(I can hear music coming from that lake again today...)
(It's a song that I composed for N25...)
(When did I work on this one?)
(I don't think we'd met each other in person yet. Now I'm starting to feel all this nostalgia...)
(Back then, I was so desperate about composing a song that could save someone.)
(So desperate that I started eating and sleeping less, which worried Ms. Mochizuki a lot.)
...
(Come to think of it, all I've been doing is composing songs...)
(That's true now, but also before I even formed N25.)
Kanade.
Oh, Rin...
Is something wrong?
You seem to have a lot on your mind today...
Are you worried about Mafuyu...?
No, actually, I've been thinking about myself.
Yourself?
Yes... But my problems are small compared to Mafuyu's, so there's no need for you to worry.
If you say so...
But I kinda want to hear what's going on with you...
Huh...?
I wanna help Mafuyu, but I also wanna help you...
Okay, thank you...
The thing is...
What does music mean to you?
Yes, I've been wondering that for a little while now, but can't seem to find the answer...
All I had been thinking about was composing songs that can save people. That's what I thought I had to do.
But now, I'm wondering if I should be feeling something else...
That's where I'm stuck.
I don't know what I should be feeling...
I see...
Why did you start composing songs, Kanade?
Huh...?
Why? Because...
Because of my dad...
Your dad?
Yes...
I really love the songs he composed...
They were happy, gentle and always made my mom smile.
Also...
I should probably drop the tempo here a little. And then...
Wow...
Huh...? Kanade, you're in your father's room again. How many times do I have to tell you that he's working?
Haha. That's fine, dear.
I'll feel more motivated knowing that she's watching.
Really?
Yes. Actually, I'm nearly done working on this song.
Would you like to hear it?
Yeah!
Okay, I'll play a part of it. Ready...?
Wow...!
This song's so pretty...!
That's amazing, Daddy! You're like a wizard!
Haha. I'm not as amazing as you think I am. However, if you like it that much, then this song's sure to become a big hit.
Yeah! I bet everyone's gonna really, really love it!
Oh, Daddy, can you show me how to make songs like this one?
Oh, Kanade, would you like to learn how to make music?
Yeah!
Because Daddy's songs always make you, me and everyone else smile, Mommy!
Hehe. I see.
Then, I promise to show you when you're a little older.
*Gasp*
Thank you, Daddy!
I loved watching him create, which is why I spent so much time sitting next to him.
And then, that day...