"....."
The theater fell completely silent.
A cold knot twisted in my stomach, tightening with every heartbeat as I stared at the conductor in the distance.
So...?
What's its decision?
Did it fall for it? Please accept...
I tried my best to keep composed, but the tension was palpable. I could hardly keep my breath in check as I even had a hard time swallowing my own saliva.
It felt as though... every little second felt like an eternity.
I could only hang suspended while the conductor's stitched-up eyes looked at me.
And then—
The grip over my throat lessened, and I fell back onto the chair.
Thud!
"Fine."
The conductor's brittle voice whispered in the air.
"...I'll give you a chance."
The conductor moved to the side and pointed at the piano that stood at the center of the stage.
"Show me your perfect piece."
Silence returned once more as all the heads continued to stare at me.
