Side Story 1
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Ichika's Room
*Guitar*
Ichika
Oh, that's right... I need to change out the strings on my guitar.
Ichika: Oh, that's right... I need to change out the strings on my guitar.Ichika
We have practice tomorrow, so I should probably do that now before I go to bed.
Ichika: We have practice tomorrow, so I should probably do that now before I go to bed.Ichika
Let's see... I'm pretty sure I put those packs in this drawer... Wait, huh?
Ichika: Let's see... I'm pretty sure I put those packs in this drawer... Wait, huh?Ichika
Oh, right... I ran out last time. That means I need to go buy more tomorrow...
Ichika: Oh, right... I ran out last time. That means I need to go buy more tomorrow...
The next day Instrument Shop Ichika
I'm always staggered by all the different strings they have available...
Ichika: I'm always staggered by all the different strings they have available...Ichika
Let's see... The ones I always buy are... Oh, here they are. I should probably buy a few packs just in case.
Ichika: Let's see... The ones I always buy are... Oh, here they are. I should probably buy a few packs just in case.Ichika
Also...
Ichika: Also...
???
Oh, hey...
???: Oh, hey...Ichika
Huh?
Ichika: Huh?
*Footsteps*
Ichika
Oh! Hi, Iori!
Ichika: Oh! Hi, Iori!Iori
I had a feeling it was you, Ichika. Fancy seeing you here.
Iori: I had a feeling it was you, Ichika. Fancy seeing you here.Ichika
Yeah, what a nice surprise. Are you also here to do some shopping?
Ichika: Yeah, what a nice surprise. Are you also here to do some shopping?Iori
Yeah, I'm here to buy some strings too. They should be right around... Aha, here they are.
Iori: Yeah, I'm here to buy some strings too. They should be right around... Aha, here they are.Iori
Why is it that no matter how many extra strings you have, you never seem to have enough?
Iori: Why is it that no matter how many extra strings you have, you never seem to have enough?Ichika
I know exactly what you mean! I just noticed that I ran out yesterday...
Ichika: I know exactly what you mean! I just noticed that I ran out yesterday...Iori
Haha. Yeah, it happens to the best of us.
Iori: Haha. Yeah, it happens to the best of us.Ichika
Initially, I only changed them every one or two months... But I realize now that I need to keep my guitar in the best condition possible if I'm going to continue down this path.
Ichika: Initially, I only changed them every one or two months... But I realize now that I need to keep my guitar in the best condition possible if I'm going to continue down this path.Iori
I know. It's hard not to want to do that when your band's goal is to make it big.
Iori: I know. It's hard not to want to do that when your band's goal is to make it big.Iori
While we're on the subject, Ichika, your band's signed to a label now, right?
Iori: While we're on the subject, Ichika, your band's signed to a label now, right?Ichika
Yes, we are. But we haven't actually done anything as pros yet.
Ichika: Yes, we are. But we haven't actually done anything as pros yet.Iori
Right. A lot does need to be discussed before you can debut.
Iori: Right. A lot does need to be discussed before you can debut.Ichika
Exactly. We went into the office the other day, and to help decide our marketing strategy, we were asked a question: "What aspirations do you hold for your music?"
Ichika: Exactly. We went into the office the other day, and to help decide our marketing strategy, we were asked a question: "What aspirations do you hold for your music?"Iori
Hmm... Aspirations for your music...
Iori: Hmm... Aspirations for your music...Iori
You seem to have a good manager if they're giving you time to find answers to that sort of question.
Iori: You seem to have a good manager if they're giving you time to find answers to that sort of question.Iori
I mean, I've heard rumors that some managers just make you do everything they say.
Iori: I mean, I've heard rumors that some managers just make you do everything they say.Ichika
Really...?
Ichika: Really...?Iori
Yeah. I'm glad to hear your label isn't like that.
Iori: Yeah. I'm glad to hear your label isn't like that.Iori
Once they've figured out a marketing strategy for your band, next will probably be your publicity photos or your debut single.
Iori: Once they've figured out a marketing strategy for your band, next will probably be your publicity photos or your debut single.Iori
So, Ichika, I have to think you're pretty excited about the future.
Iori: So, Ichika, I have to think you're pretty excited about the future.Ichika
Yes. I am really excited...
Ichika: Yes. I am really excited...Ichika
Still, the more time passes, the more I feel worried about what's gonna happen after we go pro.
Ichika: Still, the more time passes, the more I feel worried about what's gonna happen after we go pro.Iori
I know what you mean. There's just so much to think about.
