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Location: Gyroaxia share house

Ryo: It's a good song, isn't it? It's come a lot further than the one we made. The songs that Nayuta makes really are incredible.

Kenta: He made use of several of the original bass lines. As for the guitar, well... practically none of it remains. I guess he realized that I was trying to appease the masses and doing things that weren't really my style.

Ryo: You think so? The guitar was good though.

Kenta: (On the other hand, he accepted the sound that came to Ryo naturally...)

Ryo: Is something up, Kenken?

Kenta: No...it's nothing.

Ryo: The song will be shown to the office, right?

Kenta: Yeah. I'm not sure I can say it's a, "Pop, catchy, popular type of song," but at least it's different to the songs we've made up until now. I'll try to convince them.

Ryo: It'll definitely work out since it's Kenken.

Kenta:...I'll believe in your words again. Well then, I'm off to the office.

Ryo: See you later. Take care, okay.

ーーーー

Ryo: Ah, it started raining.

Miyuki: Ahhー! That rain came out of nowhere!

Ryo: Miyuki-kun. Welcome back.

Miyuki: Huh, it's only you, Ryo-chin? Where are the other guys?

Ryo: Nayuta is always in his room, Reon is out shopping and Kenken just left a little while ago.

Miyuki: Hey, Ryo-chin...you're always watching people from the window... Why? Is it fun?

Ryo: Yeah, it's fun. When it started raining, everyone reacted in a bunch of different ways. There were people with umbrellas, people getting wet, people running in a panic and people walking by unbothered.

Miyuki: I see...well, I don't really understand how that can be fun...

Ryo: Hey, Miyuki-kun.

Miyuki: Hm?

Ryo: Even though it's pouring with rain, the people look like they're having fun. I wonder why?

Miyuki: Ah, I don't know. Maybe such a heavy downpour somehow raised their spirits? Could that be it?

Ryo: So that's how earthlings are.

Miyuki: O-Oh. Well, not everyone is the same.

Ryo: Then, our music is a heavy downpour.

Miyuki: Umm...why's that?

Ryo: Nayuta's songs are the rain. They're a heavy downpour on people walking along the street. With that, we make everyone happy.

Miyuki: But...won't they feel like crap after they get wet?

Ryo: It's fine because Nayuta will take them somewhere without rain. Look there.

Miyuki: ...Up there?

Ryo: Yeah. They'll be safe from the rain if they're above the clouds. Nayuta's music takes everyone to the sky.

Miyuki: ...It's still hard to understand what you're saying, Ryo-chin.

Ryo: Really?

Miyuki: But...your point is that it's fun, right?

Ryo: Yeah, it's fun. Being on Earth and watching people are both fun as well. Being in a band with everyone tooー. It's...super fun!

Location: Gyroaxia share house

Ryo: Okay, it's done.

Kenta: It ends here?

Ryo: Yeah. It's what the song says. Let's go over it from the beginning, Kenken.

Kenta: Understood. Let's do it.

*Sound of a bass and guitar*

Kenta: (Somehow...we made an incredible song. With Ryo's ability...we made a song like this..)

Ryo: Mmhmm, it's good.

Kenta: (Ryo is different from Nayuta but they both have a innately good sense for what's good. That's undoubtable, butー)

Ryo: Hm, is something wrong. You don't really like it?

Kenta: No...I think it's a good song. However, I'm not sure it meets with what the office asked for...

Ryo: Ahaha, you might be right. It did started changing a lot halfway through, after all. In the end it became a little too Gyro-ish, didn't it? Sorry, Kenken. It seems this won't be useful then.

Kenta: It's not like that. This will be useful...I'm certain.

Ryo: Hm, really?

Kenta: ...Could I hold onto this song?

Ryo: Of course. Kenken made it with me after all.

Kenta: Regarding what I said before...I don't think Nayuta will use songs made by other people.

Ryo: I agree.

Kenta: That being said, I think this song has the power to inspire him.

Ryo: I'm happy then.

Kenta: I'm sorry to say but...you have to be willing to sacrifice this song.

Ryo: Of course, that's fine.

Kenta: ...Are you really okay with that?

Ryo: I'll be able to hear a new song from Nayuta if I do, right? I couldn't be happier about that.

