novellhall Chapter 37 Miyazawa Itsuki's Broken Promise
Chapter 37 Miyazawa Itsuki's Broken Promise
Inside a large karaoke room in Shibuya.
It was a noisy scene, with young men and women singing their hearts out.
A small number of students were still wearing Sakura Ridge's uniform and hadn't had time to change out after school.
This is a follow-up to Sato He's birthday party.
After the banquet, classmates who were close to Satoga came here together.
The five-colored rotating light ball refracted fragments of light, sweeping across the girl's face again and again.
Asahina Omi, dressed appropriately, sat quietly in a corner of the sofa.
Her usually radiant face now appeared somewhat lonely.
Miyazawa Itsuki did not come.
He was not seen when the birthday party started.
Naomi comforted herself, saying that perhaps Miyazawa-kun would arrive a little later.
But even after only scraps remained on the table and some classmates had said goodbye and left, there was still no news of him.
It's like they vanished into thin air.
Sato He looked at Asahina with a meaningful gaze, while Nakano Chinatsu also watched her with a worried expression.
Where did Asahi's so-called boyfriend go?
—Does it really exist?
—Maybe I've been scammed.
Among the crowd, there were many eyes cast at her with malice and mockery.
Naomi knew, but pretended not to.
She didn't want Miyazawa Itsuki to think of her as a troublesome, aggressive girlfriend.
So in the early stages of the banquet, I refrained from sending him messages to inquire about the situation.
But it wasn't until the banquet was over, and even halfway through the karaoke session, that things started to change.
Unable to suppress her unease any longer, Naomi cautiously probed:
[nao_nao: Miyazawa-kun, is something wrong?]
[nao_nao: I saved some cake for you, I wonder if Miyazawa-kun likes kiwi flavor]
[nao_nao: I really didn't mean to rush Miyazawa-kun, but if I can't attend due to unforeseen circumstances, I will tell them.]
[nao_nao: It's okay if you don't want to come, can you reply to me? Just one sentence is fine.]
The message remains unread.
A shadow fell over Naomi Asahina's beautiful face.
Miyazawa-kun, why are you ignoring me?
Did I do something wrong?
How could this happen...? This scene... again...
Naomi's eyes gradually dimmed.
"Nana, are you alright?"
Chinatsu Nakano put down the microphone and sat back down next to Naomi Asahina.
His tone betrayed his unconcealed worry.
"Chinatsu-chan, I'm okay."
Naomi Asahina forced a smile, trying to appear cheerful.
But that smile was already shattered. She had completely lost her acting skills.
Nakano Chinatsu stopped talking.
She wanted to say, "Is it because of your boyfriend?", but seeing her friend's depressed state, she ultimately didn't bring up that word.
"It's okay, Nana. If you're feeling down, go sing. It'll help you vent." Chinatsu Nakano placed the microphone in Naomi's palm.
"Be happy! Naomi is everyone's little sun. If the sun is dim, everyone will be listless."
Naomi Asahina forced a smile and nodded.
I stood up and walked towards the karaoke machine.
All eyes turned to her.
As the most beautiful girl in the room, Naomi Asahina was always the focus of attention.
Previously, because of the rumors that Asahi Meika was already taken, no one dared to approach her.
But that rumor...
Sato He's eyes flickered.
Naomi Asahina has chosen the song she wants to sing.
It's a song by the currently most popular girl idol group, STAR COLOS. Naomi is a huge fan of theirs.
The title is "Childhood Sweethearts".
This is the signature song of the group's lead singer, the super cute idol who debuted under the stage name [Shiri Hoshimiya].
"Nana's request for a song, does anyone know how to sing it?" Chinatsu Nakano waved her hand.
Actually, she was just being polite; the song was incredibly popular.
Everyone at the event had heard it before; the melody is simple and pleasant to listen to, and it's not difficult to cover.
So Chinatsu Nakano originally planned to sing with Naomi by herself.
But then, someone raised their hand.
"I know a little bit, how about I give it a try?"
Chinatsu Nakano's expression froze.
It's Sato He, today's birthday celebrant and host of the gathering.
If he were to express his opinion, no one present would have a reason to refuse.
"Hehe, then let's have Ahe..."
Chinatsu Nakano's eyelashes trembled. After hesitating for a few seconds, she finally handed over the microphone.
"Thank you, Chinatsu-chan."
Sato He accepted it with a smile. He looked at Asahina Naomi.
Naomi Asahina remained expressionless, lost in thought.
The music flowed gently.
"Childhood Sweethearts" is actually a duet between a man and a woman.
However, in group performances and album masterings, Akane Aoike, also from the same group, always sang the male vocals.
The music is light and cheerful yet subtly melancholic, telling the story of a pair of childhood sweethearts who reunite after being separated.
However, some critics say that the true meaning of the song is that the two did not ultimately reunite, and the boy at the end was actually the girl's illusion.
Some more radical analysts believe that the girl was actually an illusion, and that the real girl had already died when she parted ways with her childhood sweetheart.
Several groups of people with differing opinions launched a major online battle, which ultimately came to nothing, with only one point of consensus being reached.
The composer's mental state is worrying.
The song is primarily sung by a female vocalist in the beginning, with Naomi Asahina skillfully singing the last line.
[When we meet again, my heart will recognize you before I do.]
Next up is the male vocalists' turn, and Sato He is already eager to try.
But, at that moment...
The doors to karaoke have opened at an inopportune time.
The rotating lights shone precisely on the doorway.
This also drew everyone's attention to it.
The visitor at the door was a young man.
He was tall and slender with handsome features, and his attire was understated yet perfectly suited to his appearance.
Without a doubt, he's an exceptionally handsome guy.
He's so handsome he's flawless; to describe him with any so-called style would be an insult to his face.
Miyazawa Itsuki leaned against the door, his slightly disordered breathing gradually calming down.
"Hehe, hello everyone."
His voice was gentle and pleasant, and his gaze swept over the crowd to the girl who looked aggrieved and incredulous.
"I'm sorry, Naomi, I'm late."
……
Naomi Asahina's mysterious boyfriend has arrived!
The news swept through the entire private room and even spread to classmates who couldn't attend via social media.
A few minutes later, the news spread throughout the class, and most of the grade and even other grades learned about it.
The number of active users on anonymous forums has surged.
Under the chaotic lights of the karaoke room, countless people were secretly taking photos of Miyazawa Itsuki.
Although this is quite undisguised.
Miyazawa Itsuki came to his girlfriend's side, and Naomi felt a lump in her throat and wanted to cry as soon as she saw him.
But then, Miyazawa hugged her tightly, tears welling up in his eyes.
Naomi was stunned.
The brain's cry command was disrupted by a jumble of other commands.
"Eh... Miyazawa-kun?!"
"I'm sorry, Naomi." His voice was in the girl's ear. "It's lame of me, but I still want to explain. I didn't mean to be late or not reply to messages. Something just happened. I'll explain in detail later, okay?"