Iori: I know what you mean. There's just so much to think about.Ichika
Wait, Iori, you too...?
Ichika: Wait, Iori, you too...?Iori
Yeah. I'm betting my life on music, so it was hard for my brain not to worry.
Iori: Yeah. I'm betting my life on music, so it was hard for my brain not to worry.Iori
But I've got it now. Regardless of where you are, what matters most doesn't change.
Iori: But I've got it now. Regardless of where you are, what matters most doesn't change.Ichika
Huh...?
Ichika: Huh...?Iori
My goal is still to put on good performances and give the crowd the best music I can.
Iori: My goal is still to put on good performances and give the crowd the best music I can.Iori
So, as professional musicians, let's both do our best.
Iori: So, as professional musicians, let's both do our best.Ichika
Yes, let's. Thank you for saying that...
Ichika: Yes, let's. Thank you for saying that...Iori
Also, feel free to ask me for help if you ever think you need it. As a fellow pro with a bit more experience, I'll teach you whatever I can.
Iori: Also, feel free to ask me for help if you ever think you need it. As a fellow pro with a bit more experience, I'll teach you whatever I can.Ichika
Thank you. I really appreciate it.
Ichika: Thank you. I really appreciate it.Ichika
So, does this make you my senior now...?
Ichika: So, does this make you my senior now...?Iori
Hehe. I like your thinking, Ichika.
Iori: Hehe. I like your thinking, Ichika.Iori
It's great to have a junior as cute as you.
Iori: It's great to have a junior as cute as you.Ichika
Oh... Thank you.
Ichika: Oh... Thank you.Iori
By the way, Ichika, what are you doing after this?
Iori: By the way, Ichika, what are you doing after this?Ichika
I have to go to practice in a little bit, but...
Ichika: I have to go to practice in a little bit, but...Iori
Then, mind hanging out for a bit until then? I kinda want to try some of these instruments.
Iori: Then, mind hanging out for a bit until then? I kinda want to try some of these instruments.Iori
It's always easier to distinguish what's good and bad about an instrument when you have a reliable session partner.
Iori: It's always easier to distinguish what's good and bad about an instrument when you have a reliable session partner.Ichika
Yeah, sure... That sounds great.
Ichika: Yeah, sure... That sounds great.Iori
Hehe. Thanks. Then, let's see if we can borrow that space over there.
Iori: Hehe. Thanks. Then, let's see if we can borrow that space over there.Ichika
Yes, let's!
Ichika: Yes, let's!
Side Story 2
Unlock Requirements: 2000 • 500 
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School SEKAI
*Guitar*
*Door Sliding*
Ichika
Oh, Miku.
Ichika: Oh, Miku.
Miku
I thought it was you, Ichika. I didn't realize you were here. What you were playing just now sounded so nice.
Miku: I thought it was you, Ichika. I didn't realize you were here. What you were playing just now sounded so nice.Ichika
Thanks...
Ichika: Thanks...Ichika
Remember the story Shiho told us yesterday after practice, about what happened when she was in elementary school?
Ichika: Remember the story Shiho told us yesterday after practice, about what happened when she was in elementary school?Ichika
After hearing that, I felt... I felt that I needed to keep doing better.
Ichika: After hearing that, I felt... I felt that I needed to keep doing better.Ichika
I mean, it's like the root of who she is... It feels like I learned the reason why she decided to start playing the bass and practiced so much.
Ichika: I mean, it's like the root of who she is... It feels like I learned the reason why she decided to start playing the bass and practiced so much.Miku
I see. Sounds like her story had a positive effect on you.
Miku: I see. Sounds like her story had a positive effect on you.Ichika
It did. After I got home yesterday, I picked up my guitar and kept playing it until I went to bed.
Ichika: It did. After I got home yesterday, I picked up my guitar and kept playing it until I went to bed.Miku
Hehe. That definitely seems like something you'd do, Ichika...
Miku: Hehe. That definitely seems like something you'd do, Ichika...Miku
Also, I think this was a very big step for Leo/need.
Miku: Also, I think this was a very big step for Leo/need.Ichika
Me too. I feel that we're getting a much better idea of what we want our music to be about now.
Ichika: Me too. I feel that we're getting a much better idea of what we want our music to be about now.Ichika
But...
Ichika: But...Miku
Is something wrong...?
Miku: Is something wrong...?Ichika
Oh, um... I've been thinking a lot lately about what's gonna happen to us moving forward...
Ichika: Oh, um... I've been thinking a lot lately about what's gonna happen to us moving forward...Ichika
Now that we're pros, we can't really just keep doing what we want...
