Main Street
Ichika
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Ichika
(My voice just isn't there.
That's probably why so few people are stopping to listen too.)
That's probably why so few people are stopping to listen too.)
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Iori
When you opened for our show that time, you did everything you could to make sure everybody knew how you felt through your song.
Iori
But your performance just now...
I mean, it's like you were lost or something. As if you're not sure about what to do next, you know...?
I mean, it's like you were lost or something. As if you're not sure about what to do next, you know...?
Cafe
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Shop Clerk
Welcome. What can I get you?
Shop Clerk
In that case, would you like to try our cold-brewed iced coffee? It has a very fruity aroma to it.
Shop Clerk
Of course. Thank you very much.
And what would you like...?
And what would you like...?
Shop Clerk
Two cold-brewed iced coffees.
Just give me one moment.
Just give me one moment.
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Ichika
As a result, I haven't really been able to write lyrics that does her song justice...
Iori
Of course.
I have my own system for writing lyrics now, but it was rough when I was just starting out.
I have my own system for writing lyrics now, but it was rough when I was just starting out.
Iori
I listen to all these songs by so many different artists to learn how they expressed themselves and tried copying them...
Iori
But when I realized that I should just go my own way, everything became so much easier.
Ichika
I still don't really know what my way is, which is clearly why I'm having so much trouble right now...
Iori
This is just me talking, but I try to come up with the best way for me to get my thoughts across through any particular song.
Iori
Some people do that in a pretty circuitous manner, but I try to just say what I'm feeling.
Ichika
I've been listening to STANDOUT songs quite a bit, and I keep thinking that it's so cool how all of your lyrics, even when you throw in some clever twists, fit their respective songs so well.
Ichika
I wish I could write lyrics the way you do, but I just can't. I don't know how to express my thoughts.
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Iori
I think you're putting too much stock into making your lyrics sound cool, novel or whatever, you know?
Iori
Yeah, really. I mean, sure, some of the stuff I write comes out a little vague, but they're written that way because that's what I felt was best.
Iori
I try to find the right words for the best way of expressing my thoughts. That's all.
Iori
Essentially, I'd rather choose words that get my point across instead of anything that sounds cool.
Iori
Because what I absolutely don't want is for people to not understand what I'm trying to say by using some fluffy words.
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Shiho
It's hard to understand what you're trying to say, but I get what you're trying to do...
Ichika
It never felt quite right.
These lyrics just don't do Saki's song justice and I don't know how to express her message...
These lyrics just don't do Saki's song justice and I don't know how to express her message...
Ichika
Because it's so plain and simple...
I feel like it won't do my friend's song justice if I go with something like that.
I feel like it won't do my friend's song justice if I go with something like that.
Iori
Remember how the three of you wanted to tell Hinomori that you want to make music that can touch people's hearts with her?
Iori
So that direct approach you were talking about might be the best way to go, you know...?
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Iori
You should have more faith in yourself, Ichika, because I genuinely believe that you girls have the power to really move people.
Next Chapter: Don't Be Embarrassed