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The Darker It Got, the Better They Sang

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A neighborhood choir rehearses by soft lantern light after the room goes dark.

The Darker It Got, the Better They Sang

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The neighborhood choir rehearses at night, preparing for the small weekend stage.

Just as they reach the chorus, the activity room lights suddenly go out.

Someone says the darker it gets, the less they dare to open their mouth.

But the conductor smiles and says the less clearly you can see faces, the less you need to fear embarrassment.

Everyone tries to continue singing, and their voices become steadier and steadier.

After neighbors in the hallway hear it, they softly keep the beat too.

The further they sing, the more they seem like real friends.

After half an hour without power, the lights come back on, and everyone is actually a little disappointed.

At the weekend performance, they dim the lights, because the softer the song, the longer the applause.

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