Part 1

Miyamasuzaka Girls Academy - Class 1-C

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Ichika

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This early, no one else should be here, which means I can focus on writing lyrics.
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Ichika

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(But...)

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Saki

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“How lost I may be doesn't matter,
I know everything will be all right
as long as we're together”...
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Ichika

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N-No, we can't use that...!
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Ichika

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Because it's so obvious...
It also makes it seem like I put far too much of my own feelings into these lyrics...
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Shiho

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Okay...?
What's wrong with that?
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Shiho

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You're the one writing these, so I don't see any problems with you doing that.
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Saki

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Yeah, I think I like these lyrics more, you know?
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Ichika

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(They really seemed to like it more when I didn't do anything fancy...)
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Ichika

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(Is that how I should be thinking about this? Being more open and direct.)
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Ichika

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But I don't have time to worry right now...
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Ichika

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Saki and the others are waiting on me.
I have to keep doing everything I can!
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Ichika

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...
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Ichika

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(For now, I'll go with this. Still, it doesn't really leave anything to the imagination.)
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Ichika

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(Is this really the best way to express what Saki's trying to convey through her song?)

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Haruka

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Good morning, Hoshino.
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Ichika

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Oh, Kiritani, good morning.
Are you coming back from your morning practice?

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Haruka

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Yes. You're here quite early too, Hoshino.
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Ichika

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I was, well... Working on my lyrics...
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Haruka

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Oh, you mean for the song Tenma wrote?
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Ichika

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Yes...
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Haruka

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Are you having some trouble with them...?
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Ichika

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Actually, yes...
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Ichika

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I was so sure that I'd be able to write something good at first, but now I feel completely stuck.
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Haruka

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I see...
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Haruka

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By the way, what kind of lyrics are you going for?
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Ichika

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Huh? Well...
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Ichika

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Saki's song is about how things will get better even if they're not so great right now.
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Ichika

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I'm trying to find the right words so that her message can be heard as clearly as possible.
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Ichika

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But I keep second-guessing myself and wondering if what I have is really the right way to go.
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Haruka

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Yes, I see.
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Haruka

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On a scale of 1 to 100, Hoshino, where do you want your lyrics to be given that you finished writing them as they are right now...?
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Ichika

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Hmm...
80, maybe? 70 at the very least.
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Haruka

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That's very high for a first draft, no...?
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Ichika

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A 70's high?
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Haruka

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Yes. For reference, whenever I start learning a new song, I'd aim for around 30 first.
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Ichika

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A 30?! Why?!
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Haruka

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I try to go one step at a time.
First a 30, then a 50 and so on.
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Haruka

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More specifically, that 30 from my first time around would also take into account how I interpret a song's themes, motifs or story...
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Ichika

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Oh...
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Haruka

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So if 100 is perfection, I'd like to start somewhere much lower, like a 30.
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Ichika

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I understand... Whenever we start learning a new song, we begin by going over its theme or lyrics first...
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Haruka

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That means you should try writing your lyrics in sort of the same manner, no?
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Ichika

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The same manner...
By taking it one step at a time?
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Haruka

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Yes. Would it be much easier to see where you are or how far you've progressed that way? Not to mention that it'd be significantly less stressful.
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Ichika

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You're right...!
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Ichika

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So if I were to aim for a 30...
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Ichika

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Oh, I should work on creating a rough outline of the song's story first!
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Haruka

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I've never written my own lyrics before and I'm sort of just parroting what I learned from working as an idol, but I'm glad I could help.
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Ichika

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Yes, thank you! You've been such a huge help!
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Ichika

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(For working as an idol...)
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Ichika

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(I almost forgot that she used to be one of the most famous idols in the country. Her professionalism is just so incredible.)
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Ichika

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(And she was kind enough to give me some useful advice. I can't let it go to waste.)
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Ichika

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Oh, Kiritani, would it be okay if I jotted this down somewhere?
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Haruka

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Yes, of course.
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Ichika

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Thank you so much!
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Ichika

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Okay... Take it one step at a time...
Start by aiming for a 30...

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Haruka

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Oh...
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Haruka

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But songs are about conveying how you feel to someone, Hoshino, so you may want to think about how you...
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Ichika

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Interpreting a song's themes, motifs and story...

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Haruka

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Hehe...
I'm sure she'll be just fine.