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Chapter 2: Toya's Notebook
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An
——And those are all of my feelings so far!
Toya
...I see. So those are the sorts of thoughts you had, Shiraishi.
An
Yeah. I mean, even though I wish I could introduce you to Nagi-san, that can't come true, but...
An
For right now, I wanna sing so hard that it resonates all the way up in heaven. With all of you guys, of course!
Toya
...I see.
Toya
Once again, I've come to understand your feelings better, Shiraishi. Thank you.
An
You're welcome! Go ahead and use all of that to compose something super cool!
Toya
Yeah. ——To close things off, would you mind telling me about your feelings, Azusawa?
Kohane
Yeah!
MEIKO
You're all full of energy. Would anyone like another drink?
Kohane
Ah, MEIKO-san!
Akito
Thanks for going out of your way. Sorry we've been taking up all this space for a while.
MEIKO
Don't worry about it. It's nice to see you all doing your best.
KAITO
MEIKO~! I'm here~! What's today's ice cream specia——huh?
KAITO
Oh~! Everyone's here today! What great timing!
Toya
KAITO-san. Yes, we're using the space today.
KAITO
Huh? It looks like you guys are taking all kinds of notes...what are you all up to?
Toya
Um, you see——
— Some time later —
KAITO
Ehhh~!? So that means you're in charge of writing all the music, Toya-kun!?
Toya
Yes. To be honest, I'm still somewhat anxious about it...
Toya
But I was thinking I'd like to do everything I can, so to start, I'm listening to everyone's stories.
Toya
Everyone's stories?
MEIKO
Yeah. He's been hearing out everyone's thoughts and feelings up until now, so that he can put all of that into music. That's just like our serious Toya-kun.
KAITO
Oh, I get it~! That is just like Toya-kun!
KAITO
Speaking of which...you wouldn't mind showing those notes to little ol' me, would you?
Toya
That's fine by me, but...
An
Yeah, I'm okay with it too!
Akito
Well, it is just KAITO-san, so I guess there's not a problem.
KAITO
Thanks! Let's see...
KAITO
...Wah! This looks like a timeline!
Toya
For now, I thought that this would be the best way to consolidate everyone's "feelings up until now".
Toya
...When and what inspired people to begin singing. What feelings people had, and what actions they took after encountering RAD WEEKEND...
Toya
There were many discoveries that we made after straightening everything out, and it's been very good reference for me.
KAITO
I get it, I get it~ So let's see, Akito-kun was...
KAITO
"In middle school, after he decided to start singing, he referenced videos posted online..."
Akito
Oi, I told you you didn't have to write that much.
Toya
Sorry. I thought it would be easier to visualize it if there were more details...
Kohane
Ehehe. Stuff like that really is just like you, Aoyagi-kun.
Akito
Well...I guess that's true. You're always so straightforward about everything.
Toya
...I think it's necessary for me to take this as seriously as possible.
Toya
When I learned that it was vital for me to put everyone's feelings into my music, I wondered, "Is it possible for me to feel someone else's feelings as if they were my own, and put them into song?"
Toya
No matter what I do, it will be difficult for me to express someone else's feelings.
Toya
So that I can experience everyone's feelings as my own——I thought it would be a good idea to hear everyone's stories, and sort everything out in my own way.
An
Toya...I didn't realize you were thinking so far ahead...!
Akito
...That sure is just like you, Toya.
KAITO
In that case, I'm sure you'll be fine.
Toya
Eh?
KAITO
Just now, you said you're still a little anxious, but I don't think there's any reason for you to be.
KAITO
After all, you're making sure to cherish everyone's thoughts and feelings, so you can take all the right steps!
KAITO
If you're writing songs, you can always come to me for advice, so go ahead and throw all the questions you want at me! Think of me as your super trustworthy advisor!
Toya
Right. I'll be relying on you, then.
Toya
Ah...we should return to the discussion at hand. Azusawa, are you ready?
Kohane
Yeah! I'm a little different from An-chan and the rest of you, so there's not a lot I can talk about regarding music——
Toya
No, I don't think that's true. As I said earlier, no matter how small a feeling may be, all of it has to come together to create the Azusawa we see now.
Toya
So I would like for you to tell me about anything you have. All of your feelings up until now, Azusawa.
Kohane
Got it, thank you! In that case——
Toya's Room
Toya
(...The shock and excitement of encountering RAD WEEKEND.)
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Toya
(The elation that they felt when they vowed deep in their hearts that they'd surpass that night; the self-doubt that was born from the many setbacks they encountered in the process.)
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Toya
(The expectations and anxiety they felt upon diving into a brand new world of music.)
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Toya
(And then——)
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Toya
(To surpass is no matter what, to go beyond that dream...that determination.)
Toya
(...Alright. I've figured out a plan on how to turn everyone's feelings into sound. All that's left is to begin composing.)
Toya
(But..this is where the hard part truly begins.)
Toya
(In the past, Souma-san taught me all sorts of things...but even still, I lack the knowledge and skill I need for composing.)
Toya
(In that regard, I'll just have to educate myself as I compose. I have practice to keep in mind as well, so it may be difficult, considering how little time I have...)
Toya
...Ah. That's right, if it's knowledge I need...
Toya
(...It seems as though these are all of the reference books we have on composition. I'll have to make sure to return these to Dad's study as soon as I finish reading them.)
Toya
(...Composing street music and composing classical music are two vastly different things, though...)
Toya
(Even still, there must be something I can use as reference. The techniques that were cultivated by classical are still used in modern songwriting.)
Toya
(I'll return to my room and read these. ...But it looks like it'll be an all-nighter.)
Toya's Father
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