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An Unsettling Notification
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25:00:00 Kanade's Room 
Kanade
(Okay, I was right to lower the bass for this. The melody sounds much better now.)
Kanade
(And it should go with Mafuyu's lyrics.)
Kanade
(That just leaves the last...)
Mafuyu
<I need to leave soon...>
Kanade
<Oh, okay...>
Ena
<What? Already? Can't you stay for a little longer?>
Mafuyu
<I'm done with what I needed to do today. Also, I don't want my mom to worry...>
Mafuyu
<But I plan on logging in early tomorrow to keep working...>
Kanade
<Okay... Then, I'll try to finish my demo a little early.>
Mafuyu
<You will...?>
Kanade
<Yes, I just have a few adjustments left to make.>
Mafuyu
<Okay, I'll be looking forward to hearing it...>
Kanade
<Oh...>
Miku
Mafuyu seems to be most at ease whenever she's creating music with all of you.
Kanade
<Okay.>
Mafuyu
<Then, I'll see you all tomorrow...>
Kanade
<See you. Good night.>
*Nightcord Log Off*
Kanade
...
Kanade
(I still haven't been able to compose a song that can save Mafuyu.)
Kanade
(But if the time we spend together creating music really does put her at ease...)
Kanade
(I'll keep trying. Because I'm definitely going to someday...)
*Typing*
The next day Asahina Household - Living Room Mafuyu
I'll be going now, Mom.
Mafuyu's Mother
Okay, I'll see you... Oh, you have bags under your eyes.
Mafuyu's Mother: Okay, I'll see you... Oh, you have bags under your eyes.Mafuyu's Mother
Did you stay up late studying last night? Please don't push yourself too hard, okay?
Mafuyu
Oh, um... Time really flew by since I had so much fun solving all those problems.
Mafuyu
I promise to get some rest tonight. Anyway, I need to get going.
*Door Closing*
Mafuyu's Mother
She's such a hard-working girl...
Mafuyu's Mother
Still...
Mafuyu
But I want to try my hand at music...
Mafuyu's Mother
(It'll be too late by the time she begins regretting her decision...)
Mafuyu's Room
*Typing*
*Clicking*
Mafuyu's Mother
It's not in this folder either...
Mafuyu's Mother
I was sure that she'd have all of her music data saved somewhere, but I'm not seeing anything...
Mafuyu's Mother
But Mafuyu's a clever girl... She may've hidden it somehow.
Mafuyu's Mother
From what I remember, there's a way to hide folders and such. So, I'll keep looking a little more...
Mafuyu's Mother
Aha...
Mafuyu's Mother
This folder contains... Illustrations and... Lyrics? Oh...?
*Clicking*
Mafuyu's Mother
Nightcord...?
Chat
<I'm logging off now. I'll upload my work-in-progress illustrations.> <My storyboards are done too. Take a look at them when you can, okay?> <Thank you both. I'll look at them later.>
Mafuyu's Mother
A chat platform...?
Mafuyu's Mother
(I didn't know she was using anything like this... Is she using this to communicate with these people about music and such...?)
Yuki
<I'll send over my lyrics now.>
Mafuyu's Mother
Yuki? This must be Mafuyu...
Mafuyu's Mother
She sent this message at... One in the morning?
Mafuyu's Mother
Did you stay up late studying last night? Please don't push yourself too hard, okay?
Mafuyu
Oh, um... Time really flew by since I had so much fun solving all those problems.
Mafuyu's Mother
...
*Nightcord Ping*
K
<The new demo's done. Let us know if you think you can work today, Yuki.>
Mafuyu's Mother
K...
Mafuyu's Mother
I see. This person must be the songwriter...
Miyamasuzaka
*Footsteps*
Kanade
(Dad seemed good today...)
Kanade
(He still doesn't seem to know who I am...)
Kanade
(But I'm glad we got to talk today...)
Kanade
Anyway, I'll continue working on that song when I get home...
Kanade
(It's nice that I got the demo out of the way too. Mafuyu should be home soon and...)
