Previously - Club fair was organized So that the students could join different clubs of their choice . The club's were being showcased through different stalls.
Ayanokouji and Asuna just wanted to try fencing and face each other in a duel. It was a splendid match and it attracted a large crowd surrounding them post match and started praising their abilities. After a while they moved on from that place.........
Start of the chapter -
Ayanokouji POV
After we left the fencing club, Asuna looked at me with peering eyes. *Sigh* Life sure is difficult huh
Asuna: "Kiyo"
Ayanokouji: "...I can explain"
*Sigh* Time for me to think of an excuse. I mean, if we're talking about experience alone, then she far surpasses me in this field, but in terms of overall ability, it's a different story.
Asuna: "No need..."
Kami-sama...tasukete... (You pronounce it as tas-ke-te. I wrote "taskete" at first but google docs corrected it so it must be correct)
Asuna: "Although I have more experience than you, you're much more capable than me. I can see that much, especially after I saw you single handedly betting those upperclassmen effortlessly yesterday."
Ayanokouji: "...huh?... Wait, so you're not mad that I held back?"
Asuna: "Well,I'd be lying if I said that I wasn't mad. I mean, I went all out because I considered you to be a worthy opponent, but I guess you didn't feel the same way. Well, it is true that you're way out of my league, so i understand"
Ayanokouji: "Asuna..."
Asuna POV
That's right, there's no way I could be as amazing as him. No matter how hard I try myself, I won't be like him. We're the same age, we both have the same family background...but I feel like the many obstacles just keeps popping up and prevent us from being closer.
The path of improvement isn't an easy one to take. Even though we both started walking on this path at the same time, carrying the same things in our backpack, he is already way ahead. He wasn't walking, but running. Overcoming every obstacle he encountered head-on.
That's right, with my pace I could never catch up to him. That doesn't mean I'll stop improving myself. I'll keep trying my best to support him in any way possible.
A few minutes later
Ayanokouji POV
After a while of walking, we finally arrived at the music club. I felt students staring at us on the way here. It was quite uncomfortable, but it wasn't really hurting me much. I was already used to it after all the parties my father forced me to attend to. After all, being the only child of THE Ayanokouji family, I needed to get used to it at some point in my childhood.
???:"Hello there kouhais, would you two like to join the music club? We welcome all aspiring musicians here. We also have a variety of musical instruments available for you all."
Ayanokouji: "Thank you for the offer senpai. Would you allow us to take a look first?"
???: "Of course, do you two play any instruments?"
Ayanokouji: "I can play a variety of instruments, but the piano is what I am best at"
Piano and Calligraphy actually...tee hee
Asuna: "I too can play multiple instruments, but I am comfortable with violin"
Ayanokouji: "Senpai, you wouldn't mind if we tried playing, would you?"
It's been a while since I and Asuna last played together. I wonder how this'll turn out...but I am excited. After all, it's been a while since I touched a Piano.
(He meant after mastering piano he hasn't touched it in past few years)
I looked at Asuna for a moment and she gave a nod.
???:"Not at all, just tell me when you're ready."
Both :"Thank you senpai"
A few moments later (3rd person POV)
(Listen to this amazing track with the events happening. I liked it so much. BTW the guy with violin is HENRY you can search more of his videos he is a genius.)
After Asuna and Kiyo decided on what piece to play...they took a moment to get comfortable with the instruments before the actual play. Kiyo started playing the piano first.
???: "Hey, do you hear that amazing sound ?"
???: "I do, do you know where it's coming from?"
???: "Um...there!"
The beautiful melody Kiyo created caught the attention of almost everyone in the vicinity who could hear it. It was pleasing to the ear, and Kiyo's hands gracefully sliding through the keys made it pleasing to the eye as well. A few moments later Asuna started accompanying him with the violin. Swaying gracefully to the melody, she looked like an angel. They would do anything to be blessed by this beautiful scene again and again. You would only hope that's how heaven is supposed to be.
Many couldn't help but be amazed by how the melody produced by the duo was in perfect sync and mesmerized many.
The coordination they have, you wouldn't even consider the fact that these two people haven't met or even contacted each other in years.
Many couldn't help but feel the emotion in the masterpiece. Many hearts started melting with the mellow piano tone which was overwhelming the listeners while the violin was on different level . When the darker tones were tapped it emitted various overflowing emotions of the player.
Unbeknownst to the duo, not only did they amplify the emotion put in making the piece, they also managed to amplify their image. (not that it needed to be anyway, they were already popular ,in a good way as it is.)
After they finished, the audience they gathered started clapping. Multiple people approached them at once. Unlike the crowd they gathered when they were fencing, this time they managed to capture the attention of quite a number of significant people who will be featured in this piece of literary fan fiction.
While the duo were being crowded by the students, they didn't realize that they managed to capture the attention of a certain someone.
??? POV
It seems that this year's batch of first years are not as boring as I thought...I look forward to it...
Later that day (Around 4:30 perhaps)
3rd person POV
After the club fair reached its climax, Kiyo and Asuna decided to leave the vicinity together.
Kiyotaka: "*Sigh*...What a tiresome day..."
Asuna giggled at the sight of Kiyo being worn out by all of his 'admirers' rather than the activities
Asuna: "You shouldn't sigh so heavily. The ground might collapse"
Asuna said while smiling.
Kiyotaka: "You seem to be in a rather good mood. Is there something special about today?"
Kiyotaka said this jokingly, but perhaps Asuna didn't like the joke, as she was now glaring daggers at Kiyo.
Kiyotaka: "I-I was joking...ahahahaha....really..."
Kiyotaka said in a nervous tone.
Asuna: "Is that so? .....Well, anyways, I enjoyed everything we did today."
Kiyotaka: "I am glad you did. I was about to say the same."
Asuna:" Wow I didn't even realize that we have arrived at the dorm already."
Kiyotaka: "Right. Guess we have to part ways now. See you tomorrow."
Asuna: "S-See you later."
And...... Asuna kissed Kiyo on the cheek and quickly closed the elevator door, while hiding her bashful expression.
Kiyo was caught off guard by this act at first and stared nonchalantly at the shut elevator doors for a moment.
Kiyotaka:"...Seriously...this girl..."
Kiyotaka unconsciously blurted out those words while touching the place where she kissed his cheek gently.
Meanwhile...
After Asuna arrived at the floor where her dorm room was located,she got off the elevator and started heading back to her room. While on the way, she happened to meet an old friend
???: "My,my...Hello there Asuna-san,I haven't talked to you since yesterday..."
The girl stated with a smile
Asuna: "It's nice to see you, Sakayanagi-san"
Sakayanagi: "
Asuna: "What do you want, Sakayanagi-san?"
Arisu: "My my Yuuki-san,aren't you being a bit rude? We have known each other for so long yet you still keep a distance towards me. My heart aches so much"
Asuna: " *Sigh* If you have nothing to say, then I'll be taking my leave"
Arisu: "Fufufu~ You better take care Yuuki-san, afterall... I don't mind taking what is mine"
Author's Note:
There are few short stories on the way that I will release later. I hope you guys enjoy the chapter.
Sayonara
Will see YOU later
Published- 08/12/2023
Word Count- 1400