Side Story 1
Unlock Requirements: 500 
| Rewards: 25 
Ena's Room
*Pencil Scratching*
Ena
I tried making it so the viewer's eyes are drawn toward this girl's face...
Ena: I tried making it so the viewer's eyes are drawn toward this girl's face...Ena
But it still doesn't feel right... Maybe I should rethink this design and... Wait, no!
Ena: But it still doesn't feel right... Maybe I should rethink this design and... Wait, no!Ena
Geez, I left these lines completely black...! I'll have to recolor these parts too...
Ena: Geez, I left these lines completely black...! I'll have to recolor these parts too...Ena
Hold on a sec. I don't have to now if I'm gonna do an overhaul.
Ena: Hold on a sec. I don't have to now if I'm gonna do an overhaul.
*Pencil Scratching*
Ena
Hmm... Is this better? I guess I can just ask Kanade later tonight.
Ena: Hmm... Is this better? I guess I can just ask Kanade later tonight.Ena
Phew...
Ena: Phew...Ena
(Kanade and Mafuyu's story was so interesting that I forgot to keep working on this. Hopefully, I've made up for that lost time now.)
Ena: (Kanade and Mafuyu's story was so interesting that I forgot to keep working on this. Hopefully, I've made up for that lost time now.)Ena
(Still, two years ago...)
Ena: (Still, two years ago...)
Father
I wouldn't bother.
Father: I wouldn't bother.Father
You don't have the talent to become an artist.
Father: You don't have the talent to become an artist.Junior High School Ena
Wh-What do you mean...?
Junior High School Ena: Wh-What do you mean...?Junior High School Ena
Was everything I did until now just a complete waste of time?!
Junior High School Ena: Was everything I did until now just a complete waste of time?!Junior High School Ena
I don't have any talent, so it doesn't matter how hard I work?!
Junior High School Ena: I don't have any talent, so it doesn't matter how hard I work?!Junior High School Ena
I get that you're not gonna be of any help now...! I'll become an even greater artist than you on my own!
Junior High School Ena: I get that you're not gonna be of any help now...! I'll become an even greater artist than you on my own!Ena
...
Ena: ...Ena
(I got so mad that time that I really sat down to study art in order to get back at him...)
Ena: (I got so mad that time that I really sat down to study art in order to get back at him...)Ena
(And I still couldn't get into the school I wanted.)
Ena: (And I still couldn't get into the school I wanted.)Ena
(After that, I kept studying, but it became more and more painful with each passing day...)
Ena: (After that, I kept studying, but it became more and more painful with each passing day...)Ena
(I became so frustrated... It felt like the whole world was laughing at me...)
Ena: (I became so frustrated... It felt like the whole world was laughing at me...)Ena
I unloaded on Akito, Mom and everyone else around me back then as a way to vent too...
Ena: I unloaded on Akito, Mom and everyone else around me back then as a way to vent too...Ena
(I couldn't do anything with my art, while my peers kept making progress toward their dreams...)
Ena: (I couldn't do anything with my art, while my peers kept making progress toward their dreams...)Ena
(Getting left behind like that made me feel like a total wreck...)
Ena: (Getting left behind like that made me feel like a total wreck...)Ena
(But...)
Ena: (But...)
*Knocking*
Junior High School Ena
...
Junior High School Ena: ...Mother's Voice
Ena...
Mother's Voice: Ena...Junior High School Ena
...!
Junior High School Ena: ...!Junior High School Ena
Shut up! I said I'm not hungry, didn't I?!
Junior High School Ena: Shut up! I said I'm not hungry, didn't I?!Mother's Voice
I know... You don't have to eat if you don't want to...
Mother's Voice: I know... You don't have to eat if you don't want to...Mother's Voice
But why don't we watch some TV together? Your friend just happens to be on right now.
Mother's Voice: But why don't we watch some TV together? Your friend just happens to be on right now.Junior High School Ena
Huh?
Junior High School Ena: Huh?Mother's Voice
Airi Momoi. Akito told me that she's your friend...
Mother's Voice: Airi Momoi. Akito told me that she's your friend...Junior High School Ena
A-Airi...?
Junior High School Ena: A-Airi...?
