Hi everyone!
Today, I want to share a little secret.
Something I don't usually tell anyone.
Even on my days off, I sometimes visit the studio.
It's not because I think,
"I have to work harder because I'm the center."
Well... maybe a little.
But honestly?
I just want to become better.
When the studio is empty, it feels a little strange.
I'm used to hearing everyone's voices.
But today, it's completely quiet.
I stand in front of the mirror.
And the only person reflected back is me.
π©· Aine: "Alright!"
I start the music.
Check the choreography.
One more time.
And then again.
Over and over.
π©· Aine: "Hmm..."
π©· Aine: "That turn felt a little slow."
I record a video.
Watch it back.
Try again.
Watch it again.
Try again.
Before I realize it, more than an hour has passed.
I'm covered in sweat.
But somehow...
I feel like I'm getting closer to the performance I imagine in my head.
That's when it happened.
*Click.*
The studio door opened.
π©· Aine: "Eh!?"
π Shizuku: "Oh my~?"
π©· Aine: "S-Shizuku!?"
π Shizuku: "I thought nobody was here, but it was you, Aine."
It turns out Shizuku had come to practice as well.
π Shizuku: "Have you been dancing this whole time?"
π©· Aine: "Y-Yeah..."
π Shizuku: "That's amazing."
π©· Aine: "Not really!"
π Shizuku: "Heheβͺ"
π Shizuku: "That's exactly why you're the center, Aine."
The moment she said that, my face felt warm.
I wasn't expecting it at all.
π©· Aine: "No way!"
π©· Aine: "I still have so much more to improve!"
π Shizuku: "Working hard is wonderful..."
π Shizuku: "But please don't push yourself too much, okay~?"
As she said that, she handed me a cold sports drink.
I have no idea when she bought it.
π Shizuku: "Let's take a short break~"
π©· Aine: "Thank youβͺ"
After that, we sat down and talked for a while before heading home.
But somehow...
Today gave me a little more confidence.
I'll keep working hard tomorrow too.
So I can deliver an even brighter performance to everyone.
To Be Continued...