You want Saki and Ichika to write it together...?

Together...? Why is that?

Saki always handles the music...

So, wouldn't it be better to leave that in her hands...?

Yes, I considered that option.

The public gets its first impression of a band through its debut single. Which is why I thought about having you go with the process you've employed until now.

But I decided against that. Instead of business as usual, I want you all to show everyone what Leo/need is like after you've reached the next level.

After we've reached the next level...?

Can you elaborate a little further...?

As things currently stand, Leo/need's debut takes first priority over everything else at this company for this part of the fiscal year.

First priority...?

We plan to inject all our resources into coming up with the best marketing campaign for your band.

What...?!

Which is why Mr. Shimizu from Starry Music, our parent company, was here. To discuss that very matter.

In return for receiving a share of the distribution rights to Leo/need's debut single, they've agreed to help us with your marketing campaign.

I see...

Yes, and Mr. Shimizu also holds you in high regard.

Starry Music will be giving you its spot on the digital billboards, as well as funding our ad campaigns centered around social media.

Billboards...! That means...

This is like a super duper huge deal...!

Yes, it is.

To be honest, I wasn't expecting them to come up with so much money for us.

But if things go well, your song is going to reach a lot of ears.

In other words, you'll become household names overnight.

...

Normally, we'd give a band more time to flesh out their music. And you ladies are still just getting on your feet.

My original plan was to begin with having you become more experienced by playing shows and releasing more songs. Then, I would've started a big marketing campaign.

But between the decisions that were made during our meeting the other day and Starry Music agreeing to join us in this endeavor...

I came to believe that now is Leo/need's chance to take on a big challenge such as this.

...!

The music you've produced up until now has been excellent.

But I believe you can still go higher.

I want to see Leo/need produce a song that can move the hearts of even more people.

I believe Ms. Tenma and Ms. Hoshino will be able to achieve that by putting their individual talents together.

Me and Ichi...?

Yes.

Your songs have this warmth to them, Ms. Tenma. It's like you're able to show the listener real empathy.

Your songs, Ms. Hoshino, are a little rough around the edges, but they have this charm to them because of how you always try to make your feelings crystal clear.

Which is where this idea comes from.

If Leo/need is able to join these two pieces in producing music, then I feel that your band is going to sound like it's taken another step forward.

By doing so, I believe you'll be able to reach more people. In other words, Leo/need's music will be on a whole new level.

Which will surely make your debut single an enormous success.

Our music...? The next level...?

Yes.

I'll look forward to hearing what you come up with.