Finally, the Kyoto Prefecture competition day had arrived.
Standing at the entrance of the concert hall, with her instrument on her back, Huang'zen Kumiko suddenly seemed absentminded. She stared blankly at the concert hall before her, saying nothing. The sky overhead was an intense shade of blue, making the hall look incomparably beautiful in comparison. Yet at this moment, Huang'zen Kumiko felt unexpectedly calm...
"Kumiko? What's wrong?"
A familiar voice sounded beside her, and Huang'zen Kumiko turned her head. Standing next to her was Kousaka Rina, gazing at her intently.
"I... feel a bit strange."
"Hmm?"
"I still remember the competition back in middle school. Back then, before stepping on stage, I was so nervous I could barely breathe. But now, it feels entirely different..."
As she spoke, Huang'zen Kumiko turned her head again.
