Six prodigies attend Kanezono Academy of Music, each with a mysterious past and a “color” tied to their soul’s melody. The story follows Ren Hayami, a withdrawn violinist who hasn’t played since his sister’s suicide. On his first day, he hears her melody echoing through the old concert hall—played perfectly by a girl he’s never met.
Soon, Ren and the other students are drawn into the “Symphony of Souls”, a ritual that binds their emotions to music. Every performance drains something from them—memories, feelings, or fragments of life itself. To graduate, they must each compose their Final Piece, but the truth is grim: only one can complete it, and the rest will vanish into their own unfinished songs.

The hall trembled as Professor Murasame raised his baton. "Tonight," he announced, "you will participate in the Dissonance Ritual. Each of you will perform together, blending your soul colors into one composition. Harmony is required, but discord… can be deadly."


Ren gripped his violin tightly. Crimson light flared with every heartbeat. Ema's silver aura shimmered beside him, reacting to his passion.


As the ritual began, notes intertwined—some beautiful, some jarring. The walls vibrated unnaturally, shadows twisting like dancers. Ren realized the academy was not merely listening—it was participating, shaping and judging the music itself.


When a wrong note struck, the air snapped with a sharp crack. Haru cried out as a green thread around her aura flickered violently. Nagi's violet light surged, absorbing the chaotic energy.


Murasame's voice cut like a knife. "Control it. Otherwise… the music will consume you."


Chapter 16 - The Dissonance Ritual