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Elyse was impressed; after all, Richie was a leading celebrity in the entertainment industry, and she felt fortunate to have the chance to befriend such a figure. Removing his hat and placing it backwards, Richie leaned forward, supporting his chin with his hands, and gazed at her with sparkling eyes. “What’s your name? How long have you played the violin? Could you play a piece just for me?” His request came even before Elyse had agreed to be friends.

Elyse shook her head in refusal. “I’m not feeling up to it right now. I’d rather not play the violin.” After a brief pause, Richie proposed, “I actually came here to unwind, but I ended up falling asleep on stage and missed dinner. Would you like to join me for a meal?”

Elyse, taken aback by his proposal, inquired, “Just the two of us?”

“Absolutely. You seem upset. A nice dinner might lift your spirits,” he replied, pulling her to her feet. He then pulled out his phone to search for good restaurants nearby.

Overwhelmed by the turn of events, Elyse didn’t know how to react. She had initially planned to practice solo here until midnight. “Let’s opt for barbecue. I haven’t had it in a while, and these pictures are really tempting,” Richie said, showing her his phone display with images of barbecue.

Elyse also hadn’t eaten yet, so the image of the barbecue immediately made her stomach rumble. She had initially thought to decline Richie’s invitation but found herself unable to voice her refusal. “Well, then, let’s go,” she said quietly, too awkward to look at him directly.

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They settled into a secluded spot and quickly ordered. Richie appeared well-acquainted with the place, quickly choosing a variety of dishes, and Elyse matched his enthusiasm with her selections.

in your orchestra? The piece you played was deeply moving. I felt your emotions—both

modestly shook her head. “No, I’m not as accomplished as you

so? Your performance seemed more proficient than many. To me, conveying emotion is the most crucial aspect of

him. “You seem well-versed in

I don’t play. My understanding comes from a friend

believe that the best music resonates

started eating immediately, their earlier chat momentarily forgotten as they focused

by earlier events. Richie noticed her mood

her disappointment deepened. The thought that Jayden might be with Judy nagged at her, and she struggled to

her distress, expressed his concern. “Are you

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