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Arc 1

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ㅤㅤㅤ ㅤOn a Wednesday afternoon, as the sun was beginning to set, most of the morning classes at Kamiyama High School had finished, and students had gone home to rest after preparing for the upcoming event. One student, who had an afternoon class, was sitting alone on the rooftop. They admired the view while taking pictures of themselves against the silhouette of the sunset.

ㅤㅤㅤ ㅤSuddenly, the rooftop door opened, revealing another student who often used the rooftop as their favorite spot.

ㅤㅤㅤ ㅤ“Huh?? Ena…??”

ㅤㅤㅤ ㅤMizuki spotted Ena, who had been caught spending time alone on the rooftop, taking pictures of herself as usual. Ena, startled, turned to look at Mizuki and wondered why they were in such a place. Instead of giving a proper answer, Mizuki responded by teasing Ena, suggesting she was heartbroken and isolating herself. The two ended up teasing each other, though it was all in good fun.

ㅤㅤㅤ ㅤEna eventually commented that Mizuki sometimes acted like Akito—slightly annoying yet occasionally showing care in their own way. Ena also shared that Akito and his group had been dealing with issues lately, especially Toya, who was under increasing pressure from Mr. Aoyagi to return to classical piano lessons like he used to. Ena added that if Toya couldn’t continue with the group, she would see Akito smile even less. For her, Toya had a way of making Akito smile genuinely, unlike the forced smiles he usually gave her.

ㅤㅤㅤ ㅤ“Thanks to Toya, my guilt toward Akito isn’t as heavy as it used to be when I see him smile. That’s why I admire him so much… I like Toya.”

ㅤㅤㅤ ㅤMizuki was shocked and confused by Ena’s sudden confession. They didn’t know how to react. Was this a sudden declaration that Ena liked someone else? Or a revelation that she had been harboring feelings for someone all along? Mizuki thought they should feel happy for Ena as a close friend, but instead, they felt a strange unease. These thoughts spun endlessly in Mizuki’s mind.

ㅤㅤㅤ ㅤSeeing Mizuki’s pale face, Ena tried to comfort them and asked if they were okay, but Mizuki didn’t respond. The school bell rang, signaling the start of the next class, and Ena hurriedly prepared to leave. However, seeing Mizuki’s state, she hesitated. Mizuki, noticing this, claimed they were just acting and only wanted to tease Ena. They then handed Ena’s bag back to her.

ㅤㅤㅤ ㅤEna, annoyed and frustrated, ran off to class, glancing back at Mizuki one last time. However, Mizuki’s expression was blank and distant.
b ㅤㅤㅤ ㅤThat night, Mizuki sat in the bathroom, lost in thought and feeling nauseous. They couldn’t stop replaying what had happened on the rooftop. Mizuki struggled to understand their emotions and why they felt so uneasy. They also wondered how Ena would react if Mizuki confessed the truth about their feelings and how much they valued Ena as a friend.

ㅤㅤㅤ ㅤA Discord notification interrupted Mizuki’s thoughts. It was a message from Ena, checking in to make sure Mizuki was okay. Mizuki, once again, acted as if nothing had happened and masked their feelings during the call. Ena seemed reassured and ended the conversation, leaving Mizuki alone with their conflicted emotions.

ㅤㅤㅤ ㅤDespite their unease, Mizuki felt moved by Ena’s kindness and decided to help her with her feelings for Toya. Mizuki came up with a plan to ensure that Toya would stay in the band, preserving his bond with Akito. Mizuki drafted a message to Akito, falsely claiming that Toya had decided to quit the band. They hoped this would motivate Akito to encourage Toya to stay. Mizuki sent the message, praying that things would go smoothly the next day.
b ㅤㅤㅤ ㅤThe following morning, Akito appeared tense and upset but tried to hide it as usual. During lunch, he sought out Toya, who was with An at the time. Without a second thought, Akito, who had been holding back his emotions all morning, slammed Toya against the wall and shouted at him.

