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The Garage

NatsumeI keep telling you, this needs more sound packed into it!

HotaruDo you think so...? I think it is better as it is.

NatsumeWhy? It would be cooler that way! My creator's instincts are telling me so, too!

HotaruI do think it would sound cool.

NatsumeThen what's the problem?

HotaruBut I think that is only true when you hear the guitar on its own.

HotaruUnlike a solo, this will have other instruments and vocals too... I'm worried the guitar's cool sound might get buried.

NatsumeNgh...

HotaruWouldn't it be better to let the guitar stand out in the intro or during the instrumental break, rather than keeping it in the foreground the whole time?

Natsume*Sigh*... Fine. You're saying it needs more contrast.

Hotaru! Thank you! I think that will make it an even lovelier song!

NatsumeI'm tired. Let's take a break.

HotaruOkay!

Natsume...

Natsume(She has started speaking her mind before I even noticed.)

Natsume(When she first joined the band, she was much more...)

NatsumeWhat do you think of it so far?

HotaruOh... Um, I think it's good!

NatsumeListen... If all you're going to do is say everything's good, a bot could do that.

HotaruA-A bot...?

NatsumeYou're in charge of arrangements, so give me more of your own ideas.

NatsumeYou're Kanata's student, aren't you? Kanata tried to arrange every phrase I gave her.

NatsumeNothing good comes from everyone getting along and agreeing on everything.

HotaruUgh... I-I'll do my best...!

Natsume(Maybe she's gotten a little too bold...)

Natsume(But she's been through a lot. Maybe she's simply grown more comfortable.)

Natsume(Either way, it is a good change.)

Natsume(If we're aiming for Comet Rising, she'll need it.)

HotaruHuh...? There's no water in the refrigerator... And it doesn't look like there are any extras, either...

Natsume*Sigh*...

NatsumeHotaru. Here.

HotaruOh, okay!

NatsumeAn energy drink. You can have one.

HotaruAn energy drink...? Thank you.

NatsumeWhat? You don't like them? Then give it back.

HotaruOh, no! It's just that I've never had one before...

HotaruBut since you gave it to me, I'll try it.

HotaruHmm... The carbonation is a little strong...

NatsumeHmph! Just as I thought. You're still such a kid.