*Phone Vibrating*
Kanade
Hm? What's this notification for...?
*Tapping*
Kanade
A friend request for Nightcord...?
First Contact
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Kanade's Room Kanade
(This friend request... Who sent it? Did they mark the wrong recipient...?)
Kanade
Oh, there's a message. Let's see...
*Click*
Kanade
Wait, this is...
Message
<Dear K, I apologize for contacting you so suddenly.>
Message
<I am Yuki's mother. I see that you've been creating music with her and I am here to make a request regarding that.>
Kanade
Mafuyu's mom...?
Kanade
Why does she know about my account...?
Kanade
(Hang on... Mafuyu said that her mom's been trying to see what's going on with her computer.)
Kanade
(Is that how she discovered me...?)
Kanade
...
Kanade
(But I can't ignore her...)
Kanade
(It probably won't lead to anything good... That might lead to Mafuyu being bombarded with questions by her mom and feeling even worse as a result...)
*Typing*
Kanade
<Nice to meet you. This is K. I am the main composer for "Nightcord at 25:00". I always enjoy working with Yuki on our music.>
Kanade
<May I ask what this request of yours is?>
Message
<Allow me to get straight to the point.>
Message
<I would like for you and Yuki to stop working on this music of yours.>
Kanade
What...?
Kanade
<May I ask why?>
*Typing*
Message
<Because she's preparing for entrance exams.>
Message
<Of course, I understand that it's important to have a hobby to help take one's mind off things.>
Message
<However, she hasn't been sleeping much lately, and I'm worried about her well-being.>
Message
<She is in pursuit of a different dream that doesn't involve music. If you truly are her friend, I'm sure you'd want her to focus on her studies.>
Message
<So, please.>
Kanade
...!
Kanade
(Mafuyu's dream...)
Kanade
Wait... What is her dream...? I've never asked before...
Kanade
(But if she is pursuing a dream that I don't know about...)
A few years earlier Junior High School Kanade
Dad, look.
Kanade's Father
Hm? Yes?
Junior High School Kanade
We were assigned to write an essay the other day.
Junior High School Kanade
And the theme was "My Dream Job"... So, I wrote that I wanted to become a composer just like you.
Kanade's Father
Huh? Like me?
Junior High School Kanade
Yes! My teacher even said that I probably could since my grades for music are always so good.
Kanade's Father
I see... I feel the same way.
Kanade's Father
But you'll need to keep your grades up in your other subjects as well.
Junior High School Kanade
Oh, um... Right.
Junior High School Kanade
But... Wouldn't it be better to spend that time composing songs? I don't know what social studies and biology have to do with music...
Kanade's Father
Haha. Don't say that. The worldlier you are, the wider your musical horizons will be as a composer.
Kanade's Father
There are times when I wish I studied more when I was still in school.
Junior High School Kanade
Really...?
Kanade's Father
Yes. So, if you do wish to become a composer, you should try to learn as much as you can.
Kanade's Father
I'm sure it'll help you in life.
Kanade
(I understand what Mafuyu's mom is trying to say...)
Kanade
(It's true that now is a crucial time in her life...)
Kanade
(But...)
Mafuyu
<Okay, I'll be looking forward to hearing it...>
Kanade
...
Kanade
(If Mafuyu leaves N25 now...)
Kanade
<I'm sorry, but I don't think I'm in a position to ask her to do that.>
*Typing*
Kanade
<As long as Yuki wishes to create music with us, I'd like to keep working with her.>
Kanade
(Is she still there...?)
Kanade
Oh, she's typing something...
Message
<Even if there's a chance that it places her future in jeopardy?>
Kanade
...
Kanade
<Again, I'm in no position to ask her to stop as long as she wishes to continue working with us.>
*Typing*
Kanade
<I'm sorry.>
Kanade
(This should be what's best for Mafuyu...)
Kanade
(At least... I think it is...)
