Someday, From the Depths of Despair

Late at night
Kanade's Room

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Kanade

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A key change during the third measure and...

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Kanade

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Okay...
At this rate, I should be able to finish everything by tomorrow.

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Ena

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<Hey, K, mind taking a look at what I drew for the chorus? I'm not sure if this is the right way to go...>

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Kanade

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<Sure, I don't mind...>
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Ena

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<So... What do you think?>
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Kanade

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<I like the overall theme...>
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Kanade

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<But you're using darker colors than I expected. This song's more about wandering through a mist or fog as opposed to darkness.>
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Ena

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<Right... In that case, I'll stick with this design but try using some colors with more value...>

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Mizuki

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<Hey, you guys...
Sorry I'm late. Everything going okay?>
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Kanade

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<Hello, Amia.
The song's almost complete.>
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Ena

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<Sorry, I can't really say the same. I'm probably going to need more time.>
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Mizuki

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<That's all good!
I'll use this time to look for some new tools and materials.>

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Mafuyu

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<Sorry for the wait...>
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Mizuki

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<Hey, Yuki. What's up?
You finish all your homework?>
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Mafuyu

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<Yes... K...
I'd like to make some adjustments to the lyrics. Are you free right now?>
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Kanade

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<Yes, I can help.>
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Mizuki

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<Alright, we'll be in the chat room.>
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Ena

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<Let us know if you need anything, okay?>
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Kanade

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<Okay. We'll talk later.>

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Mafuyu

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<K, it's about this part...>
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Kanade

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<Right.>
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Mafuyu

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<I see...
Then, I'll try making adjustments based on that.>
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Kanade

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<Thank you.
When do you think you'll be done?>
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Mafuyu

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<I don't have cram school or club activities tomorrow, so I should be able to finish it by the night after tomorrow if I sit down and focus on it.>
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Kanade

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<Okay.>
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Mafuyu

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<However, finals start next week for us, which means I likely won't be able to log in until the end of the month...>
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Kanade

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<I understand...
Please be sure to let us know if there is a day when you can log in next week onwards.>
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Mafuyu

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<I will. I'll get back to work now.>

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Kanade

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Finals...
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Kanade

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(It's already that time of year.)
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Kanade

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(This was about when dad collapsed too.)
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Kanade

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(Dad...)

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Kanade's Father

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Kanade, make sure you keep creating your own music.
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Kanade

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...
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Kanade

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It's been two years since then...
The next day
Yoisaki Household - Kitchen

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Honami

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How about I clean and make you some extra food today that you can have later?
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Honami

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It's been getting chilly lately, so I'll put on a pot of stew for you tonight!
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Kanade

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Oh, thank you.
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Kanade

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In the meantime, Ms. Mochizuki, I'll be working in my room.
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Honami

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Okay!

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Kanade

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Phew... It's finished...
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Kanade

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Oh, the kitchen smells nice.
I guess she did say that she's making stew...
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Kanade

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I might go take a peek.

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Honami

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Hello, Ms. Yoisaki.
I'm just about finished making the stew.
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Kanade

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Thank you. It smells really nice.
I'll be sure to have some for dinner tonight...

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Honami

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Hehe. Would you like to have some now? It'll be warm and delicious coming right off the stove.
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Kanade

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Yes, that does sound good...
I think I'll have some if you don't mind...
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Honami

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Okay, let me just get you a bowl... Oh, it's going to be very hot, so please be careful.
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Kanade

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...

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Kanade

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Now that I think about it, didn't you make stew for me the first time we met, Ms. Mochizuki...?
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Honami

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Oh, you're right.
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Honami

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Hehe. We really didn't get a chance that time to talk very much either.
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Honami

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I remember going up to your room to let you know that your stew was ready, but I didn't want to bother you since you seemed so focused on composing.
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Kanade

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Oh, I remember that too...
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Kanade

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(She's right...
We hardly ever spoke at all back then...)
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Kanade

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(Looking back, that was pretty rude of me.)
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Honami

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It's been two years since we first met, Ms. Yoisaki...
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Kanade

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Two years...

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Kanade

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(I was so desperate back then.
All I did was compose, upload, rinse and repeat.)
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Kanade

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(Eating even took a back seat.
Thinking about that...)
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Kanade

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I'm so much more at ease now compared to back then...

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Kanade

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I feel like I have an easier time relaxing now.
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Honami

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A easier time relaxing...?
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Honami

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Now that you mention it, you do seem much friendlier than before.
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Honami

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It must be because your group is full of such nice people.
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Kanade

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Huh?
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Honami

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Having people around that you can open up to makes it much easier to talk to others, no?
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Kanade

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People I can open up to...?

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Kanade

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You may be right...
Empty SEKAI

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Luka

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I'm bored...
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Luka

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The others must be busy with their new song right now.
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Luka

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Weren't you bored out of your mind when you were all alone here, Miku?
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Miku

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Only a little...
But...
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Miku

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Mafuyu and the others sometimes come here with some sad feelings weighing on their minds, so it's okay if they're not always here.
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Miku

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After all, they seem much better now.
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Luka

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Oh? Hehe. I suppose that's one way to look at this.
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Luka

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But what if we start seeking them out whenever they do come here? Don't you think it'd be more fun for them if we're with them...?
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Miku

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More fun...?
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Miku

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I never thought of it that way.
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Luka

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See my point?
Oh, why don't we go see them right now...?
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Miku

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Huh...?
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Luka

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Hehe. Isn't it a wonderful idea?
Let's go, Miku!

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Miku

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W-W-Wait...

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