Chapter 16 [1/2]

At the second day, most of people were gathering inside Academy hall. There was concert of orchestra group from School of Music.

Jeongyeon shifted on her chair, looking around. Everyone around her seemed to be hypnotized by the symphony. She sighed and looked back at the orchestra.

"Can you stop moving?" Momo said to Jeongyeon. "I can't enjoy the music. What's wrong?"

"I'm bored," Jeongyeon stated. She caught Momo's hand before the girl could slap her thigh. "I don't mean to be rude but this isn't my thing. It makes me sleepy." She shouldn't say that for Tzuyu pinched her thigh.

"Ow!"

"Quiet." Momo slapped Jeongyeon thigh before offering apologetic smile to a couple behind them. "Seriously guys."

"It's Tzuyu! not me," Jeongyeon said defensively but earned another glare from Momo and Tzuyu.

"I want to see Nayeon, you say she will sing. Where's she?"

"Patient. And yes she will, it says after double violin," Momo said, reading concert program in hand.

"Quiet guys, I like this song," Tzuyu shushed the chatting girls when Mrs. Bae as conductor raised her right hand.

Violin and cello groups started to play.

Jeongyeon looked back at stage. "I know this melody."

"It's Beethoven's Ode to joy," Tzuyu whispered. "We had learnt about it, you don't remember?"

Jeongyeon grinned.

"I'm still wondering why you past the exam," Tzuyu said.

Momo stifled a chuckle. She moved head slightly as bases, trumpets, horns and other group started to play. "Oh, I like this." She watched as Mrs. Bae raised her other hand and the choir group rose. She smiled, moving head as the choir sang the symphony.

Even Jeongyeon was astonished. "Oh man, that's awesome," she said. "I got goosebumps."

"Told you," Momo said. She wasn't really familiar with classical music before but after entering the Academy she learned not only modern music but also classical. And now she grew to like the genre.

They clapped their hands together with other audience as the symphony reached finale. Mrs. Bae then raised her left hand.

"It's Mark and Kei," Tzuyu said. "They will do double violin."

Momo smiled as her seniors stood up. She noticed Kei taking deep breath before placing violin on her shoulder. Mark did the same and they started to play. Luckily Tzuyu got front chair so they could see the performers clearly. She was amazed by their performance. Kei looked beautiful with the blue dress, and the way she played violin was elegant. She never knew that Kei played violin.

"Wow, they're amazing," Jeongyeon said.

"Yes." Tzuyu replied, still looking at her roommate. Mark looked different with the tux and violin. It changed her image of him.

Momo raised hands, applauding her seniors. Kei and Mark bowed and the clap increased. She just laughed when Jeongyeon let out a whistle. Mark noticed them and smiled a little. But Kei didn't notice them; she was looking over the audience. There was little disappointment on Kei's face as they sat back on their chairs. It made Momo wonder if Kei looked for someone.

"Next is Nayeon right?" Jeongyeon asked eagerly. "Finally."

"Yes," Tzuyu replied, glancing at Momo . They just shook their heads. She clapped as Nayeon and a boy from their school walked into stage.

They almost couldn't notice Nayeon. The girl wore floor length black dress and her usually tied-hair was loose.

"Is that Nayeon? She looks beautiful," Tzuyu said. When there was no reply from her side she turned to Jeongyeon. Her lips curled up as she saw Jeongyeon's stunned expression.

Jeongyeon watched as Nayeon and the boy- for her dismay it was the boy who tried to ask Nayeon out before -straightened up and smiled at each other. She decided to ignore the boy and looked back at Nayeon.

Soft melody of violins and flutes filled the hall. And Nayeon started to sing.

Momo dropped her jaw, astonished to hear 'Con te partiro' or 'Time to say goodbye'. She felt goosebumps as the soprano and tenor sang the famous song.

Who would have thought the usually shy and timid girl was a soprano singer.

Momo shook head slightly and turned to Tzuyu and Jeongyeon. They were astonished as well. Jeongyeon kept gaze at stage in astonishment. 'Finally, she got you'

Jeongyeon couldn't move gaze away. Classical music had never been in her favorite music list, but tonight she was amazed by them. Or her. She knew the girl, but the one she was staring now wasn't the girl she used to know. Nayeon looked different. She watched as Nayeon closed her eyes, singing the song. Her powerful yet beautiful voice echoed inside the big hall. She blushed when Nayeon opened her eyes, smiling.

When the soprano and tenor finished their song, audience broke into thunderous applause.

Momo stood from her chair, applauding. She wasn't the only one for everyone was now standing up. She clapped her hands and gave thumbs up as Nayeon glanced toward them.

"Holy shit! that's beyond amazing! Don't you think?" she said.

