Shibuya Park
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Kotaro
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Tatsuya
So this is Mita's new song.
I've been thinking for a while now that he produces some pretty good stuff.
I've been thinking for a while now that he produces some pretty good stuff.
An
Yeah, it totally feels like Kotaro, you know? And it's really easy listening because he isn't trying to do anything too complicated.
Arata
He seems to have taken a pop approach with his sound selection, and he's done a good job of nailing everything down. Plus...
Arata
He appears to have used less sound in some parts to make way for these gaps. His goal must be to use these parts to get the listener more excited.
Toya
Yes, he's placed the audience at the forefront. It's like he trying to reach out to them through his music...
Toya
(After all, he's very good at interacting with the audience. He wants the listener to hear a certain thing and react a certain way...)
Toya
(As much as I want my song to move someone's heart, I never once thought about who I'm trying to reach.)
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Kohane
When I decided that I was going to make my own track, I wanted you guys to feel something special when you listened to it...
Kohane
My goal was to express the incredible joy and excitement I've felt every single day since she introduced me to the world of music.
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Arata
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Toya
You never cease to amaze.
It's powerful and very striking, but the finer details are also worth noting.
It's powerful and very striking, but the finer details are also worth noting.
An
Yeah, after saying that it was coming along “okay” just the other day. It sounded essentially complete.
Tatsuya
Yeah, it probably doesn't need much work. Meanwhile, Mita, myself and my team still have a lot left to do.
Akito
You've captured what's trending right now, but it also naturally meshes well with your own style.
Akito
And it's a simple sound with no complicated bells or whistles attached. You made this with a clear goal in mind, and you did it in a clever way...
The next day
Hospital
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Toya
...is how practice went yesterday.
The others' new songs seem to be coming along well.
The others' new songs seem to be coming along well.
Soma
And you're here helping me.
Even though it's crunch time for you guys right now. I kinda feel bad.
Even though it's crunch time for you guys right now. I kinda feel bad.
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Soma
The ideas I've been coming up with have been really fine and detailed, which meant that I needed to figure out a way to express them...
Toya
Yes, well... That may be because I'm getting more used to how you undergo this process, Soma.
Soma
I couldn't have asked for a better assistant. If it were just me working on this, Aoyagi, I probably wouldn't even be halfway done.
Toya
I'm glad that I could be of so much help. It's also been a wonderful learning experience for me.
Soma
Really? It doesn't feel like I've been doing much teaching... But it'd be really great if this song ends up being as good as what the others are making.
Toya
Yes, Tono's song felt especially powerful. He managed to capture such an aggressive sound.
Soma
Whoa, he wrote that kind of song?!
Vivid BAD SQUAD's not gonna let him hog all the glory, right?
Vivid BAD SQUAD's not gonna let him hog all the glory, right?
Toya
About that... I want to do the song Akito and Shiraishi are writing justice by putting on the best performance I can.
Soma
It's scary because you can't let your guard down. I felt the same way when we formed our team.
Soma
Yeah, since Arata was always the better performer. He definitely stood out more than me.
Soma
But I didn't want him to hog the spotlight, so I always did my best to make myself heard after he got the crowd's attention.
Soma
Then, he said he really liked the suggestions I made for this one track I talked to him about.
Soma
That was when I realized how my tracks were and are still meant for Arata. Whenever he feels motivated to sing something, he always puts on a mind-blowing performance.
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Soma
Remember how you said you want to be more of a contributor, Aoyagi? I feel the same way.
Soma
I want to help Arata as much as I can, and I decided to finish the track I was working on before my accident.
Soma
Because this body of mine is keeping me from singing or standing on the same stage as him.
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Soma
I'm even making this song for Arata to sing. Unlike in the past, I can't perform it while standing next to him.
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Miku
That means you have the power to truly understand what a person's music is about, Toya.
Toya
I heard otherwise... This song told me that you still want to perform alongside Tono.
Toya
I felt this desire to keep chasing after the person in front of you. To go wherever you can together and keep pushing each other to higher ground. That's what I took away from your song...
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Toya
Which is also the reason why I can't make them wait more than they need to. I want to show them some good results.
Toya
(Soma's wishing for the same thing.
That explains why this song resonated with me so much...)
That explains why this song resonated with me so much...)
Toya
I too have a partner that I can't be without. That may be why I was able to arrive at this conclusion.
Next Chapter: Now It's My Turn