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everyone knew it was the sound of true friends—Melodi

Senja and Melodi Hujan—whose melodies had become
one in the other’s heart.

Their bond grew stronger every day as they

played music together in the garden, soothing anyone

who listened. But no one expected that one day their
melody would have to be broken.

The news came suddenly: Melodi Hujan’s father

was transferred to a distant city. Melodi Hujan would

have to leave the little village and all her memories with
Melodi Senja. When the school learned of it, many felt

sad, but none more so than Melodi Senja.

On the last day before leaving, Melodi Hujan and
Melodi Senja sat together in the garden. The air was

heavy, and though they tried to smile, they could not hide

the ache of impending loss. Melodi Senja looked at her
friend and said, “When you go, who will play your rainy

notes? I’ll have no duet partner anymore.” Melodi Hujan
managed a weak smile and pulled out her pianika. “I

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