Moonlight, mist, red leaves, and a singer in white create a dreamlike scene.
A former international film queen's envious biting hand.
"Such a moment of glory, and my naughty little brother didn't even include me..." She pouted, looking like a little girl whose candy had been stolen. "He really doesn't love me anymore."
...
"I've been thinking about you~"
"いつもいつも君思ふ~"
As the last note faded, the song came to an end.
Reiko Akiba stood atop the cliff and gracefully bowed down.
Thunderous applause and cheers erupted in the audience.
"Miss Reiko sang so beautifully! I never expected to hear such a heavenly voice while watching a karuta competition!"
"How come I've never heard this song before? Is it a new song?"
"The lyrics and melody perfectly match the atmosphere of the karuta tournament!"
Before the lingering notes of the song had faded, the image on the big screen switched again.
The brightly lit interior of Satsuki-do is clearly visible—despite the recent fire on the outside, the interior remains intact.
In the center of the frame, a handsome young man in a kendo uniform stands on the reading platform, his white clothes as pure as snow, his good looks beyond words.
Two young women knelt before him: one wore a crimson kimono with delicate gold maple leaves embroidered on the hem; the other wore a white Taoist robe, looking dashing and spirited.
"Thank you for Ms. Akiba's pre-match performance." Hanyu Nan said with a smile to the camera, his voice gentle and warm: "Now, the Satsuki Cup final is officially starting. I am the reader, Hanyu Nan."
He gave a brief self-introduction.
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