A Cheerful Song from a Little Heart

Thank you to MunawirSajali_7683 for giving power stones. I really appreciate it.

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Lumi stood in the center of the room, her body slightly trembling, though a sweet smile never left her face. The guests, who had been captivated by the voices of her parents, now turned their attention to her. The atmosphere, once filled with emotion and depth, shifted to one of lightness and joy. Everyone eagerly awaited her performance.

At first, Lumi felt nervous. The noises around her and the unfamiliar faces made her feel a little intimidated. But when she looked at her father, Eldric, he smiled at her with such affection, as if reassuring her that there was nothing to fear. Her father had always been her biggest supporter, and with his genuine encouragement, Lumi began to feel more at ease.

Lumi took a deep breath, her eyes scanning the guests who were waiting with hopeful expressions. Most of them seemed intrigued, while others looked curious. This was her first time singing in front of so many people, but when she saw Myra beside her, she felt the support that strengthened her. With small steps, she began to sing.

Lumi's cheerful and innocent voice sounded so clear and full of energy. As she sang "Make My Dreams Come True (Yume wo Kanaete)" from Doraemon, her childlike voice made the song come to life. Though her voice was still small and slightly shaky, there was beauty in every word she uttered, conveying happiness and colorful dreams.

"I've always been sketching in my heart

a personal world map that carries my dream..."

("Kokoro no naka itsumo itsumo egaiteru

Yume wo noseta jibun dake no sekai chizu...")

The guests were stunned, listening to her voice. Those who had been accustomed to deep, historically or grandly themed songs now found themselves introduced to a much lighter, more cheerful world, filled with the joy unique to a child. Some people smiled, feeling the warmth from the soft voice that touched their hearts in a different way.

As the song reached its more cheerful part, "Sha la la la la la," Lumi looked toward her father, who signaled her while playing the piano, inviting the guests to join in. With excitement, Lumi jumped a little and laughed, trying to get everyone to join her. Without hesitation, the guests began to follow, singing the "Sha la la la" part with enthusiasm. The atmosphere, once calm, now turned lively, with laughter and cheerful voices from the guests joining in with delight.

Liora, standing by the door, couldn't hold back a small laugh. Seeing how joyful Lumi was, her heart felt warm. "Lumi truly changed the atmosphere tonight," she thought. "Like a blooming flower, she brings happiness in her own way."

Even Princess Elena, who was usually more reserved and elegant, appeared to laugh joyfully, mimicking every word with cheerfulness. Most of the guests who didn't know the song before now felt a sense of togetherness as they sang along with wide smiles.

From Lumi's perspective, all her nervousness disappeared as she saw the joyful reactions from the guests. Their voices singing together seemed to give her more strength. She felt as if she was in a world full of joy, where music wasn't just a melody but a universal language that could connect hearts. "This is fun!" she thought, and she sang with even more energy.

Lumi felt so light, as if the burden of her nerves had flown away. Her voice now sounded clearer, more confident, as she felt the bond forming between herself and the guests who were singing along. In her heart, she knew this was a special moment, and she wanted to make this beautiful memory last forever.

When the song ended, the room was filled with thunderous applause. Not only because of the beautiful voice that came from Lumi's mouth, but also because of the joy she had brought. Everyone felt connected through this energetic song.

Lumi stepped back with her face blushing, a little shy but with a wide smile she couldn't hide. Eldric and Myra, standing beside her, gave her a warm embrace. Eldric bent down slightly and said proudly, "You were amazing, Lumi. You truly made this night even more special."

"Hehe, thank you, Papa," Lumi felt proud, but what warmed her heart the most was that she no longer felt nervous. As everyone applauded and praised her, she felt so happy and wanted to experience moments like this again.