Kenta: Well, we won't know until we try...

Ryo: That's okay. I'm sure it'll turn out well. Maybe that's what the song was born for.

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Kenta: ーThat's why the office is asking for a song different from what we've made until now.

Nayuta: I don't care. I don't make songs according to other people's expectations. I only make the songs I want to.

Kenta: Yeah... I thought you would say that.

Nayuta: If you get it then we're done talking.

Kenta: Wait a second, listen to this before you go. It's a song made to meet the office's request.

Nayuta: A song...?

Kenta: I'm not asking you to use it but I'd like if you were to listen to it just once.

Nayuta: ...Fine.

*The song plays*

Kenta: How is it?

Nayuta: This song...who made it?

Kenta: Ryo did. He made it in the blink of an eye.

Nayuta: Akebono did? That guy can make music?

Kenta: I didn't know either. Even so, don't you think he has a talent?

Nayuta: ...It's not bad.

Kenta: How strange. I didn't think you'd approve of it.

Nayuta: Still, it's not a song that Gyro would perform. The progression of the song is boring. Give me that guitar. I'm gonna try a few things.

Kenta: Understood. (Seems like this is going to work...just as Ryo said.)

(Note: I'm not familiar with music terminology so I apologize if any of this doesn't make sense. Also I recommend reading along with the in-game story since there are some sound effects that are hard to portray over text)

Location: Gyroaxia share house

Kenta: Alright, I've got an idea for a melody for the song you were playing, Ryo.

Ryo: That was fastー, as expected of Kenken.

Kenta: There's still more work to be done on it. Before we go further, we should add in a guitar. What kind of image do you think the guitar should have?

Ryo: Hmm, maybe...a happy feeling?

Kenta: ...Again, that's a bit abstract.

Ryo: Won't everyone feel happier that way?

Kenta: For now, let's try out a major chord progression....

*Sound of a guitar*

Kenta: How's that?

Ryo: Hmm, something about it is off.

Kenta ...Something's off, huh.

Ryo: It needs to sound happier.

Kenta: ...Could you be more specific?

Ryo: In other words, the happiness will be drained to zero.

Kenta: ...I see. Maybe something more enthusiastic rather than fun...? C to Dm7...G7...

*Sound of a guitar*

Kenta: How was that?

Ryo: Mh, the happiness is growing. Let's try and make the happiness even greater. I'll play too.

Kenta: What will you do for the bass?

Ryo: Make an even greater happiness.

*Sound of a bass and guitar*

Kenta: It gave a surprisingly different impression than from before...

Ryo: Isn't it more enjoyable this way?

Kenta: ...This way definitely leaves more of an impression.

Ryo: Mh, it's good. I think Reon would like the way it flows.

Kenta: ...Is that so?

Ryo: For the hook, why don't we try something more fast paced? I think that would be cool.

Kenta: Got it. Let's try and alter the tempo.

Ryo: Yeah yeah. This is the kind of thing that Miyuki likes.

Kenta: However, if we do it like this, it'll be hard to make the melodies go together.

Ryo: Well, we can change it...like Nayuta.

Kenta: Take liberty, huh....still, it's definitely starting to take shape.

Ryo: You think so? Are you having fun now Kenken?

Kenta: ...Yeah. Somehow...this reminds me of when I first began playing guitar.

Ryo: Mh, that's good. I'm having fun too. When we get to the bridge, let's do something that Kenken likes. Do whatever you want.

Kenta: Whatever I want...?

Ryo: Yeah.

Kenta: I understand. I'll give it a go. However...how should we finish off the song?

Ryo: Hmm~... I wonder if the song could tell us?

Location: Gyroaxia share house

Ryo: Our next song?

Kenta: Yeah. Lately they've been bringing it up more often...the office is requesting a song that differs from what we've done so far.

Ryo: Hmm...

Kenta: It sounds easy enough. I suppose they think we'll attract a new audience if we were to make varying types of music.

Ryo: What did Kenken say back?

Kenta: ”We have no intention of writing songs that way. We only play the songs that Nayuta wants to."

Ryo: Mh, I agree with that.