Message
<Understood.>
Message
<You seem to be misunderstanding me slightly, so how would you feel about us meeting in person?>
Kanade
What...?
Kanade
Me? Meeting Mafuyu's mom...?
Mafuyu's Room Mafuyu
*Sigh*
Mafuyu
(I think I'll work a little before I get to studying.)
Mafuyu
(Kanade said that she'd have her demo ready by the evening, so I'll just take my computer out of my desk and...)
Mafuyu
Huh...?
Mafuyu
(This isn't where I left it.)
Mafuyu
How did...?
*Knocking*
*Door Opening*
Mafuyu's Mother
Mafuyu, dinner's ready.
Mafuyu
Oh... Thank you, Mom.
Mafuyu
Um, Mom...? Did you use my computer today?
Mafuyu's Mother
Yes, there was something I needed to look up. I apologize for not asking you first.
Mafuyu
No, that's okay... It's fine, but...
Mafuyu
I'm sorry... If possible...
Mafuyu
Would you mind not using it anymore?
Mafuyu's Mother
Oh? Why's that?
Mafuyu
Um, so... If you end up accidentally overwriting an important file or something...
Mafuyu
I mean... I know you'd never do that, but my homework's on there. If that were to disappear, I'd be in big trouble...
Mafuyu's Mother
I see. Then...
Mafuyu's Mother
Are those poems also a part of your homework...?
Mafuyu
What...?
Mafuyu's Mother
Mafuyu... Why don't you stop staying up so late each night to study?
Mafuyu's Mother
You haven't been getting enough sleep lately. I doubt you'll be able to absorb much without proper rest.
Mafuyu's Mother
Or is it that you have something else on your mind while you do...?
Mafuyu
...!
Mafuyu's Mother
I believe in you, Mafuyu.
Mafuyu's Mother
Because you know what you have to do in order to make your dream come true.
Mafuyu
(She found out...)
Mafuyu
(She probably knows about N25, the others... Everything...)
Mafuyu
(What do I do...? What can I do...?)
Mafuyu
(I still want to make music with the others... With N25...)
Mafuyu
(I don't want to give up music...)
Mafuyu
But...
Mafuyu's Mother
Because you know what you have to do in order to make your dream come true.
Mafuyu
(She's worried about me... She wants what's best for me... She says that she does...)
Mafuyu
(She cares about me... Doesn't she...?)
Empty SEKAI Miku
And everybody had lots and lots of fun playing together...
*Page Flipping*
Miku
(I really like this picture book Ena brought over...)
Miku
(Kanade and the others must be working on their latest song. I wonder what it's going to be like...)
Miku
I'm looking forward to listening to it...
Miku
Huh...?
Miku
(This feeling. I'm sensing...)
Miku
(Could it be...?)
*Footsteps*
???
So, you're the Miku of this SEKAI...
Miku
...!
Miku
Are you...KAITO?
KAITO
That's right...
KAITO
This...is an empty SEKAI, I see.
Miku
There was nothing here at first.
Miku
But now, Mafuyu has me, Kanade and the others...
KAITO
Mafuyu, is it...? This SEKAI belongs to her?
KAITO
So, she's the one who called me here...
Miku
(If Mafuyu did in fact call for KAITO to come here...)
Miku
(Did something happen to her...?)
Miku
Mafuyu...
Second Guesses
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25:00:00 Kanade's Room Kanade
...
Message
<Because she's preparing for entrance exams.>
Message
<She is in pursuit of a different dream that doesn't involve music. If you truly are her friend, I'm sure you'd want her to focus on her studies.>
Message
<Even if there's a chance that it places her future in jeopardy?>
Kanade
(I can't honestly say if N25 will help her achieve her dream...)
Kanade
(But Mafuyu currently seems to want to keep making music with us...)
Kanade
(Not only that, but I'm sure our work will help lead us to discovering who the real Mafuyu is.)
Kanade
(So, right now, I really don't want her to give up music or stop making it...)
Kanade
...