Show MC
<Our guest today is the new idol group that everybody's talking about right now... QT!>
Show MC: <Our guest today is the new idol group that everybody's talking about right now... QT!>
*Applause*
Airi
<Lovely☆ Fairy☆ Airi... Momoi!! I'm Airi Momoi, the heart-seeking idol♪>
Airi: <Lovely☆ Fairy☆ Airi... Momoi!! I'm Airi Momoi, the heart-seeking idol♪>
*Applause*
Junior High School Ena
Airi...
Junior High School Ena: Airi...Junior High School Ena
(When's the last time we saw each other...?)
Junior High School Ena: (When's the last time we saw each other...?)Junior High School Ena
(Oh, I think it was when she said she'd be going to Miya Girls. But that couldn't have been that long ago...)
Junior High School Ena: (Oh, I think it was when she said she'd be going to Miya Girls. But that couldn't have been that long ago...)Junior High School Ena
...
Junior High School Ena: ...Junior High School Ena
You did it, Airi. You actually achieved your dream of becoming an idol.
Junior High School Ena: You did it, Airi. You actually achieved your dream of becoming an idol.Junior High School Ena
While I...
Junior High School Ena: While I...Junior High School Ena
...
Junior High School Ena: ...Junior High School Ena
I... I...!
Junior High School Ena: I... I...!Mother
I even recorded all the other shows I could find that she's been on...
Mother: I even recorded all the other shows I could find that she's been on...Junior High School Ena
Y-You did?! Can I watch them now?
Junior High School Ena: Y-You did?! Can I watch them now?Mother
Of course. Why don't you have some food while you do?
Mother: Of course. Why don't you have some food while you do?Junior High School Ena
Okay, I will...
Junior High School Ena: Okay, I will...Ena
Seeing Airi on TV made me want to keep going and keep trying.
Ena: Seeing Airi on TV made me want to keep going and keep trying.Ena
Now that I think about it, I've been helped by so many people.
Ena: Now that I think about it, I've been helped by so many people.Ena
When I made a submission for the Shibuya Art Contest, Kanade's song and Rin were there to cheer me up.
Ena: When I made a submission for the Shibuya Art Contest, Kanade's song and Rin were there to cheer me up.Ena
Also, I'm the artist for N25! My contribution to this group will always be my art!
Ena: Also, I'm the artist for N25! My contribution to this group will always be my art!Ena
Alright...!
Ena: Alright...!Ena
Let's take another hard look at this illustration and find ways to improve it.
Ena: Let's take another hard look at this illustration and find ways to improve it.
Side Story 2
Unlock Requirements: 2000 • 500 
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| Rewards: 50
Ena's Room Ena
Hmm... It still doesn't feel right.
Ena: Hmm... It still doesn't feel right.Ena
The draft of Kanade's next song had this clarity or transparency to it, which gave it this really gentle feel...
Ena: The draft of Kanade's next song had this clarity or transparency to it, which gave it this really gentle feel...Ena
So I need to find a way to make this girl's face reflect that. It needs to exude gentleness and kindness somehow...
Ena: So I need to find a way to make this girl's face reflect that. It needs to exude gentleness and kindness somehow...Ena
Ugh...! But I can't figure out how!
Ena: Ugh...! But I can't figure out how!Ena
(*Sigh* It's happening again...)
Ena: (*Sigh* It's happening again...)Ena
(I have this perfect picture of what to draw in my head, but it's like the more I draw, the more I deviate from it...)
Ena: (I have this perfect picture of what to draw in my head, but it's like the more I draw, the more I deviate from it...)Ena
I'm starting to lose focus too...
Ena: I'm starting to lose focus too...Ena
I think I'll log onto Nightcord. It's a little early, but Kanade should be there.
Ena: I think I'll log onto Nightcord. It's a little early, but Kanade should be there.
