Go my own way. Say what I feel...
...
(I tried to make each phrase sound cool or rhyme well as much as I could until now...)
I think you're putting too much stock into making your lyrics sound cool, novel or whatever, you know?
Honestly, when I'm writing, I could care less about any of those things.
Oh, really?
Yeah, really. I mean, sure, some of the stuff I write comes out a little vague, but they're written that way because that's what I felt was best.
I try to find the right words for the best way of expressing my thoughts. That's all.
(It really just comes down to not having confidence in myself.)
(But I'm done running now...)
(I'll be much more direct and write exactly how I feel...)
...
Done...
(This is the message I thought Saki was trying to convey. This is what I felt when I heard her song.)
(I think I finally got it right.)
At the same time, it's so embarrassing to think that I actually wrote this...
It seems so self-absorbed or conceited...
Wait, I know...
Miku might be able to help me with this too!
Hello...?
Oh, KAITO!
Is Miku or anyone else here?
They're in the AV room...
They should be watching that action film that Saki left here the other day...
I see.
I probably shouldn't interrupt then.
But what are you doing here, KAITO?
I was doing some mental rehearsals...
Oh, okay...
Maybe I should come back later.
Are you sure...?
What?
Isn't there something that you'd like to talk about...?
Oh...
Yes, there is. I actually want you to take a look at my lyrics...!
This is what I have...
Okay...
So...
What do you think...?
...
Yes, I like it.
R-Really...?
It's clear that your friends mean so much to you based on this.
And these feelings should be amplified quite a bit when sung alongside the actual song.
At least, that's what I thought...
Thank goodness...!
Oh, but... Did I go too far? Were they too plain or simple in any way...?
They seemed fine.
How interesting these lyrics sound isn't what's important. How you feel should take priority, Ichika...
So there's no need to feel embarrassed...
(Is that what I was trying to tell myself...?)
(I was wandering in the dark for so long while not knowing what I really wanted to do with myself.)
(Somewhere along the way, I'd convinced myself that my words wouldn't be able to reach anyone...)
(But...)
Oh, that's so sweet...!
Yes, it captures the kindness in Ichika's heart so well.
I think I really like this one!
Remember how the three of you wanted to tell Hinomori that you want to make music that can touch people's hearts with her?
And you succeeded with flying colors.
You got through to her, Ichika.
Not only that, you girls managed to reach everyone that was there that day.
(It's not about my words not reaching anyone. It's about not closing myself off and giving my voice a chance to be heard...)
(Not just my voice. Our voice.
I want them to hear us as Leo/need...)
And I have to start by believing in what I say...
Oh, Ichika. You're here already?
Does this mean you finished writing your lyrics?
Yes, I did...!
I'd like it if you all gave them a look.
Oh, I can't wait!
Lemme see♪
So, what do you think?
I felt much better about these compared to what I had before.
Ichi...
Y-Yes...?
Out of everything you've written so far, this is my absolute favorite...!
These lyrics are sooo good!
This is exactly what I was trying to convey through my song, Ichi!
Really?
Yeah. These get straight to the point and you've made how you feel crystal clear...
Yes, these are really incredible.
I'm happy to see that you feel this way about us, but it's also a little embarrassing...
Shiho, Honami...
Anyway, since you're done, why don't we do a quick play-through?
I'd love to hear what our song sounds like now that it has words to go along with it.
Yeah, me too. Ichika, is your guitar all tuned?
Yes, I'm ready!
Awesome! Lemme go get my synth ready!
(This was the way to go...)
I can't wait to sing it.
Our song... In front of a crowd...!