I'm sorry for making you meet me on such short notice, Tenma. But thank you for coming.

No, you don't need to apologize!

So... You wanted to talk to me about my project today, right?

I'm so sorry!

I haven't been able to figure out what I need to do...!

No, that's okay.

I know what you're going through isn't easy.

But there is something I'd like for you to try, Tenma...

Something you want me to try...?

Yes. I have no idea if this is going to work...

But I want you to know more about me.

About you, Kanade?

You're trying to capture the radiance you say that I possess...

But we still don't know much about each other since we only started talking just recently.

I think that's why you feel like you're missing something.

*Gasp*

Obviously, getting to know me might not solve everything.

But would you be willing to give this a try?

You're right...

I haven't been able to fully bring out the radiance within you because I still don't know who you are as a person.

Let's give it a try!

Please tell me more about yourself, Kanade!

Okay. Unfortunately, I really don't know what I should talk about...

So, could you ask me any questions that come to mind?

No problem!

Oh, but you don't have to answer if you don't feel comfortable.

Okay, thank you.

Let's see...

To start, what's your favorite food?

Instant noodles and canned foods, I guess...

They're easy to prepare, which leaves me with more time to work on composing songs.

Oh, interesting...!

I also get these huge cravings for instant noodles sometimes!

Then, do you have any favorite flavors or anything?

I have soy sauce and salt flavors the most...

But I basically like them all.

Yes, I see...

Oh, do you like your noodles firm or soft?

Oh, I don't know. I've never actually thought about that...

I usually just set a timer in my head for three minutes like the instructions say, so I can't say that I have a particular preference...

Wait, a timer in your head...? You mean you can tell how long it's been without using a real one?

Oh, yes. But I lose track over longer periods...

Th-That's so cool!

I wish I had that sort of superpower!

That counts as a superpower...?

Yes, it absolutely does!

Then, next...

What are your best and worst subjects in school?

My best is... Music?

And my worst is PE.

I see.

Huh? Wait a second...

Aren't you enrolled in a correspondence school, Kanade? Do you guys even have PE?

We're usually remote, but... I mean, yes, there are days when we have to go in person. They hold PE classes then...

Wow, really...?!

I had no idea!

But we're allowed to stay at home most of the time, and as long as I make sure to do my coursework, I get to spend the rest of my time composing. So, I'm glad I decided to enroll in a correspondence school.

You get to spend the rest of your time composing...?

Does that mean you're always working on a song when you're at home?

Yes, basically.

I didn't know that...

What if...?

Huh?

Sorry, but can I ask you something else?

What does music mean to you, Kanade?

As long as music exists, I need to keep composing...

I have to compose songs that can save others.

Those who are in pain or feeling sad...

I need to keep creating in order to help as many of them as I can.

I wish I could explain it better, but that's genuinely how I feel about music...

Songs that can save others...

Actually, would it be alright if I listened to one of your group's songs right now?

Huh?

Yes, of course...

Thank you!

Let's see... Where's the video that Ichi sent me the other day?

Would you like to use my phone instead?

It should come right up on it...

Oh, thank you so much!

...

(Tenma's listening so intently...)

(That sound right there was uncanny...)

(It felt like something out of a deep, dark abyss... This is nothing like the songs we write.)

(It's beautiful and a little scary... But there's also this kindness to it.)

(Kanade is probably able to produce these sorts of songs because...)

Tenma...?

Kanade...

I think I understand now.

I think I know how to capture your radiance!