The lively piano melody flowed from her fingers. Claudia's demeanor when playing the piano was distinctively different from her usual persona.

She seemed utterly absorbed in her own universe, radiant with confidence. Even sans the stage lights, she gleamed.

As the melody came to a halt, Claudia turned to Bennett, her eyes glinting like the starlit sky.

A similar sparkle danced in Bennett's eyes as he clapped enthusiastically. "Brilliant performance."

Claudia blushed slightly, uttering, "Thank you, Bennett."