Kanade's Room

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Mafuyu

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<...>
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Kanade

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<How is it, Yuki?>
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Mafuyu

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<...>
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Mafuyu

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<I don't know...>
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Ena

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<What? Still?
But this demo sounded amazing.>
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Mizuki

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<Yeah, I thought so too. I guess this one couldn't really get its hooks into Yuki.>
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Ena

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<But this is the fourth one now, right? Can't you say anything more than just, “I don't know”...?>
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Mafuyu

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<I'm not sure...>
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Ena

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<Ugh...! K's been working her butt off trying to make this song better, so you should do her a little courtesy and try a little harder.>
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Mafuyu

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<...>
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Kanade

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<It's okay. I can make it again.>
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Kanade

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<This one didn't resonate with Yuki, so I'll keep trying until something does...>
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Ena

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<K...>
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Mizuki

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<I guess we don't really have a choice. Also, K, have you been getting enough sleep lately? Take a break if you need one, okay?>
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Mizuki

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<All work and no play turns your brain into mush, right?>
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Kanade

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<Okay, I'll take a quick break...>
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Kanade

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<Yuki, I'll try making a new demo but you'll have to wait until tomorrow night to hear it.>
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Mafuyu

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<Okay...>
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Mafuyu

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<I have to get up early tomorrow, so bye.>
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Kanade

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<Okay, good night.>
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Mizuki

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<Laters!>

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Ena

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<I don't get it. Does Yuki just not understand how hard you've been working on these songs, K?>
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Mizuki

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<Calm down, girl. I'm sure she's trying her best, so let's just give her a little more time.>
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Ena

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<I know but...>
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Mizuki

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<Anyways, I'm gonna log off too.
See ya!>
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Ena

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<Hey, wait...!>

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Ena

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<*Sigh*... Amia...>
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Kanade

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<...>
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Ena

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<Um, K? I know we just mentioned this, but don't push yourself too hard, okay?>
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Ena

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<I get that you want to make a song that can save Yuki, but I don't think rushing like this is the right answer.>
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Kanade

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<Thanks, Enanan...>
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Ena

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<Sure...>

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Kanade

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This one didn't work either...
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Kanade

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(It seems like she's been able to feel more lately, but it's still not enough...)
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Kanade

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(How do I actually make a song that can save Yuki...?)
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Kanade

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...
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Kanade

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No, thinking about it won't get me anywhere...
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Kanade

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I just have to keep composing...
The next day
Scramble Crossing

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Mafuyu's Friend

Bye, Mafuyu!
See you tomorrow!
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Mafuyu

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See you at school.

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Mafuyu

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...

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Kanade

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<How is it, Yuki?>
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Mafuyu

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<...>
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Mafuyu

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<I don't know...>
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Mafuyu

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(Until now, Kanade's songs made my chest ache or helped me relax when I listened to them.)
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Mafuyu

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(Even now, I feel something there...
A part of me that isn't at ease...)
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Mafuyu

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(But I don't know why that is...)
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Mafuyu

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(What's doing this to me...?)
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Mafuyu

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I just don't know...
Kanade's Room

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Kanade

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Done...
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Kanade

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(Yeah. I like how this song's coming along...)
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Kanade

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(This one might just...)

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Kanade

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<Thanks for waiting, everyone.
The new demo's done.>
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Ena

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<You're done already, K?
That was really fast...>
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Mizuki

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<Oh, what's it like? I can't wait to hear it!>
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Mafuyu

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<...>
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Kanade

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<Yuki?>
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Mafuyu

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<It's nothing. Can I listen to it now?>
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Kanade

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<Sure. I'll upload it to Nightcord... Oh...>

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Kanade

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<Would it be okay with everyone if we listened to this together in SEKAI...?>
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Mafuyu

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<Huh?>
Empty SEKAI

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Miku

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Oh...
Hello, everyone...
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Mizuki

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Ta-daa!
The N25 Rangers are here to save the day!
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Miku

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N25 Rangers...?
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Ena

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What are you talking about?
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Mizuki

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Whoa, cold as ice!
I saw this superhero cartoon on TV this morning, so I wanted to tell Miku about it is all...
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Ena

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Yeah, yeah...
You really like dumb stuff like that, don't you...?
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Ena

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(But Mizuki does look more cheerful than before...)
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Mizuki

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But it's pretty rare for you to suggest doing something like this, Kanade. I mean, we can just listen to it together on Nightcord.
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Kanade

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I want to hear what you all have to say in person this time.
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Kanade

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(I know that Mafuyu can feel strong emotions in certain situations.)
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Kanade

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(Like that time when we saw those cherry blossoms. She clearly spoke her mind and even smiled as we looked on...)
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Kanade

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(That has to be some kind of hint. I don't want to let that go and miss my chance to make a song that can save her.)
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Kanade

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Alright, let's start...
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???

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Oh, hello there...
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Kanade

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Huh...?
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Ena

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No way... Are you Megurine Luka?

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Luka

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Yes, that's me.
I just recently arrived in this SEKAI.
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Luka

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It's nice to finally meet you all.
Miku's told me all about you.
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Kanade

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Uh, right... It's nice to meet you too...
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Ena

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First MEIKO and now Luka?
This place is starting to get crowded all the sudden.
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Mafuyu

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Why are you looking at me like that...?
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Ena

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This is just me talking, but maybe you really are starting to change inside, Mafuyu.
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Mafuyu

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...
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Luka

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So what brings you all here today?
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Kanade

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Oh, we came here to listen to a demo of our next song together. Would you mind giving it a listen as well?
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Luka

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Of course. I'd love to hear it.
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Kanade

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Thank you. I'll get everything started.

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Ena

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Oh, this intro's awesome...!
I love this vibe.
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Mizuki

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Yeah, it really tells you what's going on from the start. Nice one, K!
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Kanade

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Thanks.
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Kanade

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(I wonder what Mafuyu thinks.
I hope she feels something.)
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Mafuyu

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...
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Kanade

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Oh...

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Miku

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That was a beautiful song.
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Luka

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Yes, it was very nice...
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Kanade

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No, I'm not sure it actually was...
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Kanade

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I appreciate you all gathering here for this, but I need to start making fixes to this demo.
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Ena

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What? But it was such a good song... Right?
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Kanade

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Maybe...
But I feel like it needs adjusting...
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Kanade

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(This song didn't reach Mafuyu either...)
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Luka

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...
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Luka

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Well, when you're finished, I'd love to hear it again.
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Kanade

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Sure...
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Kanade

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(Nothing's working...)
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Kanade

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(I've been trying to compose songs around what Mafuyu seems to be thinking or feeling...)
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Kanade

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(But lately, songs that I've been making this way haven't been striking a chord with her...)
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Kanade

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(I want to make something that really resonates with what she's feeling but...)
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Kanade

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How do I do that...?
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