Chapter 3: The song that revitalises souls

[Gabriel!]

At a crossroad, he summoned his piano. This piano was special, it curved around him and floated without anything supporting it. The keys were translucent and glowed with a blue light. His piano attracted everyone's attention as it was not something you can see everyday. "Yosh! Let's start performing!" Yoshinon exclaimed.

Shido transformed an old tattered box into a new, pretty box, and placed it on the floor in front of him. "Let's play something to calm them down first, shall we?" Shido smirked to himself. "Requiem." Shido started playing in the middle of the street.

"♪♪♪"

"♪♪♪"

"♪♪♪"

Around the road cross section, a beautiful sound could be heard. The relaxing sound of birds' call could be heard from the piano. The relaxing sound of wind blowing could be heard from the piano. The gentle waves of the sea could be heard from the piano. Although the same music was played, the sound heard by each and everyone present was different. It represented each one's desire. It represents what truly relaxes them. Some heard the beaches' waves while others, the sound of crickets.

Everyone stopped what they were doing, and listened to the music. The cooks stopped cooking, the robbers stopped and listened, the police stopped beside the robbers and listened together. The drivers stopped their cars and wind down their windows, allowing the music to flow into their vehicles. Heroes who were patrolling stopped and listened as well.

For a moment, time seemed to stop. Although only a few seconds have passed, to the audience it felt as though they have listened for a few minutes. Their bodies relaxed, releasing all the tension in their bodies that they didn't even realise themselves. Their mind soothed over, allowing for greater clarity of thinking and their very souls were refreshed, they seemed to have gotten rid of all of their exhaustion, allowing them to feel as though they had been reborn. They felt all their exhaustion leave their body, even some minor cuts and blisters were healed, but only a few realised.

"♪♪♪"

"♪♪♪"

"♪♪♪"

As the music continued playing, more people were attracted. Although most people continued their work, it was obvious that they were listening intently and not very focused on their work. Shido observed everyone who came. A huge variety of people could be seen, some with huge physique, some small and short, some huge and obese, some lanky and tall. Some with extra body parts, some missing body parts, while others were completely different. He even saw a family of invisible people. The only way he could tell was the floating clothes present, a man wearing a suit, a woman wearing a one piece dress and a child that seemed to be about twelve.

All sorts of people came to listen to his music. Shido grinned happily, and continued playing Requiem for a few more minutes. Yoshinon was in his stuffed toy form and was quietly observing for once, and didn't interrupt Shido on his shoulders.

{A/N Btw, Yoshinon can turn into a puppet and a stuff toy. I added this since I want Yoshinon to have free movement, and Shido would need both his hands for some of his abilities. Puppet form is when he is on Shido's left hand, while stuff toy form can be hugged. Although it is hollow inside, it is pretty soft to hug.}

When the music finally stopped, a pin drop could be heard for a while, before a thundering applause sounded.

"Nice music kid!"

"Good job!"

"Is the piano your quirk?"

"Are you a new idol?"

Comments and compliments popped up, and everyone was praising his music. "See Shido? You can do it! I told you that we would be rich if we do this once in a while!"

"Un! Thank you Yoshinon! I'll buy some apples later!"

Summoning organ pipes around the areas, he amplified his voice so that everyone could hear him.

"Thank you for your praises! I'm Shido and this is my best friend Yoshinon!" Shido introduced himself and pointed towards Yoshinon who was currently on his shoulders.

"Hello people! I'm Yoshinon! And please give us money!" Yoshinon shamelessly declared.

Hearing what he said, Shido immediately covered his mouth and smiled wryly. "Sorry about him, you can donate your money if you feel that my music is nice, but you don't have to force yourself if you don't want to."

People were chuckling at their antics, but they all went forward to put some money into the box. Shido and Yoshinon saw the scene, and can't stop themselves from grinning. A mini concert of about 100 people was present, and most of them gave him 100 yen notes.

"Thank you for your support! I'll play more music for an hour more! So stay where you are and enjoy!" Shido did a little bow before placing his hands on the piano once more.

For the next hour he didn't play Requiem. He didn't need to. He played and sang at the same time. The heavenly sound from the piano mixed with his enchanting voice was able to lure even more people here. As more time passed, more people came and it soon became crowded. Everyone came here for one thing only, it was to hear the music of Gods. "Music of Gods". That's what the audience has been calling the music. Every note was played perfectly, not too loud, not too soft, not too rough, not too gentle. His voice was angelic, not raspy, not too loud, not too soft. His voice was soothing to hear, relaxing everyone who heard them.

"♪♪♪"

"♪♪♪"

"Amaku kuchi zukete Once again

Mabuta sotto oroshita shunkan

Dokoka de majiwaru shisen

Ato ni modorenaku naru

Niteru kedo chigau Memory

Itsuka I swear egaita keshiki

Koko ni aru ima to chigau

Mirai kizuki hajimeru

Nando demo deai mawaru kono sekai de

Watashitachi no deeto hajimemashou"

"♪♪♪"

"♪♪♪"

As his finale, he ended the 'concert' on a high note, allowing everyone to become more energetic.

"Woo Hoo!"

"Great music! When will you be performing again?"

"Shido-san, please sing more songs!"

Shido smiled as he looked at the amazing scene. Everyone is in harmony. No good, no bad, everyone was enjoying his music. Everyone just beside one another, all united for one thing. Music.

"Thank you everyone for your support today! I don't know when the next concert is going to be, or where it is going to be! So stay alert for any music coming. It might be near your house next time, it might be in the sky, or it might be on top of the building. You never know!" Shido told them.

"So keep your ears open! And see all of you next time!" Yoshinon continued.

Bowing together, Shido and Yoshinon summoned his broom as the box filled with money was kept inside his broom's personal dimension, while the piano and organ pipes disappeared. Sitting on his broom, they waved goodbye before flying off.

""Bye! Hope to see all of you next time!""