Far Away Song Story - Chapter 4

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Location: GYROAXIA Share House

Nayuta: Something like family love, huh…?

...That stupid brat was right. I have no interest in singing a song like that.

I have to remake it, just one more time…

...Dammit, I have no choice but to listen to it…

...To his song.

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Miyuki: It's a video compiling all the past car commercials for the brand we're working with. Since Nayuta seems to be in a pinch this time, I was thinking there might be something here that could help.

Reon: I see...ahh, I remember this commercial. It was often on the TV when I was younger.

Miyuki: Even listening to it now, it never gets old. I like it too.

Ryo: Yeah, it’s a good song. It’s heart-warming but…also a little sad in a way.

Kenta: That song was made by Nayuta’s father.

Miyuki: ...Huh?

Ryo: That person was Nayuta’s dad? The vocalist of a really famous band?

Kenta: Indeed.

Miyuki: Oi Kenta, you knew about this? …Did Nayuta know too?

Reon: Hey, then we only received this offer because it’s his son’s band!

Kenta: The theme is family warmth, so it's not as if there's no relation there. However, that has nothing to do with us.

Miyuki: Well it has everything to do with Nayuta! Why would you even suggest a theme like this while knowing what kind of past he has!

Kenta: …Didn't I already explain?

Nayuta said he would accept the job. We don’t need any other reason.

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Nayuta: (How many years has it been since I last heard that guy’s song…?)

(A guy that never looked back for anything for the sake of music…)

(...It’s a good song. The melody, tempo, music, all of it…)

…Shit.

I, Asahi Nayuta, won’t be burned away…!

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Kenta: You’re awake. How’s the progress?

Nayuta: …Coffee.

Kenta: I’ll get you some. You seem like you’re struggling.

Nayuta: Shut up.

Kenta: Haha...I'd like to speak with you while I make your coffee. I listened to your father’s song and I have some thoughts on it.

It's certainly a warm, love-filled song meant for families, but...

To me, that's not all there is to it. There’s something different about the melody and lyrics at their very heart…

Nayuta: …Satozuka.

I told you to shut up.

Kenta: Ah, please excuse me. My thoughts on this are unimportant, after all.

Nayuta: …I’ll have it finished by the morning.

Kenta: I see, I’ll bring coffee to your room later.

(Door closing)

Kenta: (Something hidden in the depths of that song… Ryo said it felt sad—)

…Nayuta.

I’m counting on you.

 

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