...

<Okay, it's done...>

<Oh, you mean that asset I asked you to make?>

<Yeah, it just took longer than expected.

I'll send it over now.>

<Thanks!>

<Yeah, this looks great! I'll try plopping this in now!>

<Alright... In that case, I'm gonna take a quick break.>

<Have fun♪

I've got lots more assets for you to make, so I'll tell you about them after you get back.>

*Sigh*

<I guess we should take this opportunity to polish everything up really nicely, since K still seems to be busy.>

<Actually, speaking of her...

She's been staying offline to compose that song for you, Yuki, but I'm starting to get worried...>

<Yeah, she hasn't been on at all lately...

Knowing her, I'm worried she's not getting enough rest again.>

<Fortunately, Yuki's with her, so I'm sure she's at least getting something to eat.>

<I'm not so sure...>

<What?>

<She's been eating during the sporadic breaks she's been taking. But only very little...>

<Only a little? Are you sure she's okay...?>

<No, she's gonna collapse again!

You gotta tell her to eat more, Yuki!>

<I have been... But...>

<I don't think she's heard a word I've said.>

<What...?>

<She just keeps mumbling that her song is all wrong.>

<...>

<She's that stuck...?>

<Oh, Rin.>

<What's up? Did something happen?>

<I got worried and decided to see how Kanade was doing.>

<She spent all of today working again, nonstop.>

<Oh...>

<But, why?

She's had a few slumps here and there, but nothing this bad, not recently...>

<Kanade says she can't picture it.>

<Huh?>

<What do you mean by that, Rin?>

<...!>

<Wait, Yuki, what was that sound just now?!>

<Yeah, what's going on?!>

<I'll go check.>

What's the right sound...?

How do I capture the warmth Mafuyu felt?

Maybe it's this...

No, this isn't it either...

I still can't get it right...

But I have to find it...

The sound that will save Mafuyu...

Because if I don't, she'll...

Mommy...

Huh...?

That voice. Where have I heard it before...?

Mommy, where are you...?

I can't find her anywhere...

Is she crying...?

I-Is everything okay? Are you looking for your mom...?

Mommy...

...!!

I looked all over for you, Mafuyu!

Didn't I tell you to never leave my side?

*Nod*

I'm sorry...

Anyway, let's go.

Together.

Don't worry.

As long as we're together, you'll be happy.

After all, I am your mother.

Oh...

*Nod*

No, Mafuyu...!

Don't go with her!

Mafuyu!

<Kanade!>

<Kanade! Are you okay...?!>

<Can you hear me?!>

*Groan*

H-Huh...? I can't move... My body...

Kanade, stay still.

B-But...

<You're pushing yourself way too hard, Kanade!>

What...?

I have Ena and Mizuki here on my phone.

<Are you alright, Kanade?

You should rest and give your body a chance to recover.>

<Also, Mafuyu was worried sick about you...

She told us you've hardly had anything to eat.>

Oh...

I'm sorry for making you all worry about me like this...

It's okay. You don't need to apologize.

I mean, you're composing this song just for me.

But...

I'd rather you didn't push yourself so hard...

Oh...

Are you feeling nauseous at all, Kanade?

No, I'm okay...

But my head is spinning a little.

In that case, you should have something to eat.

<Yeah, I agree.

Something simple like rice porridge is probably your best option right now.>

Yes, I think I can handle that...

Then, I'll go make some now.

What? N-No, I'll...

<You need to lie down, Kanade.>

Oh...

<Yeah, you need to focus on resting right now.>

I'm sorry. Would that be okay?

*Nod*

I'll be back soon.

<Hey, Kanade?>

<While we wait, can we chat for a bit?>

Huh...?