Ann Mayer, who was the reason I stopped playing guitar.

And Iori, who inspired me to pick up the guitar again.

Now here they are, competing for me as musical partners.

I am deeply moved.

…….But the two of them didn’t know.

They don’t know that I stopped playing guitar after Ann stole my confidence.

They don’t know that I resumed playing guitar because of Iori’s song.

“Ann, is it okay if I take the lead?”

“No problem.”

I had decided…….

“Iori, I had decided to go with this song.”

Koromo nodded slowly.

I chose the song that I had been captivated by on SNS, and it was the first song that I had a session with Iori.

It all started with this song.

I am the person I am today because of this song.

So, if I had a chance to compete with Ann, I made up my mind to play this song. Well, I would have to compete with Iori as Ann’s partner later, but that’ll be fine.

–I began to play.

I arranged the intro of this song simply.

The simple arrangement made it easy to put emotion into it.

And because there is more spare time technically, I can express myself boldly.

Therefore, the intro to the song is more than enough.

And then,Iori’s singing comes in.

Her voice is as breathtaking as ever.

…… But what is this ?!

Iori’s singing was different from usual. It’s not at a level that comes with a thump.

Not good, the usual play will not be enough to match Iori today……

She made eye contact with me.

Do you want me to unleash more?

Is she trying to tell me that this kind of elegant performance is not good enough?

Does she want to compete with me too?

I have never seen Iori so aggressive.

……If that’s the case, I’ll take you up on your offer, Iori !

I’m going to play the melody as Iori carried me. The emotional uplift is impressive……, but what is this feeling,…… I myself can’t remember the last time I felt so passionate on playing guitar.

The more the bar progresses, the more a new world opens up.

Iori smiled with satisfaction at my guitar play.

Iori completely dominated the atmosphere of the place.

This is what I call an overwhelming ‘Flower’…….

If I hadn’t lost to Ann, if I hadn’t been dumped by Aika, I wouldn’t have the relationship I have now with Iori.

Even if everything was destined for this moment, I accept it.

Her singing are still captivating my heart.

–Then, in the second chorus, an incident occurred.

Ann intervened in our performance.

To intervene as this song was about to end, Ann’s performance is a masterpiece.

Even though it was a simple song, it was perfectly integrated into the ensemble at first glance.

I thought I was playing my best right now.

But Ann’s intervention changed that.

Ann led me into a realm that the two of us couldn’t reach on our own.

A feeling of emotional uplift enveloped me than when it’s just the two of us playing.

I knew it…..It’s fun…….

I am having the most thrilling time right now.