A few days later
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Haruka
I'm Haruka Kiritani.
Thank you for sending us that email. We really appreciate your offer.
Thank you for sending us that email. We really appreciate your offer.
Airi
Still, you really took us by surprise.
Just as we were talking about our new song, your email pops into our inbox.
Just as we were talking about our new song, your email pops into our inbox.
A few days earlier
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Haruka
Last night.
They even included a URL for another one of their songs, and I gave it a listen...
They even included a URL for another one of their songs, and I gave it a listen...
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Airi
It's a little rough around the edges, but it's a great song! And it suits us so well as a group!
Airi
I say let's go for it.
I have a feeling this person can write the perfect song for us.
I have a feeling this person can write the perfect song for us.
Haruka
I agree. Since we've reached a decision, let's ask this person, Hasegawa, about writing a song for us...
Haruka
Also, I've come up with something in terms of how to compensate them. Mind telling me what you all think?
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Haruka
I even went back to find your other videos and gave them a listen... Each song was so wonderful and they all felt like they were full of so much hope...
Hasegawa
<Thank you very much...!
H-Haruka, I can't believe you're praising them like this...!>
H-Haruka, I can't believe you're praising them like this...!>
Hasegawa
<Oh no...! I-I'm so sorry, Kiritani!
The thing is... I've been a fan of yours forever...>
The thing is... I've been a fan of yours forever...>
Hasegawa
<Y-Yes...!
The way you said, “I'm here to give everyone hope for a better tomorrow!” was so cool...>
The way you said, “I'm here to give everyone hope for a better tomorrow!” was so cool...>
Hasegawa
<That was when I decided to start making songs that have the power to give all their listeners belief in a “better tomorrow”...!>
Hasegawa
<That being said, not many people are listening to my songs based on my videos' low view counts...>
Hasegawa
<Regardless... I still can't believe that you said you felt hope in my music, Kiritani!>
Haruka
I couldn't be happier knowing that you remembered what I said back then and made it a core tenet of your music.
Airi
Especially since Haruka's the reason why you wanted to become an idol in the first place, Minori. You want to spread hope and make everyone believe in a better tomorrow just like her, right?
Haruka
(She's just like us.
She wants genuinely wants everyone to believe in a “better tomorrow”.)
She wants genuinely wants everyone to believe in a “better tomorrow”.)
Hasegawa
<M-My songs don't get very many views and I'm not exactly a pro who can create amazing songs.>
Hasegawa
<But... I promise to do everything I can to spread hope to everyone who listens...! I'm really looking forward to this opportunity to work with you!>
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Hasegawa
<I see...
A song that shows just how much you appreciate all the fans who've been supporting you.>
A song that shows just how much you appreciate all the fans who've been supporting you.>
Hasegawa
<How about we have a slow tempo for each verse to get your feelings across while making the chorus cheerful and easy to sing together? For example...>
Shizuku
But it's so wonderful.
Plus, the key you chose sounds just right and easy for us to sing.
Plus, the key you chose sounds just right and easy for us to sing.
Hasegawa
<So, if you don't mind, would it be alright if you told me more about your vocal ranges?>
Shizuku
How high or low your voice can go.
Most singers usually need to know how high they can sing using what kind of voice.
Most singers usually need to know how high they can sing using what kind of voice.
Haruka
Without knowing that, you could end up with a song that goes higher than you expect.
Haruka
It's been a while for me too, so there's a good chance that my range has changed...
Hasegawa
<In that case, would it be alright if you try using this app that makes it easy to check and sending me your results?>
Hasegawa
<You'll need to sing using your modal voice, using your falsetto and, if possible, a mixed voice.>
Haruka
That's accomplished by stretching your vocal cords like you're using your falsetto but actually making all of your vocal cords vibrate.
Hasegawa
<If there's anything that's giving you trouble, would you like it if I helped...?>
Hasegawa
<Yes. I've studied vocal music a little bit, and I live right near Shibuya so I can meet at a moment's notice...>
Haruka
We really appreciate it.
We'll let you know once we've found a good place to record.
We'll let you know once we've found a good place to record.
Next Chapter: A Song That Can Spread Hope