*Nightcord Log-on*
Ena
<Hello?>
Ena: <Hello?>
Mafuyu
<Hello.>
Mafuyu: <Hello.>Ena
<Oh, Yuki, you're here. Wait, is it just you?>
Ena: <Oh, Yuki, you're here. Wait, is it just you?>Mafuyu
<K was here until just now, but went to get food.>
Mafuyu: <K was here until just now, but went to get food.>Ena
<Okay. How about Amia?>
Ena: <Okay. How about Amia?>Mafuyu
<Amia should be back soon. K said, “Amia's taking a bath.”>
Mafuyu: <Amia should be back soon. K said, “Amia's taking a bath.”>Ena
<Oh, okay.>
Ena: <Oh, okay.>Mafuyu
<If that's all, I'll be muting myself.>
Mafuyu: <If that's all, I'll be muting myself.>Ena
<Be my guest. I logged on to take a quick break, so I'll be back at it soon.>
Ena: <Be my guest. I logged on to take a quick break, so I'll be back at it soon.>Mafuyu
<Okay, going on mute.>
Mafuyu: <Okay, going on mute.>
*Nightcord Log-off*
Ena
(I've gotten pretty used to talking to Mafuyu in her current state too.)
Ena: (I've gotten pretty used to talking to Mafuyu in her current state too.)Ena
(Now that I know what she's been through, I sort of have to rethink what my boundaries are...)
Ena: (Now that I know what she's been through, I sort of have to rethink what my boundaries are...)Ena
(At the same time, I'm more used to the curt and blunt version of her as opposed to the polite honor student.)
Ena: (At the same time, I'm more used to the curt and blunt version of her as opposed to the polite honor student.)Ena
Maybe actually seeing and talking to Mafuyu in person is why I feel this way...
Ena: Maybe actually seeing and talking to Mafuyu in person is why I feel this way...Ena
But she also turned out to be OWN. Talk about a shocker...
Ena: But she also turned out to be OWN. Talk about a shocker...Ena
(However, based on what Kanade said, the first song Mafuyu ever made was her arrangement of one of Kanade's old songs.)
Ena: (However, based on what Kanade said, the first song Mafuyu ever made was her arrangement of one of Kanade's old songs.)Ena
(She essentially had zero musical knowledge, made her own version of a song and ended up becoming OWN.)
Ena: (She essentially had zero musical knowledge, made her own version of a song and ended up becoming OWN.)Ena
(That might just be a testament to her having all this latent talent hidden away until now...)
Ena: (That might just be a testament to her having all this latent talent hidden away until now...)Mafuyu
<My mom asked me what I wanted as a graduation gift but didn't have an immediate answer.>
Mafuyu: <My mom asked me what I wanted as a graduation gift but didn't have an immediate answer.>Mafuyu
<But what made me pause was hearing how, “Nothing's going to change...”>
Mafuyu: <But what made me pause was hearing how, “Nothing's going to change...”>Mafuyu
<That gave me the impression that I'd have to live each day feeling nothing at all during high school, university and even beyond that...>
Mafuyu: <That gave me the impression that I'd have to live each day feeling nothing at all during high school, university and even beyond that...>Mafuyu
<But...>
Mafuyu: <But...>Mafuyu
<K's song made me think otherwise...>
Mafuyu: <K's song made me think otherwise...>Ena
(She talked about that like it was just a matter of fact...)
Ena: (She talked about that like it was just a matter of fact...)Ena
(But I can't help but wonder if a part of her was trying to break free of all that. I mean, she went through the trouble of making her own version of Kanade's song...)
Ena: (But I can't help but wonder if a part of her was trying to break free of all that. I mean, she went through the trouble of making her own version of Kanade's song...)Ena
(Breaking free...)
Ena: (Breaking free...)Ena
(Is that why her music as OWN hit me so hard?)
Ena: (Is that why her music as OWN hit me so hard?)
Kanade
<The first song Yuki posted definitely felt a bit rough around the edges...>
Kanade: <The first song Yuki posted definitely felt a bit rough around the edges...>Kanade
<But it also made things so clear.>
Kanade: <But it also made things so clear.>Kanade
<A world of nothing but pure despair... Or rather, it's desperately empty...>
Kanade: <A world of nothing but pure despair... Or rather, it's desperately empty...>Kanade
<That's likely why I was compelled to try and cast some light on it with another song.>
Kanade: <That's likely why I was compelled to try and cast some light on it with another song.>Ena
(So Kanade says... What was Mafuyu's first song like?)
Ena: (So Kanade says... What was Mafuyu's first song like?)Ena
...
Ena: ...
*Nightcord Log-on*
Ena
<Can I ask you a question, Yuki...?>
Ena: <Can I ask you a question, Yuki...?>
Ena
I'm glad she still had it saved.
