"No, the opposite. You were still like that, and yet I discovered many more pleasant sides to you. Back then, I had my worries and doubts about inheriting my household. Since I'm the only male heir, naturally, I take it, and yet I felt pressured under my elder sister's gazes. They wished to inherit the household, but only for the money and riches.
I could have easily given up my position to them; yet, had I done so, I knew we would have been in ruin by now. It's shaful to admit, but I also had issues with my family. Jealousy, envy, resentnt. In the elite world, such feelings are not uncommon at all. But those with talent that surpasses their elder siblings tend to suffer the most. However, when I t you, all those thoughts disappeared in an instance like they were never there."
"I- didn't do anything. Back then, I still had so many doubts."
Tetsuo nodded. "That's right, you did. But so did we all. Your presence was enough to soothe us. Or rather should I say your rather strange habits, even though you were a princess, you were just like a normal girl. Saying things like, 'How is this book? Do you think I can read it? ' ' It's pretty complicated, you know?' 'What do you like to eat? ' ' I happen to do a bit of cooking myself.' Truthfully I always did think you were an odd one. Despite having such graceful looks, your actions clearly contradicted it."
"Umm, is this supposed to be praise?"
"In simpler terms. I am saying it is alright to do as you please now. You are already tied to that person, but that doesn't an you can't care for soone just as much."
Sumire sighed. "I admit defeat; you're too smart for to trick." She trailed off. "Hey, how did you find the song?"
"You have a bad personality as always. I knew you'd ask about this the next ti we t. It's done. I finished writing the lyrics. I planned to unveil it at my next event."
"Hmm, then before then, maybe you can sing it for ."
Tetsuo looked at her, surprised. "You an, right here?"
"That's right! Why do you think I lured you away, your so slow."
'She truly has a bad personality.' But he doesn't dislike it.
Tetsuo took a deep breath and sang.
"While under the influence called 'dreams,' from prison of frozen love,
I felt nothing born in the heat of this majestic love
The Aurora rains down, and the two of us will believe
In eternity… I'll kneel only to you in this majestic love
I'll teach you the tenderness of night, close your eyes…
A voice counts, one, two silently. You'd best be quiet.
Let's cast away words, this cold kiss…grows warr
God, if you'll allow it, let ti…ah, let it stop
Snow white purity, blooming in your stainless heart,
This feeling, this desire, this prayer, they're imrsed in this majestic song
Shining, glistening in a single tear,
It's like these emotions pieced my heart, reviving in …
As stars dance in the sky, my frozen hand
Still has yet to understand the warmth of 'bonds.'
Could you teach …?" Tetsuo sang.
By the end of the song, he had kneeled down and had a blue rose in his hands.
Sumire blinked before she bead happily and accepted it. "As I thought, a lody like this suits you better. Thank you for writing such beautiful lyrics."
Tetsuo removed the rose from her hands and slipped it onto her hair. "This is better."
"I see."
Before he could say anymore, Tetsuo spotted black hair.
"Hey, I ca after all. I was worried-" Yuhi's sentence fell short when Sumire jumped on him and kissed him. "Crazy."
Sumire pouted. "If you dislike my greeting, you're not getting another!"
"Then I'll steal one." Yuhi kissed her lightly. "What do you think?"
Sumire clung to his arm. "I think we can go sowhere and do more."
Tetsuo walked away without saying a word to either of them.
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It seems like there is truly no need for him to worry about her anymore. Unlike the other three, he knew how fragile his connection with her was. Their eting was a simple one. When he realized they attended the sa school, he thought he would change that simple eting.
But, his other companions got to her first. Tetsuo sighed deeply. What use is there having regrets about it now? Even if he has regrets, it's not like he can change the current situation.
The mont he entered the ballroom, there seed to be a commotion.
"Hey, did you see that just now?"
"No way, no way. It can't be the sa person-"
"Even if his face was hidden under a mask, but isn't that the flash?"
Tetsuo's eyes widened hearing that nickna; it can't be, can it? Although Sumire already confird and explained that Mamoru is alive. He still had his doubts. But that nickna, the flash, can only belong to one person.
He eavesdropped on a few more conversations and walked over to the second balcony on the second floor. The mont he did, the doors shut behind him.
"Few, I thought Ki would notice . I am glad it's just you."
He froze on the spot hearing that voice and hesitantly turned around. There he saw a man wearing a silver-colored mask and a grey-colored cape. That brown hair and this voice-
"Mamoru?"
"Long ti no see, Tetsuo."
Tetsuo looked at the man dumbfounded and sighed. "I heard so strange rumors that you're part of D entertainnt, but is that true?"
Mamoru paused before shaking his head. "It's not what you're thinking, but it's true that I ca here tonight with them."
"I see. So, I will ask now." Tetsuo recalled Sumire's state when they found her several months ago.
'Yuhi-san was mumbling that Mamoru was the one who caused those wounds.' Recalling what Jun said, Tetsuo frowned. This is definitely Mamoru, but there is sothing different about him. The aura around him seems a lot darker now.
"Are you her ally?"
"I always will be." Mamoru walked over to the balcony. "I ca here to et with Yuhi, but it seems like he sent you instead."
"He sent Sumire and . Sumire is here."
At those words, Mamoru froze, and panic flashed through his eyes. "I-I should have known.."
"Are you not going to stay then?"
"I can't have Ki find . I wanted to discuss this in person, but it will have to wait." Mamoru passed him an envelope. "Give this ro Yuhi for ."
"Mamoru-san, I think Sumire would want to see you."
With those words, Mamoru turned around briefly with a weak smile. "I do too." Before disappearing into a pool of light.
Tetsuo sighed as he gazed at the folder in his hands and recalled Sumire's expression. What she was talking about had nothing to do with Ichinose Arashi; surely, when she spoke about sobody else she cares for, she ant Mamoru-san.
Even now, he doesn't understand why she has to live such a fate.
*Disclair: I do not own the song*
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