Na zimskom jutru, kad su pahulje padale kao bijela čarolija, srednja škola u Zagrebu bila je puna energije i uzbuđenja.

On a winter morning, when snowflakes fell like white magic, the high school in Zagreb was full of energy and excitement.

Na hodnicima su mirisali božićni kolači.

The hallways were filled with the scent of Christmas cookies.

Zvuk pjesama i smijeha prolazio je kroz svaku učionicu.

The sound of songs and laughter echoed through every classroom.

Svi su pričali o velikom zboru i važnoj audiciji za solo točku u koncertu na čuvenom božićnom sajmu.

Everyone was talking about the big choir and the important audition for a solo spot in the concert at the renowned Christmas market.

U središtu ovog zimskog vrtloga pripremali su se Ivana i Luka, svaki sa svojom pričom i nadom.

In the midst of this winter whirlwind, Ivana and Luka were preparing, each with their own story and hopes.

Ivana je bila poznata po svom prekrasnom glasu, talentu koji je naslijedila od majke operne pjevačice.

Ivana was known for her beautiful voice, a talent she inherited from her mother, an opera singer.

Ali s njime je došla i težina očekivanja obitelji koja je uvijek htjela da bude najbolja.

But with it came the weight of family expectations, which always wanted her to be the best.

Kada bi netko spomenuo skandiranje publike, ona je sanjala, ali i osjetila lagani trzaj straha od razočaranja.

When someone mentioned the cheering of the audience, she dreamed, yet also felt a slight twinge of fear of disappointment.

Luka je, s druge strane, imao drugačiji put.

Luka, on the other hand, had a different path.

Njegova ljubav prema glazbi bila je poput plamena koji je preživeo i najhladnije zime.

His love for music was like a flame that survived even the coldest winters.

Odrastao je s bakom koja ga je naučila spoznati radost u malim stvarima.

He grew up with his grandmother, who taught him to find joy in small things.

Ova audicija bila je šansa za njega da pokaže što zna i da na neki način zahvaljuje baki koja mu je uvijek vjerovala.

This audition was his chance to show what he could do and, in a way, to thank his grandmother who always believed in him.

Došla je posljednja, odlučujuća audicija.

The final, crucial audition arrived.

Dok su svjetla reflektora obasjala pozornicu u školi, Ivana je stajala s jedne strane, a Luka s druge.

As the spotlight illuminated the school stage, Ivana stood on one side, and Luka on the other.

Ivana je imala mogućnost osloniti se na utjecajne prijatelje svojih roditelja da osigura svoj nastup, ali odlučila je da će zadivljivati glasom, ne poznanstvima.

Ivana had the option to rely on her parents' influential friends to secure her performance, but she decided she would impress with her voice, not connections.

Luka je imao tajnu: malu preinaku u glazbenoj pratnji koju je sam smislio, nadajući se da će time izdvojiti iz mase.

Luka had a secret: a small modification to the musical accompaniment that he had devised himself, hoping it would make him stand out.

Sudac, mladi zborovođa, bio je nenametljiv, ali znatiželjan.

The judge, a young choir conductor, was unassuming but curious.

Prvi na pozornicu stupila je Ivana.

Ivana was the first to take the stage.

Glas joj je bio jasan i melodiozan, baš kao pahulje na vjetru: lijepo i savršeno, ali s oprezom u svakom tonu.

Her voice was clear and melodious, just like snowflakes in the wind: beautiful and perfect, but cautious in every tone.

Luka je zatim slijedio, riskirajući s promjenom u skladbi koja je obuhvatila svaku emociju koju je osjećao.

Luka followed, taking a risk with a change in the composition that encompassed every emotion he felt.

Glas mu je bio snažan i pun osjećaja, kao vjetar što nosi priče o dalekim mjestima.

His voice was strong and full of feeling, like the wind carrying tales of distant places.

Publika je bila zadivljena.

The audience was mesmerized.

Svi su šutjeli, a rezultat je bio neizvjestan.

Everyone was silent, and the result was uncertain.

Kad je došlo vrijeme za odluku, dirigent je ustao.

When the time for a decision came, the conductor stood up.

Njegovo lice bilo je ozbiljno, ali oči su sjale.

His face was serious, but his eyes shone.

"Oboje ste čudesni," rekao je.

"You are both amazing," he said.

"Vaši glasovi se nadopunjuju.

"Your voices complement each other.

Zato, ove godine mi ćemo imati duet.

So, this year we will have a duet."

"Iznenađenje, ali i olakšanje, preplavilo je oboje.

Surprise, but also relief, overwhelmed both of them.

Ivana je shvatila da dijeljenje uspjeha može donijeti radost koju nikad nije očekivala.

Ivana realized that sharing success could bring a joy she never expected.

Luka je stekao prijatelja i pronašao razumijevanje da međusobna podrška donosi snagu i dubinsko povjerenje.

Luka gained a friend and found understanding that mutual support brings strength and deep trust.

Kad su se našli vani, među snijegom i svjetlima božićnog sajma, Ivana i Luka su znali da put kojim su krenuli bio onaj pravi.

When they found themselves outside, among the snow and the lights of the Christmas market, Ivana and Luka knew that the path they embarked on was the right one.

Baka je bila ponosna, a Ivanini roditelji dotaknuti novonastalim prijateljstvom.

Grandmother was proud, and Ivana's parents were touched by the newfound friendship.

Snježne pahulje plesale su oko njih, kao znak nove priče koja tek treba započeti, s novim prijateljstvom, a možda i još novim pjesmama.

The snowflakes danced around them, a sign of a new story yet to be told, with new friendship, and perhaps even more new songs.