<...>

<How is it, Yuki?>

<...>

<I don't know...>

<What? Still?

But this demo sounded amazing.>

<Yeah, I thought so too. I guess this one couldn't really get its hooks into Yuki.>

<But this is the fourth one now, right? Can't you say anything more than just, “I don't know”...?>

<I'm not sure...>

<Ugh...! K's been working her butt off trying to make this song better, so you should do her a little courtesy and try a little harder.>

<...>

<It's okay. I can make it again.>

<This one didn't resonate with Yuki, so I'll keep trying until something does...>

<K...>

<I guess we don't really have a choice. Also, K, have you been getting enough sleep lately? Take a break if you need one, okay?>

<All work and no play turns your brain into mush, right?>

<Okay, I'll take a quick break...>

<Yuki, I'll try making a new demo but you'll have to wait until tomorrow night to hear it.>

<Okay...>

<I have to get up early tomorrow, so bye.>

<Okay, good night.>

<Laters!>

<I don't get it. Does Yuki just not understand how hard you've been working on these songs, K?>

<Calm down, girl. I'm sure she's trying her best, so let's just give her a little more time.>

<I know but...>

<Anyways, I'm gonna log off too.

See ya!>

<Hey, wait...!>

<*Sigh*... Amia...>

<...>

<Um, K? I know we just mentioned this, but don't push yourself too hard, okay?>

<I get that you want to make a song that can save Yuki, but I don't think rushing like this is the right answer.>

<Thanks, Enanan...>

<Sure...>

This one didn't work either...

(It seems like she's been able to feel more lately, but it's still not enough...)

(How do I actually make a song that can save Yuki...?)

...

No, thinking about it won't get me anywhere...

I just have to keep composing...

Bye, Mafuyu!

See you tomorrow!

See you at school.

...

(Until now, Kanade's songs made my chest ache or helped me relax when I listened to them.)

(Even now, I feel something there...

A part of me that isn't at ease...)

(But I don't know why that is...)

(What's doing this to me...?)

I just don't know...

Done...

(Yeah. I like how this song's coming along...)

(This one might just...)

<Thanks for waiting, everyone.

The new demo's done.>

<You're done already, K?

That was really fast...>

<Oh, what's it like? I can't wait to hear it!>

<...>

<Yuki?>

<It's nothing. Can I listen to it now?>

<Sure. I'll upload it to Nightcord... Oh...>

<Would it be okay with everyone if we listened to this together in SEKAI...?>

<Huh?>

Oh...

Hello, everyone...

Ta-daa!

The N25 Rangers are here to save the day!

N25 Rangers...?

What are you talking about?

Whoa, cold as ice!

I saw this superhero cartoon on TV this morning, so I wanted to tell Miku about it is all...

Yeah, yeah...

You really like dumb stuff like that, don't you...?

(But Mizuki does look more cheerful than before...)

But it's pretty rare for you to suggest doing something like this, Kanade. I mean, we can just listen to it together on Nightcord.

I want to hear what you all have to say in person this time.

(I know that Mafuyu can feel strong emotions in certain situations.)

(Like that time when we saw those cherry blossoms. She clearly spoke her mind and even smiled as we looked on...)

(That has to be some kind of hint. I don't want to let that go and miss my chance to make a song that can save her.)

Alright, let's start...

Oh, hello there...

Huh...?

No way... Are you Megurine Luka?

Yes, that's me.

I just recently arrived in this SEKAI.

It's nice to finally meet you all.

Miku's told me all about you.

Uh, right... It's nice to meet you too...

First MEIKO and now Luka?

This place is starting to get crowded all the sudden.

Why are you looking at me like that...?

This is just me talking, but maybe you really are starting to change inside, Mafuyu.

...

So what brings you all here today?

Oh, we came here to listen to a demo of our next song together. Would you mind giving it a listen as well?

Of course. I'd love to hear it.

Thank you. I'll get everything started.

Oh, this intro's awesome...!

I love this vibe.

Yeah, it really tells you what's going on from the start. Nice one, K!

Thanks.

(I wonder what Mafuyu thinks.

I hope she feels something.)

...

Oh...

That was a beautiful song.

Yes, it was very nice...

No, I'm not sure it actually was...

I appreciate you all gathering here for this, but I need to start making fixes to this demo.

What? But it was such a good song... Right?

Maybe...

But I feel like it needs adjusting...

(This song didn't reach Mafuyu either...)

...

Well, when you're finished, I'd love to hear it again.

Sure...

(Nothing's working...)

(I've been trying to compose songs around what Mafuyu seems to be thinking or feeling...)

(But lately, songs that I've been making this way haven't been striking a chord with her...)

(I want to make something that really resonates with what she's feeling but...)

How do I do that...?