pukanavis | Nov. 1st, 2021

Nov. 1st, 2021

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Summary
"Gyroaxia is holding a live and while preparing for it, Nayuta receives a call."

Location: Gyroaxia Share House

(Knock knock)

Kenta: I'm coming in

Nyankotarou: Meow?

Kenta: How's the new song going?

Nayuta: ...It's going fine. I'll have it done by the next live.

Kenta: I see, however, don't feel rushed to complete it. It's not mandatory to perform a new song at our next live.

You can take your time, just write something you're happy with.

Nayuta: ...I already know that.

Kenta: Fufu...it seems there's no reason for me to worry then. Just don't work yourself too hard.

(Kenta leaves)

Nayuta: ...I don't need to overwork myself to make a song.

Nyankotarou: Meow!

(Phone ringing)

Nayuta: Tch, now my phone's ringing...who is this...?

...!

ーA Few Days Laterー

Kenta: In todays practice session, we'll be deciding on the set list for our next live.

If we have any time left over, then we'll practice the new song. If it's adequate enough, we'll add it to the set list too.

Ryo: He finished the new song...I can't wait to hear it.

Miyuki: I wonder what kind of song it'll be?

Nayuta: ...If you listen, you'll find out.

Reon: You little...we need time to learn the song tooー

Kenta: I only heard it for the first time this morning. I'm sorry for the late notice.

Reon: ...Whatever.

Kenta: Ah, I have one more thing to tell you all. We'll be having a special guest come to our live.

Miyuki: I'm surprised you even bothered to tell us...so who's this big shot that's coming?

Ryo: Is it someone we know?

Kenta: Yes, it's Mashu-san.

Ryo: Wow, Mashu-san...we haven't seen him in a while.

Miyuki: That name brings back memories... does he still work as a manager?

Reon: I heard he's stepping down from his manager position for a while and focusing more on things like scouting people...

Kenta: He's coming to Tokyo on business trip. He'll be coming to watch our live too while he's here.

Miyuki: Really...in that case, we'll have to show him how much we've grown!

Reon: Yeah...I bet he'll be surprised.

Nayuta: ...Tch

Ryo: ...Hm?

Prologue | Chapter One | Chapter Two | Chapter Three | Chapter Four | Epilogue

Summary
"After hearing the demo for the new song, Gyroaxia begins to practice it. However, Ryo seems to not agree with something..."

Location: Practice Studio

Kenta: ーAlright, we still have some time left. Let's practice the new song a little.

I'll play the demo Nayuta made. If you have any thoughts, feel free to share them.

(Kenta plays the demo)

Miyuki: I see... it's another hectic song.

Reon: That solo is pretty intense...

Kenta: I wrote out a rough copy of the chords. We can use this as a basis for working out the details.

Ryo: Hm~...?

Miyuki: What's up, Ryo-chin? Is something wrong?

Ryo: Hmm...I don't know...

Kenta: If we try playing it, you might realise your issue. Let's just have a go at it first.

Miyuki: You're right. Let's go.

(They begin to play)

Miyuki: ...Eh?

Reon: Huh?

Kenta: Ryo...?

Nayuta: Oi, Akebono...

Ryo: Hm~...

Nayuta: ...What do you think you're doing? Play.

Ryo: Something's...wrong.

Nayuta: ...What?

Ryo: Nayuta, is this really...your music? It is really Gyroaxia's music?

Nayuta: What...?

Ryo: It's like...there's unessecary things mixed in. It doesn't feel polished with all this excess stuff in it.

Nayuta: ...

Kenta: This is just our first time playing the song. It's bound to feel off at first, isn't it?

Ryo: It's not that. How should I say this...

This song won't make people happy.

Nayuta: The hell are you talking about...?

Ryo: What do you think, Nayuta? Are you really happy with this song?

Nayuta: Bastard...if you aren't going to listen to me then get out.

Miyuki: Alright, quit fighting. You two can't agree so let's just try talking it out.

Nayuta: ...Tch

Reon: Oi, where are you going?

Nayuta: ...I'm leaving. I'm not doing this.

(Nayuta leaves)

Miyuki: Ah, he's really mad... it's not often you speak up like that, huh, Ryo-chin?

