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Hey there, nice to meet you guys. My name is (Y/N) (L/N), and I am a drummer. Well, not much of one, but I am learning as much as I can. For as long as I can remember, I've always wanted to play the drums. My mom was kind enough to give me my own drum set, but my dad was against it.

He would say something along the lines of... "Why are you wasting your time on something like that? You should be spending your time something important like school."

My dad has high expectations of me. But my mom doesn't. She always believed that I can do anything I want to do if I put my mom to it. And because of that, I continued playing the drums. But I can't play them in front of my dad, otherwise he is going to assume that I am wasting my time.

One day when I was coming home from school, I began to wonder if my dad is going to be home or not. Some days he works from home, and other days he isn't. And if he is home, then my chances of being able to play the drums are pretty slim. Once I got home, it was really quiet. I guess that means that my dad isn't home yet.

"Looks like I'll get a chance to play the drums after all." I said to myself as I went to my bedroom, which is where my drum set is.
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Moments later...

Location - (L/N) Residence, (Y/N)'s Room

I arrived at my bedroom where I would find my drum set near my window. I know I should probably do something else like doing my homework, but in anime, doing other things is more important than homework.

I got my drum set together and I closed my eyes, pretending I was playing in front of an audience. Once I was able to imagine it, I began to play it. I was in the zone, and despite my lack of experience, I felt like I was getting better. However...

"Having fun, are we?"

I looked up to see my father by my bedroom, and I got an uneasy feeling in my stomach. My father is a very stern man.

"Well... umm..."

"Last I check, you were suppose to do your homework when you got home from school, and not playing the drums." He said with a cold look.

"I mean, I was going to do it, it's just..."

"Just what?"

"I just needed to play the drums so I can calm my mind after a long day of school." I said.

I can tell that my father didn't look convinced by my reason, and that made me even more nervous.

"I don't know how playing the drums is going to help with that, but you need to get rid of that drum set and focus on your studies." He said sternly. "You need to get good grades if I expect you to take over the company one day."

"But dad, I've told you a million times that I don't want to be the CEO of your company." I said.

My father is the CEO of a large financial company in town. It's been passed down by his father and his father. His goal in life to keep that tradition going by passing down the company to me after I graduate college. However, my dad can't tell that I have my own goal in life.

"Oh please, if you don't want to be the CEO of the company, then what do you want to be?" He asked.

"I don't know yet... but I want to be able to find that dream with my drums." I said as I placed my hand on it.

My father let out a deep sigh.

"I don't know where I have gone wrong in raising you, but let me make this clear." He said coldly. "Someone like you only has one purpose in life, and that is to take over the family company."

Hearing my father saying that to me left a bad sting in my heart. It's moments like this that I wish I had a more supportive father.

"Now, cut the shit and start doing your homework."

"Yes sir..." I sighed as I sat down at my desk and began doing my homework.
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A few days later...

Location - The Park

For the last few days, I did my best to stay outside as much as possible. I didn't want to go home and face my dad, but I have to at some point. I hate it when my father thinks this is what I want to do with my life.

"*sigh* This stinks..."

"Hey, are you okay?" A voice asked me.

I looked up to notice a girl with short, light brown hair, greenish eyes with red glasses. I gasped as I knew exactly who it was.

"Wait, aren't you... Yamato Maya-san from Pastel*Palettes?" I asked.

"Yeah, that's me." She said, a bit embarrassed. "I'm surprised that you know about me."

"Of course I do! You're one of my favorite drummers out there, and it's also because of you that I am learning how to play the drums myself!" I said, going fanboy over the fact that Maya is here.

"Huhehe, that makes me happy to hear you say that." She said as her cheeks turned red for a moment.

"Is it okay if I asked how long you've been playing the drums?" She asked.

"Not at all." I replied. "I've been playing the drums for a few weeks now, but like I said before, I'm still inexperienced."

"I see."

"I'm probably not as good as you, though, but I promise I am going to keep practicing no matter what."

"That's the spirit!" Maya said. "You know what they say, practice makes perfect, and you might make it big one day."

Hearing that left a bad feeling in my stomach.

"I hope so..." I said. "After all, my father doesn't believe in me."

Maya was taken aback by what I said.

"Your father? What makes you say that?" She asked.

I told Maya everything he told me a few days ago. Even though I don't know her that well, I felt like I can tell her anything. After telling Maya my story, a sad look appeared on her face.

"Oh, that's too bad." She said. "I'm sorry you had to go through this."

"It's fine, I try my best not to think about it."

Then... an interesting idea appeared in Maya's head.

"I know! How about you come with me to my house?" She suggested.

"Really? Me go to your house?"

"Of course." Maya smiled. "I can help you get better at the drums, if you want me to, that is."

Hearing an offer like that made me smile. I would do anything to get better at playing the drums.

"Sure, I would like that a lot." I said. "Thank you for the offer, Maya."

"Yeah, no problem, umm..."

"Oh, (Y/N). My name is (Y/N) (L/N)."

"It's nice to meet you then, (Y/N)-san."
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30 minutes later...

Location - Yamato Residence, Maya's Room

Maya and I made our to her house, so she could help me get better at the drums. I texted my mom to tell her that I made a new friend, and that I was going to be with her for a few hours. I don't know how my dad is going to react to me hanging out with a girl, so I didn't say anything to him.

Once we got to her house, she introduced me to her mom and dad, who greeted me warmly. I was a bit surprised by how calm Mr. Yamato was about her only daughter hanging out with a boy. After meeting her parents, Maya took me to her room, and that's when I saw her drum set.

"Wow, Maya, this is wonderful." I said.

"Huhehe, thank you." She said.

"Is this the drums you use for your Pastel*Palettes shows and rehearsals?" I asked.

"Not really. That drum set is back at the talent agency." She explained. "This is a personal drum set I use for when I want to do solo practice."

"I see."

"Well, do you want to give it a try?" She asked.

"Can I really?"

"Yep. Go ahead."

I decided to take Maya up on her offer, and sat down behind the drums. This will be the first time that I'll be playing in front of someone, so I was starting to become nervous. 

"Okay, here I go..."

I started playing the drums in front of Maya as she sat down on her bed. Because of me feeling nervous, I felt like I was messing up on some parts. That's when Maya stop me.

"Umm, you looked tense while you banging the drums." She said.

"You noticed, huh?"

"I did."

"My bad, I guess this is the first time I am playing the drums in front of anyone." I said.

"Well, the more you play in front of others, the less nervous you feel." Maya said.

"Has that ever happened to you, Maya-san?" I asked.

"You could say that..."

Hearing Maya's words, it might be a good idea to keep going at it.

"I think I am ready to try again." I told her.

"In that case, let me see what you got then."

I played the drums again, and this time, I wasn't so tense. And it's all thanks to Maya.

The end

A/N: That is it for this one-shot, and I hoped you guys liked it. Been a while since you have read a one-shot on here, huh? Don't worry, I am going to get back to it.

See you in the next one-shot and have a good one :)