ㅤㅤㅤ ㅤ“IS THIS WHAT YOU WANT?! AFTER EVERYTHING?! You’re leaving the band without a clear reason? Damn it! YOU SAID YOU DIDN’T LIKE IT, BUT NOW YOU’RE GOING ALONG WITH IT?! WHAT IS THIS?! You’ve hurt all of us who believed in you. THAT’S BULLSHIT, TOYA!!”

ㅤㅤㅤ ㅤToya looked confused and frightened, unable to comprehend the sudden accusations Akito hurled at him. An stepped in, trying to prevent the situation from escalating into a bigger scene that could draw more attention. She called out for help and, coincidentally, Rui and Tsukasa happened to pass by.

ㅤㅤㅤ ㅤTsukasa immediately jumped in, scolding Akito for his actions toward Toya and reminding him that Toya was his "bestie-bro." Hearing this only made Akito angrier, and he glared at Tsukasa with the intent to lash out at him too. However, Rui intervened, holding Akito back and suggesting that there had to be a more rational solution to the problem. He also pointed out that students nearby had started to gather around.

ㅤㅤㅤ ㅤRealizing the commotion he was causing, Akito decided to leave, walking away from everyone. An ran after him, while Rui dispersed the crowd, and Tsukasa helped Toya to the infirmary.

ㅤㅤㅤ ㅤOnce there, Tsukasa tried to cheer Toya up with jokes and metaphors, hoping to lift his mood. Toya managed a small smile and thanked Tsukasa.

ㅤㅤㅤ ㅤ"I still can’t believe they’re not real. It felt so vivid, as if it really happened. I even feel like they’re watching us, staring intently and smiling, as if they want us to find the answers ourselves," Toya said.

ㅤㅤㅤ ㅤTsukasa smiled faintly, though there was something different in his expression. He murmured to himself about how the Vocaloids had suddenly disappeared. Before he could continue, Rui cut him off, saying that Tsukasa was just hallucinating or imagining things that never existed in the first place. Rui added that it was time to move on, suggesting that maybe the Vocaloids had already accomplished their purpose and were now leaving it to them to figure things out on their own.

ㅤㅤㅤ ㅤHearing Rui’s words, Tsukasa felt disappointed and slightly upset. The room fell into an awkward silence, the heavy atmosphere making it hard to breathe. The school bell rang, signaling the next class. Tsukasa and Rui left the infirmary, with Rui informing Toya that he had already gotten permission from the next teacher for Toya to rest.

ㅤㅤㅤ ㅤAs they left, the room grew quiet again, the only sound being the breeze coming through the window. Toya’s gaze wandered to two birds perched on a tree branch. They seemed close, but one snatched food from the other, sparking a small scuffle. Watching this brought a faint smile to Toya’s face, but it also triggered a flashback of Akito’s angry outburst:

“IS THIS WHAT YOU WANT?! AFTER EVERYTHING?!” “YOU SAID YOU DIDN’T LIKE IT, BUT NOW YOU’RE GOING ALONG WITH IT?! WHAT IS THIS?!” “THAT’S BULLSHIT, TOYA!”

ㅤㅤㅤ ㅤToya’s eyes welled up with tears as he recalled the confrontation. He couldn’t understand why Akito was so angry with him, accusing him as if he had already quit the band. In reality, Toya had been trying his best to resist the pressure to return to classical piano lessons.

ㅤㅤㅤ ㅤ“Why… why is this happening? What did I do? I don’t understand… I’m scared and confused. How could you yell at me like that, as if you don’t know who I really am? Do you distrust me that much?”

ㅤㅤㅤ ㅤJust then, another student entered the infirmary, complaining of dizziness and asking to rest for a bit. Startled, Toya quickly wiped his tears, not wanting anyone to see him crying and perceive him as weak. The other student smiled at Toya and asked to lie down on the bed next to him. Toya returned the smile politely.

ㅤㅤㅤ ㅤMeanwhile, Mizuki, who happened to pass by the infirmary, caught a glimpse of Toya inside and quietly laughed to themselves. Their plan had worked perfectly. Unable to contain their excitement, Mizuki eagerly thought about sharing the news with Ena. They even began planning a prank to play on Toya during the rooftop event the next day, hoping to capitalize on the resolution of the tension between Toya and Akito.
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Pub: 18 Nov 2024 11:15 UTC

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