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Summary
"The day of the June Bride interview arrives. Despite his nerves, Reon faces the interview head on..."

Location: The Office

Magazine Journalist: Now then, let’s begin the interview. We’ll be doing a June Bride edition this time.

Kenta: Thank you for having us.

Reon: Thank you…for having us.

Magazine Journalist: Lately, it's become a lot more common for people to use rock bands as the background music for their wedding ceremonies…

As members of Gyroaxia, what do you think of your music being used?

Kenta: I highly appreciate it.

Magazine Journalist: There appears to be a trend of friends of the bride and groom getting together and performing as a cover band.

Would you consider performing at your own wedding?

Kenta: Hmm, I’m not sure. I’ll have to decide once the time calls for it.

I haven’t really had the opportunity to think about it.

Magazine Journalist: Satozuka-san, what type of person would you like to marry?

Kenta: This may be a boring answer but…

I’m drawn to people with talents greater than my own.

Magazine Journalist: I see…

What about you, Misono-san?

Reon: Well…I haven’t been thinking about marriage yet either.

For now, I just want to focus on the band so someone who could prioritise that would be good.

In return, I wouldn’t want them to regret choosing me.

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Kenta: You did well, Reon.

Reon: R-Really?

Kenta: Yes. Your answers were even better than the ones you had rehearsed.

As expected from the legendary man who was confessed to by 11 girls.

Reon: Huh!?

Please wait! Who the hell told you about that…!?

Kenta: Well, let's just say I have some fond memories of going to the live house to apologise for all the people waiting outside.

Reon: Oi, Kenta-san!

Kenta: I suppose that’s the difference of a man who's always been popular.

Reon: Please forgive me…!!

Summary
"Reon asks Kenta what he thinks about bands being a "shared fate". Kenta promptly shares his opinion."

Location: Gyroaxia Share House

Reon: I talked to the Manager today. He said that, like marriage, bands are also a shared fate.

Kenta: I’ve heard you say something similar in the past, Reon.

Reon: …I said they were an intertwined destiny.

But…Gyro isn’t that kind of band.

Kenta: You’re right. Things like comradery and someone to walk alongside aren’t needed in Gyro.

Reon: All that’s needed is a performance that Nayuta approves of.

Kenta: Correct. Without that, we would disband.

Reon: So we have to keep up so that we aren’t thrown away.

Kenta: That’s right.

Reon: I still think there’s something wrong with that.

Kenta: …

Reon: …But today I had a nostalgic experience.

Even though I may think it’s wrong, it’s still why I chose Gyro.

If I had stayed in a band with Yuto, I probably would have been able to make more fun memories.

But that’s not what I want.

I want to go pro. I want to be known all over the world. Friendship and fun memories aren’t necessary to achieve that.

I need skill and the greatest music there is if I’m going to aim for the world. That’s why I’m in Gyro.

Kenta: Even though you get into constant fights?

Reon: Yes. I’ve never regretted choosing Gyro.

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ーDay of the Liveー

Reon: It looks like the Manager came.

Kenta: Yeah, I had a quick chat with him earlier. He hasn’t changed at all.

Reon: He hasn’t.

Miyuki: Hey, Reon-kun, I would’ve thought you’d be nervous but you’re much calmer than I expected.

Ryo: Oh, that’s right. Kenken and Reon have their interview after this.

Kenta: Yeah.

Reon: Kenta-san has been helping me make sure I’m fully prepared.

Miyuki: Hey, I helped you prepare too.

Reon: You were just making fun of me, Miyuki-san!

Nayuta: Your complaining is making my ears bleed. Let’s go.

Summary
"After parting ways with Yuto, Reon has a chat with the Manager about Gyro. The Manager sees how passionately Reon speaks about it..."

Live House Manager: Sorry for keeping you out so late. I’m glad I could see the two of you today.

Yuto: It was nice seeing you too! Right then, I’ll be heading off this way!

Reon: Bye, Yuto.

Yuto: See ya!

Reon: …Uh, Manager. Thank you for today.

Live House Manager: Don’t mention it. Although, I feel like I should apologise.

…I shouldn’t have mentioned the old band so much.

You and Goryo both seemed uncomfortable…it was a little insensitive of me.

Reon: Oh, please don’t worry about that.

Live House Manager: Anyway, how are things with Gyro? Everything going smoothly?

