He finished singing.

After Daniel put down the guitar, he looked at the people in front of him.

Mely stared at him dazedly……

In his face was the usual smile but when she stared at it, she suddenly felt a bit different. For her, it seems to possess the usual mischievousness on it but what’s different was that she felt as if it had an ability to captivate anyone who saw it.

Mely continued to gaze blankly at him, not realizing that she was falling and falling deeper into the chasm without her knowing.

… …

I put down the guitar on the floor and looked at the surroundings.

They were all silent!

Looking at it, I couldn’t help but showed a smug face. See how awesome this bro is~

If someone asked me at this moment what the best feeling was, I wouldn’t hesitate and definitely answer,

… That acting awesome was the best feeling! …

I felt like I was being put on a pedestal giving me the feeling of someone standing with arms crossed as an onlooker over the world.

I almost had the urge to sing, ‘This is the moment!’ by Frank Wildhorn and Leslie Bricusse from Jekyll & Hyde!

Look at everyone's reaction!

Look at everyone's expression!

These are expressions that made one delighted!

These are the expressions that made one feel satisfied!!

As I was acting egotistical, I was suddenly awoken by the sounds of applause.

Phew! Phew! Some were whistling and some were shouting encore.

Hahaha look at them~

Ding! At this moment, the prompt finally resounded inside my mind, signifying the completion of this time’s task.

[ Congratulations for completing the mission, ‘Sing a serenade for Mely Solas in front of the crowd.’ ]

[ Reward: Piano Proficiency (Beginner) ]

Just like before, I felt some kind of information was entering my brain. It only lasted for a short time and if I focus my mind on it, I can suddenly remember the details about the piano that I never knew in my life.

How to play, the keys, the hand movements, the posture… all of them.

“Woooooow!! That was really something!” As I was thinking about piano, a loud voice suddenly erupted. It was from the old guy, Dalia’s father. “…I mean, I’m not really big on music or anything but, boy, how to say, my heart was just going all ‘Aaaahhh’ and stuff! That was amazing! You have talent!”

He said excitedly.

Well, that was actually nice to hear. Good man!

“That’s right.” boss Marie also joined in. She was wearing a smile while looking at me. “I really never expected that you have this kind of talent, Daniel.”

But low-key, low-key!

I still have to keep up the appearance.

Smile! “Hahaha thank you, thank you.”

Then my eyes just went towards Mely’s direction.

She was still standing there staring blankly at me. I couldn’t help but want to tease her, “So? How is it?”

I playfully winked at her, adding to her embarrassment.

Seeing my actions, the crowd finally regains their momentum and started jeering on us once again. Although for me, this was nothing, however, for Mely it was another issue.

She looked like she was on the verge of going around and run away…

I swear, she honestly was about to cry.

But the crowd was still not finished with their teasing so boss Marie has no choice but to finally stand up.

“That’s enough, you guys. Don’t tease my daughter anymore or else I won’t be giving you another bottle.” She said while smiling wryly.

“Eeeeeehhhh!”

“No fair, boss!”

“That’s right! We need to help our boy!”

“That’s right, kiss! Kiss!”

“Kissss!!”

These people…

I shook my head in helplessness. Then I noticed boss Marie looking at me. “Daniel, you too. I know that my daughter is cute when teased but, you can’t overdo it~”

“Mooom!”

“Hahahahaha” I couldn’t help but laugh out loud after hearing that. “Fine, let’s do it again another time.” I raised my hands while stepping down the stage.

“Another time your face, Daniel!”

Boss Marie looked at Daniel helplessly with a wry smile; “Daniel, you’re quite the man aren’t you?”

I give her a boyish grin. “So you finally realized?”

“Haha, I knew that from before~”

Hahaha, looking at her mother and me laughing, Mely couldn’t help but wept bitterly while clenching her fists. “… I want to punch him. I want to beat him up…”

I only laughed while stepping down the stage.

“Where are you going? Sing another song!” suddenly, an old man beside me called out to me.

“That’s right! Do an encore!”

“Encore!”

“Unfortunately, it’s time to go home,” I said while glancing at the watch on my wrist. “I may not have a wife that scold me if I’m out late but I still have a mother and sister, using machine guns to blast my eardrums, so better luck next time~”

I waved my hand at them.

It’s already 5:46. I may not look like it but I actually have a curfew. I’m only allowed to go out until 6:00 after that, I would get served a full course of scolding.

This action seems to be because of what happened to me, actually to the original that sent him into the hospital.

They couldn’t help but start worrying if I’m still out after dark.

I picked up my bag that was sitting on the counter and took out my wallet but boss Marie stopped my hand. “You don’t need to pay, more like you can eat here anytime.”

“That’s… actually, a good idea but my face is thin. I can’t possibly do that…” I refused.

But boss Marie was persistent.

“Listen to my mom, Daniel. Don’t act like a stranger to us, or else we will feel bad.” Mely also spoke.

Letting out a sigh, I relented. In any case, free stuff is always welcome.

I face boss Marie and Mely and said jokingly, “Thanks, mom, thanks, wife~”

“Daniel!!” Mely roared but I already run towards the door, laughing.

“That boy,” I only heard boss Marie’s helpless voice behind me.

“Take care on the road, son!”

“Don’t loiter around and watch out for cars!”

As I was walking, old men one after another sent me off. I smiled at that and bid farewell.

D city is a city that is too dazzling so it is easy to make people feel captivated and lose direction.

I strolled slowly in a public square, passing by the elderly, couples and kids and enjoying the peacefulness in the midst of an expanding, bustling city.

Suddenly, a flash of white light made me turn my head and saw someone taking pictures.

Two students, who appeared to be girls and probably tourists, were taking pictures to keep as a souvenir in the public square.

Seeing this peaceful scene, I fell in Melancholy...

Truthfully, I missed Tiffania. I still loved her even now…

But even though this world is the same world but as for she really existed in this world, I still don’t know. This world has some differences after all.

Some didn’t exist, some did.

I wanted to confirm it even if she didn’t remember me, I would still be happy as long as I can see her. But there’s one problem.

I don’t know where she is right now!

Now that I mention it, I realized that I actually don’t know where she spent her childhood. I only met her when I was in college, she was my classmate.

Before that, she didn’t tell me. All I know is that her parents passed away four years prior to our meeting.

At first, I thought that she was just shy and embarrassed that she didn’t want to say anything but judging from her identity as a member of a terrorist organization, maybe there was something she wanted to conceal?

Seriously, I am really an idiot… why did I not notice it earlier…

Tiff, where are you? I missed you… I really missed you…

… …

Crackle! Flash!

After several minutes of walking, the dim sky restlessly suddenly grumbled and lightning flashed.

Seeing this, I’m certain that a sudden squall is coming.

Clicking my tongue, I immediately put my legs into action and run.

However, not considering my plight, the thick blackened clouds seemed to be also in a hurry while being dragged down by the heavy rain.

The clouds which struggled to withstand the burden of the weight which the rain held, soon finally gave in.

The rain poured down over the city with a roar.

Damn! I cursed. You really should not trust weather reports!

Other than my hooded jacket, I haven’t brought any umbrella. What worst is that it wasn't just rain; it was a downpour as heavy as I had ever seen.

The rain begins to fall so thickly that there is an instant covering of water on the street.

Any depression in the road is filled and becomes a hydroplaning hazard, the breaks simply can't work if they're not in contact with the road.

In the street, traffic slows to an almost standstill.

… …