Chapitre 655: A Big Donation

As the last haunting notes of "The Scientist" faded into the warm afternoon air, the crowd erupted into a roar of applause and cheers, their response a mix of admiration and emotional release. The Harmony Union Club members exchanged glances of relief and excitement, their nervous energy now transformed into confidence. The audience had connected with their performance in a way they hadn't fully anticipated, and that connection fueled their resolve to deliver even more.

Aiko, another lead singer, stepped forward, her heart racing with adrenaline. She flashed a quick smile at her fellow singers, who nodded back in encouragement. The group was ready for their next song, a piece called "Echoes of Yesterday," a somber but hopeful tune from a famous Sakurean singer. The song was about memories, the ones that linger in the quiet moments, and how they shape the people we become.

Aiko's voice began softly, almost a whisper: