Music Class

Next day, the Hyrules were gone, apparently they will be gone for a week since the Master Sword is just that big of a deal, so gonna be a while till I hear from them

At school, again, I was bored, so I didn't pay too much attention, however, my actions made people think I was ultra focused, just to ensure I don't disrespect the teacher, that is when

"Master, heads up, Mr. Morooka is looking at you"

[Thanks Monica]

-Eric!

-Yes Mr. Morooka?

-Recite the 9 table

-Ah, sure, 9, 18, 27, 36, 45, 54, 63, 72, 81, 90, 99, 108-

-Enough! Well done! See everyone? Pay attention like he does! Math isn't that bad!

Eh…that feels bad now, since I wasn't paying any attention

Regardless, class ended without any major issue, next up was music, time to show off again!

During these years, Monica suggested that besides enhancing my stats, I should learn music, play many instruments, and since Goddess Erizabeth placed everything I could ever need in storage, I have a lot of practice with all instruments, my upgraded rank allows me to learn things faster and has made my coordination a thing of envy

Leona however picked an art class, so we separated much to her displeasure, however, Mithra and Mipha joined her, so she wasn't alone, Riju also went with them so I guess I can't use this class to get close to her

However, Dante and Vergil joined me, Athena and Shermie also came along, and while we are not close to them, I wanna change that here

-Music huh? You play any instruments Eric?

-I can play the Ocarina and Guitar

-Oh, you play guitar too? Sick! I told Vergil to practice it too but he wanted to play the bass

-2 Guitars wouldn't sound as great as a guitar and bass brother, I merely made the rational choice

-Stop being so logical! Enjoy yourself a bit!

-Maybe you should get down to earth every now and then

I chuckled at their bickering

-You guys up for playing something then? I can also sing

-Really?

-Sounds interesting, but you have any good theme?

-I can write

-Is there anything you can't do?

-Lots, but music is actually my forte, I will show you guys, as for what song, let's go with rock

-Good choice

-Acceptable

In the classroom, there was a bit of everything, our teacher was a Rito, a race of bird people resembling eagles, antropomorphic as well, but underneath their arms they have wings that they use to fly…or do their arms turn into wings? Might as well check it out one day, as for their faces, they actually are mostly bird with a beak, feathers and big eyes, however they don't look freaky, no race really does, it's honestly so fascinating…

-Welcome to music class, my name is Ms. Lareta, it's a pleasure

Lareta? Uh…just like Midos, no bells ring

-You are free to practice any instruments that catches your attention, this class is merely introductions so have fun!

I began to write the music sheet I needed both brothers to play for me, we had no drums but perhaps that can be fixed in the future, Monica was again, a god send with the music sheets, once done, I showed it to them

-This is quite complex stuff

-It's a challenge Dante, let us practice a bit Eric

-Sure, this is just for fun anyways

To my surprise, they adapted real fast to it, as a cacophony of noise invaded, they actually sounded in harmony, producing a pleasant tone, of course Dante got an electric guitar, what else would he get?

They quickly got a lot of attention since this song doesn't exist in this world, hence, it was brand new, and they quickly got the rhythm down, it only took them half an hour to perfect it

-I like the sound of it!

-Only the vocals are missing, though I would assume a drum set would come in handy too

-Got that right, but this should be enough for now

-Are you guys preparing a song?

-Ah, yes Ms. Lareta!

-Wonderful! Tell me its name so I can prepare the percussion

-…It's brand new

-New…? Did-Did you compose it between the 3 of you?

-Nah, it was Eric

-We are just playing the instruments Ms.

-Can we?

…

…

This…isn't he too young to be a composer?

Ah, this must be Eric, Midos warned me that the boy was brilliant but…isn't this too much?!

How many composers would fall into depression seeing this kid compose his own song?

Still…come on Lareta, it's his first song, don't expect anything groundbreaking, he may be a genius fighter, but he can't be a genius musician too right?

As he got on stage, everyone stopped and began looking at the trio, I guess the events of yesterday are still clear clear in their heads…

-Aight Dante! Vergil! Let's do this!

The melody started and I felt amazed, this is good, the melody is quite energetic and fast paced…

-Think twice!

!

-Before you pounce!

This-

-Don't expect us to be nice!

Oh no

-Now it's your turn to be the mouse!

It's good…

-Thought you had caught us?

-We know how your game is played

-Straight up devious

-Better regret schemes you have made

His voice is wonderful…it doesn't sound childish…it sounds spectacular…

-The shadows call us

-Hear the whisper from the night

-Take a leap into the dusk

-Gotta set wrongs right!

He is just 10…

The song was an utter masterpiece…I could have listened for hours…

-Striiiiikeeee!!!

In that instant everyone began cheering…I joined in, not sure when, but I felt like I was in a concert, it was so good…

By the end of the song, the 3 bowed and the room exploded into cheers, I couldn't believe it, but Midos is right, this boy is a freak, an absolute genius, but a freak nonetheless…I have nothing to teach him, hell I want him to teach me!

The devil twins also performed spectacularly, they were in complete harmony the whole time, not even a single missed note…at least, I didn't hear any, if they messed up, no one realized, that is how good they were…

-Well done guys! That was perfect!

-You weren't kidding! Hell of a voice you got there! Think we could form a band?

-Easily, but you wouldn't do that brother

-Yeah, but it's nice to know the possibility exists

! Band! Right! The music festival! The minimal age requirement is 10! If they participate our school will definitely win! Maybe I can't get the devil twins, but I absolutely need Eric! His genius must not be wasted!

I don't care what I must offer, if my student wins the festival, the bonuses I will get are dreamlike!

…

…

That went well! Daredevil is a classic so it was obvious people would like it, but a band huh? I am not really interested in it but…the popularity would help me out, sure it would allow the bad guys to know who I am but, it would also make me easy to spot for legends! Double edge sword, but I don't fear the cut!

-Eric! Dante! Vergil!

We looked at the teacher, her expression kinda had…$ signs on her

-There will be a music festival next month! Please participate as a band!

-…Eh, sorry teach, I ain't interested

-A foolish waste of my time

-…Man you guys are boring, I am in teach!

Quite perfect honestly

-Ah! Thank you Eric!! Still, will you 2 really not participate?

-Nah, I will cheer for ya though E

-I suppose I can spare some time to go watch, don't disappoint Eric

-I won't, but I kinda need more members…how many are allowed teach?

-Up to 3

-Ngh, ok…anyone volunteers?

To my delight, 2 people raised their hands, the 2 I wanted

-I can play the keyboard

-I can sing!

-Ah, Athena, Eric is already the vocalist though…

-No issue, I can play the guitar too

-You can?!

-Yup! So, Athena and…

-Shermie

-Shermie, you girls wanna participate?

-Hm! I want to be an idol, so this will be a good goal to work towards

-I am interested in participating too

-Wonderful! Ok you 3, let's meet after school here each day to practice ok?

-Eh, sure, girls?

-I'll do my best!

-Ok then

And just like that, I got a way to get close to them, hah! Let's keep this up!

After setting up, Dante and Vergil decided to practice on their own to give me time to get acquainted with my team mates, I thanked them and joined the 2 girls

-So, we should probably introduce ourselves, my name is Eric, a pleasure to meet ya!

-My name is Athena Asamiya, please take care of me!

-You 2 can call me Shermie, it's a pleasure

-Lovely! So Shermie, Athena, let's decide, what kind of song do you wish to play? What genre?

-Can't we play that one? It was quite good

-It would be boring

-You want to challenge yourself?

-I like variety after all

-Hmm…well, I am ok with Rock, Athena?

-I like J-pop…

-Those 2 don't match well at all…

-Hmm…I can make it work, we start with Rock, follow with J-pop and then end it with either of the 2, play rock papers scissors to decide

-Really?

-I am up! Come on Shermie!

-Ha…ok

The result was Athena winning

-Yay! I won!

-So 2 J-pops and 1 rock huh? Well, I can work with that

-Let me handle the songs, I should have the first one ready by the time we get back here

-That fast?!

-I did this a lot in my childhood, I am quite good at it!

-Are your parents some famous musicians?

-…No, they were warriors

-…Were?

-They are no longer around, 4 years ago a gate incident took them from me…

-! The City hall incident…a lot of warriors died that day…

-Yup…

-I am so sorry…

-Don't be Athena, it happened a long time ago, they would be pissed off at me if I kept sulking after so long, come on, let's go see the teacher and see what exactly is it all about

The mood got awkward once I mentioned the incident so I quickly changed the subject and we went to talk to teach

-What format is it? Well, it's by democracy, all groups perform and at the end the public gets to choose who the winner is

-So we will have a lot of competition

-I think we should go last!

-Athena?

-I trust in Eric's abilities! So let us become "The best for last"!

-I have to agree, if that song is any indication, we have quite the advantage

-You girls are gonna make me blush…

-Wonderful! You need a name to enter though, can you think of a band name?

-Uh…

-Umm…

Both me and Athena were stumped, Shermie sighed and said

-Why make it so complicated? I suggest we go with SAE

-SAE?

-The initials of our names, Shermie, Athena, Eric, SAE

-Huh…

-I like it!

-It works

-Ok then, guess that's our band name, let's make the most of it SAE!

As we cheered, I began thinking what I should go with

"This is gonna be a slaughter…"

[Not fair?]

"Not by a long shot"

[Hah!]

Class passed us by rather quickly after that, once it was after school, Leona wanted to go home but I told her to go ahead since I signed up for a music festival, she actually looked excited since she knows I am good at it, so she asked when it would happen, I told her the date and promised her a ticket so she could see up close

She went on ahead and I went to the music room, I was the last one to arrive

-What took you?

-I had some things to attend to, sorry

-So did you finish that song?

-Shermie, it's too soon to ask that-

-Yeah, let me show ya what I got, however, the song sounds better with a female voice, Athena, Imma need you to put some energy into this one, think you can?

-Sure! Let us hear

-You did it in a day huh…

I got on stage and took the guitar and began playing, I had to make some adjustments but it will work with a keyboard support

-You are stronger than all things that made you weak-!

They seemed surprised as I began, so I kept going and sang the whole thing, You are stronger, another good one, it'll get the audience fired up as our starting act

-Amazing!

-It did lack support though, can you give me the sheet?

-Yeah, here ya go

Before long, we started to practice, though I will be honest, at the start it didn't sound quite as well as I hoped, but we all start from somewhere!

After the practice session, I bade farewell to everyone and headed home, all I know is that the 3 look excited about the song