Kenta: Even so...this is still business. They wouldn't have understood what I wanted to say. That's why I listened to what type of song they were recommending us to make, just in case.

Ryo: What kind was it?

Kenta: "A pop, catchy, popular kind of song!", is what they said.

Ryo: Ahaha. I see.

Kenta: Nayuta doesn't even listen to the opinions of the office so what would he think of a request like this?

Ryo: Hmm~, I think he'd get all quiet and moody. He'd probably rather write a song way different from this.

Kenta: You're right. I think so too... Even so, it's not just a new song. This would also have an effect on other things.

Ryo: Mh.

Kenta: Even in everyday life he'd be moody.

Ryo: Mh.

*Sounds of a bass*

Kenta: That's why Nayuta shouldn't make songs in accordance to the office's wishes.

Ryo: Mh.

Kenta: Really, what should I do...

Ryo: Mh.

Kenta: ...Are you listening to me?

Ryo: The sound of the bass is calming, don't you think? The sounds that the strings make releases good feelings.

*Sound of a bass*

Kenta: You weren't listening... Well, it's fine. Talking to you has helped me get my head in order. But still, I wonder how I should solve this...Ryo, what was that song you were playing just now?

Ryo: I think this is what a, "Pop, catchy, popular kind of song!" would sound like.

Kenta: Could it be...you were actually listening and were able to think of a song?

Ryo: I guess so. I'm not really sure what kind of songs would be popular, though.

Kenta: No...this isn't bad. It has the pop and catchiness to it too at least. Could you play it from the start again?

Ryo: Sureー

*Sound of a bass*

Kenta: It suits Gyro too...

Ryo: I really like Nayuta's music so I guess it rubbed off on me.

Kenta: ...Ryo, could we work on this together for a bit? I think this song could be the solution I've been looking for.

Ryo: Mh, of course.

Location: Gyroaxia share house

*Sound of a bass followed by a door opening*

Reon: Is Kenta-san here?

Ryo: No, he's notー

Reon; Ah, it's just you Ryo-san... Where's Kenta-san?

Ryo: He's gone to the office.

Reon: The office...ah that's right, he said he had something like a briefing session to attend. Did he go alone?

Ryo: Yeah. Kenken is always working hard.

Reon: ...What've you been doing, Ryo-san? You were playing bass by that window yesterday too.

Ryo: It's my favorite place to play.

Reon: Is there something you can see?

Ryo: I can see people walking.

Reon: People walking? You can definitely see that but... The scenery isn't that great... Is it fun watching people walk by in cloudy weather like this?

Ryo: It's really fun. There's people walking at their own pace and people walking in a hurry. There's people walking in groups and people walking by themselves. I never get tired of watching them.

Reon: Huh, huhh... Ah, that's nice. It seems like it'll be a while before Kenta-san will be back. Well then, I'm going out for a bit.

Ryo: See you later. Take care, okay.

ーーーー

Kenta: ...Phew, I'm back.

Ryo: Welcome backー

Kenta: Ryo...where are the others?

Ryo: Nayuta's in his room as always, Miyuki's at his part time job and Reon left a little while ago.

Kenta: I see...no wonder it's so quiet.

Ryo: ...Kenken, did something happen?

Kenta: Eh? Why do you ask?

Ryo: You look really tired and you were sighing a little when you came in.

Kenta:... So you noticed that.

Ryo: Mh, I noticed it.

Kenta: I was hoping I'd be able to hide it.

Ryo: What happened at the office?

Kenta: ...Something rather troublesome.

Ryo: I see, that's not good... what's the problem?

Kenta: Even if I tell you...it can't hurt. ...I've hit a bit of a road block. Think you could listen to me?

Ryo: Yeah, of course.

Kenta: The problem is that the office has given me an unreasonable request.

Ryo: Mh.

Kenta: The thought of telling Nayuta about it is rather disheartening.

Ryo: Mh mh.

Kenta: Somehow I feel less tense when I talk to you.

Ryo: Really? Your face is already starting to look softer than before. That's good right?

Kenta: ...Haha, I guess so. I'm feeling a bit calmer thanks to you.

Ryo: Even so, what was the unreasonable request?

Kenta: Ah, it's about...our next song.