(Ichika's been having so much trouble with writing lyrics for our song...)
You're the one writing these, so I don't see any problems with you doing that.
Sure, that may be true but...
Yeah, I think I like these lyrics more, you know?
Me too. However, if you're still not satisfied with what you have, you may yet find a better way to express what you're trying to say.
Yeah...
Again, I'm so sorry...
I'll keep trying.
(But there's no such thing as a right answer when it comes to these things, so there isn't much we can do.)
(Still, I should probably try to learn more about songwriting...)
Hmm...
I doubt this place carries any books like that.
I'm guessing I have to find a bigger bookstore with a special music section...
(That one on the other side of the station might work. I think I'll go take a look.)
Oh, Shiho, I thought it was you.
Hi, Ichika.
This is a nice surprise.
Are you out shopping?
No, I'm still stuck with my lyrics, so I was thinking about clearing my head by going to a cafe.
But I'm looking for a new place to go since the cafe I was hoping to go to is too crowded.
I see...
(She's still stuck...)
I'm... I'm so sorry that I'm taking so long. I'm the one that volunteered to write them and...
Oh...
(She read my reaction...)
No, it's okay. It's our first original song, so I know it's going to take some time.
Also...
I was wondering how I could help. You know, by coming up with certain words or phrases...?
Shiho...
Thank you.
Oh, actually.
Can I ask you a question?
Sure, what's up?
I've been trying to expand my vocabulary by reading novels, poems and lyrics by other popular artists...
But do you know if there are other ways to go about that?
Well, I was going to say something about working out a theme or narrative, but you're already doing that.
Right. I still don't feel great about it, but I'm trying.
And seeing what others have written, they just seem worlds different from what I have...
Yeah, the learning curve is pretty steep.
Those that can clearly imagine what they're after probably have a much easier time...
Clearly imagine what I'm after...?
Such as seeing things from a protagonist's perspective? In this case, Saki, maybe...?
Yeah, that might work.
I think that's a good way to look at it.
Especially if they're a real person.
That may simplify things quite a bit.
Okay! Thanks, Shiho.
Your hint might be just what I was looking for!
You're welcome.
Alright...!
I promise to finish writing these soon, so please, just give me a little more time!
Okay.
(First Saki, now Ichika...)
Seeing you work so hard is great and all, but don't overdo it, okay?
You can call or text me whenever you're in trouble. Promise that you'll do that?
Yes, of course...!
...
Anyway, see you at practice tomorrow!
Okay, see you tomorrow.
She should be just fine...