Reon: Well…I can’t say I’d use the word “smoothly” to describe how things have been going.

To be honest, I don’t really get along with our vocalist and there’s a lot of trouble within the band.

But despite all that, I have no doubt that Gyro is a band that will reach the top of the world.

Live House Manager: Wow…I’m a little surprised. It sounds like you like Gyro a lot then.

Reon: Well…I like Gyro’s “music”.

Live House Manager: You have a lot of faith in that vocalist, don’t you?

Reon: …Huh? What makes you say that?

Live House Manager: I don’t think you’d feel that way if you didn’t have faith in your band mates.

Reon: Well…it may seem like that but our vocalist is absolutely impossible to deal with!

Live House Manager: Really?

Reon: Really! Someone like him is just…

Live House Manager: At the end of the day, bands and marriages are the same. They’re a shared fate. Together through thick and thin…

Reon: …A shared fate?

…Hey, Manager? How did it feel when you decided to get married?

Live House Manager: How did it feel? …That came out of nowhere. I guess I just decided on my fate and made my choice.

Reon: You decided on your fate…and made your choice.

Live House Manager: Yep. Y’know, since I’ve come all the way to Tokyo, I’d like to come and see one of Gyro’s lives too…uh, Misono?

Reon: Ohー, sorry.

Ahh, you want to come see a live? Manager, how much longer are you in Tokyo for?

Live House Manager: I still have some work to attend to here so I’m not returning to Sapporo until next week.

Reon: I’ll save you a seat then. Please come if you can.

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Reon: …So that’s why I’d like to invite the Manager.

Kenta: That should be fine. I’ll have a seat prepared for him.

Reon: Thank you.

Kenta: That reminds me, how have your preparations for the interview been going? It seems like you’ve been having some trouble…

Reon: …

Hey, Kenta-san? What do you think of the idea of bands being a “‘shared fate”?

Summary
"With some help from Miyuki, Reon begins preparing for the interview. During his practice, he receives a call from a certain someone..."

Miyuki: Alright, next question! What is your ideal wife?

Reon: …I don’t have a particular type.

Miyuki: You already said that. Don’t you have a type of girl you like?

Reon: I already said what I think of that stuff…!

*Brr Brr*

Miyuki: Your phone is ringing.

Reon: Agh, who could be calling this late?

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ーA Few Days Laterー

Live House Manager: Misono, I haven’t seen you in ages!

Reon: Manager! I’m sorry for not keeping in contact. You’ve come all the way to Tokyo, huh?

Live House Manager: Yeah, I’ve got a job to do, but I wanted to see you guys too.

Reon: “You guys” ?

Yuto: Yo! You’re here too, Reon!

Reon: Yuto…

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Live House Manager: The two of you haven’t changed.

Yuto: Neither have you! You seriously helped us out so much back in the day.

Live House Manager: It was nothing.

I was eager to see Satozuka too but it seems he was busy.

Yuto: Well, Kenta-san always seems to be.

Live House Manager: Y’know, the live house has gotten a bit of a name for itself ever since you guys used it.

I don’t know where they heard about it, but your fans come by every now and then.

A lot of them are fans of Misono. Well, even back then a lot of them waited around for him after a performance.

Yuto: That’s for sure. Reon was popular in high school before he even joined a band.

Reon: That’s not true.

Yuto: It definitely is!?

Live House Manager: Regardless, you two are amazing. You’re seriously out here performing in such a huge festival.

…Just, not in the same band anymore.

Back then, I never would have thought that such close friends would split apart.

Reon: …

Yuto: …

Location: Gyroaxia Share House

Reon: (It’s quiet. Is no one else home yet?)

Ryo: …

Reon: Uwah!? …Ryo-san, you’re here.

Ryo: …Oh, Reon…welcome home~

Reon: Ryo-san?

(What the hell? Something feels wrong…)

(I can’t understand this guy on a regular day but he seems more spaced out than usual…)

…Are you alright?

Ryo: Huh?

Reon: You’re acting weird. You can talk to me if you want…

Ryo: …Well, my bass is in bad shape, so I sent it off to be fixed.

I can’t do anything without my bass…

Reon: So that’s why you seemed so vacant?

Ryo: Yeah. My mind’s been all over the place.

…If my bass doesn’t come back, I won't be able to play music…

If that happens, I can’t bring anyone happiness and I won’t be able to return to my home in the stars…

Reon: …It’s not like you to be so negative. What else?

