Nijo Haruka - Character Story 3

 Haruka and the Artist He Admires
*translated using various jp dictionaries, mistakes may be made


~ Location: Epsilon Phi's Share House ~

Reiji: ...Music specials, huh. I guess you watch these kinds of TV programs too

Haruka: Ha? I'm not watching it. Some idiot left the TV on and walked out.

Reiji: It's mostly music performances. Turn it off if you don't want to see it.

Reiji: ...Hmm? This band...do you know them? It's a group based overseas with a famous guitarist

Haruka: I know them but what about it?

Reiji: What do you think of them?

Haruka: Who knows

Reiji: You don't seem interested. You know he's a guitarist who's famous for his excellent technique, right?

Haruka: ...I'm sure he's highly skilled

Reiji: That's how you feel about such a great guitarist? On the other hand, who would you be interested in?

Haruka: What's the point of asking that?

Reiji: Pure curiosity. Of course, I don't mind if you don't want to answer

Haruka: ...That

Reiji: Hmm? Do you mean this magazine?

Haruka: It's supposed to be the special feature at the beginning

Reiji: ...Hmm, that's surprising

Reiji: They're a band that writes good songs, but...their technique doesn't stand out

Reiji: I thought you'd focus on that

Haruka: ...Not particularly

Haruka: The leading guitar, and the vocals that feel like they're soaring over the lyrics...

Haruka: Usually it falls apart, but this band is strangely balanced

Haruka: Even so, they're not boring, careless, or reserved. Each member is doing their best

Reiji: I see. That was helpful

Haruka: ...It's not something you can just refer to. It's a stupid story. Just hurry and forget it

Reiji: That's not the case. I'm just trying to understand what the members like

Haruka: Didn't you say it was pure curiosity? What's the point of understanding that anyway...

Reiji: For the band, don't you think it's important for each of us to aim for our own strength?

Haruka: Hah, we don't have any musical skills.

Haruka: (I can't make music like this band)

Haruka: (...So, maybe that's why I'm more attracted to it)

Akebono Ryo - Character Story 3

 Ryo and the Artist He Admires
*translated using various jp dictionaries, mistakes may be made


~ Location: GYROAXIA's Share House ~

Nayuta: Satozuka, take it.

Kenta: Hmm? That is...the sheet music for the new song? If so, I've already received it...

Nayuta: I didn't like it, so I rewrote it. Give it to the others.

Kenta: Yeah, I got it.

Kenta: (This is...it looks like it's going to be quite a pain)

~ Location: Practice Studio ~

Kenta: As I mentioned a bit earlier, there's been a change in the new song.

Kenta: Here's the score. As you can see, it changes a lot, especially the bass.

Ryo: Is that so...

Kenta: The difficulty level has risen considerably... What do you think?

Ryo: Hmm- ......

Ryo: Yup, this is no problem.

Ryo: Is it like this? (he plays the bass)

Kenta: ! !

Kenta: (He only read through the score once and has already reached this degree of perfection...)

Kenta: (I can't help but be impressed.)

Kenta: As expected of you.

Ryo: I just played it exactly as it was written on the score. But, I'm glad Kenken was happy with it.

Kenta: Yeah, really. I'm glad to have a strong person like you as a member.

Kenta: It's not something that anyone can play instantly, or to be able to make this much sound.

Ryo: Is that what it is? I'm not sure, but...

Ryo: Today, Kenken is praising me a lot.

Kenta: I'm not praising you, I'm just stating a fact.

Kenta: You have more skill and talent as a bassist than you think you do.

Kenta: Your rhythm keeping is perfect, and for a reversal, your fast playing is excellent.

Kenta: I think Ryo's talent is so outstanding that there's no end to it.

Ryo: Hmm~? If Kenken says so, then maybe it's true

Kenta: "Maybe it's true," huh...

Kenta: It's as if it's about someone else. It's about you, you know?

Ryo: I just want to make people happy.

Ryo: Besides, I think that Kenken is more amazing than me.

Ryo: There's a lot of things that Kenken can do that I can't.

Kenta: (Complimenting people without sarcasm or jokes, huh...[1])

Kenta: ...Really, I'm no match for you.

Ryo: Hmm? What is it?

Kenta: No, it's nothing. Anyway, will you let me hear it again?

Ryo: Okay~ Ah, Kenken, do you want to match me?[2]

Kenta: Unfortunately, I'm...No, the average person can't play this difficulty right away with just a glance.

Kenta: That's why you're a genius.

Ryo: Mmm~ ...I still don't really understand it, but...if Kenken says so, then it must be true


[1] I guess this is another way that Kenta's saying that Ryo is sincere in his words
[2] Match him like playing the guitar while he plays the bass