Far Away Song Story - Chapter 1

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Location: GYROAXIA Share House

(Door opening)

Miyuki: I’m back...hm?

Reon: ーEven so, isn’t it too different from our usual image?

Ryo: You think so? But I think that life here on Earth with everyone is like a family.

Kenta: Doing this would be rather beneficial. It would be perfect for improving the band’s reputation.

Nayuta: ...

Miyuki: Eh~...what’s with this atmosphere? Are you guys having another disagreement? I wonder if I could've broken this up if I’d returned sooner—

Kenta: You've arrived just in time. I’d like to hear your opinion as well, Miyuki.

Miyuki: What’s going on—, I haven’t even received a single “Welcome back,” yet.

Reon: Welcome back!

Ryo: Well done at your part time job, Miyuki-kun—

Miyuki: Thanks, Reon-kun, Ryochin~...so, what are you guys fighting over?

Kenta: It's not that we we're fighting, in fact, we've been offered a collaboration involving a commerical song.

Miyuki: Seriously!? That’s great to hear! This is a chance for us to get our name out!

Reon: It's not that simple. Take a look at this pamphlet.

Miyuki: Huh, it’s a car? This keeps getting better and better.

Reon: It’s a request for a commerical song for family cars. The theme is “family warmth.”

Miyuki: “Family warmth” huh…? That’s definitely far from our image.

Kenta: That’s how we got here; our opinions are split. We either take advantage of the benefits of doing it or we avoid the effects of differing from the band’s image.

Miyuki: I see, so that's how it is.

Kenta: The other party has requested Nayuta to make a good song, regardless of what the band’s image may be.

Reon: Even so...I really don’t think that the theme this time will work with Gyro.

Up ‘till now, Nayuta has made the band's music and lyrics. Wouldn’t it be strange if he were to make something cheerful like this?

Miyuki: Well, that definitely seems to be the case but...in the end, if Nayuta wants to make it, then shouldn’t he go for it?

Kenta: What do you think, Nayuta? If you’re unwilling to do it, I can reject the offer without a problem.

Nayuta: Accept it.

Miyuki: He decided immediately—

Ryo: So you’re making a song about family, Nayuta. I’m looking forward to it.

Reon: Seriously?

Nayuta: What? Would it be better to reject it?

Reon: No, I didn’t mean it like that…

Nayuta: I’ve decided to make it, so I’ll make it. That’s all.

Miyuki: Yeah yeah, we’ll leave it to you.

Kenta: ...Hm.

Ryo: You look like you were expecting this outcome, Kenken.

Kenta: No? It’s just that I thought Nayuta would say, “I won't do it,” upon hearing the topic.

Ryo: Hmm?

Kenta: Nayuta, I’ll hand the documents over to you. There’s also some past commercials that you should use as a reference.

Nayuta: Don’t tell me what to do.

Kenta: I'm counting on you.

Ryo: Make a good song~

Nayuta: You don’t need to tell me that.

Chapter 1 | Chapter 2 | Chapter 3 | Chapter 4 | Chapter 5 

Far Away Song Story - Chapter 2

Location: GYROAXIA Share House

Ryo: Nayuta’s shut himself away in his room again today. I hope he’s okay.

Miyuki: Hasn’t he been in there for a week? It’s been a while since I’ve last seen him.

Reon: He's never done a theme like this before. Maybe he’s having trouble with it after all?

Kenta: Don’t worry about it too much. Nayuta shutting himself away in his room to write songs isn’t a new thing.

Reon: You're right, but…

Kenta: All we can do is have faith in him and keep waiting. Now, if you have time for chitter chatter, then you have time for practice.

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Miyuki: It’s been two weeks now...is he really okay? What if he’s collapsed in there...?

Reon: Sometimes I hear the sound of the piano, so it seems like he’s still alive at least.

(Door opening)

Ryo: Ah, Nayuta! I haven't seen you in a while.

Nayuta: ...Get me coffee.

Kenta: Have you finished it?

Nayuta: I would've told you if I had.

Kenta: It looks like you're having some troubles with it.

Nayuta: Shut up.

(Door slamming)

Miyuki: He's definitely in a bad mood...he seemed tense...

Ryo: It feels like he’s on edge.

Reon: What should we do about him?

Kenta: I'll deal with it. For now, I’ll go brew him a coffee.

Miyuki: Oi oi, why are you acting so casual about this? Aren’t you the one responsible for this in the first place?

Reon: The deadline is tomorrow right? Will it be done in time? We haven’t even heard a single lyric yet.

Kenta: It'll work out.

Ryo: Kenken is always so composed.

Miyuki: What’s with that confidence...

Kenta: I’m not particularly confident in myself.

I just believe in Nayuta’s ability, is all.

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Kenta: I apologise for making you come all the way out here. You can leave the rest of the trivial matters to me.

Nayuta: ...

Kenta: No need to look so unhappy. The client likes your songs so much that they requested you directly..

Having met them at least once should leave a better impression, right?

Nayuta: ...Hmph.

Kenta: Even with today’s temporary song, the other party’s reaction wasn’t bad.

We don’t have much time until the recording. Polish it up and—

Nayuta: Don’t be stupid.

It’s still a demo.

(Nayuta walks away)

Kenta: ...Nayuta!

Good grief...I wonder if they’ll extend the deadline…

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Nayuta: ...Damn this.

???: Hey now, Onii-san, what’s with the terribly depressing atmosphere?

Nayuta: ...Ah?

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