I believe that no one in this world will deny that School City is a bustling and lively city.

Its prosperity comes from decades of technology beyond the outside world, and its excitement comes from students and scholars together. The pursuit.

Here, it seems as if everyone is full of energy. At least on the surface.

But that doesn't mean the city doesn't know how to be laid-back and quiet. On the contrary, although it may not pay attention to the idyllic poetic feeling, the city, which has science as its core element, may know more about the truth of relaxation than those idyllic towns.

Be busy while studying and working, and be laid-back when resting and relaxing. This is the rhythm of life that has been set in this city since its inception. It will not be depressed by pressure, nor will it be lazy because of leisure. Everything is the most scientific and reasonable. It has never changed too much.

At dusk, a slow-paced melody chirps softly.

The white fingertips alternate between the black and white keys, weaving simple syllables into a beautiful melody.

But......

"Failed......"

Looking around, no one noticed her, and the girl couldn't help but sigh.

It was her own confidence, and she thought she would be as popular with pedestrians as she usually would. But at the end of the song, there was no one who even looked back at her.

To be honest, it's pretty scary.

What's the problem?

She pressed her fingers to her temples in thought.

She had never encountered anything so extreme before today. Could it be that your own aesthetics are starting to deviate? If that's the case, it's not a good thing.

At this time, she heard the sound of someone clapping.

It wasn't a lot of people, but only one person who stood not far away and clapped "popping".

Judging by the size, it was obviously a young girl too. Probably about the same height as her.,Wearing the uniform of a famous art school in the school city.,The pure white wide-brimmed hat is slightly pressed down.,Covering the upper part of her face.。

Let's be honest,School City is essentially a collection of schools。 Since it is a school uniform, it is naturally designed from the overall perspective of most people. Therefore, in general, they are not obsessed with the pursuit of good looks in style, so most school uniforms are not suitable for adding too many other elements to the collocation. Even Tokiwadai, which is a prestigious girls' school, is no exception in this regard. Even a wide-brimmed hat that can be called a versatile hat does not have a suitable match for school uniforms.

However, the school uniform worn by the girl in front of her is obviously an exception.

This school uniform with a beautiful long skirt is probably the only school uniform that is contrary to the style of the entire school city.。

It was the uniform of a famous art school in the Ninth School District, and from the beginning of the design, this school uniform that referenced the design of the dress was different from the usual concept of school uniform. Only in this way can people feel that there is no sense of disobedience with its combination with a wide-brimmed hat.

But the more important reason, apparently, is the person wearing this dress.

It felt like she was about the same height as herself, maybe maybe a little bit taller. Even though I didn't see the face, just looking at the nose and mouth and the outline of the face, I thought it must be a beauty.

"You ......"

Just as she was about to ask, the girl in front of her stopped clapping and hummed a melody softly.

Listening to the melody she hummed, she was startled.

It was exactly what she had just played, but with a few differences. Apparently, her tune has been slightly altered. And with a few changes, this piece is noticeably better.

"That's amazing!"

Completely improvised revisions, completely improvised renditions. It's not easy to do that.

Moreover, the girl in front of her didn't just change one paragraph, but revised the whole song from beginning to end. Just by listening to the tune on one side.

"Well, wouldn't that be better?"

The girl finished humming the whole song and said to her. That voice is as wonderful as a popular virtual idol.

She herself did not expect such a situation at all. For a while, I was also a little stunned.

"I'm sorry, maybe I'm a little too abrupt."

The girl took off her wide-brimmed hat and bowed slightly.

(It's beautiful!) ）

She couldn't even help but froze.

Although she thought she should be a beauty before, she didn't expect this girl to have an amazing beauty that even the same sex couldn't help but breath away.

As a girl, she is quite confident in her appearance. But if she compares it to teaching, she feels that she should be inferior to this girl.

"That...... Please, what's on my face? ”

Probably because she was acting a little too strange, the girl asked embarrassedly with one hand on her face.

"No, it's not! How is that possible! It's me who is so rude! ”

She quickly shook her hand and said.

Although the other party should be about the same age as herself, judging from her elegant words and deeds, it can be imagined that she is probably a well-bred eldest lady. The girl who is too soft even makes people feel weak.

Staring at an eldest lady like this is a bit too rude.

"I'm sorry, I changed your tune on my own initiative. Actually, your tunes are also good, I just habitually made some superfluous things. ”

"No, it won't. I also think it's better if you modify it like this. ”

"But that's your own creation, right? As a listener, it is really not right to influence a composer's thinking. ”

"There's no such thing. But I want to thank you. She shook her head in denial and placed her right hand on top of her chest, "My name is Elisa, and I protect Alyssa." ”

Because the other party seems to be a dignified and polite lady, she seems to have been affected unconsciously, and the way she speaks has also changed a little.

_

"Hey, it turned out to be an appointment with someone?"

"Well, I was just passing by and was drawn to your song."

"Is it a boy?"

As a girl, when you hear such news, you can't help but think about it, and Narugo Alyssa is no exception.

The girl smiled wryly and shook her head.

"I wish it was, but unfortunately it's not. Why do you think that? ”

"Well, as a girl, if you want to make an appointment with someone at this point in time, only dating and the like are the most likely."