"I'm speechless, seriously, never thought she could do that," Tzuyu replied still clapping hands. She then noticed Jeongyeon was still on her chair.

"Looks like someone was hypnotized here," she said to Momo.

Momo grinned and patted the still stunned boy-clad girl. "Kyungwan, you okay?"

Jeongyeon blinked twice and finally realized that everyone was on their feet. She quickly rose from her seat. She couldn't help a smile seeing Nayeon bowed toward audience and gave wave. She opened her mouth to shout the girl's name but she couldn't make the word out from her throat. She couldn't even move her hand to make a whistle. She just stood there, watching as Nayeon and the boy once again bowed before leaving stage.

After the concert they left Academy hall.

Momo zipped her sport jacket up. They were waiting outside Academy hall. "Looks like everyone really pleased with the performance," she said to Tzuyu who stood beside her.

"This Academy still surprised me even now. It's like every student here is super star."

"Agreed. No wonder they got special treat for JYP," Momo said and sighed. "Now I'm not sure if we can get the ticket, we have a lot of rivals here."

Tzuyu nodded weakly. Although she didn't want to admit but Momo was right. She thought if they entered St. Mary's Academy they could get chance to JYP, but she forgot that the famous Academy had many talented students.

"What should we do?"

Momo was about to reply when two men approached them. She nudged Tzuyu's arm.

"Excuse me, are you SF3?"

"Yes, we are," Momo replied.

"I saw your performance yesterday, and you impressed me."

"Thank you, sir," Tzuyu replied. She glanced at Momo.

Momo tilted her head slightly, confused as well.

"Oh, I'm sorry. We are not bad people, don't worry."

Momo offered small smile and watched as one of the men took his name card out. She took the card from him and eyes widened in surprise.

"We are from JYP Entertainment"

Momo jerked head up, surprised. Tzuyu grabbed her arm, gripping it tightly. "JYP? The JYP Entertainment?" she asked.

"Yes, that JYP Entertainment. Every year we come to St. Mary's Academy Annual festival looking for new star. And yesterday we're really impressed by your performance. You're the one who did duet with student representative, right?"

"Yes, sir," Momo answered, nodding. She gripped back Tzuyu's hand. She wanted to scream at moment but held it.

"I really like it. It's a shame Mina always rejects our offer. We'd tried hard to get her but, yeah, always failed. Anyways, we really hope you have interest and try JYP audition. Just think about it."

Tzuyu and Momo nodded swiftly, wide grin on face. "We will. Thank you, sir." After the men left, they started to jump and scream.

"Okay, okay, everyone's looking here," Momo said, releasing Tzuyu's hands. "Wait, where's Kyungwan?"

"I thought he's with us, where is he?" Tzuyu finally realized Jeongyeon's missing.

"You think he's still inside?"

"Perhaps."

While her best friends were looking for her, Jeongyeon stood near exit of the back stage. She thought to meet Nayeon. But it seemed she wasn't the only one. Not only junior high school students, there were also students from other schools, even adults, gathering around exit that she couldn't look inside. "Hey," she said, pushing aside a boy when he tried to pass her.

"Be careful. This is expensive, you know."

Before Jeongyeon could scold her junior the orchestra group made their way out from stage. It was Kei who walked out first, and soon the girl got busy with receiving bouquet from boy students. Next was Mark and he got many bouquets too. She watched as orchestra group got flowers or presents from their fans. She once again was amazed by St. Mary's Academy. And finally her eyes caught Nayeon coming out. She lifted a hand to get Nayeon's attention but the girl was surrounded by her fans, receiving many bouquets.

She looked down at her empty hands and sighed. "I should bring flower, or something."

She looked up and watched as Nayeon got presents from her fans. She decided to leave and look for Tzuyu and Momo.

"Kyungwan,"

Jeongyeon turned around and smiled at the apparently soprano girl. "Hi,"

Nayeon released a breath. "You came?"

"Of course I do," Jeongyeon said, grinning. "I'm a good friend."

Nayeon inhaled, offering small smile. "Yeah, right, you are."

Jeongyeon wriggled his brows still grinning. He then took a good look at the girl standing in front of her. This was the first time she saw Nayeon without her glasses and the girl released her shoulder length raven hair.

"You look beautiful tonight, I mean, you always look beautiful, but tonight, well, it's more."

Nayeon blushed at the praise. "Thanks. I thought it won't suit me actually, you know, I'm not a fashionable person."

"I think it looks nice on you," Jeongyeon said. She shoved both hands into pants pocket and nodded toward bouquets in the girl's arms. "By the way, you got many flowers."

Nayeon smiled shyly.

