Two Strings, One Song: Memory Fragments and Parallel Songs

Memory Fragment: On the road!

Everyone sits on the edge of their seats when Manny talks.

"Lore night!" Ivan whispers.

"I get they were trying to protect me, but y'know, they should've had hope. Don't dream too big, they said. But y'know? My abuelo said I should take any chance, so when I made enough money and turned eighteen, I went to New York. Of course everyone was sad but supported me."

Manny smiles and leans back.

"After this tour, I'm gonna go home and visit them. I can't wait to tell them everything."

He looks at everyone and sits up straight again.

"Anyway, what're you guys gonna do after the tour? Maybe we could take a week off and do stuff together." He was clearly in a good mood. Better yet the best mood.

"Eh. I don't know, hang with you guys." Alexi says.

"Oh I am so going to visit Japan! I can't wait to see everyone at home!" Fujin exclaims.

"Mhm..." Hiroko keeps thinking about his secret.

"Hiroko, you came from Japan with Angus, right? What're you gonna do?"

"I don't know, I think I might uh... I don't know yet. Maybe, visit my parents again or something..."

Everyone stays silent and shrugs it off.

"Well, I think I've heard plenty." Anthony comments.

"Yeah." Ivan and Alexi say.

"Hey, we've got one more show here. One that concludes our tour. Then after that, we'll give ourselves a break for a week before going back to work." Manny tells everyone.

"Ah, that's right." Fujin replies.

"Aye, it's almost midnight. It's best if we get some rest." He adds.

The boys nod their head and take some time to set up their sleeping spots in the RV.

Finally, everyone gets comfy and talks until they pass out. But Hiroko's mind still lingers on the thought - when will he tell them?

The next night, at the final concert...

After the last song, Fujin gives thanks to the audience, thanking everyone in the entire country who came to their concerts.

"And thank you to everyone in the states we went to who watched our shows. We're glad we're doing this for everyone and ourselves. Love you guys."

The crowd cheers and screams.

Fujin chuckles and clicks a button underneath his sleeve.

Hiroko behind Fujin notices and raises an eyebrow.

"Fujin...?"

"One more thing... I'd like to welcome a few special guests to our last concert for the tour."

The audience gasps and talks to each other in curiosity.

"Please welcome..."

The big screen behind Autonoma turns on, and a widescreen video of KESSOKU BAND is shown.

"What?" Hiroko looks up at the screen as the audience cheers again.

"Ah!" Hiroko jumps and steps back, feeling like he's seeing a giantess Hitori look down at him.

Hitori through the screen chuckles and waves down.

"Hi, Hiroko-kun..."

There were subtitles on for the audience and the other members.