School SEKAI
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Ichika
Why don't we first decide what we want it to be about? Then we can come up with a melody for it.
Rin
Imagine what Leo/need's gonna be like when they reach the next level...! I can't wait to see!
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Ichika
Even if we do manage to reach the next level as Leo/need, it'll still be important for us to be ourselves.
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Saki
Yeah! So, if we want it to be an expression of our past and future selves... I think we should come up with a cheerful melody.
Saki
Hmm... Then, let's give it some more edge! What if we threw in some chord progressions that other people have been using a lot?
Ichika
Maybe a little too eccentric...
Or rather, so pop that it doesn't really sound like a Leo/need song anymore.
Or rather, so pop that it doesn't really sound like a Leo/need song anymore.
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Saki
Hmm... This is so hard. What's next-level Leo/need supposed to sound like? How do we come up with a song that reflects that...?
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Shiho
This other band I know told me one time that they change how they write songs whenever they hit a block.
Shiho
So, someone who usually starts with the melody might come up with the chord progression first instead.
Saki
We were working on the melody for it just now, so let's start with some chord progressions next time...!
Ichika
What if we each came up with some chord progressions and tried building a melody off of what the other person wrote?
Ichika
I feel like that'll be a lot easier than trying to discuss things each time. In theory, we should be able to express who we each are while also clearing a path to the goal.
Honami
Yes, it's interesting how chord progressions and melodies feel drastically different depending on who comes up with them.
Saki
Oh, I know! Let's make coming up with chord progressions our homework, and have a listening party the next time we meet...!
Saki's Room
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Tsukasa
I've been sent to let you know that dinner's ready.
Hm? Were you working on a song just now...?
Hm? Were you working on a song just now...?
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Tsukasa
You were groaning so loudly that I could hear you from outside your room. You even exclaimed, “What do I do? This is so hard!”
Tsukasa
Yes. I still remember brainstorming the night away in our hotel room back when we were doing those ambassadorial performances. We came up with some wonderful ideas!
Tsukasa
So, I think writing your song somewhere different and more relaxing than usual should help you come up with some new ideas.
Tsukasa
Remember how Mom and Dad are taking that trip this weekend? Why don't you invite Ichika and spend some time together working on your song?
Tsukasa
Of course. And if Ichika's coming, then I'll plan a training camp dedicated to acting research.
Tsukasa
So, you two should be able to focus on writing your song without any distractions.
Saki
(If Ichi and I hold our own songwriting camp, then I'm sure we'll come up with some amazing ideas...!)
Next Chapter: Composing Camp!