Hmm...

(Yeah, I should probably have these transitions before the chorus occur at a better tempo...)

(Alright, if I rearrange these cuts and throw in some wipes, they should look pretty different from before.)

Awesome! The first draft of my storyboard's all finished! Looks pretty good, if I do say so myself♪

(Using Ena's rough draft to put together a storyboard was definitely the right way to go! I should be able to make this video as dynamic as the song like I hoped.)

I'd like to hear what the others think, but...

(I wonder if Mafuyu's still there...)

(After her mom took away her synthesizer, she had to take a break from arranging music and start focusing more on just writing lyrics...)

(And she's been logging off so early recently.)

(At the same time, Mafuyu stayed with us the entire time when we all went to PXL, so I guess she feels bad about disappointing her mom...)

(As worried as I am, I can't really just ask her about...)

<K, are you there...?
I've finished writing the lyrics, so I'll send them over now.>

<Okay, thank you.>

Oh, she's still here. That's good.

<Hey, everyone!
My storyboard's all done!>

<Hello, Amia...>

<Oh, that was fast.
How did it go?>

<Heh heh heh. You'll have to see to find out! I just sent it...!>

<I want to clean it up and make it better, so I'm open to all suggestions!>

<Alright, let's have a look.>

<I like it...
You've brought this song's theme to life while throwing in some nice personal touches, Amia.>

<Really? Thanks!
I'm glad I put in the effort!>

<Also, credit where credit's due, the visual imagery in Enanan's rough draft was really amazing and made my job a lot easier...>

<Hmm...>

<Hey, can we go with something else for the chorus?>

<Huh?>

<Unfortunately, it'd delay when we upload the song...>

<But if we're gonna go with this structure, I want the part before the chorus to pack a bigger punch!>

<A bigger punch...? Hmm... I thought spins and wipes on one image would work here...>

<However, Enanan, you might be right. It might be easier to get K and Yuki's message across by going with your idea. So, what do you two think...?>

<I agree.
Yes, I'd like to upload this song as soon as possible...>

<But if you two believe that it can be made better, then I'd like for us to make those changes.>

<Okay! Thanks, K!>

<Alright, I'll work on my rough draft... What?! It's already half past four?>

<Whoa, you're right!
Time flies, huh?>

<Also, Yuki, it's been a while since you last stayed on this late...>

<Yeah, you're right.
Are you sure you don't need to go to bed?>

<Yes...
I don't have cram school tomorrow, so I don't need to get up early.>

<I see.
But please don't push yourself too hard.>

<Okay...>

<However... I'll have my hands full with cram school starting next week, so I want to do as much as I can right now.>

<Also, I have another practice exam coming up soon.>

(Another practice exam...)

<Um, Yuki...?
How have things between you and your mom been recently?>

<With my mom...?>

<The same as usual...
She's very concerned about my well-being.>

<The night of that practice exam, after I told her that I couldn't take it because I wasn't feeling well, she asked that I refrain from staying up so late to study.>

<Which is why you've been logging off early recently.>

<Yes...
I'm only here now because my mom went to bed early.>

<Outside of that, there's nothing that comes to mind...>

<Okay...
If you say so, Yuki.>

<But you need to tell us the next time something does happen...>

<I will.>

<Thank you...>

<Still, it was really fun to go somewhere and hang out together!>

<I agree. It even helped me come up with song ideas, so I think it was worth the trip.>

<Yeah. Okay, to be fair, I wasn't sure what was gonna happen after a certain someone showed up looking sick to her stomach... But it turned out to be really fun, so I hope we get to go again.>

<Me too...>

<Hehe...
Then, the next time we go, we should pick a day when Yuki isn't...>

<...!>

<Yuki...?
What's wrong?>

<The hallway... I thought I just heard a noise...>

<My mom may be up...>

<...!>

<Isn't that really bad?>

<She took away your synthesizer already, so if she finds out that you're still doing music-related stuff...>

<...>

<I'm going to go take a look...>

<I didn't see anybody...
It may've just been my imagination...>

<Th-Thank goodness...>

<Still...>

<Yuki, if you're concerned...
It's okay to reduce the amount of time you spend on here.>

<Especially since we don't know what's going to happen if your mom finds out... That's on top of studying, so I'd rather not see you forced into a corner.>

<I should be fine...
Also...>

<I feel the most at ease when I'm working here...>

Oh...

<Mafuyu...>

<Okay...
But please take a break when you feel the need.>

<I will...>

<So, I'll see you tomorrow...>

<Bye, Yuki!>

<Um...
Isn't that the first time Yuki herself said, “I feel the most at ease when I'm working here”...?>

<You're right.
Her saying such a thing may be an ominous sign considering what's been going on with her...>

<But at the same time, I'm kind of glad that she did...>

<Yeah...!>

(That made me happy too...)

(I guess it's now safe to say that we're providing a space where Mafuyu feels comfortable...)

<Oh, we should probably get back to work soon... Amia, can we have a quick chat about that part before the chorus?>

<Yeah, sure!>

<Um... I'll be logging off temporarily to take a break.>

<Okay. See you in a bit, K.>

<Alright, let's get started!
So...>

<Okay, let's run with that!
If you'll take what we just discussed and make those changes to the storyboard...>

<Sure thing! And you'd be doing me a huge favor if you could start working on the illustrations for the non-chorus parts!>

<No problem.
Also, something crossed my mind just now...>

<Hm? What's up?>

<This storyboard... It looks a lot like the first one you did, doesn't it?>

<Hey, you noticed?!>

<This song sorta had the same theme as that one, so I decided to do a little self-homage! But I didn't think anyone would notice since it was so subtle...>

<I mean, how long have we known each other now? Lately, I feel like I've been getting a more intuitive sense of what you want to express.>

<Oh...>

(We have known each other for pretty long, huh...?)

(I guess, since that time...)

(Back then...
I never saw myself being with anyone for very long.)

(Probably because I'm...)

(I'm just like Mafuyu...)

<Is something wrong, Amia...?>

<Uh, no!
It's just... I'm happy to hear that you actually pay close attention to the videos I make, Enanan♪>

<Huh? What's that supposed to mean? I always pay close attention.>

<And that makes me really happy!
So, Enanan, thank you!>

<Okay, okay. You're welcome...
Anyway, let's get back to work.>

<Okay!>

*Yawn*
Hm...?

(I must've fallen asleep while talking to Ena yesterday... Argh, my body... I'm aching all over...)

What time is it...? Where'd I put my phone...? Oh, Mom sent me a message.

<Morning, Mizuki! I'm going to work now! I made some seafood curry for lunch, so please make sure to have some!>

Seafood curry?! Sweet!
You're the best, Mom♪

<Oh, your sister sent you a package.
I'll leave it down in the living room.>

Huh...?

From Sis...?