*Nightcord Ping*
Mizuki's Message
<Are you all here?>
Ena's Message
<I am. I've already started working.>
Mizuki's Message
<Oh, then let's go on voice chat! Is K also here?>
Kanade
Oh, it's already 25:00... I should unmute myself and...
Kanade
<Sorry, I'm here.>
Mizuki
<Hey, K!>
Ena
<Hi, K. I listened to the new demo. It's really good.>
Kanade
<Thank you. I'm hoping that it helps Yuki with her work a little...>
Mizuki
<Yeah, I'm sure she'll love it!>
Kanade
<... That'd be nice.>
Ena
<K?>
Mizuki
<What's wrong? You don't sound very happy.>
Kanade
<Oh, um... So...>
*Nightcord Log In*
Mafuyu
<Sorry I'm late.>
Mizuki
<Oh, Yuki! Wasn't K's new demo amazing?! I can't wait to make the video for it!>
Mafuyu
<Yes, it was...>
Mafuyu
<But...>
Kanade
<Yuki?>
Mafuyu
<I'm sorry...>
Mafuyu
<I don't think we'll be able to work together for a while...>
Ena
<What...?>
Mafuyu
<I can keep writing lyrics and such... But I doubt I'll be able to log on.>
Mizuki
<Wh-Why?>
Mafuyu
<I think my mom found out...>
Kanade
<Oh...>
Ena
<Wait, what do you mean? I thought you had everything hidden.>
Mafuyu
<I did... But she must've found it while looking around inside my computer when I was out...>
Mafuyu
<I have to think that she also found my lyrics and Nightcord...>
Ena
<So, did she tell you to stop...?>
Mafuyu
<Not directly. But...>
Kanade
...
Kanade
(I had a feeling...)
Kanade
(Mafuyu's mom definitely said something to her.)
Kanade
(If we don't do something, Mafuyu might...)
Mizuki
<But she isn't making you stop, right...?>
Mafuyu
<...>
Ena
<You're really okay with this? Honestly, you...>
Mafuyu
<I won't be able to join you all for a while.>
Mafuyu
<But...>
Mafuyu
<I promise to come back...>
Ena
<Yuki...>
Mafuyu
<However, I don't know when that's going to be...>
Ena
<Okay...>
Mizuki
<Then, we'll be waiting for you.>
Mafuyu
<Thank you...>
Mafuyu
<K...>
Kanade
<Huh...?>
Mafuyu
<Thank you for the demo... It may take me longer than usual, but I promise to write the lyrics for it.>
Kanade
<Mafuyu...>
Kanade
<Okay, I'll be waiting...>
Mafuyu
<Then, for now...>
*Nightcord Log Off*
Mizuki
<She said her mom was just "looking around", but I've gotta think she was trying to find us...>
Ena
<Yeah, I totally agree.>
Ena
<Remember how I took Mafuyu over to my house that other time? She asked me...>
Ena
<"Mafuyu mentioned a friend who plays music. Is that you?">
Kanade
<What...?>
Ena
<She's been keeping what we do a secret from her mom, right?>
Ena
<That's probably why she began looking for who her daughter is playing or making music with...>
Kanade
<Who...?>
Kanade
<...>
Ena
<K, are you okay...?>
Kanade
<Y-Yes...>
Mizuki
<I know you're worried about Mafuyu. So are we...>
Kanade
<No, it's not that... I mean, I am worried... But...>
Kanade
<Mafuyu's mom contacted me...>
Ena & Mizuki
<What...?>
Kanade
<Sorry, I was hoping to discuss that with you today...>
Mizuki
<No, that's totally fine!>
Mizuki
<But Mafuyu's mom...? What's going on here? Can you tell us what she said?>
Kanade
<So... She asked me to stop working on music with Mafuyu.>
Kanade
<Also...>
Message
<She is in pursuit of a different dream that doesn't involve music. If you truly are her friend, I'm sure you'd want her to focus on her studies.>
Ena
<Wait, what's wrong...?>
Kanade
<Oh, um... It's nothing...>
Mizuki
<Okay...>
Mizuki
<So, what did you say to her?>
Kanade
<I said how I'm not in a position to ask her to do that as long as she wishes to keep working with us...>
Kanade
<Then, she responded by asking me to meet with her in person...>
Mizuki
