Eventually, Luna’s name was called, and it did not take long. The pitter patter of her feet could have been heard as she entered the stage from the back and stood still at the center to introduce herself. Her words were formal. Her posture was poised. And now, she was about to be set loose into -

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of attraction of the entire auditorium. The pinkette raised her hand up high, and waved at Luna, giving her a glance of support. And for just a few mere moments? There was a small smile donning unto the lips of the tomboy. A sign of life and emotion just seeping out of her.

❝ And I’ll make sure to give you a good show. It might lift your spirits. ❞ Luna offered another gaze of affection towards her friend. A part of her now decided that she wasn’t just doing this for her now. Natsuki too… deserved something bright, something happy. Even if she couldn’t experience it -

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"Singing too? Yes please. I'd love to listen. I should probably head to the audience, as I can't be joining the audition now, can I?" An attempt to chuckle, it sounded really weird, but the effort was counted. She really enjoyed spending time with Luna.

If listened to enough times, one could even get used to the sound of nails on a chalkboard. Maybe with enough time, she’d be able to understand. Take that pill completely. Hesitancy, uncertainty, still flowed relentlessly through her mind. She sensed that something like this could not so easily -

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on her, and never will. That's the kind of reassurance, Natsuki wanted to show to Luna. "You're going to ace it, I just know it."

❝ I would… like that. ❞ Luna’s fingers instinctively wrapped themselves around the pinkette’s tightly. She felt comfort in her touch. Somewhere deep within her, she could sense the effort to try; that resolute resolve. That was enough for her right now. Without even saying a word, Miss Sonata -

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Natsuki stayed true to her words and right now, gripping her hand in hand, together. "Best friends. As promised. So please don't worry. I'll always make time for you, okay? How about we go see this audition? I'll support you all the way, hm?"

A common practice in witch culture was… what was to be done when there was a problematic relationship. When the partner learned too much, began to expose too much. Luckily, Luna thought she had avoided this. She had told off the council and successfully convinced them to leave her alone. -

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Again with her tone. Dammit. She didn't think this would be such a bother, and she hated how she's making Luna feel unnerved about it. So Natsuki held upon her hand, squeezing gently to let her know, that she won't abandon her. "I promised you right? We're friends. You're not alone in this..."

The way she says it so blankly… To Luna’s unique senses, it is almost akin to the goosebump-inducing feeling of being lied to and knowing that you are. However, she can still notice something. Her genuine effort into making a smile. Luna softly nods in return and tries one herself, successfully. -

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Was she acting this way because...of who Natsuki is now? "You...You don't look so good though. If anything you should be really happy that you're able to move on and do what you like...what's...bothering you?" It...It has to be because of her...

❝ I-I… uh… I just auditioned for a local theater production. I want to… become an actress… ❞ She would explain with a bit more chipperness in her voice. Though a bit of hesitancy and nervousness too. It felt almost like she was facing the woman in the hallway once more. A hand was held to her arm -

🧁ℕ𝕒𝕥𝕤𝕦𝕜𝕚🧁@pinkytsun.bsky.social · last yr.

"...You were leaving the mansion...and I saw you were even hopping with glee...did...did something happen? Are you okay? Why the sudden gloomy mood?" Kind of ironic that she's the one asking that. When everything else that seemed out of place was coming from the pinkette herself.

For Luna… it was much more… noticeable than usual. Usually, she heard people’s own unique melodies quite clearly. As if it were a part of their identity that she could sense and feel. But from Natsuki now, she felt… rather unnerved. A bit frightened by the sheer lack of everything there. Her own -

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"...Luna. It's good to see you again, you seem much chipper today. Did you...do something back there?" The pinkette's words were slower and lower than usual, but her words mean well. Though the fact the former witch was chipper compared to the pinkette tomboy was...off putting to say the least.

The woman opens up what looks like a small mobile phone. Her eyes are glued to it for a moment. On it are a set of dates adjacent to various ads for her local community theater. Looking up to the sky for a moment, she holds her hand to her heart, as if awaiting a blessing from the heavens to wish -

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sort of significance within her life. Slowly she takes a few steps, walking into noticing distance from her blonde friend. She doesn't say a word, but she raised a hand to wave at her. Her expression was blank, as she couldn't muster a smile.

[ youtu.be/7VgNG8theUw?... ] When the witch makes her way down the steps of the staircase leading to her estate, every little step causes the sound of a piano chord. Almost like she’s playing hop-scotch, she spreads her legs and feet out, dramatically accentuating every movement as she hops down -

Joe Jackson - 1982 - Steppin' Out - Album Version

YouTube video by Jan Knudsen

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It's her. Luna Sonata. Of course she still remembers her, but does she remember the pinkette? Slowly she floats down to the ground, a little bit distant from where the blonde was, watching her for a little bit. She still has that laugh within her.

❝ Let’s do this my way. The right way. ❞ Armed with a conductor’s baton, she exits her creaky old mansion and spreads her arms at her sides. A devious smile crosses her face as she basks in her own glory. The connection to the witches council severed. ❝ GYEEH-HAAH-HAAH-HAH~! ❞

❝ You know what?! You’re right! ❞ She suddenly rises from her seat and folds her arms. A rebellious nature that’s always been there, but now properly allowed to foster boils out from her heart. ❝ Why should I have to let someone else decide what’s good for me anyway?! I’m tired of listening! ❞

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"Right...?" She understands that much, to desire something, and it's a perfectly normal thing to have. "It's almost as if she's using that authority and superiority over you to just command you to do her bidding. And I hate stuff like that. Honestly you should leave them altogether..."

