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The melody was soft, te
The Love seemed to come alive with
The skepticism on the shadow’s face gradually melted away, replaced by thing to as
yes widened as the piece unfolded, the notes we
The melody climbed higher.
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Shadow stood frozen, his breath caught in his that as the song reached its peak, the glano singing
The final notes lingered in the air for a moment before slowly fading into silence, leaving the
i filled work a profound
He was completely frozen, his mouth slightly agape, as if he couldn’t believe what he had just heard.
How do you know this tune?” he finally managed, has voce tinged with surprise
How did you do that? It’s amazing.”
I smiled softly, a hint of nostalgia in my eyes.
“I wrote this song,” I said simply.
Shadow looked at me incredulously, his expression one of disbelief.
“You wrote this?” he asked, his mice shaky
“Theard it years ago. But how could you have written it?
Inodded, my
smile fading as I thought back to that tim
“When did you hear this song?” I asked gently,
He thought for a moment, his brow barrowed in concentratio
“It was three years ago, at a college. He replied succinctly, seemingly reluctant to reveal any more information
1 smiled. “It was my graduation day, and I wrote the song in the piano room after the graduation ceremony. I didn’t think anyone would remember it
Shadow was clearly taken aback
He remained silent for a long time before finally saying
I really don’t understand you.” He said softly, shaking his head.
You’re talented, yet you gave up on everything worthwhule in Life
His words but me harder than I expected.
But he was right in a way
I had given up on so much, choosing instead to marry Leo soon after graduation.
Thad sacrificed my dreams for love or so I had thought.
Hut now, as I sat there with the pusno keys still warm beneath my fingers, I realized that it wasn’t too late.
I could still create, still bring my must into the world.
Istraightened my posture, feeling a renewed sense of determination
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Tve started creating again.” I said, my voice fir
The teenager, who I knew as Shadow mins, looked at me with a sparkleef admiration in his eyes.
your
first fan,” he declareil, a wide gain spreading artens his fare,
And you should get back into caring too. A talent like yours shouldn’t be buried –
His words brought to mind the message I had received from the team manager the other day.
They had mentioned considering my return.
1hadn’t made a decision yet, but maybe it was time to think about it seriously
Reaching into my bag. I pulled out the sheet music I had prepared.
Shadow’s eyes lit up as he took the papers from me, marveling at notes that danced across the page
Thank you” he said ekmestly.
“Is there anything I can do for you in return? Any wishes?”
I paused, thinking
Then, an image from earlier that day came to mind–a playground advertisement I had seen while on the mad.
It was such a simple thing, yet in stirred a deep longing within me.
want to go to the playground,” I said, my voice wistful.
Shadow raised an eyebrow in surprise.
The playground?” he repeated
Inodded.
I’ve never been to an amusement park before. I’ve always wanted to ride a Ferris wheel, just once.”
A shadow crossed Shadow’s face as he listened.
When I was a child, my parents never took me to amusement parks.
They would lock me in the house and only take my sister Alice out to play.
After we got married, Leo was always very busy. He didn’t have the time or the inclination to accompany me to places that couples like to go.
Shadow said, “No problem, we can leave now. Only, I would have thought that girls would be more interested in going to this place with their loved
Hearing his words, I couldn’t help but give a mocking smile.
I had made similar requests to Leo in the past, only to be met with his cold refusals
Now, I have no desire to approach him again, only to face another rejection.
Shailin’s expression softened, and I could see that he understood my thoughts.
“My father was the same,” he admitted with a gentle comforting smile, “Very strict, to the part of perversion. He never let me have fun never allowed me to go anywhere unless it was for a purpose”
I smiled faintly, feeling a strange kisship with him in that moment.
“Let’s go then,” I said, my voice firm with determination
At this point in tine. I didn’t know what was going to happen at the playground in a few moments.