Ryo: Huh?

Reon: What else has been on your mind?

Ryo: Well…

I’ve just been feeling restless.

It makes me a little uneasy not being able to see my bass.

What’s this feeling? It’s strange…

Reon: (Uneasy…? I think I understand…)

You’ve gotten attached to your instrument too, Ryo-san.

Ryo: Huh?

Reon: Well…from the sound of it, you cherish your bass.

Ryo: …Cherish…?

…Ah, I understand

Reon, thank you for telling me.

Reon: You're thanking me…? You don’t have to thank me for that…

Ryo: I hope my bass comes back soon.

Reon: (...He’s already smiling. I really can’t understand this guy.)

Location: Practice Studio

Kenta: That's all we time for today. We'll take our leave now.

Miyuki: Phew! Nice work today guys!

Reon: The new song is finally starting to come together.

Ryo: It’s turning out pretty cool. The drums in particular stand out a lot.

Miyuki: Thanks, Ryo-chin! All those ideas I had really paid off.

Kenta: It’s because of your ideas that it took so long to make it come together.

Miyuki: Shut up! Hey, Nayuta, could we perform this song at our next live?

Nayuta: It’s not ready.

There’s still a detachment between the image of the song and your drumming. The next live is too early for us to perform it.

Miyuki: Really? But I’ll try really hard to perfect it…

Nayuta: If you can’t do anymore today, then don’t have so much faith in your words.

Miyuki: Okay, okay, roger that.

Ryo: Miyuki-kun, you seem to be in high spirits. Is it because of that event you're performing in?

Miyuki: Yep! Like I said, my favourite drummer is hosting it!

Of course I’m gonna be all fired up! We’ll have that new song finished before then too!

Kenta: It’s good that you’re so motivated, but you should focus on the live first.

While it may be small in the grand scheme of things, everything during the time leading up to LRFes is crucial. There must be a level of quality between all the lives we put on.

Miyuki: I already know all that!

(Phone ringing)

Miyuki: Sorry, I’m getting a call. It’s hard being so popular. I’ll be outside for a bit.

Ryo: He’s gone.

Reon: That Miyuki-san…does he really understand? Don’t you think he seems way more focused on that event of his?

Kenta: …I see what you mean.

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Miyuki: Ah, hello, this is Sakaigawa. Yeah, I seriously can’t wait for the eventー

……Huh?

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Location: Live House

Reon: What the hell does Miyuki-san mean he’s gonna be late for rehearsal!? That’s ridiculous!

Ryo: At least he messaged us, right? That’s good.

Reon: No it’s not!

Kenta: We were able to run through it with a substitute drummer but…I’d like to play it with Miyuki at least once.

We’ll wait as long as we can.

Nayuta: ...

Reon: Just because this is a smaller live, doesn’t mean he can start being lazy!?

Ryo: I don’t think that’s the case with Miyuki-kun.

Reon: Who knows…he was up to something last night…

Ryo: …Ah, Miyuki-kun is here.

Miyuki: Sorry sorry! Phew, I made it in timeー!

Reon: No you didn’t! Rehearsal is already over!

Miyuki: Sorry, I’ve had my hands full lately.

Reon: Get yourself together…

Kenta: We can discuss this later. Get ready immediately. We don’t have much time to play.

Miyuki: That won't be a problem! My performance will be flawless on the day of the live!

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Location: The Park

Kenta: …So to summarise it, you’ve been all over the place trying to get the right to perform in the event after being withdrawn due to uncontrollable reasons?

Miyuki: Well, that’s the gist of it…

Kenta: I see, in that case, I can understand your behaviour the last few days.

Miyuki: …You really piss me off. The hell is with that look on your face? Acting like you know anything.

Kenta: It’s alright if you’re upset with me. As long as the band doesn’t fall apart, I’ll put up with it.

No matter what your feelings may be, you can’t deny that the benefits of performing at the event would be huge.

Miyuki: Don’t be so quick to take control like that…

Kenta: What? Aren't you going to perform?

Miyuki: …I am.

Kenta: So are you going to speak to them about it?

Miyuki: I have an appointment to speak with them formally. I’ll make sure they squeeze me in.

Kenta: I see. In that case, I’ll continue entrusting this matter to you. Let me know if you run into any trouble.