Ryo: I know...but that song isn't going to make anyone happy. Not me, not anyone else...

And definitely not Nayuta.

Prologue | Chapter One | Chapter Two | Chapter Three | Chapter Four | Epilogue

Summary
"Nayuta and Ryo get into a rare argument. After hearing Ryo's opinion, Kenta begins to wonder if Mashu said something to Nayuta "

Location: Downtown

Reon: If you ask me, I'd have to agree that the song did sound a little different from usual.

But it's a new song so it's normal to feel that way, right?

Miyuki: Right. There have been plenty of songs until now that I didn't think seemed very Gyro-ish at first.

Kenta: Maybe you're just overthinking, Ryo?

Ryo: I'm not. That song is different.

Reon: ...You're quite adamant about this.

Ryo: Nayuta's face earlier confirmed it for me. I'm certain he put unnecessary things into the song.

Maybe something happened while he was composing it?

Kenta: ...Perhaps.

Miyuki: Have you got any idea what it could've been?

Kenta: Well...when Mashu-san rung me, he told me he'd contacted Nayuta a few days ago too.

Maybe he said something to him back then.

Reon: But...Nayuta wouldn't go off course just because of something Mashu-san told him?

Miyuki: ...Sorry to Mashu-san but I think you're right.

Ryo: Hmm~...

ーA Few Days Earlierー

Nayuta: ...What'd you want?

Mashu: It's been a while. How's your health?

Nayuta: ...

Mashu: It's nice to see you haven't changed.

Nayuta: If you've got something to say then hurry up.

Mashu: I'm coming to Tokyo for work. I plan on coming to one of your live shows.

Nayuta: Come if you want. I'm hanging up.

Mashu: I attended one of Argonavis' lives today.

Nayuta: ...!

Mashu: It's incredible how much they've improved. Aside from their skill, they've become noticably more expressive since coming to Tokyo.

Especially...Nanahoshi Ren

Nayuta: ...Did you really call me only to tell me such pointless crap?

Mashu: Take a look yourself before deciding whether or not it's pointless.

Nayuta: What?

Mashu: I'll send you a video of their live later. You should watch it.

Nayuta: Tch...

Mashu: If you want to reach the top, don't take your eyes off him.

Nayuta: ...I'm hanging up.

Prologue | Chapter One | Chapter Two | Chapter Three | Chapter Four | Epilogue

Summary
"After hearing Kenta out, Ryo pays a visit to Nayuta's room. He questions Nayuta about his state of mind while making the song..."

Location: Gyroaxia Share House

Ryo: Can I come in?

Nyankotarou: Meow~

Ryo: Thank you, I'm coming in.

Nayuta: ...I didn't say you could.

Ryo: Ah, sorry. Nyankotarou said it was okay.

Nayuta: ...What do you want.

Ryo: It's about the new song.

Nayuta: ...

Ryo: Were you thinking about Argonavis when you made it?

Nayuta: ...What?

Ryo: Mashu-san said something to you when you were on call the other day.

And then he sent you a video of Argonavis' live.

Nayuta: ...That has nothing to do with this.

Ryo: It doesn't? But it felt like you were trying to show off in that song.

It's like you were saying, "look at what I can do," or "I couldn't care less about you."

Nayuta: ...Shut up.

Ryo: Music made with other's viewpoints in mind isn't your music, Nayuta.

Nayuta's music is more sharp and doesn't care what other people think...but that's what makes it wedge itself inside people's heartsー

Nayuta: I told you to shut the hell up...!

Ryo: ...Nayuta, what makes you happy?

Nayuta: ...

Ryo: For me, performing on stage as Gyro in front of a big crowd makes me happy.

It's the only time I can become one with Gyro and the audience and forget that I'm alone.

Nayuta: What're you talking about...?

Ryo: Ah, it's alright if you don't understand me. Just think about what makes you happy, Nayuta.

Make a song that brings you joy.

Nayuta: ...

Ryo: I just wanted to say that before going to bed. Sorry for keeping you up.

Well, good night to you. And to you too, Nyankotarou.

Nyankotarou: Meow.

Nayuta: ...

...Dammit.