Ena: I'm glad she still had it saved.Ena
(It probably would've bugged me to no end and kept me from finishing this illustration if I didn't ask.)
Ena: (It probably would've bugged me to no end and kept me from finishing this illustration if I didn't ask.)Ena
Alright, let's give it a listen...
Ena: Alright, let's give it a listen...Ena
(Kanade was right... This sounds so amateur compared to what she can do now.)
Ena: (Kanade was right... This sounds so amateur compared to what she can do now.)Ena
(But...)
Ena: (But...)Ena
(How do I describe this feeling...? It's like I'm being frozen from the inside...)
Ena: (How do I describe this feeling...? It's like I'm being frozen from the inside...)Ena
(Is this that “emptiness” she was talking about? Is this what she wanted to cast a light on...?)
Ena: (Is this that “emptiness” she was talking about? Is this what she wanted to cast a light on...?)Ena
Light...
Ena: Light...
Rin
——♪ ——♪
Rin: ——♪ ——♪Ena
She was my light that time...
Ena: She was my light that time...Ena
...
Ena: ...Ena
Anyway! I need to get back to work.
Ena: Anyway! I need to get back to work.Ena
<Thanks for sharing that with me, Yuki. It'll help a lot.>
Ena: <Thanks for sharing that with me, Yuki. It'll help a lot.>
*Typing*
*Notification*
Mafuyu
<You're welcome.>
Mafuyu: <You're welcome.>Ena
Alright, this thing needs to have more clarity, but also feels kind and gentle because of it...
Ena: Alright, this thing needs to have more clarity, but also feels kind and gentle because of it...Ena
I have to figure out a way to match the theme of Kanade's song better.
Ena: I have to figure out a way to match the theme of Kanade's song better.Ena
And right now, this isn't doing it any justice.
Ena: And right now, this isn't doing it any justice.Ena
It's time for an overhaul. There has to be a better way of illustrating what's going on with this song!
Ena: It's time for an overhaul. There has to be a better way of illustrating what's going on with this song!
*Pencil Scratching*
Side Story 1
Ena's Room
*Pencil Scratching*
Ena
I tried making it so the viewer's eyes are drawn toward this girl's face...
Ena: I tried making it so the viewer's eyes are drawn toward this girl's face...Ena
But it still doesn't feel right... Maybe I should rethink this design and... Wait, no!
Ena: But it still doesn't feel right... Maybe I should rethink this design and... Wait, no!Ena
Geez, I left these lines completely black...! I'll have to recolor these parts too...
Ena: Geez, I left these lines completely black...! I'll have to recolor these parts too...Ena
Hold on a sec. I don't have to now if I'm gonna do an overhaul.
Ena: Hold on a sec. I don't have to now if I'm gonna do an overhaul.
*Pencil Scratching*
Ena
Hmm... Is this better? I guess I can just ask Kanade later tonight.
Ena: Hmm... Is this better? I guess I can just ask Kanade later tonight.Ena
Phew...
Ena: Phew...Ena
(Kanade and Mafuyu's story was so interesting that I forgot to keep working on this. Hopefully, I've made up for that lost time now.)
Ena: (Kanade and Mafuyu's story was so interesting that I forgot to keep working on this. Hopefully, I've made up for that lost time now.)Ena
(Still, two years ago...)
Ena: (Still, two years ago...)Father
I wouldn't bother.
Father: I wouldn't bother.Father
You don't have the talent to become an artist.
Father: You don't have the talent to become an artist.Junior High School Ena
Wh-What do you mean...?
Junior High School Ena: Wh-What do you mean...?Junior High School Ena
Was everything I did until now just a complete waste of time?!
Junior High School Ena: Was everything I did until now just a complete waste of time?!Junior High School Ena
I don't have any talent, so it doesn't matter how hard I work?!
Junior High School Ena: I don't have any talent, so it doesn't matter how hard I work?!Junior High School Ena
I get that you're not gonna be of any help now...! I'll become an even greater artist than you on my own!
Junior High School Ena: I get that you're not gonna be of any help now...! I'll become an even greater artist than you on my own!Ena
...
Ena: ...Ena
(I got so mad that time that I really sat down to study art in order to get back at him...)
