Saki's Room
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Ichika
What you said was all there.
It let me know that everything is going to be okay, and how we can all move forward together.
It let me know that everything is going to be okay, and how we can all move forward together.
Ichika
What if you took this part of the chorus and added it to the beginning of the song?
Ichika
The melody for the chorus is really compelling, so I think it'd leave a nice impression if I sang right from the beginning...
Ichika
This song's about telling the listener they'll be able to move forward despite whatever is bothering them, so I feel like that'd be a good way for this song to start off.
Ichika
Then, you could gradually add more instruments to show the listener that they're not alone. That they'll be able to move forward together.
Saki
Then, we'll add the chorus to the beginning, and start with just us on keyboard and vocals...
Ichika
Then, once we have every instrument involved, we could throw in a break to signal the start of the next part. How does that sound...?
Ichika
If we start playing again with just the right timing, it should provide the listener with a nice sense of togetherness.
Saki
In that case, the following verse should try to maintain that momentum while telling the next part of the story.
Saki
I guess this part will be about pain or doubt... But with the sense that you need to start moving forward.
Ichika
I can almost feel this melody wrapping its arms around me when I look back on what happened...
Ichika
I know. What if we placed more of an emphasis on moving forward one step at a time?
Saki
(Is this because Ichi decided to do what Miku and the others did? She really understands how I feel now...)
A few hours later
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Saki
We first started our band so that we could play Miku songs together, and we really owe her and the others a lot.
Saki
Which sorta means we never would've been able to get this far without our VIRTUAL SINGER friends.
Saki
I want lots and lots of people to hear it. Also, I wanna hear what it sounds like when Miku and the others sing it...
Ichika
Okay. However, there is a real possibility that we'll be told this song isn't good enough...
Saki
But I wanna make a song about the both of us someday. Even if we can't agree on everything...
A few days later
Solis Records
Shindo
I was expecting you two to come up with a song where both of your styles and personalities would be there at the forefront...
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Shindo
Within this kindness... This empathy I'm feeling... There's a subtle but strangely powerful sound. It's like I'm being told that I'm not alone...
Shindo
You two did an excellent job making those work together. I take it you lead in writing it, Ms. Tenma, with Ms. Hoshino as more of an arranger...?
Saki
Y-Yes, that's right... We actually tried to do what you said just now at first, Mr. Shindo, but we couldn't get our feelings to really mesh...
Shindo
No, I'm beyond impressed that you were able to come up with this in such a short amount of time...
Shindo
It doesn't matter how things transpired.
You two worked hard to make this happen, and I believe this is a good representation of what Leo/need's music is going to sound like.
You two worked hard to make this happen, and I believe this is a good representation of what Leo/need's music is going to sound like.
Shindo
Yes, let's go with this song.
I'm sure Mr. Shimizu is also going to enjoy hearing this.
I'm sure Mr. Shimizu is also going to enjoy hearing this.
Shindo
And above all else... I've got a feeling that this is going to hit home with a lot of people.
Shiho
It's pretty incredible how you were able to come up with something this good so fast.
Ichika
We were hoping that we could make a VIRTUAL SINGER version of this song to post online...
Shindo
Yes, as long as you post it after the official Leo/need version has been released. That way, people will know which is the original.
Shindo
However, you'll need to actually record it first. I'll be there for that, so let's all do our best to do this song justice.
Shindo
You'll get used to it in no time.
Things will go smoothly as long as you relax and play the way you normally do.
Things will go smoothly as long as you relax and play the way you normally do.
Shiho
But still... I don't blame you for feeling nervous or anxious. After all, this song means a lot to the both of you.
Two months later
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Woman
*Sigh*
Seriously, how are they running this late?
I'm so bored...
Seriously, how are they running this late?
I'm so bored...
Ichika's Voice
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Woman
Huh? Whose song is this?
Woman
I kinda like it...
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Female High Schooler
Hey, did you get a chance to listen to that song?
Female High Schooler
Yeah, it's really good. I feel so encouraged by it...
Female High Schooler
They even made a VIRTUAL SINGER version, which is also really amazing...
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Male High Schooler
You've been listening to that song basically on loop lately.
Male High Schooler
Yeah, I find it really soothing for some reason. It helps put my mind at ease, and gives me a nice boost of energy.
Male High Schooler
You should give it a listen.
I'll send you the link now.
I'll send you the link now.
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<You gotta listen to this song!>
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<You haven't heard? Everyone's been talking about it!>
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<Miku sounds so awesome!>
<Miku sounds so awesome!>
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<What's this band called again?>
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