Chapter 1: Where It All Began

In the quiet dawn, the city of Yokohama stirred with the promise of a new day. Haruki Suzuki, a contemplative soul, stood on his balcony, his eyes casting a thoughtful gaze over the awakening world. His fingers idly traced the strings of his guitar, yearning to compose a melody that echoed the whispers of his thoughts.

Amidst the stillness, a movement caught his attention—a figure gracefully weaving behind the cherry tree on the road below. The morning sunlight painted a golden halo around her, and as if nature itself conspired to highlight her presence, she emerged like a muse from a dream.

Haruki's eyes sparkled with an inexplicable enchantment. He felt a magnetic pull, a resonance that transcended the ordinary. The girl beneath the cherry tree was a canvas of beauty, her aura leaving an indelible imprint on his senses. He wondered if the sakura petals whispered secrets to her as they fell.

As he marveled at the spectacle, a voice from downstairs called his name. A courier had arrived with a package, a mysterious delivery that demanded his attention. With a sense of intrigue lingering, Haruki descended to receive the unexpected parcel.

The package bore the insignia of Hanaoka Academy. Unwrapping it, Haruki discovered a finely crafted wooden box, as if containing a secret waiting to be unveiled. As he opened it, the contents revealed themselves—a formal invitation to join the prestigious school.

The timing was almost poetic, as if the universe conspired to weave the threads of fate. Hanaoka Academy, renowned for nurturing artistic talents, beckoned him into a world of possibilities.

With the invitation in hand, Haruki's thoughts returned to the girl beneath the cherry tree. Was she a fellow student at Hanaoka Academy? A mysterious connection seemed to bind their moments, an invisible thread that tugged at his curiosity.

The day unfolded, and Haruki found himself lost in contemplation. The enchanting encounter with the girl and the unforeseen invitation to Hanaoka Academy set the stage for a new chapter in his life—one where the unheard melodies of his heart would find a canvas in the symphony of the academy.

As the sun dipped below the horizon, casting a warm glow over the city, Haruki's balcony became a vantage point for dreams yet to unfold. The silhouette of the cherry tree stood against the fading light, a sentinel witnessing the beginnings of a story destined to be told.