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To Walk the Thorny Path |  |
Sayo
Let's take a break now. Minato-san, is there anything that you feel should be brought up?
Yukina
Hmm... Ako, during the middle, there was a part where your rhythm became slightly too fast.
Ako
Ah~, sorry! It's so hard to resist because of all the energy that builds up there...
Yukina
And Rinko, I want your music to be a little more assertive. As for you, Lisa, you need to be able to play each note here with greater care.
Lisa & Rinko
Got it~.
Okay...
Okay...
Yukina
... That should be about it.
Sayo
...? Excuse me, you have nothing to say to me?
Yukina
Not particularly.
Sayo
Oh... For example, I personally feel the beginning of the first verse...
Yukina
Yes, if I had to point out something, it would be that. However, I knew you were already aware.
Sayo
Th-thank you very much...
Ako
And here I thought you didn't say anything 'cause you felt Sayo-san played perfectly!
Lisa
I know what you mean. She really did play great.
Rinko
It was almost like a concert instead of practice because of how intense it felt...
Sayo
Well...
Yukina
Can I assume everything has been resolved?
Sayo
In a manner of speaking... although I wouldn't say resolved...
Sayo
That said... there is something I've discovered.
Rinko
Discovered...?
Sayo
Yes, I found what I need to overcome if I'm to keep playing the guitar.
Ako
Oh... That's a bit of a relief!
Sayo
Thank you. I know I made you worry as well, Udagawa-san.
Ako
It's okay! I'm just glad you're feeling better, at least!
Ako
You really were amazing today, though, Sayo-san! It was like a last boss's second form or something!
Yukina
... Your examples are as confusing as ever, Ako.
Lisa
Ahaha... I think I get what you're trying to say though.
Rinko
Like breaking out of your shell... right...?
Ako
Exactly, Rin-rin.
Sayo
Saying I've broken out of my shell may not be entirely accurate. I don't believe I've reached that point yet.
Ako
Oh, really?
Sayo
I doubt I'll change to such a degree... until after I've stood on the same stage as Hina...
Sayo
Until after I've held my head high at her side...
Sayo
And that's precisely why, before that day comes...
Sayo
I hope to find an answer to the discovery I've been struggling with.
Ako
Sayo-san...
Sayo
I apologize, I know this is just a personal problem...
Lisa
Sayo~, you don't need to apologize for something like that.
Yukina
Agreed. All of us here understand that you're struggling with something that matters a great deal.
Yukina
And we also know just how seriously you take music.
Ako
Yeah! So don't say you're sorry!
Ako
After seeing you today, I feel like I need to practice even harder!
Rinko
Me too... I don't want to be left behind by you...
Sayo
Everyone...
Ako
Hey, hey, Yukina-san! I know it's a bit early, but maybe we can get back to practice!
Lisa
Oh~! Nice idea~☆
Sayo
Wait, we need to rest properly. Blindly practicing a lot won't do us any good.
Ako
Then how about we use the rest of our break to work on the set list?
Rinko
Harumi-san did ask up... to come up with one to share with her...
Ako
Yeah! It'd be great if we could make it so cool that it blows her and everyone else away!
Sayo
As I've been trying to say, adequate rest is...
Yukina
I don't mind. It is something I've been feeling the need to discuss sooner or later.
Ako
Yay~, thank you so much!
Sayo
I suppose there's nothing I can do...
Sayo
Very well. Since Minato-san agrees, let's work on our set list.
Ako
Fu, fu, fu~. Actually, I've already thought of a super cool one!
Lisa
Wait, you too? I kind of have some ideas myself...
Rinko
Um-um... So do I...
Yukina
Same.
Lisa
The way this is going, don't tell me you also do, Sayo.
Sayo
As a matter of fact, I do. I've prepared three versions.
Lisa
Ahaha. Looks like we're all pretty motivated☆
Ako
Oh~, me first, me first! Um, we open with a bang with "BLACK SHOUT", and then~...
Rinko
H-hold on, Ako-chan... Let me write this down...
Yukina
Some of us certainly seem to have an overabundance of energy.
Sayo
Indeed...
Ako
Hey, Sayo-san!
Sayo
...?
Ako
Let's do our best with our nationwide tour!
Sayo
Yes... of course.
Sayo
Not just with our tour, though, but with everything that lies beyond...
Transcript
Sayo
Mairna-san, BanG Dreamer-san. Hello. Are you on your way home from work?
Marina
Evening, Sayo-san. We were just talking about doing dinner together since we finished work early.
Marina
Were you practicing?
Sayo
No, I was just at the agency until now for a meeting to discuss our nationwide tour.
Marina
Oh. They're keeping you out pretty late.
Marina
So, already preparing for your big tour, huh? Is everything coming along smoothly?
Sayo
We're managing somehow, thanks to the staff. All the details that still need to be worked out have made it necessary to have a lot of meetings though.
Marina
I see. I guess this means you're having to focus on tour preparations instead of practice.
Sayo
Actually, no. I'm still practicing. I want to be able to make the moat of each session when we are able to find time to practice together.
Sayo
After all, now that I've decided to pursue music as a professional, I feel constant improvement is necessary.
Sayo
It's also something that has to be done so I can continue being Roselia's guitarist for the decades to come.
Marina
Wow, now that's dedication! I can really feel your resolve.
Sayo
... I'm not sure it can be called resolve... but I finally that that's what it means to be a professional.
Sayo
And what got me thinking about such a distant future for the first time was actually something relatively minor and everyday.
Marina
I see. Maybe going pro is showing you things you couldn't see before.
Sayo
That might be it.
Sayo
The reason I started playing the guitar... The meaning of having played until now...The stage I'm aiming for that I see my future self standing on...
Sayo
They're all connected to a single path because of the existence of someone inseparable from me.
Sayo
However... I can't keep relying on her.
Sayo
Until I become independent and capable of finding my own reasons, I'll never be able to make it to her side in the truest sense.
Sayo
As things are now, even if we were to stand together, we would be stuck there forever. I can't let that happen.
Sayo
Because even after reaching my goal of getting up on that stage, I want to keep playing as Roselia's guitarist.
Marina
Sayo-chan...
Marina
Your desire to treasure both your past and your future must be why you're struggling so hard.
Sayo
Yes... I know I may be overcomplicating the issue, but I just don't want to have it any other way...
Sayo
I can't stand the idea of not being able to treasure everything.
Marina
I see. I know it's not an easy problem, but you'll always have our support.
Sayo
Thank you very much.
Sayo
Ah... I apologize for rambling for so long.
Marina
It's okay. Thanks for sharing something so important with us. It's already dark, so take care on your way back, okay?
Sayo
I will. See you again at CiRCLE.