Rehearsal Studio
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Shiho
You, on the drums... Nakanishi. You rushed ahead a bit just now. You need to stay in tempo.
Luka
<Yes. She's playing with a slightly different type of band compared to normal, one which includes saxophones and trumpets...>
Shiho
(Okay, the rhythm section is playing more in sync now. And the wind instruments are sounding good.)
Shiho
We all have our own styles, so it'd be nice to pick a lead and stick with them in terms of accentuating, extending or cutting our notes.
Shiho
(A song's feel can change a lot depending on how the notes are handled. But for this one, who can we have...?)
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Shiho
Yeah, we're doing better than I expected. But I'm a little lost on how we should play this song.
Shiho
The one where the protagonist sneaks out to go see the town... Can you tell us what sorts of emotions we should be trying to express here?
Nene
This is when she discovers just how much she loves music after meeting the musicians, so it'd be great if you could express how happy and excited she is.
Shiho
Then, we should try to add a bit of a spring. Follow Sugawara's lead, shorter sounds with a bit of emphasis.
Shiho
You guys on the trumpets sound a little choppy compared to everyone else. Conversely, guitars, you've got natural sustain, so you need to let go of the strings earlier—
Shiho
Our songwriters put a huge amount of effort into these songs, so I want to give them the respect they deserve.
Shiho
After all, we only get one chance to play them together like this. If there's anything at all we can do, I want to do it. No regrets.
Band Member
You're right...
These kinds of opportunities don't come around often, so we should give it our best shot.
These kinds of opportunities don't come around often, so we should give it our best shot.
Miyamasuzaka Girls Academy - Gym
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Ena
Let's see... We've got our paints, brushes, water and palettes... Yeah, that should be everything.
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Len
<Wow... She told us that they'd be painting on some big wooden boards, but those are gigantic.>
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Nene
Umm... I decided to go around to see if anyone needed help. I have some time on my hands right now.
Nene
You've done a wonderful job of capturing the feeling of a town where musicians are able to sing and play whatever songs they like. I can feel freedom and excitement in the air.
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Ena
We could have musical notes and five-line staves floating in the air like this. What do you think?
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Ena
Yeah. We're trying to add an air of freedom, and I think your drawings will do a great job of that.
Ena
We don't get to draw together like this very often, so I'd like to have as much fun as we can.
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Kamiyama High School - Classroom
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Tachibana
Hinomori, Akiyama, I've finished putting in the basting stiches for the protagonist's dress. Can you two tell me what you think?
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Mizuki
Wow! These frills are so adorable!
And this lace adds a nice accent! I really like it!
And this lace adds a nice accent! I really like it!
Shizuku
Yes, I also think it looks wonderful.
The subdued color gives it an air of sophistication. Kusanagi's going to look so good in it.
The subdued color gives it an air of sophistication. Kusanagi's going to look so good in it.
Tachibana
You think so? Thank goodness!
I went for a classy design because I knew the director would look awesome in it!
I went for a classy design because I knew the director would look awesome in it!
Mizuki
Oh, I totally forgot! Class A made that film with Kusanagi as the director, right?
Tachibana
Yeah! I was also a costume designer for that, but I didn't get to make anything for her that time. So, I'm really glad that I do for this show.
Shizuku
Hehe. Then, that means I also need to put as much effort as I can into Kusanagi's costume.
Shizuku
So, Tachibana, I was thinking about embroidering her hair ribbon. Can we talk a little later about what sort of design would be best?
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Tachibana
Nice timing!
We just finished putting in the basting stitches for your dress, so can you come try it on for us?
We just finished putting in the basting stitches for your dress, so can you come try it on for us?
Shizuku
Me too. Actually seeing you in it will help me come up with the right embroidery designs.
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Kamiyama High Student
Oh, I'm also done with this suit, so I'd like to see someone try it on.
Kamiyama High Student
In terms of the actor's height and build... Akiyama, can you lend me a hand?
Mizuki
No, that's totally fine!
I just really like cute clothes is all. I don't have a problem with cool clothes. Thanks though!
I just really like cute clothes is all. I don't have a problem with cool clothes. Thanks though!
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