Part 1

Shopping Mall

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Shiho

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(Ichika's been having so much trouble with writing lyrics for our song...)

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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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Ichika

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Sure, that may be true but...
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Saki

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

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Me too. However, if you're still not satisfied with what you have, you may yet find a better way to express what you're trying to say.
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Shiho

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Yeah...
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Ichika

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Again, I'm so sorry...
I'll keep trying.
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Shiho

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(But there's no such thing as a right answer when it comes to these things, so there isn't much we can do.)
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Shiho

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(Still, I should probably try to learn more about songwriting...)
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Shiho

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Hmm...
I doubt this place carries any books like that.
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Shiho

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I'm guessing I have to find a bigger bookstore with a special music section...
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Shiho

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(That one on the other side of the station might work. I think I'll go take a look.)

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???

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Oh, Shiho, I thought it was you.
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Shiho

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Hi, Ichika.
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Shiho

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This is a nice surprise.
Are you out shopping?
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Ichika

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No, I'm still stuck with my lyrics, so I was thinking about clearing my head by going to a cafe.
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Ichika

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But I'm looking for a new place to go since the cafe I was hoping to go to is too crowded.
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Shiho

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I see...
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Shiho

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(She's still stuck...)
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Ichika

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I'm... I'm so sorry that I'm taking so long. I'm the one that volunteered to write them and...
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Shiho

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Oh...
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Shiho

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(She read my reaction...)
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Shiho

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No, it's okay. It's our first original song, so I know it's going to take some time.
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Shiho

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Also...
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Shiho

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I was wondering how I could help. You know, by coming up with certain words or phrases...?
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Ichika

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Shiho...
Thank you.
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Ichika

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Oh, actually.
Can I ask you a question?
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Shiho

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Sure, what's up?
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Ichika

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I've been trying to expand my vocabulary by reading novels, poems and lyrics by other popular artists...
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Ichika

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But do you know if there are other ways to go about that?
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Shiho

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Well, I was going to say something about working out a theme or narrative, but you're already doing that.
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Ichika

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Right. I still don't feel great about it, but I'm trying.
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Ichika

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And seeing what others have written, they just seem worlds different from what I have...
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Shiho

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Yeah, the learning curve is pretty steep.
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Shiho

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Those that can clearly imagine what they're after probably have a much easier time...
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Ichika

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Clearly imagine what I'm after...?
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Ichika

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Such as seeing things from a protagonist's perspective? In this case, Saki, maybe...?
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Shiho

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Yeah, that might work.
I think that's a good way to look at it.
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Shiho

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Especially if they're a real person.
That may simplify things quite a bit.
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Ichika

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Okay! Thanks, Shiho.
Your hint might be just what I was looking for!
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Shiho

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You're welcome.
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Ichika

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Alright...!
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Ichika

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I promise to finish writing these soon, so please, just give me a little more time!
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Shiho

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Okay.
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Shiho

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(First Saki, now Ichika...)
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Shiho

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Seeing you work so hard is great and all, but don't overdo it, okay?
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Shiho

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You can call or text me whenever you're in trouble. Promise that you'll do that?
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Ichika

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Yes, of course...!
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Shiho

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...
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Ichika

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Anyway, see you at practice tomorrow!
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Shiho

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Okay, see you tomorrow.

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Shiho

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She should be just fine...