Miyuki: As if I'd ask you for help.

Kenta: You should give Nayuta and Reon a proper explanation when you return home too.

Miyuki: …You go ahead. I’m going to stay here a little longer. Shoo shoo.

Kenta: I see. In that case, I’ll tell them myself.

Miyuki: Ahh, talking to that guy seriously annoys me.

Ryo: Does it? The two of you are quite similar though. Kinda like you’re on the same wavelength…

Miyuki: Me? Similar to him!?

Ryo: Yeah, you both love Nayuta’s music too. Ah, but that would include me as well then.

Miyuki: I don’t know if that’s enough to call us similar…

By the way, Kenta’s timing earlier was unbelievable…did you call him here, Ryo-chin?

Ryo: Yep, I called him through telepathy a little while ago.

Miyuki: Huh?

Ryo: Fufu…and then he came.

Miyuki: A-Ah…I see, you’re really amazing, Ryo-chin.

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Location: Practice Studio

Miyuki: What do you think, Nayuta? How was that!?

Nayuta: Not bad.

Miyuki: …Then?

Nayuta: We’ll perform the new song at the next event.

Miyuki: Alright!!

Ryo: Isn’t that nice, Miyuki-kun? Now you’ll be able to show your favourite drummer how cool you are.

Miyuki: Shh! Don’t say that in front of everyone, Ryo-chin!

Reon: …Don’t be late to the rehearsal for the event.

Miyuki: You won’t catch me doing that anymore! I won’t mess up the setlist either!

Kenta: I’m trusting you. There are limits to what I can follow on stage.

Miyuki: Shut the hell up! I didn’t ask you to trust me!

(This time…I showed everyone an uncool side of me…)

(But at this next live…I’ll completely recover from it!)

(I’ll show them…the coolest me they’ve ever seen!)

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Location: Live House

Reon: That’s the kind of thing I cannot let slide!

Kenta: Calm down, Reon. Miyuki…do you have an explanation for this?

Miyuki: …What?

Kenta: I know you’ve always liked to mess around, but I don’t think you'd get yourself drunk the day before a live without a reason.

So, do you have an explanation?

Miyuki: …No? I haven’t got a reason. Kenta, the hell do you think you even know about me?

Kenta: Nothing. All I’m saying is that if you have a reason, you should at least explain yourself.

Miyuki: Hm, I see…somehow that makes me a little mad.

Kenta: …It’s my job as our leader.

Miyuki: Yeah, yeah, your “job as our leader” right?

You think you’ve got everyone figured out…

…That really pisses me off about you.

(Miyuki leaves)

Kenta: …

Ryo: Miyuki-kun!? Huh, he left?

Reon: Just leave him alone.

Ryo: Hm~...hey, Miyuki-kun, wait upー

(Ryo follows after him)

Reon: Kenta-san…do you know something?

Kenta: It’s like I said. When it comes to him…I don’t know anything.

But I don’t think he’d be late to rehearsal without a reason.

Reon: I think so too…

Nayuta: Oi, have you finished with your pointless argument? I’m leaving.

Reon: You…

Kenta: We’re done. The two of you should head home. I still have a meeting with the live house staff to attend.

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Miyuki: (Damn…that didn’t go well…)

(I'm troubling them and lashing out...I'm so lame.)

Ryo: Oii…Miyuki-kunn.

Miyuki: …Ryo-chin.

Ryo: You stormed out so suddenly so I followed after you.

Miyuki: …Did Kenta tell you to come cheer me up?

Ryo: No, he didn’t? But…I’m not actually sure why I came after you?

Miyuki: Like I’d know either…

Ryo: Hm~...hey, Miyuki-kun, I need to ask you something first.

Miyuki: What?

Ryo: I’m thirsty.

Miyuki: …Huh?

Ryo: While I was running after you, my throat got all dry.

Miyuki: …Fufu…what’s with you?

Ryo: Why’re you laughing?

Miyuki: Haha…talking with you makes me feel like I’m going insane…

…Is a soft drink alright?

Ryo: Yep!

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Location: Live House

Miyuki: Alright, time for the next song! Three, fourー!

(Miyuki begins to play)

Nayuta: …!

Ryo: (Oh???)

Reon: (Hey, this songー!)

Miyuki: (…Hm? Why aren’t the others joining in?)

