<Okay...>
<Is it ready...?>
<Yes. I even added in some of Yuki's lyrics as a test.>
<Oh, you mean the ones she wrote while she was out with the cold?>
<It's not like I was writing them while curled up in bed.>
<Ugh. I didn't mean that literally.>
<Haha. Enanan, relax.>
<Anyway, K, show us what you got!>
<Okay, but I'd like Miku and the others to hear this too, so mind if we meet in SEKAI?>
Oh, hello...
What brings you all here today...?
We were hoping that you'd listen to the song we're currently working on.
The song that made Mafuyu smile?
Yes. It even includes some of Mafuyu's lyrics.
I see... In that case, let me go find MEIKO.
Really? Thank you, Luka.
While we wait, wanna talk some more about the Fan Festival?
The Fan Festival?
Yeah! It's like a VIRTUAL SINGER appreciation event! All these performers come together to sing VIRTUAL SINGER songs♪
Were you in it too...?
No way. We just went to watch.
Oh. That's pretty lame.
No, you don't get it!
Seeing everybody perform was super fun too♪
Especially since our idol friend was in it. I even sort of ended up becoming her fan.
...
Yes...?
Did you have fun, Mafuyu?
Not really... I didn't feel anything.
I see...
I had fun, I think...
I hardly ever listen to idol songs, but I thought the way she sang and danced during her performance really made her shine.
That's good. I'm glad.
Okay, then, why don't you compose a song like that?
No, I doubt that I could.
I'd have too much trouble coming up with that kind of melody.
Really?
Yes. If I do learn how to someday, I may be able to give our song a bit more variety...
Hmm... Is there really any point in forcing yourselves to make music that you're not used to dealing with?
I mean, Mafuyu didn't feel anything from any of those performances, right?
But that's just a small glimpse into that particular genre. The answer could still be hidden somewhere within it, no?
Oh, so what you're saying is that they should explore these genres more and see if there are any songs that can draw a response out of Mafuyu?
Um...
Thank you for joining us, MEIKO.
Don't mind me...
Start whenever you like.
Okay, I'll play it now.
How was it...?
Great! The way it started made me think it's better than it was before!
Yeah, I like this song a lot too.
I know that the lyrics are still a work in progress, but they seem to fit in really well.
I agree. Mafuyu makes it clear how she feels.
She does. This part felt so warm too...
Yeah, it wasn't bad.
Can't you just say that you liked it?
By the way, Mafuyu, did you manage to figure anything out...?
...
I'm not sure...
But...
As long as I have this song, I won't forget what I felt.
...!
I see...
Hehe. Alright, let's do everything we can to make this our best song ever! This video's gonna be so awesome!
Right, Ena?
Yeah, yeah.
Just so you know, I try to draw the best illustrations I can for each video.
Haha. How professional of you.
...
Kanade...
Yes, Miku?
Would you mind showing that to me when it's finished?
Of course. I promise to make it into a good song.
I'll be looking forward to it too...
Okay.
(This may only be a small step forward...)
(But a very important one for Mafuyu, as well as me...)
(I need to make this song a good one.)