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Uncontrollable Feelings |  |
CHU2
... What's taking the other three so long?! Have you heard from them, PAREO?!
PAREO
Ah, they apparently stepped out of the ticket gate just now, so they should be here shortly...
LOCK
I-I'm sorry for keeping you waiting!
LAYER
Sorry. Stuff happened.
MASKING
LOCK suddenly got it in her head that she needed to go change and kept tryin' to go back home.
LOCK
Th-that's because we're going to a concert featuring CHU²-san's mother! I'm really not sure it's okay to be dressed so casually...
CHU2
You don't need to worry about that. Just look at me.
MASKING
Yeah, you'll be fine as long as you act like you belong there. And seein' as we're the ones who got invited, lookin' a little flashy shouldn't be a problem.
LAYER
I sort of get where you're coming from though, LOCK. It's not every day that you get to see a world-renowned soloist perform.
LOCK
Yes... And even back in Gifu, I rarely went to concerts like this, so...
PAREO
By the way, CHU²-sama, do you often go to your mother's concerts?
CHU2
It's been a while for me too. She primarily performs overseas, so that makes it a bit difficult.
CHU2
But she still sends me tickets for every single one and says I'm always welcome.
LAYER
Wow... Every single one? Shouldn't you at least go see her perform once in a while then?
CHU2
As RAS's producer, I can't afford to just make room in my schedule.
CHU2
And she always contacts me at the last minute.
CHU2
How am I even supposed to go all the way to a concert in Helsinki when she suddenly lets me know the day before?
CHU2
And that's not all, she...
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...
CHU2
... Wh-what?
LAYER
Oh, I was just thinking it's rare for you to talk about your mom this much.
CHU2
...!
CHU2
S-so what?! It's not a big deal! Anyway, if we're going to make it in time, we need to hurry because all of you were late! Go faster!
PAREO
Th-that was indeed an impressive performance from start to finish...
MASKING
No kiddin'. I've been to a few classical music concerts at my school, but I've never seen a performance that came even close to bein' that good...
LAYER
Just one note from CHU²'s mom was enough to change the atmosphere of the entire venue.
LOCK
Coming face to face with the performance of someone who plays at the world level made me realize what an engaging performance is truly like...
CHU2
... All of you seem to be pretty awed.
MASKING
Who wouldn't be after hearin' somethin' like that? Your mom's performance really was on a different level...
CHU2
You're not wrong about that, of course. I'd even question your potential as a musician if you felt nothing.
CHU2
... But our show was good enough to make a musician of that caliber say she was stimulated... Right?
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CHU2
My mom is someone who never lies when it comes to music, so if she said so, it means that's how good our music is.
CHU2
And don't forget that we're eventually going to show the world what unbeatable music is like, so we don't have time to waste standing around.
PAREO
CHU²-sama...
CHU2
The Advanced Rock Festival was just the beginning. Right now, we're a tiny bit overwhelmed by my mom's performance...
CHU2
But we'll someday put on a show that's just as good... No, I take that back. We're going to do even better.
CHU2
We have the strength to do so... At least that's what I believe.
MASKING
... You really are somethin', y'know, CHU²?
CHU2
...?
MASKING
... Your words just set me on fire.
LAYER
Fufu, spoken like our producer. When you say we can do it, it actually feels doable.
LOCK
Yes! Let's give a performance that leaves your mother's jaw on the floor, CHU²-san!
PAREO
That is a very bold declaration~, LOCK-san!
LOCK
Eep... Th-that was supposed to be more of a figure of speech...
PAREO
No, no, your words were quite inspiring! I myself feel determined to become an even better keyboardist maid now!
CHU2
... Looks like you're all finally snapping out of it.
MASKING
Man~, I really can't wait to play the drums! Yo, why don't we all go play a bit?
LAYER
Fufu, I was about to suggest the same thing.
PAREO
I shall go and prepare the studio right now, then!
LOCK
Thank you very much, PAREO-san! Let's go, CHU²-san!
CHU2
Of course... Let's prove that our music is the greatest.
Transcript
Marina
Good work during the meeting. How about we head back once we've had lunch?
CHU2
...
Marina
Oh, I think that's CHU²-chan. Hi! What are you up to?
CHU2
Hi, Marina. BanG Dreamer. I'm waiting for some people to show up for a meeting to go over our next concert.
Marina
I see. By the way, you girls were great at the Advanced Rock Festival! I can't believe RAS got to be the opening act at such a big event.
CHU2
Thanks, but I'd rather you save the praise for when we become the headliners.
Marina
Wow... You certainly never aim low.
CHU2
I wouldn't say it's something we're aiming for. The festival was just a step along the way. At least that's how I see it.
CHU2
That said, performing at an event of that caliber was worthwhile. It helped spread RAS's name, for one thing.
Marina
It did that for sure. There are a lot of people coming to CiRCLE who look up to RAS.
CHU2
I see. The experience has also had a positive effect on the rest of the band, and...
Marina
...?
CHU2
... I suppose there's no harm in telling you two.
CHU2
My mom came to see us at the festival. Have I ever told you about her?
Marina
I'm not sure who I heard it from... but I think she's supposed to be a really famous violinist, right?
CHU2
Yes. She does concerts all over the world. She even performed as a guest at one the day after the festival.
Marina
Ah, I think I saw a feature on TV about it. I had no idea that was her! You have a really incredible mom.
CHU2
Yes... But it's also been the source of a lot of problems in my life.
Marina
I'd imagine... If I knew someone like your mom, it would be hard not to compare myself to them...
CHU2
She's always acknowledged my hard work, but she's never once praised my musical performances...
CHU2
It's probably why I got a bit too obsessed with proving myself when I heard she was coming to see us play.
CHU2
But...
CHU2
Thanks to the festival, I was finally able to face her as a musician instead of as her child.
CHU2
For me, that was the biggest thing I gained from the experience.
Marina
I see. I think I have a better understanding of why you've always been so preoccupied with creating unbeatable music.
CHU2
It's not the only reason. But thanks to everything, my mind was the clearest it's ever been when watching one of her concerts.
CHU2
In the past, my feelings kept getting in the way because I kept comparing our difference in talent.
CHU2
That said, the colossal gap between reality and when I'm hoping to accomplish did get shoved into my face.
Marina
Oh... I think it's good that you got a sense of that gap though.
Marina
Not knowing how far you have to go to catch up to the person you're aiming for can make things very difficult if you ask me.
CHU2
Yes, I agree. But I swore to myself that, someday, I'll make sure RAS's music outclasses even my mom's...
Marina
Fufu, I know this is cliche, but seeing what you've accomplished so far makes me believe you'll eventually manage even that.
CHU2
You know me very well. I'm the best producer of the best band.
CHU2
... Well, the people I'm meeting should be showing up soon. Sorry for keeping you for so long.
Marina
No problem. You don't usually talk about these sorts of things, so I'm really glad we had this chat.
CHU2
... It's not like I tell just anyone. By the way, I'm sure I don't need to remind you not to tell anyone about this conversation. Anyway, bye.