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Chapter 23
Dahil palaging busy sa school, sa pag practice at paghahanda sa nalalapit na kompetisyon ay di na namalayan nina Kenna at Naya na may isang araw na lang sila bago ang araw ng first round ng kompetisyon.
"This thing is getting real, I can't believe I'll have my first competition as a violinist." Kenna said in uncertainty. They are in the studio in the basement of the cafeteria. Kenna is practicing her piece and she asked Naya to observe her play.
"You'll be okay, you have a good choice of piece and you play it really well." Naya replied.
"I'm just a little nervous, did you also felt this way during your first competition?"
"Hmm, pero halo halo yung nararamdaman ko pagkakita ko ibang players. Oo mayroong kaba pero excited din na magpatugtog sa harap ng katunggali at audience. You know you get people to hear your play and show off your talent. Okay lang maging kabado pero dapat hindi lalamang sa excitem
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