One hour later
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Saki
Hehe. Hona's curry really did the trick!
I was able to breeze through that because of the boost of energy it gave me!
I was able to breeze through that because of the boost of energy it gave me!
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Saki
(Hehe. I feel really good about this melody since I thought I came up with the perfect thing to go with her chord progression!)
Saki
(It's a little different from what Leo/need has done before, and I was able to work in my message.)
Saki
Why? So, uh... Remember how you said you wanted your song to remind people about who matters most to them and stuff?
Saki
So, I wanted people to remember the good times and bad times. The first time you met someone you really care about, or that one time you had a little fight...
Ichika
I was looking for something a little more positive since it's supposed to be a straightforward expression of my feelings...
Saki
Okay, got it...!
Now that I know this wasn't quite what you were looking for, I'll try giving it a quick fix!
Now that I know this wasn't quite what you were looking for, I'll try giving it a quick fix!
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Saki
No, that's totally fine.
If anything, it's my fault for misunderstanding how you felt!
If anything, it's my fault for misunderstanding how you felt!
Saki
(I guess I sorta let my own feelings take over. I need to be more careful about that.)
Saki
(But as long as the melody Ichi came up with ends up being good, we can start polishing it...)
Ichika
I tried my best to capture what you said earlier about moving forward despite any doubts you may have.
Saki
No, that's not a bad thing!
I like how you want the listener to feel a sense of optimism!
I like how you want the listener to feel a sense of optimism!
Saki
But this song isn't supposed to be all sunshine and puppy dogs. I wanted it to be about feeling real empathy for someone.
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Saki
But I need to come up with a better melody...!
Because this song means a lot to us... To Leo/need...
Because this song means a lot to us... To Leo/need...
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Several dozen minutes later
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Ichika
The melody sounds a lot more cheerful now, and I like how the tempo really picks up during the bridge, but...
Saki
I like how quick the tempo is, but this song's not supposed to be all that cheerful...
Saki
Also, a happy sound doesn't really go with my chord progression, so can you try holding back on that a bit more...?
Several dozen minutes later
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Ichika
Sorry, I'm trying to understand what you want this song to be about, but I'm sort of not sure what I'm doing wrong anymore...
Saki
The way it is now, it feels like someone's pushing me towards the finish line... And that doesn't really go with my chord progression.
Saki
(I thought Ichi and I would immediately be able to figure out what each of us was thinking...)
Ichika
The first verse and chorus use too many minors, which makes the song feel really dark and gloomy.
Saki
*Nod*
I know it's easier to express feelings of fun and joy by using happy and cheerful sounds.
I know it's easier to express feelings of fun and joy by using happy and cheerful sounds.
Saki
Take us for example. We went through some rough stuff before understanding how we all felt. Only then were we able to feel that warmth. I mean, remember how happy we all were?
Ichika
It's just... Even if we do go with your idea, I don't think it's going to turn out well.
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Saki
But if this keeps up, we might not even be able to finish it, let alone reach the next level...
Saki
(Should we go apologize to Mr. Shindo and the others, and ask if I can write a song like I always do...?)
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