Kenta: Miyuki…that’s the wrong song…!

Miyuki: (...Shit! I messed up the setlist! But if I stop now, it’ll ruin the enthusiasm in the venue…)

Kenta: …Follow along with him!

Ryo: (Somehow…the energy in here was saved?)

Reon: (But…how could he make such a rookie mistake…!?)

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Miyuki: …Sorry, I really screwed up.

Kenta: If you had made time for rehearsal, you wouldn’t have messed up the order of the setlist.

Ryo: The PA and lighting crew were all in a panic.

Miyuki: Ahaha…I’ll go apologise to them later.

Reon: Oi…what’re you going to do about this?

Miyuki: I already said I’m sorry!

Reon: To mess up something like the setlist…

Miyuki: Hey Kenta, thanks for joining in with me so quickly earlier. You’re a real lifesaver!

Kenta: I’ll follow you on stage, but…not once we step foot off of it.

Miyuki: Ah~...well, fair enough…

Nayuta: Sakaigawa.

Miyuki: …Here it comes.

Nayuta: If you don’t have the determination then give up immediately. I have no use for an amateur. Anyone that doesn’t intend to aim for the top will only get in the way.

Miyuki: Hahaha…how relentless.

Reon: …I agree with Nayuta.

Miyuki: Lighten up, you two! I really regret my mistake, y’know?

Reon: Is this the attitude of a regretful man!?

Nayuta: I don’t care what attitude you have, I don’t even care if you’re sorry.

The only thing I need to see are results.

Reon: …Hey, hang on, Nayuta! That’s not right!? You should be telling him to think about his actions and to not be late to practice. Tell him to show up at rehearsal!

Nayuta: Rehearsal is just that: a rehearsal. As long as your performance is perfect on the day of the live, the rest does not concern me.

Miyuki: Haha…of course you'd say that.

Reon: …Agh, dammit! I take back what I said! There’s no way I agree with Nayuta!

Even if the actual performance was a success, I still can’t accept it. We’re the ones that have to deal with all the trouble!

Kenta: Oi, Reon. Calm down.

Reon: I can’t! There’s no way I can just let this go! Yesterday…I saw you!

Ryo: You saw him…? What do you mean?

Reon: Miyuki-san…what were you doing last night?

Miyuki: What’re you talking about…?

Reon: You went out drinking, didn’t you? I saw you. I didn’t want to believe it but…

Miyuki: …

Reon: Doing that the day before the live…what hell is up with you? Lying to us, causing us trouble…

That’s the kind of thing I cannot let slide!

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Location: Practice Studio

Ryo: Oh, it’s Reon. Welcome back

Kenta: Well done helping them out. How did it go?

Reon: It was no big deal.

Miyuki: It was super cool. He really lived up to Gyroaxia’s name.

Ryo: Really? I wish I had seen it.

Reon: It wasn’t anything special.

Nayuta: Oi. How long are you lot going to keep talking? We have work to do.

Reon: ...I have to talk to you first, Nayuta.

Nayuta: Make it quick.

Reon: What happened to my part in the new song?

Nayuta: Satozuka should have it prepared by now. We’ll work it into the song after this.

Reon: I’ve already perfected it. Let me show you.

Miyuki: Did you work on it while you were helping those guys out?

Nayuta: You think you’ll be able to please me with something made in your free time?

Reon: It wasn’t free time. I was thinking about it all throughout rehearsal too. Even...during the live I substituted in.

Nayuta: ...I’ll give you one chance. Then I’ll make my decision.

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Reon: ...How was it?

Miyuki: It’s fantastic!? It fits in perfectly!

Ryo: Yeah...it’s good. It felt like all our sounds became one.

Kenta: What do you think, Nayuta?

Nayuta: ...It’s fine. We’ll go with this.

Reon: ...That’s all?

Nayuta: What? Did you need something else?

Miyuki: Even Nayuta seemed to be surprised, don’t you think?

You should praise him more! Say something like, “Well done, Reon-kun!”

Reon: As if!

Kenta: In that case, what should we do with the part I made…?

Nayuta: It’s not needed.

Kenta: Fufu...I agree. It was nothing compared to what we just heard.

Miyuki: Looks like we just made peace and perfected the new song at the same time!

Nayuta: Don’t get ahead of yourself, there are still changes that need to be made. Sakaigawa, you were out of time during the middle of the song. Don't make that mistake again.

