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(Ichika's song really is nice...)

(They've only played it a few times, but I know all of it by heart already for some reason...)

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Miku, what was that song...?

I've never heard it before.

But it sounds very nice for some reason.

Yeah, hang on... Is it a new Leo/need song?

Impressive.

You knew after just listening to a small part of it.

I was just playing a song that Ichika wrote.

Wait, Ichika...?

She's writing songs now?! Not just lyrics?!

That's great news! When did this all happen?!

Miku, can you play it again?

You don't have to play it all. Just what you know!

I'd like to hear it again as well...

Me too!

Sure, I can do that.

I was actually practicing it anyway.

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It's nice...

Such a warm and gentle song.

Yeah, from start to finish, it felt like a song that was written by Ichika.

I agree. It's so easy to listen to and understand because her music and lyrics are so straightforward.

Yes, it's like Ichika filled it with all of her best qualities. Also...

This one's sort of special.

Special...?

Here's a copy of the original that she gave me. I'd like you all to listen to it.

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Wait, this is...!

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Miku's voice...?

Yes.

Ichika said that she wrote this because she wanted to sing with the me over there.

I see...

I think I sort of understand why this song sounds so nice and seems to really hit home now...

Her appreciation for Miku plays a significant role. That may be why we're feeling a personal connection to it.

Yeah...

And the girls plan on playing this song as Leo/need.

Oh, that explains why it uses the same instruments as them...!

I'm sure it'll be quite something when we hear them perform this live.

Yes, I'm also very excited about that.

Hang on. Were you practicing it just now with the hopes that you'd get to play it with them?

Yes, there's that...

But I also wanted to get more of a sense of what Ichika put into writing this song.

I know what you mean...

This song's full of riffs and phrases that make you want to play it.

I'm getting my guitar...

Oh, me too!

Hey, wait! Me three!

Also, why don't we go ask Luka and Rin? I'm sure they'll want to play this song as well.

Yes, let's.

Okay! Then, I'll go find them!

You wait here, Miku!

Alright, thank you!

I was only planning on playing it a little, but we all have a habit of practicing songs until we learn them completely.

I wonder if we'll be ready to perform by the time the girls get here.

Hehe. I'm looking forward to seeing the look on Ichika's face when we do.