Thank you for coming to visit us.

Way to go, Toya!

You're getting really good at this!

Yes, I think I've got the hang of things now.

Hehe. I'm glad to hear that!

Let's keep doing our best until the end!

Yes, let's keep up the good work.

Sorry, are you free to help right now?

Oh, we've got customers!

Yes!

We'll be right there!

Thank you for your patience!

How can we help you today? Wait, huh?

Y-You're...!

Yoisaki and Asahina, yes?

And you're Shiraishi and Aoyagi, yes?

What are the odds of us running into each other here?

I know, right?! It's been so long! The last time we spoke was during Shibuya Festa, I think!

Are you two here to look at instruments today?

Oh, so... Originally, we came to see this convention to see the concert.

But one thing led to another...

And we came here to see if we can help this boy learn to play the trumpet better.

H-Hello...

Yes, hello.

Do you like playing the trumpet?

Y-Yes.

But I'm having trouble playing it properly...

The two nice ladies said that someone here might be able to help me with that...

Yes, I see.

Hmm... Still, what should we do?

Huh?

So, the manager's the one who really knows how to teach people to play, but he's busy with another customer at the moment.

And the convention is going to end soon, so I'm worried that we won't be able to help you in time...

Oh...

I see...

Then, it's okay.

I'm sorry for bothering you.

Thank you all for trying.

I'll go back to my class now...

...

If keeping a steady tone would be enough, I may be able to teach you.

Huh?

Oh, right!

I don't actually know how to play the trumpet, but I did manage to produce a proper tone with one just the other day.

So, I may be able to teach you how to do that.

What do you say?

...!

Really?!

Yes, please teach me!

I want to learn how to play more properly!

Okay.

Then, let's try together.

Thank you very much...

Hehe. In that case, let's get you set up right away!

Just gimme a second to go grab you a chair!

Alright, to start...

Could you try playing the way you usually do?

O-Okay!

(Oh...

Well, it's definitely a sound...)

(But it's definitely not a pretty one.)

No matter how hard I try, this always ends up happening. My trumpet sounds thin, or off in some way...

Hmm, in that case...

First, we'll need to check to see if you're buzzing your lips properly.

Buzzing your lips?

Yes.

The most fundamental part of playing the trumpet involves buzzing your lips while blowing into it.

Wow!

That sounds so much better...!

That's the basic mechanism for producing a good sound.

Way to go, Toya! Look at you!

My teacher also told me about how using my lips properly is really important...

But I still can't do it.

Then...

Why don't we take a moment to practice playing with just the mouthpiece?

Just the mouthpiece?

Yes. From what I understand, learning how to consistently produce a steady tone using just the mouthpiece should translate over to producing a good sound with the whole trumpet.

O-Okay...!

This is a lot to process.

Just “buzzing your lips properly” seems so complicated...

...

Yoisaki, Asahina!

Would you two also like to give it a try?!

Huh?

U-Us?

Yes! Why not? Also, I'm sure he'll really appreciate you trying with him!

You're right. It does sound better than sitting here and just watching.

Then, let's give it a try.

Okay!

Now, other customers are trying out the trumpets at the moment, so we'll have you use these mouthpieces for the time being!

Actually, I've never tried doing this before either, so mind if I join you two?

Not at all.

Thank you very much!

Then, let's try doing what Toya just said. Purse your lips and...

Huh...?

N-No sound's coming out...!

You're right...

This is more difficult than I realized.

I think, when you blow air between your lips, if you buzz them like this...

Oh, I heard a faint sound!

Wow...!

That's incredible, Asahina! How did you do that?

I thought you two might've been closing your lips too tight, which limits the amount of air that gets through. So, I tried relaxing my lips a little.

Okay!

Then, if I...

Oh...!

I got it to make a small peep!

That's really impressive, you two.

Then, I'll also...

H-Huh...? Th-There's no sound coming out... Let me try again...

...!

Am I not buzzing my lips enough? Uhh...

Huff... Huff...

Still no sound...

Wh-What am I doing different from those two?

...

I still can't get it to sound right...

Don't worry. Just take your time and keep trying.

You may want to change the way you use your lips a little. Try to push them out a little; that may make it easier to buzz them.

Try to keep air from building in the bottom of your cheeks. Keep your jaw level while relaxing your lips...

Push my lips out slightly... Keep my jaw level...

I knew it wouldn't work...

He's really struggling, huh...

It is difficult unless you've figured out the trick as to how...

<Thank you all very much for visiting today's convention.>

<Unfortunately, we have reached the final thirty minutes of this event. We ask that all customers finish making their selections as soon as possible.>

What...?!

It's already that late?!

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