<What?! You're gonna meet Mafuyu's mom...?!>
Ena
<No way! When?>
Kanade
<This Sunday. So, the day after tomorrow...>
Ena
<The day after tomorrow... That's so soon! I mean, are you gonna be okay?>
Mizuki
<I doubt she's going to harm you in any way, but she's been trying to dig up a ton of info on us. Who knows what she's gonna say...>
Kanade
<Yes, I understand that...>
Kanade
<I wasn't sure about meeting her until just now...>
Mafuyu
<I won't be able to join you all for a while.>
Mafuyu
<But...>
Mafuyu
<I promise to come back...>
Kanade
<But I feel that I need to meet her since this directly concerns Mafuyu...>
Kanade
<Also, I want to hear what she has to say about us...>
Kanade
<About the future... For Mafuyu's sake.>
Ena
<K...>
Ena
<Then, I'm going too!>
Kanade
<What...?>
Ena
<I really don't wanna just sit around and wait. I feel like I'm gonna go crazy if I don't give her my two cents...!>
Mizuki
<I wanna go too. I'm worried sick about Mafuyu...>
Kanade
<Thank you both very much...>
Kanade
<But I should be fine on my own. Please don't worry. I promise to let her know how we all feel...>
Ena
<But...>
Kanade
<I know you're worried about Mafuyu, but I don't think it'll be a good idea for you two to come...>
Kanade
<If things don't go well... I'm concerned that we won't be able to meet Mafuyu anymore.>
Kanade
<Which is why I think I should go meet her alone...>
Kanade
<If she learns who you both are, Mafuyu may have no one else to turn to... She'd be all alone...>
Ena
<K...>
Ena
<Okay... But let us know if anything happens. We'll be there before you know it..>
Mizuki
<Yeah, because we all want what's best for Mafuyu...>
Kanade
<Thank you. I will...>
What We Can Do
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The next day Diner Ena
*Sigh* I feel exhausted...
Ena
I'm glad that I got the art supplies I wanted, but I wasn't expecting to walk around for so long...
Mizuki
Haha. We did check out a bunch of different shops to see all the new stuff they just got in.
Mizuki
Still, it was a nice breath of fresh air... I feel a lot better now. Brooding all alone wouldn't have done either of us any good.
Ena
True...
Ena
But I still sorta can't believe that Kanade's actually going to meet Mafuyu's mom...
Mizuki
You think she's gonna be okay...?
Ena
I'm worried... I've spoken to her once before on the phone, but I got some really nasty vibes from her...
Mizuki
Nasty vibes, huh...?
Ena
Yeah, how do I put it...? She seems nice on the outside, but it's like she has to be in control or something...
Mizuki
I get what you mean. Mafuyu told me about her a while back, but I sorta got the same impression...
Mizuki
Which means... Mafuyu's got it even worse...
Ena
...
Ena
(She really didn't seem to want to go home that other time... If she's forced to quit N25, I have to think it's only going to make her feel worse...)
Ena
Isn't there anything we can do for her...?
Mizuki
Hmm...
Mizuki
But this is a tough one... It's a family matter, I guess. So, who are we to say anything about Mafuyu's future and stuff...
Ena
...
Mizuki
H-Huh...? Over there. Isn't that Mafuyu?
Ena
What?
Ena
It is. She must be on her way back from cram school...
Mizuki
Wanna try calling her over...? She might have some time to talk right now.
Mizuki
I don't know if there's much we can do, but if it'll at least help make her feel a little better...
Ena
Yeah, sounds good.
Mizuki
Alright! Then, I'll go talk to her! You watch our seats!
*Footsteps*
Mizuki
So, I'd like to present...
Mizuki
Ta-daa! Today's special guest! Mafuyu!
