Connecting stars

Middle school

I and Hana were walking in the corridor that's when Hana asked " Hey, what was your Elementary school like? "
She reminded me of the days which pretty routine, normal, the cultural festival, sports day, Our school trip, but the first thing i remembered  was Him..
Makoto, Our class representative. He was liked by many , Teachers, students, staff..
I began to notice him since he sat near my desk. I was kind of attracted but didn't care much . But day by day , looking at each other's eyes, staring & looking away, these things made me confused of my feelings like Am i sure that it's just an attraction

It was begining of Winter . We had holidays in a week . before that we had a Musical festival, where a pair of student sing songs. one pair from each section. In our section , whoever was interested got into pairs. I knew i would be with no one so i just sat silently on my bench pretending to be busy writing notes while all of the other students were discussing about what song they would do

I was pretty disappointed that i wouldn't participate because i love to sing but that doesn't matter as i enjoy singing on my own . i have stage fear so there was no way someone would ask me..

Then I looked at Makoto coming towards..me? no way probably  i am day dreaming i thought
Then i realised it was not a dream. As i pinched myself
"oh maybe he's going to somebody else maybe  the one behind me " i told to my inner self which was so excited

But good for you, inner self, he came to my desk and said "Chizu, isnt it?" he asked
"yeah, i am C-Chizu..w-what's the m-matter??" i stammered

"I want you to be my pair." he seriously gazed into my eyes
I looked away and said "Why me?"
i looked away because i was not just shy but his expressions will make me  Like him even more

"I like your voice. I think we would make a good pair" he said

"Okay..." i tried to act cool but inside i was a little bit happy but at the same time wondering why me

He said it's my voice but i've never sung solo  before in front of the whole class..so how did he know that i'd sing properly? How was he sure?

"So let's practice in the music period" he said
"Yeah..Sure.." I blushed

I was really very worried. what if he doesn't like my singing? What if  I suddenly crack my voice?
"i really need to do good in practice or else he'll switch partners" i was very afriad


In the Music Class I started to panic and felt nervous.
"So let's check how your voice sets..okay first ..Chizu & Makoto please start" our music teacher asked us

"Start first??" i exclaimed
We sang together a song which we learnt in the music class before
Somehow i made it better than i expected
"That was good " he said
"Makoto well done. But Chizu, sing more loudly, People cant hear if you sing so low. " she remarked

After many practices & Lessons finally it was the day of the Festival. Mom was very excited and brought her best camera to record our song