Unnamed Harmony - 2: A New Sound

School SEKAI

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1

Miku

Oh, you're all here.
Welcome.

2

Saki

Hi, Miku♪ Hi, Luka♪

3

Luka

As peppy as ever, I see Saki.

4

MEIKO

Did something good happen?

5

Shiho

We were talking about what we should be doing if we're serious about going pro.

6

Shiho

And we decided to play a show at the live house I work at as part of gaining more experience as a band.

7

Miku

Oh, a show?
That sounds fun!

8

Saki

I know, right?!
It's time to let the world know that Leo/need has finally arrived! I can't wait!

9

Ichika

The world? That may be going a little too far, Saki...

10

Honami

But the thought of setting out into the world could give us some extra motivation.

11

Shiho

That also means we'll have to practice even more, you know?

12

Saki

Okay, we get it!
This is what we chose, so we'll just have to do our best♪

13

Saki

That's why we're gonna need your help more than ever now, Miku. Please!

14

Miku

Hehe. Of course I'll help.
We can practice as much as you like.

15

Luka

Right. We'll be more than happy to keep supporting you girls however we can.

16

MEIKO

Exactly! Feel free to ask us about anything you like and we'll try to help.

17

Honami

Thank you so much!

18

Shiho

Now then, how about we get started with practice.

19

Saki

Sounds good! Let's make today another...

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20

Rin

Oh no! Everyone's already here?!

21

Rin

Talk about a late entry! MEIKO, why didn't you tell me about what was going on?!

22

MEIKO

Haha. I'm sorry, Rin.
You were sound asleep and I didn't want to disturb you.

23

Ichika

What...?! Rin?!

24

Rin

You're the ones who created this SEKAI, right? It's nice to finally meet you!

25

Rin

I'm Kagamine Rin♪
I'll be a part of Miku-P's band from now on!

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26

Rin

I'm looking forward to working with all of you☆

27

Shiho

Miku-P...?

28

Miku

*Grumble*

29

Luka

What a cute nickname.

30

Rin

See? It's so much cuter and easier than just calling you by your regular name♪

31

Rin

So if you don't mind, I'll be doing the same for all of you too♪ Sakki, Ichi, Hona and Shihoppy!

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Ichika

Uh, okay. Thank you...

33

Ichika

Hold on...

34

Shiho

Shihoppy...?

35

Honami

H-Hehe. Oh no...
She did it to your name too, Shiho... Hehehe...

36

Shiho

Honami...

37

Miku

Thank goodness. At least we have each other, Shiho...

38

Shiho

Sorry, but can you give me a different nickname?

39

Rin

What?! Why?!
It's so cute!

40

Shiho

No, it's not.
I'm certain that Saki's gonna start copying you too.

41

Saki

But your name sounds so much cuter that way...

42

Rin

Yeah, I'm with her♪

43

Shiho

Please, Rin, can't you think of something else...?

44

Rin

You want me to change it that badly...?

45

Rin

Hmm... What about Shih?
Yeah! How does that sound?!

46

Shiho

Fine... It's better than before...

47

Rin

Yay!
Thanks, Shih♪

48

MEIKO

Haha. Sorry, Miku-P. Looks like you're all alone now.

49

Miku

*Grumble*

50

Saki

Things are gonna be so much more fun now that Rin's here with us♪

51

Ichika

Yes, I think so too.

52

Honami

But that reminds me. When you came here, MEIKO, you mentioned something about our feelings moving forward.

53

Honami

Does that mean you're here because of the same reason, Rin?

54

Rin

The reason I came to this SEKAI?

55

Rin

I'm not really sure...
When I realized it, I was here so...

56

Miku

It may be because you all decided to “go pro” together and gave yourselves a new challenge to face, no...?

57

Rin

Yeah, I think she's right!
I want to help you just like Miku-P and Luka do!

58

Luka

They even mentioned that they'll be performing in a show. You seem to have arrived just at the right time.

59

Rin

What? You're gonna put on a show?!

60

Ichika

Yes, we are. Well, we just decided to just a little while ago.

61

Rin

That's so cool!
Have you already decided on what you're gonna play?

62

Honami

No, not quite...

63

Rin

Oh, really?

64

Shiho

We don't know what we'll be playing yet, but we at least know what we want to do...

65

Shiho

Our goal is to play music that can move the hearts of those who come and listen to it.

66

Saki

Shiho...!

67

Rin

That's so nice! Pure friendship! I can tell how committed you are to each other!

68

Rin

Don't forget to ask if you ever need any help too! I'll do whatever I can to make sure your show's as happy and fun as it can be♪

69

Honami

Thank you, Rin.

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Ichika

Then let's start practicing for it.

71

Saki

Yeah!
Let's make today another good one!

72

Saki

Wow... I'm beat...

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73

Ichika

But we have to be able to do better than this if we're serious about becoming professionals.

74

Ichika

How did my singing sound just now, Shiho?

75

Shiho

You sounded good.
And you'll sound even better once you're pitch-perfect throughout the chorus.

76

Ichika

Okay...
Got it. Thanks.

77

Honami

Shiho, can you do me next?

78

Saki

Yeah, me too!

79

Shiho

You have such a steady beat now, Honami, but your rimshots during the second verse were a little weak. Your rhythm is fine, so just hit it like you mean it.

80

Honami

Oh, that's exactly the part I was worried about. Thank you, Shiho.

81

Shiho

And Saki...

82

Shiho

Your fingers aren't keeping up during some key changes and you have a tendency to go a little too fast, so you might want to work on your finger rolls.

83

Saki

B-But I'm so bad at that part...

84

Saki

I practiced so much and still haven't gotten it down...

85

Shiho

You're playing the part before your synth solo much better now, so try to keep in mind what you've been doing there.

86

Saki

Okay! Let me write that down...
The part before my solo... Got it!

87

Shiho

But you've all improved so much compared to before. Let's keep this up and get ready for our show.

88

Saki

...

89

Saki

(*Sigh*... I still have so much work to do...)

90

Saki

(I wasn't able to play the piano for so long since I was in the hospital. Am I holding everyone back...?)

91

Saki

(No, I don't have time for any of that. I need to keep practicing...!)

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