Ena
Do you have to make such a big fuss?
Ena
Anyway, did you have cram school today...?
Mafuyu
Yes...
Ena
Okay. So, how have things been since yesterday...?
Mafuyu
...
Mizuki
Oh, you still haven't ordered anything to drink yet. Mafuyu, what do you want? Also, are you hungry?
Mafuyu
I'll just have some tea for now... I'm having dinner later.
Mizuki
Okay, tea it is! I might just get something too while we're at it!
Mizuki
Want anything, Ena?
Ena
Me? Oh, the fruit parfait looks really good. I've been craving something sweet.
Mizuki
A parfait? But you just had a crepe during lunch. Aren't you worried about your figure?
Ena
It's fine. Today's my cheat day!
Mizuki
Knowing you, that makes every day a cheat day!
Mizuki
Don't you agree with me, Mafuyu?
Mafuyu
There's nothing wrong with eating what you want.
Ena
And I don't need you to tell me that. Mizuki, call someone over already.
Mizuki
Okay, relax. I'll call them over now.
*Ding*
Mizuki
But guess what?! This one shop we went to today had these new outfits that would look so great on you and Kanade!
Mafuyu
Really...?
Mizuki
Yeah! It's nothing like what you two wear on a regular basis, but I want you two you try it on since I bet it'll suit you both really well...!
Ena
Mizuki made a huge fuss about that when we were there too.
Mizuki
Haha! Yeah, I did! So, Mafuyu, wanna invite Kanade and check it out together the next time we can?
Mafuyu
Together...?
Ena
Yeah... We don't know when we'll be able to, but let's set aside some time when we can, okay?
Mafuyu
...
Mafuyu
I'll think about it...
Ena
(There's nothing we can do for her right now...)
Ena
(And it's so frustrating. Infuriating even...)
Ena
(But... I hope we can keep giving her opportunities to not have to think about her family...)
Opening Up
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Mafuyu
(I don't understand...)
Mafuyu
(When I was coming home from cram school, my chest felt so cold...)
Mafuyu
(But I feel so much warmer after talking with them.)
Mafuyu
(If only things could stay this way forever...)
*Ping*
Mafuyu
Oh, a message...
Mafuyu's Mother
I believe in you, Mafuyu.
Mafuyu's Mother
Because you know what you have to do in order to make your dream come true.
Ena
What's wrong...?
Mafuyu
I should head home. It's almost curfew...
Mizuki
Oh, it's already that late...?
Mizuki
Are you sure you're gonna be okay, Mafuyu...?
Mafuyu
Yes, I feel a little better now... Thank you both very much.
Ena
Alright, we've finished eating, so I guess we should head home too...
Mizuki
Okay. Let's go!
Main Street Mizuki
I had so much fun today. I hope we get to hang out like this again soon!
Mafuyu
Me too...
Mafuyu
...
Ena
Hey, Mafuyu...?
Mafuyu
Yes...?
Ena
I know things aren't gonna be easy now that your mom knows about N25, but...
Ena
You need to speak up if something really bothers you.
Ena
Because you're the only one who can protect yourself in the end...
Mafuyu
...
Mafuyu
Okay...
*Footsteps*
Mafuyu
(I have to speak up if something bothers me...)
Mafuyu
(If something... Bothers me...)
Mafuyu
...
Mafuyu
(If I'm not allowed to do anything with N25...)
Mafuyu
(If I'm not allowed to make music with them, I...)
Mafuyu's Mother
Mafuyu... Why don't you stop staying up so late each night to study?
Mafuyu
Oh, I need to buy that study guide...
???
Mafuyu...?
Mafuyu
Huh...?
*Footsteps*
Mafuyu's Father
Fancy seeing you here. Are you just on your way home from cram school?
Mafuyu
Oh, Dad... Yes, but I need to go buy a study guide first.
Mafuyu's Father
I see. You're such a studious girl. Since I'm here, why don't I buy it for you?
Mafuyu
Oh...