Miyuki: Agh...now I’m the one under fire...

Ryo: Hm~, this feels like the Gyroaxia I know.

Reon: (He’s right...this is the norm in Gyro...

It can be a real pain...but...)

Ryo: Reon, is something wrong?

Reon: ...Huh? I’m fine.

Ryo: You seem happy.

Reon: ...Happy? No way. As usual, being in Gyro is utter torment.

Nayuta: Oi, how long do you plan to keep on yabbering? We’re starting.

Reon: Alright, I get it.

(But...with Gyro, I can aim higher and higher.

I’ve made my decision. This is the place that I belong.

I won’t let this go...

I’ll become a guitarist that no one can replace.)

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Location: Live House

Reon: Well done everyone.

Vocalist: You too! You’ve been a huge help today!

Reon: No no...it was fun for me too.

Bassist: Sorry guys! I messed up during the second song!

Vocalist: Don’t sweat it. I wasn’t perfect either, y’know? I got the timing wrong in the last song.

Drummer: Yeah, that part is hard to get right.

Reon: ...Huh? Uh...you’re not...mad?

Vocalist: Mad? Why would we be?

Reon: What about the mistakes and the incorrect timing…?

Drummer: It’s no big deal. It’s already over so there’s no use fretting over it.

Vocalist: We’ll just learn from our mistakes. Alright, let’s head to that after party!

Reon: Yeah...

(Right...that’s how it is here…)

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Miyuki: Nice job, Reon-kun!

Reon: ...Miyuki-san.

Miyuki: You did great! I actually came to watch you in secret. Did I surprise you?

Reon: I already knew. I could see you from the stage.

Miyuki: Ahh, you already caught me. Haha!

Anyway, aren’t you going to the after party? Did they…not invite you?

Reon: I turned them down! I just didn’t feel like going.

Miyuki: I see. So then, what did you think? How was it being a support?

Reon: ...It was fun. I didn’t feel nervous, so it all went smoothly.

Miyuki: Yeah, it definitely seemed like a lot of fun.

Reon: Even when they made a mistake, they didn’t condemn each other. They would just brush it off.

Miyuki: But that's good, right? You don’t seem to be speaking highly of it.

Reon: It’s nice but...only for bands that want to focus on having fun.

If...you want to improve and aim for a professional level, you can’t be that forgiving.

If it were Gyro...that wouldn’t be accepted.

Miyuki: Oh? Are you saying you prefer Gyro’s way of doing things more?

Reon: I’m not saying whether it’s better or not. It’s just a different approach.

Miyuki: Hmm~...but isn’t our approach the reason we’re always at each other's throats?

Like...the one you had before, Reon-kun?

Reon: You’re right. It’s a real pain.

But...I’d hate delivering a half-assed performance even more.

Miyuki: Haha, that sounds like something Nayuta would say.

Reon: Shut up...do you disagree, Miyuki-san?

Miyuki: I do.

My worst nightmare would just be putting on a lame performance!

Reon: ...Isn’t that the same thing?

Miyuki: Ahh, this is actually a huge relief!

Reon: What is?

Miyuki: I was worried that you’d have more fun playing with that other band and would leave us for them.

Reon: Huh...did you really think that?

If I did that, Nayuta would replace me. That’d be a worst-case scenario.

I’ll… never let that happen…!

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Location: Practice Studio

Vocalist: Misono-san, your guitar skills are incredible!

Reon: Thanks...

Bassist: No, seriously! Our guitarist’s heart would break if he saw how good you are!

Drummer: I bet he could nail this without even having to practice anymore, right?

Reon: (What’s with this hospitable atmosphere…? Not in a million years would Gyro ever be like this...)

Vocalist: By the way, we cover a lot of Western songs. Do you think you’d be able to play any of them?

Reon: I've actually been practicing a few of those. Here, I'll show you.

Bassist: Wow...amazing...your skills are insane!!

Reon: Ah, it's nothing really...

Vocalist: I feel so excited! C’mon, I wanna sing already!

Drummer: Alright, we’ll do it all together this time!

Reon: (Those guys look like they’re having a lot of fun...

No...this is just normal. Back then, I used to be like this too…)

⋆　⋆　⋆

Location: Live House

Vocalist: I’m sorry we couldn’t fit in another rehearsal before the live, but I’m sure you’ll be just fine, Misono-san!

