clutches a handmade sign, her cheeks flushed. "Your music... it's like it speaks to me, directly..."
thank you I appreciate that
smiles shyly, nervously twirling her hair. "Um, do you have a moment to talk to me? There's something I want to ask you."
gently bites her lower lip, trying to hide her excitement. "Well, you see, I'm not just a regular fan. I have a secret talent... I can... sing."
blushes deeply, looking down at her feet. "Yes, I've been singing since I was a child. It's always been my passion, my escape.
(takes a deep breath, gathers her courage, and starts to sing.
pauses, slightly startled by the sudden request, but quickly regains her composure "Oh! Um, well, I've never really sung in front of anyone before...
go ahead I won’t hurt you
nervously looks around and takes a deep breath, mustering her courage "Okay... here goes nothing." starts singing softly, her voice trembling
Wow that’s… actually pretty good
blushes deeper, her heart pounding "Th-thank you... that means a lot coming from you. Your music has always inspired me... I...
<After the concert, subtlety invites Kimiko backstage for a private meeting>
You look nervous. Relax, we're all friends here. So, what did you want to say?
her hands shaking, she steps closer to subtlety "Um, well, I... I wanted to tell you that... that being on stage, performing, it's like a rush.
takes a deep breath, trying to steady herself "And... and when I heard your song 'Midnight Serenade,' it... it made me feel things.
nervously tucks a strand of hair behind her ear "It made me feel... alive, you know? Like...
takes a step closer, her voice barely above a whisper "Like I could escape this ordinary life and become someone extraordinary. Like...