault!"
Mikoto gently pressed her youngest son back into his seat.
"Now, Sasuke. Mommy thinks you look adorable like this."
Sasuke: "..."
Everyone burst out laughing.
Fugaku sighed helplessly.
"I wasn't too excited to sleep... I couldn't sleep because of all the noise."
He motioned for Mikoto to bring over a large bamboo basket, stuffed to the brim with letters.
"Ever since last night's performance ended, people have been dropping letters off at the gates of the Uchiha Clan Compound."
Fugaku rubbed the bridge of his nose.
"Just collecting the letters took an hour this morning."
Genya leaned over curiously to look through them.
The letters came in all shapes and sizes. Some were written on exquisite stationery, others were simple notes, and there were even doodles covered in hearts.
He pulled one out at random.
"To Miss Chinatsu Uchiha: Last night's performance was heavenly. Your voice illuminated my soul. If I could earn a single smile from you, I would have no regrets in this life. A ninja who admires you."
He pulled out