Mafuyu
Thank you, Dad...
Asahina Household - Living Room Mafuyu's Mother
Okay, you two. I made your favorite today. Beef stew. Bon appetit and don't be afraid to ask for seconds.
Mafuyu's Father
Thank you, dear.
Mafuyu
Thank you, Mom. It's delicious.
Mafuyu's Mother
Hehe. I'm glad to hear that. Still, I was surprised to see you both come home together.
Mafuyu
Thank you for buying me that study guide, Dad. I promise to put it to good use.
Mafuyu's Mother
That's wonderful, Mafuyu.
Mafuyu's Father
But you seem to have been staying up late to study recently. It's important to take breaks from time to time, okay?
Mafuyu
Oh...
Mafuyu's Mother
That's okay, dear. I've already spoken to her about that.
Mafuyu's Mother
Yes, it's important to study as much as you can before exams, but you need to rest instead of staying up so late.
Mafuyu's Mother
Right, Mafuyu?
Mafuyu
Um...
Ena
You need to speak up if something really bothers you.
Mafuyu's Father
Is something the matter, Mafuyu?
Mafuyu
Oh, um... Actually...
Mafuyu
Being barred from studying at night is...
Mafuyu
Not what I want...
Mafuyu's Mother
Oh? Why's that...?
Mafuyu
S-So, um... It's just... I think I should study whenever I can in preparation for my exams...
Mafuyu
The medical school I want to get into is extremely competitive, so I fear that I won't get in if I don't work harder than the other applicants.
Mafuyu's Mother
...
Mafuyu's Father
Yes, I understand what you're trying to say. Your fellow applicants will surely be studying very hard to get accepted.
Mafuyu's Mother
I know that... But...
Mafuyu's Mother
Is that really your only reason...?
Mafuyu
What...?
Mafuyu's Father
What do you mean...?
Mafuyu's Mother
Hehe. Just asking.
Mafuyu's Mother
I understand why you feel anxious since everybody is working hard to get accepted, Mafuyu... However, I've also been told that a person's brain digests new information as they sleep.
Mafuyu's Mother
So, there wouldn't be much point in studying if you can't actually learn or memorize anything.
Mafuyu's Mother
Therefore, I believe you should study only when it's light out and sleep when you can.
Mafuyu's Father
Ah, I see. I agree with your mother. Especially since staying up late is bad for your health.
Mafuyu
But I...
Mafuyu's Mother
Oh? Is there more you'd like to say...?
Mafuyu
Um...
Mafuyu's Room Mafuyu
(It didn't work...)
Mafuyu
(But I said that I didn't want to...)
Mafuyu
(If she gets her way and I'm not allowed to do anything with N25...)
Mafuyu
I...
Empty SEKAI Mafuyu
...
Mafuyu
(This place always helps calm my nerves...)
Mafuyu
(There's nothing... And it's so quiet...)
Mafuyu
(I don't have to think about anything...)
Mafuyu
Is this it...?
Mafuyu
Is there nothing else I can do...?
???
Looks like they were right...
*Footsteps*
KAITO
You're really okay with all this...?
Mafuyu
Huh...?
Denial
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Kanade's Room Kanade
(Tomorrow's the day I meet Mafuyu's mom...)
Kanade
(For Mafuyu's sake, I need to make a good argument...)
Kanade
(But...)
Message
<Because she's preparing for entrance exams.>
Message
<She is in pursuit of a different dream that doesn't involve music. If you truly are her friend, I'm sure you'd want her to focus on her studies.>
Message
<Even if there's a chance that it places her future in jeopardy?>
Kanade
(I solemnly believe that making songs together as N25 is having a positive effect on Mafuyu...)
Kanade
(But I can't speak for her dream or her future...)
Kanade
(What if her mom is right...? What if our work keeps her from studying the way she needs to and prevents her from achieving her dream...?)
Kanade
...
Kanade
(I don't know what the right answer is...)
Kanade
But I can't mull this over forever...