Jeongyeon was about to tease the girl but someone called her. She looked over Nayeon's shoulder and saw the tenor boy.

"Sorry but I must go," Nayeon said and caught Kyungwan's disappointed look before he smiling widely.

"Thanks for coming."

"Yah, it's okay. And you're great, I mean, your performance, it's really great," Jeongyeon stammered.

Nayeon nodded and gave a wave or she tried while holding bouquets in arms.

Jeongyeon waved back, watching as Nayeon left with the boy. She unconsciously breathed out soft sigh. She decided to look for Tzuyu and Momo but met Mark and the basketball boys. They went for games stall.

Meanwhile, Momo wandered around formal garden. She thought to see Mina but the girl must be busy. She stopped in front of banana chocolate stall. She gave money to junior high school student of School of Theatre and continued to walk, holding banana chocolate in hand. 'Perhaps watching music performance wasn't bad idea' she thought and headed for ground.

"Haru! hey,"

Momo stopped and turned around to find Kei walking toward her. "Oh, Hi Kei."

"You're alone? Where are your friends?"

"Somewhere," Momo replied with tilting head. "By the way, you never tell me you play violin, and not just any violinist but a concerto."

Kei giggled as they started to walk. "Well, I'm shy," she said. She laughed when Haru lifted an eyebrow playfully.

"So, you come to see my performance. I'm so happy!"

Momo smiled back and turned gaze aside. She halted when she saw her girlfriend. "Mina,"

"Good evening, Mina," Kei greeted.

Mina just glanced at the other girl before turning to her 'boyfriend'. "I was looking for you."

"I'll see you around, Haru," Kei said to Haru, bowing slightly toward Mina, and taking her leave.

Momo gave small smile at Kei and turned to Mina. "Hey, so you were looking for me?"

Mina crossed her arms. "And apparently you're busy with another girl."

Momo sighed, approaching her girlfriend. "We just meet like three or five minutes ago," she said.

Mina looked at her skeptically.

"It's true, but, well if you don't believe me." Momo shrugged her shoulders, teasing the girl. She held back a chuckle as Mina unfolded arms and grabbed her banana chocolate.

"Hey, that's my banana choco!"

Mina pushed tongue out and bit the chocolate-covered banana sweet. "Because you're flirting with another girl."

"I'm flirting?" Momo asked.

Mina nodded while chewing the banana chocolate.

"Well, my girlfriend's always busy, she loves her duty more than me."

"Haru," Mina pouted. She pinched Momo's forearm. "I'm sorry. I don't mean to ignore you, but you know,"

Momo couldn't help a chuckle seeing Mina lowered her gaze, apologizing. "I'm just kidding. I know it's your duty." Mina lifted her gaze smiling a little. The girl then offered the banana chocolate.

"My apology."

"That's mine," she said. Mina giggled and took her arm.

"Can we play something?"

Momo looked at game stalls. "But looks like it'll soon close."

"Yes, it is," Mina said and sighed in disappointment.

"We can play tomorrow."

"Yeah, but I have stuff to do," Mina said. "After finish, is it okay? Around three?"

Momo nodded. "Three."

They then continued to walk, heading dining room.

"Wait, you haven't told me yet if you have performance too."

"That's secret," Mina replied, giggling. "Or perhaps we should do it again, but dance this time. What do you think?"

"Dance?" Momo asked.

Mina nodded swiftly. "Like the one we did for your final."

"That dance? No." Momo shook her head. "Then I'll be the woman. No, no, not that dance."

"Why, I think you'll look nice in dress," Mina teased. Momo nudged her side lightly. "You don't want to see me in suit?"

At the word Momo turned to Mina. "Suit?" The girl wriggled her brows. They moved aside as group of girls passed them. It reminded her about the silver mask guy.

"Haru," Mina said and poked the suddenly turned quiet girl's arm. They left former garden and walked toward dining room as Jinyoung announced end of the day. "You think I will look nice in suit? Like handsome?"

Momo let out small chuckle. "No, I don't think so," she teased and laughed when Mina jut lower lip out. "Oh, I forgot to tell you something. Guess who I met today?"

Mina knitted her brows. "You met someone?"

Momo nodded, grinning widely. "JYP!"

"Really? That's great Haru!" Mina threw arms around Momo's shoulders hugging her. Momo had revealed the reason they entering St. Mary's Academy as boy. "I'm really happy for you."

Delighted smile plastered on Momo's face as she hugged Mina back. "Thanks."

Mina pulled back and leaned to give a peck.

"Mina!" Momo warned for there were many people around them.

"I can't help it, you're so cute!" Mina said and giggled.

Momo shook her head but then smiled.

"Let's have dinner, I'm hungry. I want to feed you again, like before."

"Oh no, no."

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