Ichika: Now that we're pros, we can't really just keep doing what we want...Ichika
I'm a little worried about what the future has in store for us... Thinking about it makes me a bit anxious.
Ichika: I'm a little worried about what the future has in store for us... Thinking about it makes me a bit anxious.Miku
Anxious...?
Miku: Anxious...?Miku
I think you're more excited than anxious, Ichika...
Miku: I think you're more excited than anxious, Ichika...Ichika
What?
Ichika: What?Miku
I mean, that's what I felt from the way you were playing just now.
Miku: I mean, that's what I felt from the way you were playing just now.Miku
What I heard was, "I'm looking forward to seeing what kinds of songs and performances we're going to create and put on."
Miku: What I heard was, "I'm looking forward to seeing what kinds of songs and performances we're going to create and put on."Ichika
Oh, really...?
Ichika: Oh, really...?Miku
Yes. So, I think you'll do just fine if you stay on this course.
Miku: Yes. So, I think you'll do just fine if you stay on this course.Miku
With Shiho, Honami and Saki. Just keep putting on great performances like you always have.
Miku: With Shiho, Honami and Saki. Just keep putting on great performances like you always have.Ichika
Oh...
Ichika: Oh...Ichika
Right...
Ichika: Right...Ichika
Thanks, Miku. Hearing you say that makes me feel more brave.
Ichika: Thanks, Miku. Hearing you say that makes me feel more brave.Ichika
Okay, I'm going to do my best during today's practice too!
Ichika: Okay, I'm going to do my best during today's practice too!Miku
Good. And you'll always have my support, Ichika!
Miku: Good. And you'll always have my support, Ichika!Side Story 1
Ichika's Room
*Guitar*
Ichika
Oh, that's right... I need to change out the strings on my guitar.
Ichika: Oh, that's right... I need to change out the strings on my guitar.Ichika
We have practice tomorrow, so I should probably do that now before I go to bed.
Ichika: We have practice tomorrow, so I should probably do that now before I go to bed.Ichika
Let's see... I'm pretty sure I put those packs in this drawer... Wait, huh?
Ichika: Let's see... I'm pretty sure I put those packs in this drawer... Wait, huh?Ichika
Oh, right... I ran out last time. That means I need to go buy more tomorrow...
Ichika: Oh, right... I ran out last time. That means I need to go buy more tomorrow... The next day Instrument Shop Ichika
I'm always staggered by all the different strings they have available...
Ichika: I'm always staggered by all the different strings they have available...Ichika
Let's see... The ones I always buy are... Oh, here they are. I should probably buy a few packs just in case.
Ichika: Let's see... The ones I always buy are... Oh, here they are. I should probably buy a few packs just in case.Ichika
Also...
Ichika: Also...???
Oh, hey...
???: Oh, hey...Ichika
Huh?
Ichika: Huh?
*Footsteps*
Ichika
Oh! Hi, Iori!
Ichika: Oh! Hi, Iori!Iori
I had a feeling it was you, Ichika. Fancy seeing you here.
Iori: I had a feeling it was you, Ichika. Fancy seeing you here.Ichika
Yeah, what a nice surprise. Are you also here to do some shopping?
Ichika: Yeah, what a nice surprise. Are you also here to do some shopping?Iori
Yeah, I'm here to buy some strings too. They should be right around... Aha, here they are.
Iori: Yeah, I'm here to buy some strings too. They should be right around... Aha, here they are.Iori
Why is it that no matter how many extra strings you have, you never seem to have enough?
Iori: Why is it that no matter how many extra strings you have, you never seem to have enough?Ichika
I know exactly what you mean! I just noticed that I ran out yesterday...
Ichika: I know exactly what you mean! I just noticed that I ran out yesterday...Iori
Haha. Yeah, it happens to the best of us.
Iori: Haha. Yeah, it happens to the best of us.Ichika
Initially, I only changed them every one or two months... But I realize now that I need to keep my guitar in the best condition possible if I'm going to continue down this path.
Ichika: Initially, I only changed them every one or two months... But I realize now that I need to keep my guitar in the best condition possible if I'm going to continue down this path.Iori
I know. It's hard not to want to do that when your band's goal is to make it big.
Iori: I know. It's hard not to want to do that when your band's goal is to make it big.Iori
While we're on the subject, Ichika, your band's signed to a label now, right?
Iori: While we're on the subject, Ichika, your band's signed to a label now, right?Ichika
Yes, we are. But we haven't actually done anything as pros yet.