Prologue | Chapter One | Chapter Two | Chapter Three | Chapter Four | Epilogue

Summary
"After his talk with Ryo, Nayuta shows Kenta the new version of the song. Eventually, the day of their live arrives..."

Location: Gyroaxia Share House

ーThe Next Morningー

Kenta: Alright...I'll get started on breakfast.

(I have the day off today... Nayuta should have a lecture to attend at the university.

That reminds me...I wonder how the new song is going?)

Nyankotarou: Meow~

Kenta: What is it? Want some breakfast? Just wait a moment, I'll go get the cat food...

Nayuta: ...Oi.

Kenta: Oh, you're up early. Do you want some coffee?

Nayuta: Don't need it. Book a studio, we're gonna play the new song.

Kenta: So suddenly...

Nayuta: ...Wake me up when it's time.

Kenta: Hey, you have school todayー

(Nayuta leaves)

Kenta: ...Good grief.

Location: Practice Studio

Miyuki: Huh? This is...a different song from yesterday?

Reon: No, it still has some elements of the old song but...the overall direction seems to have changed.

Kenta: ...What a surprise.

Ryo: ...Mh, this is good. It feels much more like Nayuta's music.

Nayuta: ...Tch.

Ryo: Kenken, let's start practicing right away. The bass line is calling to me.

Kenta: Of course, let's begin. Although, I'm not sure we'll be ready to perform it at our liveー

Nayuta: We’ll be ready. It's an easy task.

Reon: There he does again with his unreasonable demands...

Miyuki: Well, let's give it our best shot! Let's get started!

ーThe Day of the Liveー

Miyuki: Oi, how long are you gonna play around on that phone? We've gotta be on stage soon.

Kenta: Ah, Mashu-san has messaged me. "I'm looking forward to your performance," he says.

Miyuki: Haha, even in text he's still so nonchalant.

Reon: When he sees our performance, he'll definitely lose his composure for once.

Ryo: I hope our performance can make him happy.

Nayuta: ...Hmph.

Kenta: Is there anything you want me to tell him?

Nayuta: No.

Ryo: That's right. Just Gyro's music is enough.

Nayuta: ...Let's go.

Prologue | Chapter One | Chapter Two | Chapter Three | Chapter Four | Epilogue

Summary
"Gyroaxia pulls off their live with a success and Kenta receives a message from Mashu."

Location: Downtown

Miyuki: Alright, we put on a great live! Do you think I gained even more fans?

Reon: The new song really got my blood pumping...do you think Mashu-san was shocked too?

Kenta: I actually received a message from him. He said the live was good.

Miyuki: That's all!?

Reon: He hasn't changed at all...

Ryo: That's nice, isn't it, Nayuta? It looks like we could make Mashu-san happy too.

Nayuta: ...Don't care.

Ryo: I'm happy too. It looks like we brought joy to the audience as well.

Nayuta's music really makes people happy.

Nayuta: ...I only make music for my own sake.

Ryo: Mh, and that's okay.

Your music is still able to make people happy, even if you don't make it with anyone else in mind.

Nayuta: ...

Ryo: Nayuta, look up there.

Nayuta: ...Huh?

Ryo: You can't really see from here, but among all those stars in the sky is my home planet.

It's another planet that orbits a radiant star.

Nayuta: What're you talking about...

Ryo: From here on Earth, a star may appear to be right next to another, but in reality it's countless light years away.

So, from the very start, that shining star is all alone.

Nayuta: ...

Ryo: But the light of that star can reach far far away. Far enough to even reach the eyes of people that live on a planet a long way away.

It can move the hearts of more people than you can even imagine.

Nayuta: I don't get it...

Ryo: Sorry sorry, I guess it doesn't make sense to earthlings?

Nayuta: Hmph...

Ryo: Ah, but, I hope you'll remember this.

There are planets that orbit stars, on their own they aren't strong enough to shine, but together...?

Those planets can shine with the light of a star. Planets like the Earth, and my home planet.

Nayuta: ...The hell are you talking about?

Ryo: Hmm~, well...to put it simplyー

Let's keep on making everyone happy.

Prologue | Chapter One | Chapter Two | Chapter Three | Chapter Four | Epilogue