Ena: (I got so mad that time that I really sat down to study art in order to get back at him...)Ena
(And I still couldn't get into the school I wanted.)
Ena: (And I still couldn't get into the school I wanted.)Ena
(After that, I kept studying, but it became more and more painful with each passing day...)
Ena: (After that, I kept studying, but it became more and more painful with each passing day...)Ena
(I became so frustrated... It felt like the whole world was laughing at me...)
Ena: (I became so frustrated... It felt like the whole world was laughing at me...)Ena
I unloaded on Akito, Mom and everyone else around me back then as a way to vent too...
Ena: I unloaded on Akito, Mom and everyone else around me back then as a way to vent too...Ena
(I couldn't do anything with my art, while my peers kept making progress toward their dreams...)
Ena: (I couldn't do anything with my art, while my peers kept making progress toward their dreams...)Ena
(Getting left behind like that made me feel like a total wreck...)
Ena: (Getting left behind like that made me feel like a total wreck...)Ena
(But...)
Ena: (But...)
*Knocking*
Junior High School Ena
...
Junior High School Ena: ...Mother's Voice
Ena...
Mother's Voice: Ena...Junior High School Ena
...!
Junior High School Ena: ...!Junior High School Ena
Shut up! I said I'm not hungry, didn't I?!
Junior High School Ena: Shut up! I said I'm not hungry, didn't I?!Mother's Voice
I know... You don't have to eat if you don't want to...
Mother's Voice: I know... You don't have to eat if you don't want to...Mother's Voice
But why don't we watch some TV together? Your friend just happens to be on right now.
Mother's Voice: But why don't we watch some TV together? Your friend just happens to be on right now.Junior High School Ena
Huh?
Junior High School Ena: Huh?Mother's Voice
Airi Momoi. Akito told me that she's your friend...
Mother's Voice: Airi Momoi. Akito told me that she's your friend...Junior High School Ena
A-Airi...?
Junior High School Ena: A-Airi...?Show MC
<Our guest today is the new idol group that everybody's talking about right now... QT!>
Show MC: <Our guest today is the new idol group that everybody's talking about right now... QT!>
*Applause*
Airi
<Lovely☆ Fairy☆ Airi... Momoi!! I'm Airi Momoi, the heart-seeking idol♪>
Airi: <Lovely☆ Fairy☆ Airi... Momoi!! I'm Airi Momoi, the heart-seeking idol♪>
*Applause*
Junior High School Ena
Airi...
Junior High School Ena: Airi...Junior High School Ena
(When's the last time we saw each other...?)
Junior High School Ena: (When's the last time we saw each other...?)Junior High School Ena
(Oh, I think it was when she said she'd be going to Miya Girls. But that couldn't have been that long ago...)
Junior High School Ena: (Oh, I think it was when she said she'd be going to Miya Girls. But that couldn't have been that long ago...)Junior High School Ena
...
Junior High School Ena: ...Junior High School Ena
You did it, Airi. You actually achieved your dream of becoming an idol.
Junior High School Ena: You did it, Airi. You actually achieved your dream of becoming an idol.Junior High School Ena
While I...
Junior High School Ena: While I...Junior High School Ena
...
Junior High School Ena: ...Junior High School Ena
I... I...!
Junior High School Ena: I... I...!Mother
I even recorded all the other shows I could find that she's been on...
Mother: I even recorded all the other shows I could find that she's been on...Junior High School Ena
Y-You did?! Can I watch them now?
Junior High School Ena: Y-You did?! Can I watch them now?Mother
Of course. Why don't you have some food while you do?
Mother: Of course. Why don't you have some food while you do?Junior High School Ena
Okay, I will...
Junior High School Ena: Okay, I will...Ena
Seeing Airi on TV made me want to keep going and keep trying.
Ena: Seeing Airi on TV made me want to keep going and keep trying.Ena
Now that I think about it, I've been helped by so many people.
Ena: Now that I think about it, I've been helped by so many people.Ena
When I made a submission for the Shibuya Art Contest, Kanade's song and Rin were there to cheer me up.
Ena: When I made a submission for the Shibuya Art Contest, Kanade's song and Rin were there to cheer me up.Ena
Also, I'm the artist for N25! My contribution to this group will always be my art!
