Skill

TOH

At Tsukuhara High School - Music Hall-

'This should be the right place. I didn't think I would get a chance to drop by. I assumed Alicia would kick up more of a fuss, but surprisingly she didnt. It's a relief, but I shouldn't let my guard down.' 

If Alicia's purpose being here is truly because of Lucifer's orders. It will be difficult for him to ignore her. But, until Lucifer gives him the direct order, he can still keep her at arms length. 

It wasn't easy brushing off those words, but Alicia did drop the subject and eventually left.

She wasn't even there for long, but her presence certainly made an impact. 

'I could tell that there were many who wanted to discuss the abrupt offer Alicia made about becoming the muse of the brand.' While he personally employed all the staff in the main store. Toh knew there were many who disliked Sumire, because of the bad rumors about her.

At first they seemed to like her, but after they heard her name, they all seemed to remember the bad rumors about her. And yet, when he was about to get angry at them for being rude to her. Sumire stopped him.

Since that time she acts normal and visits him at work, despite the environment being hostile for her.

The moment he stepped inside, Toh searched for her but couldn't see her immediately. Instead what he saw were three people on the stage.

Toh identifies the ones on stage.

That's Alto Mikaze, Senbi Nao and Senna Masato.

Yume no Tobira

I want to grasp the light on the other side

Put your palms in our sky

I wish you all the best

Unite! Up! Mugen no Heart

Riding the wind of beginnings

Strongly Unite! Up! Infinite Heart

Connect and bloom proudly

verse

In my chest as many times as I struggled

A vow strongly engraved

Beyond the cloudy sky

Believe and draw an image

Hi! Love you dreaming

Hi! Love you Dreaming!)

More than 100% of reasons why you can't do it alone

Hi! Love you dreaming

In a style that feeds on suffering

Hi! Love you dreaming

This heartbeat that won't stop forever

If you don't do it, you'll regret it in the future

Every day will surely be amazing

We can't stop on an unprecedented road

I started running at the speed of light to the crossroads

The passion born in the palm of your hand

Grab it and hold it up to the sky

"Masa-chan and the others are good." A voice from beside him said. 

Toh glanced over to spot Tachibana Masaru. "But?"

Masaru chuckles. "But, it's still far too early for us to defeat our senpai's."

Toh glanced over to the connecting stage on the opposite side of the hall, to see four people. Despite being unfamiliar with the entertainment industry, he recognized these people. Quatro Light, the group currently at the top group in the entertainment world.

QUATRO LIGHT - ON MY WAY

Kou: Everybody go Loud with it.

Jun/Tetsuo: Go loud with it

Ran: Everybody just jump with it.

"Huh? This melody seems familiar-" Toh paused. The image of Sumire working hard on a song every single night, flashed through his mind. "Sumire wrote this song."

Kou: Jump with it.

All: Everybody just scream with it.

 Everybody becomes stupid

 Ayo we going to get it

Ran: You can't even imagine these exciting days

All: And we go with it

Kou: The cheers pouring down on me still aren't enough

Jun: You ready to get on for this? Overflowing passion

Tetsuo: Double up my bet, my game.

Ran: Can't stop my race

All: Yo everybody follow me

Jun: Yes

Kou: I don't have time to play

Tetsuo: Yes

Ran: To the sun that never sets

Jun/Tetsuo: Yes

Kou: You break free from the game quicker than anyone else

Jun/Ran/Tetsuo: On my way

Kou: Woo hoo

All: The same old things arent enough

Too much vibes

On my way

Woo hoo

From start to finish climax

Overtaking and just taking off

Only accelerate, we never stop.

Kou: Woo hoo

Tetsuo: We are unstoppable

Jun: We are going to go high.

Kou: Unstoppable, gonna go high

Ran: Unstoppable, gonna go high

All: Keep yellin it out

Jun/Tetsuo: Everybody go loud with it

Kou/Ran: Go Loud with it

Jun/Tetsuo: Everybody just jump with it

Kou/Ran: Jump with it

All: Everybody just jump with it

Everybody get stupid

So, this is what happens when someone with skills sing Sumire's songs. From the moment he saw her first composing, Toh knew there was something special about Ibuki Sumire's songs. However, because the girl only composed songs for nanairo feather, it was difficult to measure her skill.

She is more talented than she gives herself credit for.

That level of composing, and that voice. 

'I can see Sumire achieve her dreams, she definitely has the ability.' However, it won't be an easy path. There will be those who will try their hardest to crush that talent before it even truly blossoms. 

'Her last company certainly tried. At first they were probably sincere with recruiting her. But, once they realized how talented she was. That's when the jealousy kicks in. Even if they don't wish to be stars themselves.'

"Ahhh, you were really cool Kou-senpai." Mikaze said.

Maon Kou winked. "I do admire your courage, Kazeyan. But, I think we're both going to get our butt kicked."

And that is when he sees her. Sumire stood in the center platform of the two connecting stages.

SUMIRE - Yellow Rose 

"There is me, who cannot come down

From a high tower.

Thinking, that I don't need anyone's help,

I pretended to be strong and turned my back on everyone."

Toh's eyes widened.

Huh? What is this? This isn't the first time he has heard her sing. But, something seems different. Has she always sounded like this?

'Just now, I said she would eventually achieve her dreams. But, if Sumire wanted to, she can do that right now.'