Our Constellation of Song - 2: Expressing How I Feel

Scramble Crossing

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1

Saki

*Sigh*
I was so nervous!

2

Ichika

But it was also a relief to hear that all our contracts were in order...

3

Honami

Yes, I'd been feeling anxious about today for so long. We can finally relax a little...

4

Shiho

Yeah.

5

Shiho

But signing with a label wasn't our goal. We still have a lot of work ahead of us...

6

Ichika

Right. We'll need to start thinking about what's going to happen moving forward...

7

Ichika

But for now, we should just follow Mr. Shindo's advice and keep practicing.

8

Saki

Yeah...!

9

Shiho

In any case, we've done what we needed to today, so let's go home...

10

Honami

Right. And it's already getting dark...

11

Ichika

Getting dark... Oh...

12

Shiho

What's up?

13

Ichika

Oh, um... I was just reminded of something I saw on the news this morning.

14

Saki

The news?

15

Ichika

Yeah. Apparently, the Perseid meteor shower is happening soon.

16

Saki

The Pe-Pe-Pep... Peperoncino meteor shower?

17

Shiho

Was that supposed to be a joke?

18

Saki

H-Hey, I couldn't hear what she said clearly!

19

Honami

Hehe. The Perseid meteor shower, yes?
It's one of the three biggest meteor showers you can see in Japan. And the timing does seem right...

20

Shiho

Really...?
I had no idea.

21

Shiho

A meteor shower...
Remember the one we saw when we were little? Good times.

22

Honami

That one was the Leonid meteor shower...
But yes, it's quite nostalgic.

23

Ichika

Yeah...! I felt the same way this morning.

24

Ichika

And I was hoping that we could see another one together.

25

Saki

Another one...together...?

26

Saki

Ye...

27

Saki

Yeah! Absolutely!
We've gotta go see it!!!!!!

28

Honami

Saki...

29

Shiho

Yeah, I agree...
Between shows and contract stuff, we haven't been able to take a break recently.

30

Honami

Yes, I'd like to see it as well...
I still remember that night sky like I saw it yesterday.

31

Honami

Not only that, the wish Saki made...
What we talked about. All of it...

32

Honami

They're all precious memories.
And it'd be wonderful to add more to our album.

33

Ichika

Then, let's go see it.
Like we did all those years ago.

34

Saki

Yeah...!

35

Ichika

(This is so great...)

36

Ichika

(We made plans to go see it together without a second thought.)

37

Ichika

(I can't wait to see this meteor shower.)

A few days later

Miyamasuzaka

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38

Ichika

(*Sigh*
I'm glad I was able to get some new picks and replacement strings.)

39

Ichika

(Since we're pros now, I need to stay stocked up. Next is...)

40

???

Hoshino?

41

Ichika

Huh...?

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42

Ichika

Oh...

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43

Ichika

Yoshizaki, it's been so long...!
Also, what a coincidence. I wasn't expecting to run into you in the middle of town like this...

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44

Yota

Me neither...!
Sorry, I hope I didn't scare you.

45

Ichika

No, it's great to see you!
How have things been since then?

46

Yota

Oh, I need to thank you again for what you did!

47

Yota

And... I apologize for not being able to go to your shows lately...

48

Yota

The thing is, I made a promise with Hanano...

49

Ichika

A promise? Oh...

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50

Yota

Let's see another show again sometime!

51

Yota

Once you've settled in at home... Promise, okay?!

52

Yota

I promised her that we'd go see you guys perform once she's had a chance to settle in with her new family.

53

Yota

So, I felt I should hold off until she can be there to join me...

54

Ichika

Yes, I see.

55

Yota

However, I think that we'll be able to go soon...

56

Ichika

Wait, does that mean...?

57

Yota

Yes, Hanano seems to be getting along really well with her new family! They even went on a trip together the other day.

58

Ichika

Really...?! I'm so glad to hear that...!

59

Yota

Me too! So, we've been talking about going to see Leo/need's next show together.

60

Ichika

(I see... Thank goodness...
They get to be together again...)

61

Yota

And Leo/need made this all possible...!

62

Ichika

Wait, us...?

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Yota

Hanano told me that.
When she first moved in with her new family, there were times when she felt really lonely...

64

Yota

But whenever that happened, she said she always thought about the last time she saw you guys perform.

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65

Ichika

Oh...

66

Yota

And I know what she means.
There are times when I find myself wondering if she's okay...

67

Yota

But whenever I think about the song you played during that show...

68

Yota

I'm reminded of the time Hanano and I spent together. It fills me with so much joy.

69

Yota

Also, I've listened to it more times than I can count since you guys uploaded it online. Leo/need has been a huge source of encouragement for both of us...

70

Yota

So, thank you all very much...

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Ichika

That's so touching to hear...

72

Ichika

But I should be the one thanking you two.

73

Yota

Huh?

74

Ichika

You both taught me something incredibly valuable.

75

Ichika

Before, I just kinda wished that someone would feel moved by our music or understand what we were trying to do...

76

Ichika

But you two reminded me of what the old me went through...
You two made me want to write a song that you'd both feel a real connection to.

77

Yota

Hoshino...

78

Ichika

I think I mentioned this during that show, but there was a time when my friends and I began drifting apart.

79

Ichika

As hard as that was...
I was glad my experience helped me create a song that connected with you two so strongly.

80

Ichika

So, I want to keep doing that...
I want to keep playing music that gives people support and encouragement.

81

Ichika

That's what you two taught me.
Which is why I need to thank you...

82

Yota

No, I...
Still, Hoshino, that does mean a lot coming from you.

83

Yota

Oh, before I forget!
Do you know when you'll be performing next?

84

Ichika

Oh, about that...

85

Ichika

(We need to discuss that with our label...
That's not something we can decide on our own now.)

86

Ichika

So, we don't have any fixed plans...
But we will be doing one soon!

87

Ichika

We promise to make it an unbelievable show that really resonates with you, so we hope you'll make it!

88

Yota

Of course! Hanano and I will be looking forward to seeing it!

89

Yota

Anyway, if you'll excuse me.
Thanks for stopping to chat!

90

Yota

And you can always count on us for support!

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91

Ichika

(I'm so glad...)

92

Ichika

(Hanano and her brother get to be together again.)

93

Ichika

(Not only that...)

94

Ichika

(I couldn't be happier that our song helped them through such a tough period of their lives.)

95

Ichika

(Oh, but...)

96

Ichika

(The joy of playing a song with someone specific in mind, and of successfully reaching them...)

97

Ichika

(Those two taught me what that was like.)

98

Ichika

(However...)

99

Ichika

(They're not the only ones who've taught me something important...
We were able to make it this far because we had help from a lot of different people.)

Ichika

(Iori was the reason why we really began thinking about going pro. And she gave us a ton of valuable advice...)

Ichika

(Saku's band pushed us to become better when we battled against them.)

Ichika

(And of course, all of our friends have supported us in our dream...)

Ichika

(Including...)

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Ichika

(Miku and them have been watching over us this entire time...)

Ichika

(I don't think we can even begin to thank them enough.)

Ichika

(I wish we could repay everyone somehow. They've all done so much...)

Ichika

(But how can we do that...?)

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