Ena: Also, I'm the artist for N25! My contribution to this group will always be my art!Ena
Alright...!
Ena: Alright...!Ena
Let's take another hard look at this illustration and find ways to improve it.
Ena: Let's take another hard look at this illustration and find ways to improve it.Side Story 2
Ena's Room Ena
Hmm... It still doesn't feel right.
Ena: Hmm... It still doesn't feel right.Ena
The draft of Kanade's next song had this clarity or transparency to it, which gave it this really gentle feel...
Ena: The draft of Kanade's next song had this clarity or transparency to it, which gave it this really gentle feel...Ena
So I need to find a way to make this girl's face reflect that. It needs to exude gentleness and kindness somehow...
Ena: So I need to find a way to make this girl's face reflect that. It needs to exude gentleness and kindness somehow...Ena
Ugh...! But I can't figure out how!
Ena: Ugh...! But I can't figure out how!Ena
(*Sigh* It's happening again...)
Ena: (*Sigh* It's happening again...)Ena
(I have this perfect picture of what to draw in my head, but it's like the more I draw, the more I deviate from it...)
Ena: (I have this perfect picture of what to draw in my head, but it's like the more I draw, the more I deviate from it...)Ena
I'm starting to lose focus too...
Ena: I'm starting to lose focus too...Ena
I think I'll log onto Nightcord. It's a little early, but Kanade should be there.
Ena: I think I'll log onto Nightcord. It's a little early, but Kanade should be there.
*Nightcord Log-on*
Ena
<Hello?>
Ena: <Hello?>Mafuyu
<Hello.>
Mafuyu: <Hello.>Ena
<Oh, Yuki, you're here. Wait, is it just you?>
Ena: <Oh, Yuki, you're here. Wait, is it just you?>Mafuyu
<K was here until just now, but went to get food.>
Mafuyu: <K was here until just now, but went to get food.>Ena
<Okay. How about Amia?>
Ena: <Okay. How about Amia?>Mafuyu
<Amia should be back soon. K said, “Amia's taking a bath.”>
Mafuyu: <Amia should be back soon. K said, “Amia's taking a bath.”>Ena
<Oh, okay.>
Ena: <Oh, okay.>Mafuyu
<If that's all, I'll be muting myself.>
Mafuyu: <If that's all, I'll be muting myself.>Ena
<Be my guest. I logged on to take a quick break, so I'll be back at it soon.>
Ena: <Be my guest. I logged on to take a quick break, so I'll be back at it soon.>Mafuyu
<Okay, going on mute.>
Mafuyu: <Okay, going on mute.>
*Nightcord Log-off*
Ena
(I've gotten pretty used to talking to Mafuyu in her current state too.)
Ena: (I've gotten pretty used to talking to Mafuyu in her current state too.)Ena
(Now that I know what she's been through, I sort of have to rethink what my boundaries are...)
Ena: (Now that I know what she's been through, I sort of have to rethink what my boundaries are...)Ena
(At the same time, I'm more used to the curt and blunt version of her as opposed to the polite honor student.)
Ena: (At the same time, I'm more used to the curt and blunt version of her as opposed to the polite honor student.)Ena
Maybe actually seeing and talking to Mafuyu in person is why I feel this way...
Ena: Maybe actually seeing and talking to Mafuyu in person is why I feel this way...Ena
But she also turned out to be OWN. Talk about a shocker...
Ena: But she also turned out to be OWN. Talk about a shocker...Ena
(However, based on what Kanade said, the first song Mafuyu ever made was her arrangement of one of Kanade's old songs.)
Ena: (However, based on what Kanade said, the first song Mafuyu ever made was her arrangement of one of Kanade's old songs.)Ena
(She essentially had zero musical knowledge, made her own version of a song and ended up becoming OWN.)
Ena: (She essentially had zero musical knowledge, made her own version of a song and ended up becoming OWN.)Ena
(That might just be a testament to her having all this latent talent hidden away until now...)
