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Submitted to Contest #26
There was the sound of a piano in the house next door. Yoshi who was sitting at his porch, smoking, was sure it was Thelonious Monk’s version of “‘Round Midnight.” Every night after dinner, he would expect the sound of a piano coming from next door. A neighbour that he had never met before. Tonight was no different. But he didn’t expect this song to be played. As if the notes were arrows, it struck his heart one after another. Even if it pained him, Yoshi closed his eyes to savour the music. This was the first song Yoshi ever play...
Submitted to Contest #25
Another year. Same old story. That was what Rizal had been saying to himself as the clock struck midnight. His only resolution from when he turned eighteen was to get a girlfriend. Now at twenty-three, he still didn’t have one. Rizal would often ask if there was something wrong with him.His mind would tell him that he was doing fine. Society, on the other hand, would imply otherwise. His friends were all married. And some already have kids, even. He would decline almost all outing invitations from his friends because he was embarrassed to co...
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