Theo picked up his phone and connected with the plane's internet connection before he opened the Track App while Aurora observed from the side.
As soon as he clicked on the Worldwide Charts, he saw a shocking revelation.
'Sea's Lullaby' was in fourth place!
"Wow! Is this for real?" Aurora exclaimed in wonder.
Theo was equally shocked when he saw that.
It was then that he saw the number of streams that the songs managed to get in the last 24 hours.
The charts on December 31st were like this:
#1 Perfect [Moonlight] = 55.5 million streams;
#2 bad guy [Moonlight] = 52.7 million streams;
#3 Save Your Tears [Moonlight (feat. Tsukuyomi)] = 51.1 million streams;
#4 Sea's Lullaby [Sakura Orchestra] = 48.1 million streams.
Moonlight dominated the three first positions, but 'Sea's Lullaby' was coming strong in fourth. Theo thought that it would at least reach the second place on the chart, surpassing 'bad guy' and 'Save Your Tears'.
This was a good and logical guess as 'Sea's Lullaby' was the favorite song that everyone liked to hear at a New Year Celebration.
But against all odds, 'Sea's Lullaby' did not manage to increase its ranking.
The charts on that January 1st morning was like this:
#1 Perfect [Moonlight] = 56.5 million streams;
#2 bad guy [Moonlight] = 53.7 million streams;
#3 Save Your Tears [Moonlight (feat. Tsukuyomi)] = 53.1 million streams;
#4 Sea's Lullaby [Sakura Orchestra] = 53.09 million streams.
'Sea's Lullaby' managed to surpass the number of streams achieved os the past New Year when it had 51.1 million streams, but even this was not enough to dethrone Moonlight from the top.
"I honestly didn't expect that." Theo chuckled.
He was happy that his songs managed to achieve this incredible feat.
"The only reason that the web is not freaking out because of this is because it's New Year's Day, and everyone is enjoying themselves. But tomorrow, the news pages will announce your feat repeatedly." Ayia commented with a chuckle.
"Plus, the new videoclip will debut on AVA Top Hits tomorrow afternoon. I think the internet will explode again when they see the video." Aurora giggled.
Theo could only smile and shake his head off when he heard that. Even though he had already accepted the whole situation, he still thought that it was a surreal situation.
The three of them discussed the videoclip they had just watched then they heard the captain's voice through the speakers in the cabin.
"Ladies and gentlemen, we have begun our descent into Emel. We're expected to land in 30 minutes. Please turn off all portable electronic devices and stow them until we have arrived at the gate. In preparation for landing in Emel, be certain your seat back is straight up and your seat belt is fastened when the lights signal is turned on. Please secure your carry-on items, stow your tray table, and pass any remaining service items and unwanted reading materials to the flight attendants. Thank you." Captain Fez spoke shortly.
Because they were flying too high in the sky, the plane had to descend slowly. This meant that there were still around 30 minutes before they landed.
"It seems we're about to arrive. You two should go back to your cabins." Theo said with a smile.
"Yay! We are almost there!" Aurora exclaimed happily before leaving the cabin with Ayia.
They each went to their own cabins while the rest of the group started to wake up from their deep sleep.
The cabins' doors started to open, and their sleepy faces were shown to everyone.
"Wow! It's been a while since I slept so well." Sam exclaimed as she stretched her body.
"Tell me about it! This bed is so comfortable!" Sayuri chimed in as sat down.
"We've slept for almost the entire flight." Kumiko commented as she organized her cabin.
"The good thing is that we will arrive there in the morning, so we won't feel too much out of place." Ryoko added.
"Nee-chan, you slept for so long." Ayia exclaimed when she saw Kaori's sleepy face.
Kaori chuckled as she said, "I have to enjoy this vacation the best that I can, and I already started by having a good night of sleep."
Kaori was usually too busy with the company that she barely slept, so she really needed to have a good sleep before they started their activities.
"Well said, nee-chan!" Ayia giggled.
Just like that, they conversed and prepared for their imminent landing.
Through the windows, they were able to see the striking azure sea reflecting the sunny and clear sky.
The plane descended through the skies, and they were able to see islands here and there, but no islands big enough to house civilization.
But suddenly, they saw big islands appearing on the horizon, it was at that moment that the captain's voice was heard once again.
"Ladies and gentlemen, we are 10 minutes from landing and approaching the Kokoro Islands. The sky is clear and devoid of clouds, if you look through the windows, you will be able to see why the islands have this distinct name."
"Crew, initiate landing procedures."
"Ladies and gentlemen, the Captain has turned on the Fasten Seat Belt sign. Please be seated and check to see that your seat belt is securely fastened"
Everyone fastened their seat belts and looked through the windows, they wanted to see if the islands really had a heart shape. And as they approached the islands, their eyes shone in excitement and wonder.
The islands really formed a heart shape!
"Wow! It's really a heart!"
"That's so amazing!"
"So romantic!"
"Now I know why this place is so famous. Looking from above it looks like a tropical paradise."
Just like they commented, the beauty of the islands was not only on their peculiar shape.
The islands seemed so pretty and the sea surrounding them seemed more crystalline and pretty than normal.
Everyone's eyes sparkled in excitement as they observed this scene.
Coincidentally, no one from them had been to the Kokoro Islands. Even the more rich ones like Ayia, Shizuka, Kaori, Vivian, Umaru, and Carolla.
This meant that everything was new and exciting for every one of them.
Little by little the aircraft descended through the skies and approached one of the islands.
Soon after, they were not able to see the islands anymore and they could only see one of the islands instead.
This was the biggest island of the archipelago, and it was in it that Emel, Kokoro Island's capital, was located.
As the most developed city in the country, Emel was big and modern. But still had its unique architecture.
Soon after, everyone felt the plane touching the ground and decelerating.
Their eyes shone as they all had the same thought.
They had arrived.
Kokoro Islands here they arrived!
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