Part 1
Honami's Room
Honami
So much happened today...
Honami
Not only was the offer we received regarding FizzYum Cider a wonderful surprise, we got to have a fun party in SEKAI too.
Honami
And the stories about our childhood were so nostalgic.
Honami
Listening to Ichika reminded me of when I first learned to play the drums...
Music Teacher
Alright, Mochizuki, are you ready to start learning how to play the drums?
Little Honami
Yes, I'm ready!
Music Teacher
Ah, excellent.
Then, let's begin by teaching your hands how to create a steady rhythm.
Then, let's begin by teaching your hands how to create a steady rhythm.
Music Teacher
I'll start the metronome...
You tap the snare, okay? That's the leftmost drum.
You tap the snare, okay? That's the leftmost drum.
Little Honami
O-Okay! I'll try...!
Little Honami
(So... I'm supposed to tap the drum whenever it clicks, right?)
Little Honami
I didn't know it made this kind of sound!
Music Teacher
Hehe. It's nice, right?
Music Teacher
There's a way to make it produce an even more fun sound. I'll show you that a little later.
Music Teacher
But before I do, you should first learn what playing the drums entails.
Little Honami
What it entails...?
Music Teacher
Yes. I'm sure you've seen other people play the drums before, but you play using both hands and both feet.
Music Teacher
Try tapping the cymbals to your left like you did with the snare drum just now.
Little Honami
Okay!
Little Honami
Oh, I thought it would be much louder...
It produces more of a clink instead of a clang.
It produces more of a clink instead of a clang.
Music Teacher
So, you can produce different kinds of sounds with those cymbals.
Music Teacher
See the pedal at the bottom?
Try tapping them again after depressing that.
Try tapping them again after depressing that.
Little Honami
Umm... The pedal...? Oh, this one?
Little Honami
Huh? It sounds completely different...!
Music Teacher
See what I mean? So, let's try putting what you just learned into practice.
Music Teacher
Next, I want you to tap like normal and then depress the pedal.
Little Honami
Okay!
Music Teacher
Yes, that's it! Now repeat what you just did.
Music Teacher
Good! Alright, now, I'll play something while using every piece of this kit.
Little Honami
Wow...!
Little Honami
(This seems really cool all of a sudden...!)
Little Honami
(And you can produce all these different sounds at the same time...!)
Little Honami
(Incredible...! This is what you can do on the drums...!)
Music Teacher
Alright, why don't we stop here for today.
Music Teacher
Keep practicing what I taught you to do on the snare drum today. It's okay to go at your own pace.
Little Honami
I will!
Little Honami
Thank you very much for doing this.
I had a lot of fun!
I had a lot of fun!
Music Teacher
Hehe. I'm glad to hear that.
Music Teacher
I was actually worried whether I'd be able to teach you properly because it'd been a while since I last played the drums.
Little Honami
Oh, did you use to be in a band...?
Music Teacher
Yes, I was in the Light Music Club during high school.
Music Teacher
I don't know how good a teacher I'm going to be, but I promise to do my best to keep nurturing your interest in playing the drums.
Little Honami
Thank you! I also promise to do my best!
Honami
Right off the bat, that teacher showed me just how much fun it is to play the drums...
Honami
I was so worried at first, but that quickly turned into wanting to practice and get better.
Honami
Such a wonderful teacher.
Honami
I wonder if you still remember me.
Honami
No, you don't have to remember me. I just hope that you get a chance to hear our song someday.