The Wait for the Gates to Open

Mafra Q Hall, Beord Bazaar, Catadrid

Saturday, March 27th, 5:00 PM

Sol, Jade, and Lily had been standing in line outside Mafra Q Hall for hours, their excitement building with each passing minute. They had driven to the venue in Sol's father's car, a small blue sedan that had become their trusted companion for adventures like these. Sol had been the one to volunteer for the drive, knowing that she'd be more relaxed behind the wheel, guiding her friends to their most anticipated event of the year—Moonlight's first live concert.

The sun had already begun to lower in the sky, casting a golden hue over the scene, though the air remained cool and pleasant. The beginning of spring meant that the weather was neither too hot nor too cold, making the long wait outside more bearable than any of them had expected. The scent of blossoms floated through the air, mixing with the faint smell of street food from nearby vendors catering to the concert-goers.