(It was nice to see him doing well...)

(He even said that Tono has been visiting him in the hospital every day, so they may return to being Gurney flap soon.)

Anyway, now I need to...

Oh...

Hello, Yoisaki.

We haven't seen each other since Shibuya Instrument Day.

Oh, you're right.

It's nice to see you again, Aoyagi.

Umm... Are you about to head somewhere?

No, I'm on my way back from visiting a friend at the hospital.

Wait, the hospital?

The one on top of the hill?

No, the one over that way, with the rehabilitation center.

If you don't mind me asking, does this mean you're about to go visit someone, Yoisaki?

Yes.

I'm visiting my da... Also a friend.

Oh, that reminds me...

I've been meaning to ask you a question, Aoyagi.

Me?

Your last name sounded so familiar for some reason. It's not an uncommon name, but I had to wonder...

Does your father happen to be Harumichi Aoyagi?

Yes, he is...

I didn't realize you were familiar.

He is a world-renowned musician.

He also does quite a lot of concerts, yes? I haven't had a chance to see him perform yet, but I do have some of his CDs at my house.

Yes, I see.

He's such an incredible person. He has such a talent for capturing the feelings and emotions that go into a song through his performances.

I've gotten goosebumps while listening to his CDs, so he must sound even more astounding live.

Yes, the way his music resonates throughout a hall is simply unforgettable.

Then, I might try getting some tickets for his next concert.

Also, Aoyagi, you write the songs for your team, yes?

Not all of them.

But we did perform the ones I wrote during the event we hosted the other day.

I see...

I've never tried composing a street-genre song, but sampling different sounds seems very interesting.

Yes, I've just started to get the hang of writing songs after being taught how. Now, I'm having quite a lot of fun. I learn something new every time I do it.

Really...

Maybe I should also give it a try.

Especially if I can learn some new tricks and broaden my horizons as a composer.

If you'd like, I can teach you how the process works.

In return, you can show me how you compose.

I've only just started to learn how to use digital tools, so I'm wondering which plug-ins and such would work best for the feelings I'd like to express...

It's hard not to get lost in all the free plug-ins that are available out there. I still have trouble choosing from time to time.

You do?

Huh...? Hey, Kanade, Toya!

Oh...

Akiyama!

It's super rare to see you two together like this! Wait, now I remember! You got to talk a lot during Shibuya Instrument Day, right?

Yes, we just ran into each other, so we were catching up.

You're in your regular clothes, Akiyama. Do you not have supplementary classes today?

Nope, I just got off work♪

Now that my shift's over, I'm headed over to the diner to wait for the others.

Wait for the others...?

Oh, right...

We're having our after-party there with Mafuyu and Ena.

...!

I apologize for taking up so much of your time. I didn't realize that you had plans.

No, that's okay. We aren't meeting for a little while.

Yeah, you guys should keep chatting.

I can even head over first to let them know that you're running a little late, Kanade.

No, you have a prior engagement. I shouldn't keep you any longer.

But I'd like to sit down and talk more about composing sometime with you, Yoisaki.

Yes, I'd like to ask you more about your music as well.

Okay.

Then, if you'll excuse me.

I'll see you again at school, Akiyama.

Bye bye♪ See you later!

(Yoisaki's apparently composed quite a few songs, so I'm looking forward to talking with her again.)

(I should learn more about songwriting and composing before next time, to make sure we get to have a meaningful discussion.)