All that's left is to see what everybody thinks, make adjustments based on that and our next song should be ready...

Phew...

I'll have to start thinking about the next song too...

...

(That song I heard on the way back from the hospital was so nice...)

(The guitarist did a good job too. Some parts sounded a little unrefined, but it felt both powerful and kind at the same time...)

(I doubt I could create the same sound even if I had the music in front of me...)

(Only the person who was playing that can probably create the atmosphere I felt...)

Powerful but kind, and a hint of doubt...

Ah...

(This should turn into a good melody.)

Oh, it's almost time...

<Are you all here?>

<Yes...>

<Yup. Right here♪>

<I've just been working on my own part, but what's the plan for today?>

<That should be fine for now. But can I ask you to give something a listen before you do?>

<Oh! Did you think of something for the song after the next one?>

<I did. It's far from done, but I'd like to hear what you all think.>

<Sure, why not? Just give me a second.>

<How is it...?>

<You made this the same way you always do, K...?>

<Huh? Yes, I did but... Was something off about it?>

<No, nothing like that. The melody feels like something you'd come up with but...>

<Having such a bright and happy opening seems rare coming from you, K.>

<At the same time, there seemed to be some deeper meaning behind this melody...>

<Yeah, that! I can't put my finger on it, but didn't it feel like it was trying to encourage you or something?>

<...>

<Actually, it's based off something I heard a street performer play the other day.>

<The sound felt like something only they could produce and I kind of liked it...>

<I wanted to capture that feeling somehow and create a melody that reflected my impression of that performance.>

<Ahh, okay...>

<But if it deviates too far from what we usually make as N25, I'll scrap it...>

<No, I think it'll be fine. It might actually even end up being a nice little surprise.>

<Yeah, totally♪>

<Yuki, what do you think...?>

<Your decision...>

<Okay...>

<But...>

<I'd like to hear it once all the way through.>

<Okay, I understand.

Let's make this one together...>

<Alright! Now you gotta give us the full version of this song!>

<I will.>

Hello, Ms. Yoisaki.

Shall I start cooking and cleaning as always?

Yes, please.

Oh, Ms. Mochizuki. I need to thank you for the cherry blossoms from the other day...

They've all wilted and the branch has sort of dried out...

But I was able to show it to the person I was hoping to most.

Really?

I'm glad I could help.

You did...

(Thank you so much...)