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    SUMIRE


    It''s clear even from where she is standing, that there are people in the crowd that are hostile towards her. She can feel their emotions so deeply, almost like they are right by her side instead of in the audience seats.


    ONLY ONE YELL


    "One day, in the sound of the rainfall, I can still hear that voice


    The voice tht called out to me


    Through all the thick and thin, you''re always by my side


    So I can look forward and walk again


    At that time, while standing on the stage that I had always dreamed


    What will appear in my thoughts,


    Indeed, it''s the face of you


    This song, and this voice, they''re all connected to my precious feelings


    Everyone was cheering for me before I even realized


    I wish for this song, and this voice will reach high and far throughout the world


    Little by little, carrying that warm feeling


    Your thoughts will be my hope


    Following my dream, with only one yell


    Someday, when the seasons passed.


    It changed little by little,


    and made the future that you and I talked about under that night sky so different


    There''s something certain inside my heart


    I''ll tell you, without hesitation


    All about this gentle warmth." Sumire sang.


    Gentle songs about her dreams, the future and people''s hopes.


    LOVE CHRONICLE


    "Why?I''vepletely forgotten how to love


    meetings wille someday with the beginning of parting


    somehow, I have decided upon that idea


    you tied my loose shoeces of my dirty sneakers


    your shy smile suddenly shone in the sunlight


    it''s not that I love for want of love


    you gave me the courage to love straight-forward


    the two swear to the journey from now


    that no matter what urs, the two hands will never part


    it''s weird, the everydayndscape begin to seem special


    the flowers, birds, and sea the wind, mountains, sweet sun


    when everything shines and cuddles together


    I found thest piece to the unsolvable jigsaw puzzle


    your broad back protects me and I''ll continue to follow you


    for eternity."


    Gentle love songs about the one she loves deeply. The one person who has remained by her side this entire time.


    SUPER ORBITAL


    The guitar intro is one of her favourite parts for this song. She remembers how she came up with the idea during one of her video calls with Yuhi-san.


    "Though we pretend not to notice.


    We gaze at the faraway stairs.<novelsnext>I think you should take a look at </novelsnext>


    Spread your wings and fly off.


    Towards another world.


    That now wants to cause a miracle.


    No more hesitation." Sumire sang.


    She no longer has to hesitate, no longer has to hold back. Music has always been by her side. Even during her darkest moments, music has always shined so very brightly in her eyes. It''s the one source of light that ceases to fade from this world.


    "Even if we are apart


    I feel you, so I will carry on.


    The sky that has begun to take shape, to dash forward, now sparkles.


    Beyond the stars."


    The main reason why she can still love this world despite everything she has experienced is music. Music has never lied to her. The lines between dark and light songs have faded and merged into one. The light only her songs can bring.


    The light- Sumire shuddered. There is something wrong. There is malice in the air, malice that isn''t caused by jealousy. It''s not the usual. This is stronger, malice that could potentially harm someone. ''I''m probably the target, normally that would be fine. I always get targeted. But-'' Her gaze fell back stage where she had a clear view of her kids.


    The kids are here tonight. She will do everything to protect them.


    _______________________


    The moment the concert ended, she rushed back stage. She grabbed her kids from Hino, strapped Kyoko and Satomi to her.


    "Hino, can you carry Huan for me?"


    "Yeah but-" Hino trailed off. "Are you leaving right away? What''s wrong?"


    "Uh." Sumireughed lightly. "I''m feeling a bit unwell. So, I want to go home right away. I know I still have interviews to do after this but-"


    "It''s fine those can be rescheduled." Hino brushed his fingers across her forehead. "You do seem a bit feverish. It''s better for you to get back quickly." He turned to Toh who just walked over.


    Toh pressed a kiss to her forehead as he takes Kyoko from her. "This one''s been eating a lottely. So she''s extra heavy."


    "I never thought you''dment on a woman''s weight Toh."


    "Good thing she isn''t a woman yet." Toh trailed off. "Let''s go, I parked my car in a good location. We should be good to go."


    A relieved sigh escaped her lips.It''s almost like Toh understands without her having to exin.


    "Oh Sumire." A voice said. She turned to see Miya. "You did a great job there. I was wondering if I could stay over tonight. Thest train already went."


    Sumire paused. If Miyaes along, it''s extra protection. Her barrier powers coulde in handy. She slowly nodded her head as the four of them headed to the car parking lot. The entire time she kept ncing at her surroundings, and then back at the kids. It''s okay, it''ll be four against one. Whoever wants to hurt her, won''t do it now.


    The moment she gets the kids home and makes sure they are safe. ''I''ll hunt them down.''


    ________________________


    At Toh''s apartment 11:00pm


    Getting stuck in traffic for nearly an hour, made her incredibly anxious. She kept peeking her head out of the car just to make sure nobody was following them. Hino had to leave immediately since he had to deal with her not attending those interviews, and Toh just stepped out a few minutes ago.


    ''One of my subordinates are causing issues. It seems they are in the park nearby. I won''t be gone long, but if I am make sure you go to bed.''


    Is it a coincidence that Toh suddenly had to step out? She feels uneasy. The unease lead to her putting some music on and dancing.


    "How do you still have the stamina to dance after that?"


    Sumireughed. "You''ll get used to it."


    "It seems reallyplicated. This industry isn''t as simple as it seems."


    "Going to quit?"


    Miya smirked. "Never, I''m seeing this through. Your stuck with me now."


    Miya seems motivated enough. But, it''s probably not


    Sumire walked over and grabbed the two baby bottles and ced it in the twins hands.


    "You don''t breastfeed?"


    "Hmmm sometimes. But, I don''t want the kids identally drinking my blood."


    "It must be difficult raising them."


    "I''ll admit it''s not easy. I don''t know whether it''s because of Hino or not. But, I get more work than most idols would. So, I don''t have a lot of time with them. Because if that it''s hard for me to learn to be a mother properly." Sumire patted Satomi''s hair. "Thankfully these two are understanding for infants. Huan was the same way too."


    Miya sweat fell. "I will never get used to your son who is only a year old acting like a four year old."


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