❝ Ghh…! I do! ( 💢 ) ❞ She holds her hand back, fingers running through her own. A huff. It seems she’s gotten a little less docile when it comes to this subject too. ❝ Why can’t she just leave me alone?! If I’m going to fight anyway, I’d at least like it to be on my own terms… ❞

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"Seriously what's her problem? So like what? She pushes you to find someone that would take the contract and eventually overcome you." She reached out her hand to grasp Luna's, soft and gentle like. "That's not a fate you should go through. You deserve better..."

❝ Yes….. Was it… too hard to understand….? ❞

𝙄𝙏’𝙎 𝘼 𝘿𝙍𝙀𝘼𝙈 𝙋𝘼𝙍𝘼𝘿𝙊𝙓!🌙💤@dreamprotector.bsky.social · last yr.

“𝐈𝐓 𝐈𝐒?!!!“

❝ Exactly that. ❞ A large hiss escaped the mouth of the witch before she turned over her head and let out another soft whine. ❝ She went easier on me because I’m a younger witch though. So it wasn’t too bad… ❞

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"Scolding? What did she scold to you about?" She sat next to the would be witch, giving her small pat on the back to make her feel a bit better. "Don't tell me it's because you haven't done your "duty" or something?"

❝ Aside from getting a scolding from the head witch… I’m fine… ❞ Luna slightly whines as she places her head across the table. She shouldn’t be so paranoid. She only visits once a month, but… She’s still scary…

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"Hey Luna! It's been a while! How have you been?" She's quite happy to see her, not even minding her crazy laugh just a minute ago.

❝ U-Um… Yes, that is… also an option. ❞ She looks around just to check if no one is watching. Good thing they’re not. Or her goose would’ve been cooked…

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"Orrrr! You could just chase your dreams with your friends!"

❝ It was a metaphor…………. ❞

𝙄𝙏’𝙎 𝘼 𝘿𝙍𝙀𝘼𝙈 𝙋𝘼𝙍𝘼𝘿𝙊𝙓!🌙💤@dreamprotector.bsky.social · last yr.

“… Stars don’t talk?”

❝ When you wish upon a star, all of your dreams come true. Just don’t be surprised… when the stars start to ask for something in return… Iiiiiihihihihihihiahahahahahaha! ❞

She’s gotten a call from / her /. … She can’t afford to go soft.

( 𝒜 𝓌𝑜𝓇𝓁𝒹 𝓉𝒽𝒶𝓉'𝓈 𝒽𝑒𝓇'𝓈, 𝒶𝓃𝒹 𝓎𝑒𝓉... ) #MVRP ⚠️Parody; not affiliated with any artists. ( sħɇ's Ⱥłønɇ. )

❝ Yes, please.. I’d… I’d want all of that. ❞ How freeing was it to say those words. To actually hear those words come out of her mouth instead of being locked inside forever. At that point, she stopped allowing her mind to make the decisions for her. She simply allowed her heart to make the -

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to stop that from happening. "Mhm! You can eat and hang out with me! I'll show you all sorts of movies! I can show the manga collection I have! And maybe...you could join the Literature Club one day? I can help you enroll!" That offer is now on the table. And she wouldn't have it any other way.

❝ . . . You really are too kind to me. I’m glad you are . . . my first friend. ❞ The girl manages through her tears. She’s a mess, far from the calm and collected disruptor of reality she had seen earlier. The cage is broken and everything that had been kept inside is suddenly released. -

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"You deserve better than what role fate gives you. You deserve to enjoy what you truly want and feel! And with me you could do that!"

❝ Y-Yes… You can call me that… ❞ How unusual. Her body felt like an ice dome that was melting under the hottest sun of the summer. She felt so happy, the happiest she had ever been. Yet so sad that it was only for a little while. Her hand reached out for, really anything, but it managed to find -

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"No no it's okay! That's normal for you. Those emotions...those tears...you've been holding them back for a long time haven't you?" A soft and concerning expression is procured from the pinkette's face, causing her to scoot closer to her. "...It's okay to let it out, Luna. Can I call you that?"

youtu.be/F6aHj2voOTU?...

Moon Beams

YouTube video by RYUSENKEI - Topic

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❝ A cl…ub… Friends… I’d like that. ❞ She didn’t know why, but the witch had begun to discard tears then and there. Didn’t even know she was holding them back. Her hand rose up to her cheek and just felt against the waterworks that were falling down her skin. She caressed her own tears, hoping -

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She motioned her arm to rest on top of the backrest of the bench, before she turns her attention back at the blonde magician. "Oh by the way, I never got your name? I'm Natsuki! What's yours?" She completely missed out that fact, but she's not too late for it. A start for their friendship!

❝ Well… they are like poetry in a way. Sometimes I have to write lyrics if I’m writing a musical. And those are pretty similar… with their rhymes and stanzas. ❞ She would explain. She could feel the faintest blush at her encouragement. Not many had been willing to support her more artistic -

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that not everything in her exterior form is who she really is. Go figure. "Honestly they aren't so boring! Your interests. You should go and try for those a lot more, y'know?"

❝ My… My interests… Hm… ❞ The witch tried scrying her own brain that anything that made her truly happy. Music was one thing but she had made it one of the biggest centerpieces of her life. It felt like more than just a common hobby. As she was led to the bench, awkwardly sitting herself down -

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was grasping the blonde girl's hand and pulling her along with her towards a bench they could both sit by and chat along. At this very point, she sees her as a normal girl. No more a witch. And...her grip is surprisingly strong. Is that even normal?