Ena: (That might just be a testament to her having all this latent talent hidden away until now...)Mafuyu
<My mom asked me what I wanted as a graduation gift but didn't have an immediate answer.>
Mafuyu: <My mom asked me what I wanted as a graduation gift but didn't have an immediate answer.>Mafuyu
<But what made me pause was hearing how, “Nothing's going to change...”>
Mafuyu: <But what made me pause was hearing how, “Nothing's going to change...”>Mafuyu
<That gave me the impression that I'd have to live each day feeling nothing at all during high school, university and even beyond that...>
Mafuyu: <That gave me the impression that I'd have to live each day feeling nothing at all during high school, university and even beyond that...>Mafuyu
<But...>
Mafuyu: <But...>Mafuyu
<K's song made me think otherwise...>
Mafuyu: <K's song made me think otherwise...>Ena
(She talked about that like it was just a matter of fact...)
Ena: (She talked about that like it was just a matter of fact...)Ena
(But I can't help but wonder if a part of her was trying to break free of all that. I mean, she went through the trouble of making her own version of Kanade's song...)
Ena: (But I can't help but wonder if a part of her was trying to break free of all that. I mean, she went through the trouble of making her own version of Kanade's song...)Ena
(Breaking free...)
Ena: (Breaking free...)Ena
(Is that why her music as OWN hit me so hard?)
Ena: (Is that why her music as OWN hit me so hard?)Kanade
<The first song Yuki posted definitely felt a bit rough around the edges...>
Kanade: <The first song Yuki posted definitely felt a bit rough around the edges...>Kanade
<But it also made things so clear.>
Kanade: <But it also made things so clear.>Kanade
<A world of nothing but pure despair... Or rather, it's desperately empty...>
Kanade: <A world of nothing but pure despair... Or rather, it's desperately empty...>Kanade
<That's likely why I was compelled to try and cast some light on it with another song.>
Kanade: <That's likely why I was compelled to try and cast some light on it with another song.>Ena
(So Kanade says... What was Mafuyu's first song like?)
Ena: (So Kanade says... What was Mafuyu's first song like?)Ena
...
Ena: ...
*Nightcord Log-on*
Ena
<Can I ask you a question, Yuki...?>
Ena: <Can I ask you a question, Yuki...?>
Ena
I'm glad she still had it saved.
Ena: I'm glad she still had it saved.Ena
(It probably would've bugged me to no end and kept me from finishing this illustration if I didn't ask.)
Ena: (It probably would've bugged me to no end and kept me from finishing this illustration if I didn't ask.)Ena
Alright, let's give it a listen...
Ena: Alright, let's give it a listen...Ena
(Kanade was right... This sounds so amateur compared to what she can do now.)
Ena: (Kanade was right... This sounds so amateur compared to what she can do now.)Ena
(But...)
Ena: (But...)Ena
(How do I describe this feeling...? It's like I'm being frozen from the inside...)
Ena: (How do I describe this feeling...? It's like I'm being frozen from the inside...)Ena
(Is this that “emptiness” she was talking about? Is this what she wanted to cast a light on...?)
Ena: (Is this that “emptiness” she was talking about? Is this what she wanted to cast a light on...?)Ena
Light...
Ena: Light...Rin
——♪ ——♪
Rin: ——♪ ——♪Ena
She was my light that time...
Ena: She was my light that time...Ena
...
Ena: ...Ena
Anyway! I need to get back to work.
Ena: Anyway! I need to get back to work.Ena
<Thanks for sharing that with me, Yuki. It'll help a lot.>
Ena: <Thanks for sharing that with me, Yuki. It'll help a lot.>
*Typing*
*Notification*
Mafuyu
<You're welcome.>
Mafuyu: <You're welcome.>Ena
Alright, this thing needs to have more clarity, but also feels kind and gentle because of it...
Ena: Alright, this thing needs to have more clarity, but also feels kind and gentle because of it...Ena
I have to figure out a way to match the theme of Kanade's song better.
Ena: I have to figure out a way to match the theme of Kanade's song better.Ena
And right now, this isn't doing it any justice.
Ena: And right now, this isn't doing it any justice.Ena
It's time for an overhaul. There has to be a better way of illustrating what's going on with this song!
Ena: It's time for an overhaul. There has to be a better way of illustrating what's going on with this song!
*Pencil Scratching*
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Creating Something Worth Seeing, 364, 3, Shinonome Ena, Momoi Airi, Yoisaki Kanade, Asahina Mafuyu, Kagamine Rin