After finished playing, you smile at yourself before turning around after noticing another present of human behind you. You were shocked at first but then you just smile at him. Mafuyu.

"So you do love music as well, (y/n)-san." He said to you before slowly approaching you and sit on the floor while staring at you.

"Yes. I love music so much." You said in reply. "And I heard from Hanako and Sayaka that you're actually the vocalist in your band. You only told me that you play guitar, Sato-san."

"I thought it was nothing big compared to your skills."

There was a long silence between the two of you before you started talking again. "You're not having lunch with Ritsu?"

"I already have mine and I told him that I have things to do. He's probably playing basketball right now." He told you before handing you a packet of bread. "I didn't see you anywhere at the cafeteria just now, so..."

You smile, but you can't really tell it was a happy one or vice versa. You take the bread from Mafuyu and stare at the floor. "At least Ritsu could date someone horrible...but, it's you, Mafuyu."

He was dead silent before he talks, "It's okay, (y/n)-san." While saying that, he was looking straight in your eyes and you know that he really means what he said. "Maybe not today, or tomorrow but the time still go on and one day, you will meet someone that will share the same feeling like you as well, (y/n)-san. Trust me."

You were lost at words but, he's right. Maybe, Uenoyama is not for you but it's not the end of the world. It hurts so much but, this is life. Everyone come and go.

You nod at him while presenting your smile before munching on the bread. Your stomach had been grumbling for hours now but you just ignored it. And now, this little bread taste so much better.

"You should hurry, the class will start soon." He reminds you.

***

"We've made an agreement with your father that you will represent our school in the highschool piano competition. And I also heard that you already started playing it, is that right, Suzuki-san?"

You were in the principal's office. "Yes, sir. And I'm so honored to represent our school in that competition."

"Good. Tomorrow after class, the music teacher will record you play. That's all, you may resume your class now, Suzuki-san."

I bowed at him before going out of the office and letting out a rough breath. You then slowly dragging your feet back to the classroom and sit back at your desk.

Sayaka poked your arm and showed you her notebook that has writing said, "What happened?"

You scribble on your book before showing to her. "Tomorrow I need to stay after school."

"It must be about the piano competition, right?" She showed her book again.

You just nod in response while smiling at her.

"Can I stay with you?"

You just nod again in response. Then you continue to focus on the teacher's teaching in front of you.

But deep in your mind, you wish that Uenoyama could stay and see you play as well. It's been so long since he was so eager to see you play like when the both of you still in middle school.

The next day, after finishing the recording, you part ways with your friends and started to walk home alone. It's already evening and it's getting colder these days. You walk while hugging yourself, "I should bring another layer of clothes tomorrow. It seems winter is almost here." You mumble to yourself.

Suddenly, someone tugged you to move to the side road while holding tight on your arms. You looked at the person and, to be honest, you're not that surprise.

"Oi, (y/n). Be careful will you? This road is full with cars. It's not the same like at our hometown."

You smile at him, "Sorry, Ritsu. I should have known that this is Tokyo." You said to him but with your depressing tone.

"You're alright?"

"A bit tired. That's all."

"I see. Should I walk you home?" He asked you.

"Are you heading anywhere?"

"I have band practice but I still have some time to-"

"Uenoyama-kun, I already found what I'm looking for- owh." Mafuyu who just walked out of a music store was a bit shocked to see you with Uenoyama there. "(y/n)-san..."

You smile at Mafuyu before looking at Uenoyama again, "It's fine. I'm fine on my own."

"Okay then..."

You bow slightly at the both of them before slowly dragging your feet away from there. It was an exhausting day, hectic day and mostly, painful.

"I started to question myself for being so enthusiastic to come here... I should have listened to Kaa-chan..."