Arpeggio

Description

Every day, she would sing to a quiet audience of blue walls and sunshine. It was all she needed, before he came along.

Foreword

 
 
You don't love someone for their looks, their clothes or their fancy car, but because they sing a song only you can hear.
Oscar Wilde
 
 
 
 

Credits for the lovely poster go to teph95 at vanivici.

 
 
 

.author's note

I was first introduced to magic realism through the novel "Like Water for Chocolate" and although this story is not an hommage to the genre, I did want to play with the idea of the extraordinary within the ordrinary. Without giving too much away, this is my attempt at blending magic and reality (with a hint of fluff because the doe-eyed duo are too adorable for words).   

Finally, this story is dedicated to the ever-patient candylaura.

-Maunier

@maunnier

 
(05/14) A huge thank you to chagimadu for selecting Arpeggio as first place for her contest!
 
(02/19) A big thank you to Shani6 for choosing Arpeggio as the first place entry for her writing contest!
 

 

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colormecandy
#1
Chapter 1: Okay just re-read it together with the analysis and this story is simply amazing?!?!?!? I mean you've totally managed to give it such great characterization despite the somewhat confusing time jumps. The time jumps are actually pretty distinct and it's so inventive to have the subway as the time machine heh. Sorry, I'm just too thick-headed, but all the details, all the little details are developed so beautifully.

Yoona's characterization is amazing. From the introverted feeling to the desire and craving for that one person she had met to be back in her life. The lack of participation in conversation was just a perfect way to depict her shy and introverted personality. It made her seem soft and gentle, but it made way for her inner desires and everything. At the end, when she finally speaks up, I felt like 'woooossshhhh' that was just amazing.

I'm completely mindblown. You're my idol. I love you ;_;
colormecandy
#2
Chapter 1: Came back to read this story and I'm basking in the amazing-ness of it. I've always loved stories that are written non-linearly. It's not easy to write it, but you managed it so well.

The romance is simply endearing as well. It has that naive, innocent touch to it. It was adorable how everything was one-sided on Luhan's part and at the end, Yoona finally speaks up. It's just really, really touching.

I admit I was sort of confused. Up until now, I haven't fully understood it to be able to read things linearly. However, I'm still amazed at the complexity of things. It really shows how much thought you've put in it. I'm really touched by your dedication though this is just a oneshot request. Thank you so much for writing this for me ;_;
JJustBeingME
#3
Chapter 1: OMG I didn't understand the story at first but then I went to read the analysis and I was mindblown. It's really clever how you wrote this story!! XD
fawnbeybe
#4
Chapter 1: daebak :)))
OnASnowyDay
#5
Chapter 1: Very calming! ^^
- judge for dreams & fantasies
WritersBlocks #6
Chapter 1: Oh! And I would like to add on that instead of having an impact, this story had a very calm sense of style- I loved it.
I'm just wondering though, why did you use parenthesis? It seems unneeded.
WritersBlocks #7
Chapter 1: Wow. You really pulled this story off well. It had no rushed ending, although it looks as if it could have been rushed if you didn't trod carefully, and your use of musical terms really fit the sections you put them in.
These are one of the best stories I have ever read, although Luhan is not even anywhere close to being my bias.
Once again, wonderful story.
EternalHiatus #8
Chapter 1: This is really beautiful! I love the concept of -what was it- time travel?
(Does anybody want to explain this a bit more, I'm not sure I completely understand what happened with her birthday and then how Luhan disappeared...)
Anyways, still amazing! <3
baekhyunff
#9
Chapter 1: nice. i could imagine these scenes already. it's very veyr nice. luv it!
ForeverYongSeo #10
Chapter 1: Great story! I enjoy reading it since a story like this is hard to find:) great work!:D