"....."
The theater fell completely silent.
A cold knot twisted in my stomach, tightening with every heartbeat as I stared at the conductor in the distance.
So...?
What's its decision?
Did it fall for it? Please accept...
I tried my best to keep composed, but the tension was palpable. I could hardly keep my breath in check as I even had a hard time swallowing my own saliva.
It felt as though... every little second felt like an eternity.
I could only hang suspended while the conductor's stitched-up eyes looked at me.
And then—
The grip over my throat lessened, and I fell back onto the chair.
Thud!
"Fine."
The conductor's brittle voice whispered in the air.
"...I'll give you a chance."
The conductor moved to the side and pointed at the piano that stood at the center of the stage.
"Show me your perfect piece."