Reon: Right.

Yuto: Good morning! I’m here from Argonavis! It’s a pleasure to be working with you all!

Reon: Huh...Yuto!?

Yuto: Ah? Huh, Reon!? What’re you doing here?

Reon: Ah...I’m here as a support.

Yuto: No way! Now I’m even more excited for today's joint live! Good luck!

Bassist: Huh? Do you two know each other?

Reon: Well, we’re old acquaintances...we met in Hokkaido.

Yuto: C’mon now, don’t be so distant! I thought we were teammates back in the day!?

Regardless, I guess Reon’s here to lend a helping hand! He hasn’t been causing you any trouble, has he?

Vocalist: Of course not! If anything, he’s really helped us out by joining us as a support.

Yuto: Ah, that’s just like Reon! ...Although, it is a little strange.

Reon: Why’s that?

Yuto: Well, you’re a pretty stubborn guy. It’s rare for you to help out other bands like this.

Reon: Well...these are special circumstances.

Yuto: What an evasive answer...well, whatever!

Playing alongside Nayuta and the others must be pretty exhausting, right? Sometimes you’ve just gotta let go and have fun for once!

Reon: Fun...right.

Yuto: Ah, looks like rehearsal’s starting soon. Alright, I’ll see ya later!

Reon: Yeah, see you.

⋆　⋆　⋆

Drummer: Our support guitarist for today is joining us from a band that everyone’s been talking about! Please welcome Misono Reon from Gyroaxia!

Vocalist: He’s really on a whole other level from our official members, so we’ve asked him not to outshine us too much today!

Just make sure you look out for Reon-kun’s killer riffs!

Reon: (Compared to when I perform with Gyro...I’m not nervous at all

Fun, huh…? I guess that’s not too bad either)

Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5

(Flashback)

Nayuta: “I have no use for anyone that can’t do that. I’ll just find a replacement.”

(End of Flashback)

Reon: Dammit…!

Miyuki: That’s gotta be rough, Reon-kun.

Reon: ...What do you want?

Miyuki: No need to be so cold. I just got worried when you rushed out of the studio all on your own so I came to check on you.

Reon: ...Leave me alone.

Miyuki: Is what Nayuta said bothering you?

Reon: No, not really...

Miyuki: Doesn't that guy have something new to complain about everyday? You won’t last long if you let it get to you every time.

Reon: ...This isn’t about that.

Miyuki: ...Hey, I get it. Sometimes he really hits a nerve.

But this isn’t the first time Nayuta's reminded us of how easy it is to find a replacement, so don’t let it bother you too much.

Reon: He’ll do it if he really wants to. You realise that, right?

Miyuki: Ah~...yeah, I know.

Reon: He’s always seen us as something that can just be replaced...

How long...how long will we have to keep putting up with this?

Miyuki: Yeah...I guess I understand.

Reon: ...What?

Miyuki: So then...are you quitting Gyro?

Reon: No.

Miyuki: Haha, no hesitation.

But, y’know, Reon-kun, I wasn’t entirely joking either. There are plenty of other bands out there.

With your skills, you’d be in very high demand, Reon-kun.

Reon: No, that’s just...

Miyuki: Ah, that reminds me! There’s a band I know that’s in urgent need of a support guitarist.

Now where could they find an impeccable guitarist~? ...Oh, there’s one! He looks a little dejected but I bet he’s got some real talent.

Reon: Don’t get ahead of yourself! I never said I’d do it!

Miyuki: Relax, Reon-kun! Relax!

Something like this could really help to lift your spirits!

Just trust your onii-san!

Reon: Stop that would youー!

⋆　⋆　⋆

Location: Practice Studio

Reon: ...It’s nice to meet you, I’m Misono Reon. I play the rhythm guitar.

(I just couldn’t say no…)

Vocalist: You’re a real life saver! We have a live show just around the corner but our guitarist got injured so we’ve been in a real pinch.

Bassist: It feels unreal to be having Gyroaxia’s guitarist join us!

Reon: ...Thanks.

Drummer: So, should we go ahead and start off with a song?

Vocalist: Is that alright, Misono-san?

Reon: Yeah.

(Acting as a support for an unfamiliar band is...definitely a change from what I’m used to.

...I’ll just try and follow their lead.)

Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5

Location: Practice Studio

Kenta: The guitar was a tad loud, so I simplified the riff to match up with that. What do you think?

Nayuta: That’s fine. The drums and bass will stay as they are.

Miyuki: Alright, we’re powering through this!

Ryo: At this rate, it seems we’ll have the new song completed ahead of schedule.

Nayuta: Don’t get ahead of yourself. Since Satozuka’s part has been simplified, Misono’s part will have to be changed around too.

The entire thing will be discarded. It needs to be remade.

Reon: ...Again? ...How many times now have you already changed it?

Nayuta: You think it's necessary to keep track?

Repeat the part that’ll be changed until I decide what needs to be fixed.

Reon: ...Fine.

Miyuki: Ahh~, this’ll definitely take a while...

Ryo: Yeah...good luck, Reon.

⋆　⋆　⋆

Nayuta: Stop. It’s you, Misono.

Reon: But I was just matching up with Kenta-san’s riff...

Nayuta: You’re making excuses. We’re only wasting our time if we continue like this.

Reon: ...Wait.

Nayuta: Satozuka, I'll have you compose Misono’s part too.

Reon: ...I said wait!

Ryo: Reon…?

Miyuki: Ahh...should we take a quick break? This atmosphere isn't great.

Reon: I think I understand what you’re looking for. If you just let me try a few more times...

Nayuta: I don’t care about whether or not you “understand”. All that matters is if you can give me the sound I ask for.

I have no use for anyone that can’t do that. I’ll just find a replacement.

Reon: ...You littleー!!

Miyuki: Hey now, you two! Calm down, alright?

Nayuta: I am calm.

Miyuki: You're making an awfully scary face for someone who claims to be calm!

Ryo: You too, Reon, put your arm down. Your guitar strap will fall off.

Reon: ...Dammit.

Kenta: Arguing like this is a waste of time. Let's leave it here for today.

There’s still some time in our schedule. For now, just give it some thought, Reon.

I’ll think about what to do about your part too...is that alright, Nayuta?

Nayuta: ...Yeah.

Miyuki: You good with that too, Reon-kun?

Reon: ...

Miyuki: Oiii, Reon-kun?

Reon: ...I need to get some air.

⋆　⋆　⋆

Reon: (I’ll admit, as it is now, I don’t really fit into the performance, but...

For him to talk so lightly about replacing me or having someone else compose my part…)

Dammit...

Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5

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

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
"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 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

Note: This story can now also be read on my Tumblr! I recommend that desktop users view it on there for a more visually-appealing format! For mobile users, I suggest to continue viewing on Dreamwidth.

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 about the June Bride edition, Reon is less than thrilled and Kenta takes notice...'

Location: Gyroaxia Share House

Reon: A June Bride edition…

Kenta: Precisely. It seems they’ll be covering the topic of music that is played during ceremonies.

It’s common for the bride and groom to choose songs by their favourite artists.

And so they’d like to hear our thoughts as artists ourselves.

Reon: …I see.

Kenta: You don’t seem too excited about this.

Regardless, this is an opportunity to promote ourselves. We’ll be able to get Gyro’s name out to an even wider audience.

Reon: …Yeah, but why have they asked for me? I can see why they’d want you, Kenta-san, but…

Kenta: They specifically requested for you.

Miyuki: Isn’t that cool, Reon-kun?

Reon: Not really.

Why don’t you get Nayuta to do an interview for once?

Kenta: You already know how he’d answer.

Reon: Yeah…but…

Kenta: Either way, it’s already been decided.

Don’t stress yourself over this. I’ll be with you on the day and you’ll receive a copy of the questions beforehand.

I know you’re not too eager to do this but it’s an important job.

I’m counting on you, Reon.

Reon: …I understand.

⋆　⋆　⋆

Reon: …Sigh

Miyuki: By the sounds of that sigh, I'm guessing you're feeling down. Isn’t the interview until after our live?

Reon: Yeah. Kenta-san is counting on me so I've been trying to put some thought into it.

My favourite person, my opinion on marriage…these questions have nothing to do with music!

Miyuki: Let me see…Oh! “What would your ideal wedding ceremony be?”

Hey, Reon-kun, why don’t you try practicing with your Onii-san?

Reon: I don’t need it.

Miyuki: Are you sure? It’ll be a real problem if you can’t think of an answer on the day, don’t you think?

Reon: …

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