"Don't Cry, Boys and Girls of My Class" - Memories of an Early Spring -February 6, 2024-

Boys and girls, don't cry. Come, gather in front of me, and sit down.

Now, listen to my voice, pay close attention.

Close your eyes, calm your hearts, and when it's quiet, slowly open your eyes.

Has the sadness quieted down a bit?

Now, look at my finger,

Can you see my finger moving from side to side?

And now, my finger is moving up and down,

Like a little person. My finger is moving faster now.

Let's start. It's the song of the Dwarf Village.

Keep watching, the girl crying in the back left,

Far far away at the edge of the universe, a long time ago, dwarfs gathered,

And began to sing the old song of the Dwarf Village.

The dwarfs start a fantastical festival.

Are you ready to listen to the song of the dwarfs' legend?

♪Little ~ silver ~ clock ~ ♪

Does it bring a bit of joy, does it warm your heart a little?

Then, let's all sing together.

♫The grandfather's ~ clock of the ~ dwarf ~ ♫

Very good, but now, lift your faces a bit, and follow me slowly.

♫The clock ~ runs for ~ a thousand years ~ ♫

Now, let's sing together to the rhythm of my organ.

You can sing softly, within your own vocal range. I'm not very good at the organ yet, sorry.

Girls sing in alto, and boys in tenor, don't strain too much.

♫The grandfather's ~ clock of the ~ dwarf ~ ♫

Wonderful. Such lovely voices, the girls' high notes and the boys' low notes,

Now, can we sing a bit louder, boys and girls?

Increase the tempo while singing with a smile.

Sad boy in the front right, wipe your tears.

Stand up, boys and girls, stamp your feet, and continue the song.

Let's crescendo a bit, stamp your feet strongly, and follow my rhythm. ♪The legendary dwarf~ On the morning wedding day~ Brought the clock~ ♪

The birds that were crying are now smiling a bit.

♬Tuck~ Tarata~ Tuck~ Tarata~ ♬ Can we sing a little longer?

♬Tuck~ Tarata~ Tuck~ Tarata~ ♬Tuck~ Tarata~ Tuck~ ♬♬

Increasingly louder.

♬The clock that is still ~ running♬♬

Fantastic, you see, you and I are moving on to the next stage,

One two three. Stamp your feet, sing and dance.

♬Sad about losing the clock♬♬

Are you ready, boys and girls, let's go together, jump high like angels. You're smiling now, right? Yes, in the end, soar high into the sky,

...And then, I was the only one left...

Memoir: My diary of stardust memories. That day was their graduation. Although everyone ended up crying, a memorable day shouldn't remain sad. I, too, wanted to remember the smiles of the children ready to leave the nest. I believe that if they strongly wish and work hard, dreams might come true. They will be able to spread their arms wide under the blue sky and soar high like Pegasus. I love the boys and girls of my class. They will be able to stand on their own feet, "Don't look back anymore," "But if you ever feel sad, I will always welcome you." They can always return to my mothership. Goodbye, us...

The end.

...

Ruri and Akane seem to have fallen asleep during the story...

Continuing the diary...

I won't be here much longer.

But at last, my dream has come true.

All of them came to me today.

Everyone was smiling.

I can leave without any regrets...

"Akane. Come here. I've found Mother's Day... I was looking for it..."

"I'll become a teacher. After reading this diary..."

"I'll let my students listen to the old song of the Dwarf Village... someday..."

"Akane. Don't worry about money. I'll work and pay for it."