You're having trouble achieving that same energy...?

Yes.

Through trial and error, I tried to find the best way to work in our feelings while trying to achieve that energy. But nothing has worked so far...

Hmm...
I think it's a really good song...

You do? Thank you...

Still, I feel like it's missing quite a lot.

I want this song to be an expression of our resolve, so it needs to feel powerful...

Then, what if you built things up more before the chorus by adding another part or something.

I see. That could work...

Raising the tempo during the first verse could also help give the beginning of the song more momentum.

...

Your song has gotten better each time, so the listener should be able to understand what you're trying to achieve...

But you may be right about it not having the same energy as what you heard during RAD WEEKEND.

You think so too, KAITO...?

Which means... It may be necessary to further analyze the songs that were played during RAD WEEKEND...

If I can break them down and learn why Ken and his team's songs are so compelling, then I might be able to find the key to making my song better.

Then, I'll help you with that!

Huh? You will...?
I really appreciate it.

(Starting over and going with a different sort of sound didn't help either...)

(I've tried everything I could think of...
But...)

Hey, Toya, you there?

Oh, sorry...
What were you just saying?

Nothing. We were just shooting the breeze, but you didn't seem very engaged in our conversation.

Oh, okay...
I apologize for not paying attention.

That's fine.
We all have a lot on our plate right now.

I mean, I'm also pretty stuck...
I don't know what I'm supposed to do next.

I see...

But we've gotta find a way to succeed...

We have to keep moving forward.
Am I right...?

Yes...
You're absolutely right.

...

(I've tried looking at why my song isn't able to achieve that energy from multiple different angles...)

(I've changed the tempo and adjusted the notes many times. I've tried using different sound sources because I thought it was a quality issue. I even began learning about how non-classical music is composed.)

(Wait.. Was I too hasty trying to apply that knowledge...? But KAITO didn't think I was doing anything wrong technically...)

(I'm responsible for expressing how we all feel...)

(But I'm failing to do so.
Why is that?)

(I feel like I'm wandering around in the dark while grasping at straws...)

(At this rate...)

(I'm going to fail them...)

(I'm going to fail at my task of writing this team's songs.)

(If that were to happen...)

...

No, I can't let that happen...

I'm done running...!

I'm not going to let them down!
I'm going to succeed...!

(I still don't know what I'm doing wrong, but I just have to keep trying.)

(Anything I can think of...!
Anything that I haven't tried yet...!!)

Can I get a refill...?

For your coffee? Sure.
Just give me one second.

...
Is Toya still asleep?

Toya...?
He got up very early and took his breakfast into his room...

He's having breakfast in his room? Where are his manners?

I understand how you feel...
But he's been working very hard on this song of his lately. I'm actually a little worried.

I asked him if he'd like to sit and relax while having some breakfast with us, but he said he doesn't have time...

...
Good morning, Dad.

Toya, don't tell me you haven't slept...

No, I did...
I won't be able to perform very well if I don't...

Mom, do we have any bottles of mineral water left? I'd rather not waste time coming down for a drink each time.

Yes, we do...
But are you sure about all this?

Yes.
I apologize for making you worry so much...

But I have to do this... I have to...

Just don't push yourself too hard, okay...?

I'll be careful...

Is he really going to be okay...?

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