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He recalls the day when he spent his summer with a relative in Inaba. His stroll around the quaint town led to him making it to the playground and encountering her. Eyes downcast while on the swing set, he isn’t sure of what to say until he hears her humming a tune.
Then finally he introduces himself and spends the time playing with the younger girl until she asks him if he enjoys music.
The next thing he knew, he’s spent most of his day with her.
Music seemed to just bring them together just like that.
They became pen pals when he had to leave, but summer was always a time to look forward to because of visits to Inaba. They shared music, made a few tunes and recommended artists based on their own preferences.
But alas, times change and certain things are just not in one’s control.
The visits every summer had ceased since his family moved to Iwatodai.
With the adjustments and the gradual increase of workload took place, the letters became infrequent. Fortunately they were able to share their new phone numbers and message the other from time to time.
After one mundane yet hectic day in class, Minato finds a message from his old friend that takes him aback.
He finds out that she, Kujikawa Rise, has become an idol.