"If you say so, it is true. However, I've never dated a guy before. ”

"Really? I thought there must be so many boys chasing you like stars. ”

"I'm so sorry, but I have a boy I like...... Although it's just me, the other party doesn't know anything. ”

"Huh? It's true? What kind of people are they? ”

Alyssa felt a little taken aback from the bottom of her heart. It's hard to imagine that a girl with such amazing beauty and gentle talent would chase after her.

"If I were to describe it, it would be distorted because of too much personal feelings, and he would no longer be the real him. All I can say is that he is a very trustworthy and reliable person, and this is the only thing that will not change if anyone describes it. ”

As a girl describing the boy she likes, there is probably nothing more calm and straightforward than this. It's just clear and pure without any clutter.

The more this is the case, the more curious it becomes. What kind of boy would make such a clear and excellent girl fall in love?

"Alas...... So, when will you confess to him? ”

"Maybe never."

Barely hesitating, the girl said in an almost categorical tone.

It was an answer that left Alyssa dumbfounded. Although she was puzzled, the girl avoided the topic.

"It's really nice to hear the song you just played. Did you compose the music? ”

"Oh, hey, no." Alyssa scratched her head embarrassedly, "I didn't get anyone's attention at all but you." ”

"That's not your problem, because I did it."

"Huh?!"

"I'm sorry, I'm sorry. I'm very curious about your tunes and think you might be able to help me. So try to keep other people's attention from you, so that there will be less distractions in the conversation with you. It's just that I seem to be too fascinated by listening, so I unconsciously do something superfluous. I'm sorry if you misunderstand something because of this. ”

The girl said with a sincere bow.

There are all kinds of abilities in the school city.,It's not strange to have this type of ability.。 Naturally, Alyssa was able to accept such an explanation. It's just that the "help" she said ......

She blinked, puzzled.

The girl said as she gently poked the clumps of shaved ice with a straw, and she pulled out a portable terminal from her pocket hidden in the folds of her long skirt.

From the headphones, a strange melody came. It wasn't a tune, it didn't sound bad, but it wasn't music, it was just a melody made up of notes.

"Excuse me, is this some kind of healing music?"

Alyssa frowned slightly.

In the school city,There's a treatment for mental illness such as depression called music therapy.,Use certain melodies to achieve a certain spiritual level of healing.。 To her, the melody was somewhat similar.

"Well, sort of. This is indeed a therapeutic procedure. The girl said lightly, "If it is just like this, it will be too direct and attention-grabbing." I wanted to write a piece that would incorporate the melody. This will not make people feel confused and disgusted, and it can achieve the effect. ”

"Is this humane treatment? It's amazing. ”

Alyssa gently clasped her palms.

Indeed, if the patient is not made aware that he or she is a patient and is doing something to treat the disease, the patient's condition will often appear better. It's a psychological level of care for the patient, and it has proven to be effective.

"If it's just me, I don't think it's a bit overwhelming. So I've been with people who can help me on a regular basis, and I just happened to meet you. I would be very grateful if you could give me some help. ”

The girl bowed her head politely.

"No, it doesn't have to be. But doesn't that make the person you're dating wait too long? ”

"Don't worry, I've always done a good amount of money."

"Hmm." Alyssa thought about it and thought it should be something you could do. "If I can do something for others, it must be my honor."

"Thank you very much, the lyrics are here, borrowed ready-made."

"This is ...... 'wind lantern of the void'?"

"Well, I don't have a lot of time, so borrow a little from the existing one."

"Hmm......"

The two girls gathered around the terminal and pondered, humming a few words from time to time, like composers who compose music entirely by inspiration. The terminal synthesizes the music that the two men improvised and tries to blend it with that melody.

Alyssa felt more and more incredible. Although she is the one who helps, the girl is the real leader. And what surprised her was that the melody led by the girl was really woven with the uncomposed melody little by little, and gradually became real music.

(That's amazing...... ）

Why isn't she famous?

Naturally, Alyssa had such a thought.

Why has a girl with such talents and talents never heard of herself?

Even if I am myself, I have a dream that one day I can go to a wider place and convey my singing voice to more people. In her opinion, this girl must be able to achieve that dream easily if she wanted to. But this girl doesn't seem to care about her talent at all.

Why?

Humming softly the melody that was soon nearing completion, Alyssa thought.

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Although it was impossible for her to notice it herself, what she saw in the eyes of the girl was completely different.

From the moment she heard that melody, Narugo Alyssa's figure began to fade gradually.

Over and over again. In order to compose the tune, every time she listened to that melody, Narugo Alyssa lost her form.

Gradually, gradually. By the time the song was almost finished, Naruko Alyssa was almost unsightly.

Humming the last note softly, Alyssa, who was disappearing from the girl's eyes, showed a final smile.

The smile with genuine joy was so bright and beautiful that it seemed to remain here after her figure had completely disappeared.

"I'm sorry ......"

In a voice that was not heard by anyone, the girl said to someone who was no longer here.

No one will be left with any memory but herself. Even when it's all gone, Alyssa won't keep the memories of each other. Her voice and appearance will not leave a trace in the other party's memory.

In this way, the last, the only link that will show the flaws has been eliminated.

It's like every part of this encounter, every time spent together, is fictional.

Only inside the terminal, the song written by the two of them proves that this is a real thing.

The girl sighed softly, but time did not allow her to stop. Choice is true freedom, but she has no choice.

She stepped forward towards the location of the elevator that stood like the Tower of Babel.