Kanade
(Maybe I should try talking to Miku...)
Empty SEKAI
*Footsteps*
Kanade
I wonder where Miku is...
Kanade
Oh, Miku. There you are.
*Footsteps*
Miku
Kanade...
Kanade
Are you okay? Did something—
???
But there's nothing I can do now...!
Kanade
Huh? That voice...
Kanade
Is that...KAITO? What's he doing...?
Mafuyu
I told her no...! I said that I didn't want to give up music!
Mafuyu
But...! She didn't care...
Mafuyu
What else can I do at this point...?!
KAITO
Shut up and calm down.
KAITO
If you're willing to give up after just that, then it's obviously not important enough.
KAITO
But that's not the case, is it? So quit lying to yourself.
Mafuyu
...! I'm not lying to myself... I...!
KAITO
Fine, then do whatever you want.
KAITO
But mark my words. If you let things be, you'll never know who the "real" you is.
Mafuyu
...!
KAITO
So, are you really okay with how things are...?
KAITO
You're here because you're not, right? Am I wrong?
Mafuyu
I just...
KAITO
If you believe that there's nothing else you can do, then let go of what you're feeling and get on with your life.
KAITO
If not...
KAITO
Then fight.
Mafuyu
Fight...? What do you mean...?
Mafuyu
My mom...? How am I supposed to do that...?
KAITO
You don't have time to be asking that...
KAITO
She's doing everything she can to destroy who you really are. How can you even think about showing her any mercy?
Mafuyu
Destroy who I am...?
Mafuyu
No...
Mafuyu
She cares about me. She's not trying to...
KAITO
Oh, come on. Open your eyes.
KAITO
You know exactly what she's trying to do. But you just keep—
Mafuyu
No... No...! Mom... She...!
*Hurried Footsteps*
Kanade
Wait, Mafuyu...
KAITO
Ugh. She ran away.
*Footsteps*
Rin
You went way too far there, KAITO.
Len
M-Mafuyu looked like she was in so much pain just now...
KAITO
You won't get through to her by sugarcoating what you say. I don't plan on babying her like the rest of you.
Miku
...
Kanade
...
Kanade
(Mafuyu really told her mom that she doesn't want to give up music...)
Kanade
(But it didn't work...)
Kanade
(I still don't know what I can say to help Mafuyu...)
Kanade
(I really don't know... But I need to say everything I can for her sake.)
Kanade
(Because at this rate, Mafuyu might...)
Kanade
(I'll say what I can tomorrow...)
Kanade
(I need to tell Mafuyu's mom just how much her daughter is suffering...)
Kanade
That's probably all I can do right now...
Mother
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The next day Miyamasuzaka Kanade
Let's see... I'm supposed to meet her somewhere around here...
Kanade
(I need to say everything I can. For Mafuyu's sake...)
Kanade
(I'm sure she cares about Mafuyu very much...)
Kanade
(So I'm hoping that if I can explain to her just how much Mafuyu is suffering over the prospect of not being able to work on music anymore is taking a significant mental toll on her...)
Kanade
(Which is why I'm not going to tell any lies or half-truths. I'll tell her what's going on and try to find the best solution I can.)
*Footsteps*
Kanade
Oh, that lady...
Kanade
(She looks just like Mafuyu. Is she...?)
*Footsteps*
Mafuyu's Mother
Are you K...?
Kanade
Y-Yes, my name is Kanade Yoisaki. It's been a pleasure working with Mafuyu.
Kanade
I'm looking forward to talking to you today.
Mafuyu's Mother
Hehe. I'm Yuki's mother. Thank you for agreeing to meet with me today, Ms. Yoisaki.
Mafuyu's Mother
I apologize for what happened the other day. I may've sounded rather cold due to my not being used to chatting on a computer.
Kanade
No, that didn't bother me... I'm also not very used to chatting online.
Kanade
(Thank goodness... She seems like a nice person...)
Mafuyu's Mother
Also, Ms. Yoisaki, you know Mafuyu's real na