Show Your Shine - 7: Let's Talk More

The next day

Diner

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1

Kanade

I'm sorry for making you meet me on such short notice, Tenma. But thank you for coming.

2

Saki

No, you don't need to apologize!

3

Saki

So... You wanted to talk to me about my project today, right?

4

Saki

I'm so sorry!
I haven't been able to figure out what I need to do...!

5

Kanade

No, that's okay.
I know what you're going through isn't easy.

6

Kanade

But there is something I'd like for you to try, Tenma...

7

Saki

Something you want me to try...?

8

Kanade

Yes. I have no idea if this is going to work...

9

Kanade

But I want you to know more about me.

10

Saki

About you, Kanade?

11

Kanade

You're trying to capture the radiance you say that I possess...

12

Kanade

But we still don't know much about each other since we only started talking just recently.

13

Kanade

I think that's why you feel like you're missing something.

14

Saki

*Gasp*

15

Kanade

Obviously, getting to know me might not solve everything.

16

Kanade

But would you be willing to give this a try?

17

Saki

You're right...

18

Saki

I haven't been able to fully bring out the radiance within you because I still don't know who you are as a person.

19

Saki

Let's give it a try!
Please tell me more about yourself, Kanade!

20

Kanade

Okay. Unfortunately, I really don't know what I should talk about...

21

Kanade

So, could you ask me any questions that come to mind?

22

Saki

No problem!
Oh, but you don't have to answer if you don't feel comfortable.

23

Kanade

Okay, thank you.

24

Saki

Let's see...
To start, what's your favorite food?

25

Kanade

Instant noodles and canned foods, I guess...

26

Kanade

They're easy to prepare, which leaves me with more time to work on composing songs.

27

Saki

Oh, interesting...!
I also get these huge cravings for instant noodles sometimes!

28

Saki

Then, do you have any favorite flavors or anything?

29

Kanade

I have soy sauce and salt flavors the most...
But I basically like them all.

30

Saki

Yes, I see...
Oh, do you like your noodles firm or soft?

31

Kanade

Oh, I don't know. I've never actually thought about that...

32

Kanade

I usually just set a timer in my head for three minutes like the instructions say, so I can't say that I have a particular preference...

33

Saki

Wait, a timer in your head...? You mean you can tell how long it's been without using a real one?

34

Kanade

Oh, yes. But I lose track over longer periods...

35

Saki

Th-That's so cool!
I wish I had that sort of superpower!

36

Kanade

That counts as a superpower...?

37

Saki

Yes, it absolutely does!
Then, next...
What are your best and worst subjects in school?

38

Kanade

My best is... Music?
And my worst is PE.

39

Saki

I see.
Huh? Wait a second...

40

Saki

Aren't you enrolled in a correspondence school, Kanade? Do you guys even have PE?

41

Kanade

Yes, we're required to get a certain number of credits...

42

Saki

Wow, really...?!
I had no idea!

43

Kanade

Still, I'm able to do everything online... And as long as I make sure to do my coursework, I get to spend the rest of my time composing. So, I'm glad I decided to enroll in a correspondence school.

44

Saki

You get to spend the rest of your time composing...?

45

Saki

Does that mean you're always working on a song when you're at home?

46

Kanade

Yes, basically.

47

Saki

I didn't know that...

48

Saki

What if...?

49

Kanade

Huh?

50

Saki

Sorry, but can I ask you something else?

51

Saki

What does music mean to you, Kanade?

52

Kanade

As long as music exists, I need to keep composing...

53

Kanade

I have to compose songs that can save others.

54

Kanade

Those who are in pain or feeling sad...
I need to keep creating in order to help as many of them as I can.

55

Kanade

I wish I could explain it better, but that's genuinely how I feel about music...

56

Saki

Songs that can save others...

57

Saki

Actually, would it be alright if I listened to one of your group's songs right now?

58

Kanade

Huh?
Yes, of course...

59

Saki

Thank you!
Let's see... Where's the video that Ichi sent me the other day?

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60

Kanade

Would you like to use my phone instead?
It should come right up on it...

61

Saki

Oh, thank you so much!

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62

Saki

...

63

Kanade

(Tenma's listening so intently...)

64

Saki

(That sound right there was uncanny...)

65

Saki

(It felt like something out of a deep, dark abyss... This is nothing like the songs we write.)

66

Saki

(It's beautiful and a little scary... But there's also this kindness to it.)

67

Saki

(Kanade is probably able to produce these sorts of songs because...)

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68

Kanade

I have to compose songs that can save others.

69

Kanade

Tenma...?

70

Saki

Kanade...

71

Saki

I think I understand now.
I think I know how to capture your radiance!

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