Ichika: Yes, we are. But we haven't actually done anything as pros yet.Iori
Right. A lot does need to be discussed before you can debut.
Iori: Right. A lot does need to be discussed before you can debut.Ichika
Exactly. We went into the office the other day, and to help decide our marketing strategy, we were asked a question: "What aspirations do you hold for your music?"
Ichika: Exactly. We went into the office the other day, and to help decide our marketing strategy, we were asked a question: "What aspirations do you hold for your music?"Iori
Hmm... Aspirations for your music...
Iori: Hmm... Aspirations for your music...Iori
You seem to have a good manager if they're giving you time to find answers to that sort of question.
Iori: You seem to have a good manager if they're giving you time to find answers to that sort of question.Iori
I mean, I've heard rumors that some managers just make you do everything they say.
Iori: I mean, I've heard rumors that some managers just make you do everything they say.Ichika
Really...?
Ichika: Really...?Iori
Yeah. I'm glad to hear your label isn't like that.
Iori: Yeah. I'm glad to hear your label isn't like that.Iori
Once they've figured out a marketing strategy for your band, next will probably be your publicity photos or your debut single.
Iori: Once they've figured out a marketing strategy for your band, next will probably be your publicity photos or your debut single.Iori
So, Ichika, I have to think you're pretty excited about the future.
Iori: So, Ichika, I have to think you're pretty excited about the future.Ichika
Yes. I am really excited...
Ichika: Yes. I am really excited...Ichika
Still, the more time passes, the more I feel worried about what's gonna happen after we go pro.
Ichika: Still, the more time passes, the more I feel worried about what's gonna happen after we go pro.Iori
I know what you mean. There's just so much to think about.
Iori: I know what you mean. There's just so much to think about.Ichika
Wait, Iori, you too...?
Ichika: Wait, Iori, you too...?Iori
Yeah. I'm betting my life on music, so it was hard for my brain not to worry.
Iori: Yeah. I'm betting my life on music, so it was hard for my brain not to worry.Iori
But I've got it now. Regardless of where you are, what matters most doesn't change.
Iori: But I've got it now. Regardless of where you are, what matters most doesn't change.Ichika
Huh...?
Ichika: Huh...?Iori
My goal is still to put on good performances and give the crowd the best music I can.
Iori: My goal is still to put on good performances and give the crowd the best music I can.Iori
So, as professional musicians, let's both do our best.
Iori: So, as professional musicians, let's both do our best.Ichika
Yes, let's. Thank you for saying that...
Ichika: Yes, let's. Thank you for saying that...Iori
Also, feel free to ask me for help if you ever think you need it. As a fellow pro with a bit more experience, I'll teach you whatever I can.
Iori: Also, feel free to ask me for help if you ever think you need it. As a fellow pro with a bit more experience, I'll teach you whatever I can.Ichika
Thank you. I really appreciate it.
Ichika: Thank you. I really appreciate it.Ichika
So, does this make you my senior now...?
Ichika: So, does this make you my senior now...?Iori
Hehe. I like your thinking, Ichika.
Iori: Hehe. I like your thinking, Ichika.Iori
It's great to have a junior as cute as you.
Iori: It's great to have a junior as cute as you.Ichika
Oh... Thank you.
Ichika: Oh... Thank you.Iori
By the way, Ichika, what are you doing after this?
Iori: By the way, Ichika, what are you doing after this?Ichika
I have to go to practice in a little bit, but...
Ichika: I have to go to practice in a little bit, but...Iori
Then, mind hanging out for a bit until then? I kinda want to try some of these instruments.
Iori: Then, mind hanging out for a bit until then? I kinda want to try some of these instruments.Iori
It's always easier to distinguish what's good and bad about an instrument when you have a reliable session partner.
Iori: It's always easier to distinguish what's good and bad about an instrument when you have a reliable session partner.Ichika
Yeah, sure... That sounds great.
Ichika: Yeah, sure... That sounds great.Iori
Hehe. Thanks. Then, let's see if we can borrow that space over there.
Iori: Hehe. Thanks. Then, let's see if we can borrow that space over there.Ichika
Yes, let's!
Ichika: Yes, let's!Side Story 2
School SEKAI
*Guitar*
*Door Sliding*
Ichika
Oh, Miku.
Ichika: Oh, Miku.Miku
I thought it was you, Ichika. I didn't realize you were here. What you were playing just now sounded so nice.
Miku: I thought it was you, Ichika. I didn't realize you were here. What you were playing just now sounded so nice.Ichika
Thanks...
