So, we'll need you all to write these eight songs for this show.

Wow, they cover all these different genres!

Yes, one for each musician that's going to appear in this show.

I see...
The songs should feel drastically different from one another, because each musician has their own distinct style.

Yes.

That's why I'd like you to come up with something with a rock feel for Hoshino, pop for Momoi and street for Shiraishi.

Writing songs for all these different genres won't be easy, but it should also be very rewarding.

Let's do our best to write songs that everyone will enjoy.

Yeah!

Still, Hoshino, are you sure about this? You're already playing a character, and you want to work on writing songs too...?

Yes. Given the song count, I feel like Saki and them are going to need help. Also, if possible, I'd like to write the song I'm going to sing.

I see...
Then, thank you again.

I'm the leader of the songwriting team, so let me know if you ever need any help.

Thank you, I will.

Then, let's start deciding which songs we're each going to write.

Oh, can I go first?!
I really wanna write the song for Airi's character!

This melody popped into my head while listening to you guys talk! What do you think?!

That's very like you, Saki.

Then, since she needs a street song, I'll write the one for Shiraishi.

(Everyone goes about writing songs so differently...)

(Hoshino and Tenma prefer to use their instruments, while Aoyagi likes to work on his computer.)

(Some of them start from the chords, some from the melody... Everyone's style is different. I'm having fun just watching them...)

Excuse me.

I've finished writing a part of the chorus.
Would you mind giving it a quick listen?

Wait, already?

Yes, but it's still very rough.
I need someone to tell me if it goes with the character's concept.

Okay, I'll give it a listen.

Oh, I wanna listen to it too!
Lemme hear what kind of song you came up with, Toya!

Would it be alright if I also listened to it?

Of course. I'd appreciate it if you all gave me your honest opinion. Anyway, I'll play it now...

Oh...

Wh-Whoa...!

Yeah... You can feel how reserved the protagonist is, and how dreary it is being stuck in her mansion all day. This is incredible...!

I see. I'm glad to hear that.

I also thought it was really good.
I can already see the protagonist singing this song.

However...

I don't know how to describe it...
But something doesn't feel quite right...

Something doesn't feel right?

Like something is missing...

Which means my song is failing to capture some key aspect of your character.

Kusanagi, would you mind telling me more about Lulu, the protagonist?

Huh?

I may be able to figure out what's missing if I know what she's going to feel when she sings this song.

O-Okay. Umm...

Like Hoshino said just now, Lulu's a very reserved and shy girl, especially due to the fact that she's been stuck in her mansion for so long.

Because of that, she's developed a fascination for the world outside her window. Unfortunately, she's always been too scared to go out.

Despite being constantly bored, she spends each day basically doing the same thing.

A fascination for the world outside...

Then, what if I made it sound more like this?

Oh, it's got a totally different feel to it now!

Yeah...! That's incredible.
This suits her a lot more.

Ah, that's good to hear.

Her fascination for the outside world appears to be what was missing.

I tried including more of her curiosity, anticipation and desire to experience new things.

I see...

That's amazing, Toya!
It only took you a second to figure out how Lulu feels and add it to the song!

Yeah...! The part you just added is such a beautiful expression of her desire to experience new things... It's crystal clear.

Thank you very much.
Then, I'll try expanding on what I have now.

Okay, thank you!

Alright!
We can't let Toya hog all the glory! Let's write songs that send shivers down Nene's spine!

Right.
Would you mind telling us a little more about the characters we're working on, Kusanagi?

Sure!
Let's see... Momoi's character is...

Wow...! This song's awesome!

You think so?

I agree! I think it's particularly cool how the leadup to the chorus builds up and become more rhythmical!

It's such a wonderful expression of the protagonist's desire for things to change.

Hehe. I'm really looking forward to hearing An and Kusanagi singing your songs, Aoyagi!

She's off practicing on her own like she usually does, so I'm sure she'll do a good job.

Yes, I heard.
I promise to put everything I have into this song.

Yes, it's good.
This song is a nice expression of who you are, Hoshino.

I think you also did a good job of capturing how the character you told me about feels.

Really...?! Thank goodness!

Still, I don't think either of us expected to run into both of you here.

I know, right?! What are the odds?!

Hehe. We actually come to this diner fairly often.

I had no idea.
Also, we're sorry for bothering you both when you're trying to relax...

No, that's okay.
We like listening to songs that others have made, and I'm really glad we could help.

Oh, then... If you don't mind me asking...

How would you two go about making improvements to this song?

Hmm... Well...
I feel that it's good as it is...

But I suppose you could make it so the melody stands out a little more.

Right. It's a musical, so it's important to make the lyrics clearly audible.

I see... Then, I'll see what I can do starting with the pre-chorus or thereabouts...

Oh...!
Could you two also comment on my song?!

Hehe. Sure.