Ichika: Thanks...Ichika
Remember the story Shiho told us yesterday after practice, about what happened when she was in elementary school?
Ichika: Remember the story Shiho told us yesterday after practice, about what happened when she was in elementary school?Ichika
After hearing that, I felt... I felt that I needed to keep doing better.
Ichika: After hearing that, I felt... I felt that I needed to keep doing better.Ichika
I mean, it's like the root of who she is... It feels like I learned the reason why she decided to start playing the bass and practiced so much.
Ichika: I mean, it's like the root of who she is... It feels like I learned the reason why she decided to start playing the bass and practiced so much.Miku
I see. Sounds like her story had a positive effect on you.
Miku: I see. Sounds like her story had a positive effect on you.Ichika
It did. After I got home yesterday, I picked up my guitar and kept playing it until I went to bed.
Ichika: It did. After I got home yesterday, I picked up my guitar and kept playing it until I went to bed.Miku
Hehe. That definitely seems like something you'd do, Ichika...
Miku: Hehe. That definitely seems like something you'd do, Ichika...Miku
Also, I think this was a very big step for Leo/need.
Miku: Also, I think this was a very big step for Leo/need.Ichika
Me too. I feel that we're getting a much better idea of what we want our music to be about now.
Ichika: Me too. I feel that we're getting a much better idea of what we want our music to be about now.Ichika
But...
Ichika: But...Miku
Is something wrong...?
Miku: Is something wrong...?Ichika
Oh, um... I've been thinking a lot lately about what's gonna happen to us moving forward...
Ichika: Oh, um... I've been thinking a lot lately about what's gonna happen to us moving forward...Ichika
Now that we're pros, we can't really just keep doing what we want...
Ichika: Now that we're pros, we can't really just keep doing what we want...Ichika
I'm a little worried about what the future has in store for us... Thinking about it makes me a bit anxious.
Ichika: I'm a little worried about what the future has in store for us... Thinking about it makes me a bit anxious.Miku
Anxious...?
Miku: Anxious...?Miku
I think you're more excited than anxious, Ichika...
Miku: I think you're more excited than anxious, Ichika...Ichika
What?
Ichika: What?Miku
I mean, that's what I felt from the way you were playing just now.
Miku: I mean, that's what I felt from the way you were playing just now.Miku
What I heard was, "I'm looking forward to seeing what kinds of songs and performances we're going to create and put on."
Miku: What I heard was, "I'm looking forward to seeing what kinds of songs and performances we're going to create and put on."Ichika
Oh, really...?
Ichika: Oh, really...?Miku
Yes. So, I think you'll do just fine if you stay on this course.
Miku: Yes. So, I think you'll do just fine if you stay on this course.Miku
With Shiho, Honami and Saki. Just keep putting on great performances like you always have.
Miku: With Shiho, Honami and Saki. Just keep putting on great performances like you always have.Ichika
Oh...
Ichika: Oh...Ichika
Right...
Ichika: Right...Ichika
Thanks, Miku. Hearing you say that makes me feel more brave.
Ichika: Thanks, Miku. Hearing you say that makes me feel more brave.Ichika
Okay, I'm going to do my best during today's practice too!
Ichika: Okay, I'm going to do my best during today's practice too!Miku
Good. And you'll always have my support, Ichika!
Miku: Good. And you'll always have my support, Ichika!Other Ichika Card Stories
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- Beyond The Sky/Card Story
- Brand New Style (Ichika)/Card Story
- CD Encounter/Card Story
- Connecting Tones/Card Story
- Did You Hear That?!/Card Story
- Distant Yet Caring/Card Story
- Escape By Sea/Card Story
- Happy Birthday!! (Ichika)/Card Story
- Happy Birthday!! 2023 (Ichika)/Card Story
- Hoping for Clear Skies/Card Story
- I Have To Act On My Own/Card Story
- Leo need (Ichika)/Card Story
- Let Me Hear That Song/Card Story
- My Feelings, Your Heart/Card Story
- Nervous Message Of Thanks/Card Story
- New Beginnings/Card Story
- No Answers Tonight/Card Story
- Our New Song's Goal/Card Story
- Smiling Once More/Card Story
- Star Piece Connection/Card Story
- Starry Steps/Card Story
- Take Your Time/Card Story
- The Starry Sky I Saw/Card Story
- The Vow In My Heart/Card Story
- Waiting For Inspiration/Card Story
- Warmth In The Dim Light/Card Story
- Words Before Dawn/Card Story
For The Perfect Sound, 776, 3, Hoshino Ichika, Hatsune Miku