Natsume

I keep telling you, this needs more sound packed into it!

Hotaru

Do you think so...? I think it is better as it is.

Natsume

Why? It would be cooler that way! My creator's instincts are telling me so, too!

Hotaru

I do think it would sound cool.

Natsume

Then what's the problem?

Hotaru

But I think that is only true when you hear the guitar on its own.

Hotaru

Unlike a solo, this will have other instruments and vocals too... I'm worried the guitar's cool sound might get buried.

Natsume

Ngh...

Hotaru

Wouldn't it be better to let the guitar stand out in the intro or during the instrumental break, rather than keeping it in the foreground the whole time?

Natsume

*Sigh*... Fine. You're saying it needs more contrast.

Hotaru

! Thank you! I think that will make it an even lovelier song!

Natsume

I'm tired. Let's take a break.

Hotaru

Okay!

Natsume

...

Natsume

(She has started speaking her mind before I even noticed.)

Natsume

(When she first joined the band, she was much more...)

Natsume

What do you think of it so far?

Hotaru

Oh... Um, I think it's good!

Natsume

Listen... If all you're going to do is say everything's good, a bot could do that.

Hotaru

A-A bot...?

Natsume

You're in charge of arrangements, so give me more of your own ideas.

Natsume

You're Kanata's student, aren't you? Kanata tried to arrange every phrase I gave her.

Natsume

Nothing good comes from everyone getting along and agreeing on everything.

Hotaru

Ugh... I-I'll do my best...!

Natsume

(Maybe she's gotten a little too bold...)

Natsume

(But she's been through a lot. Maybe she's simply grown more comfortable.)

Natsume

(Either way, it is a good change.)

Natsume

(If we're aiming for Comet Rising, she'll need it.)

Hotaru

Huh...? There's no water in the refrigerator... And it doesn't look like there are any extras, either...

Natsume

*Sigh*...

Natsume

Hotaru. Here.

Hotaru

Oh, okay!

Natsume

An energy drink. You can have one.

Hotaru

An energy drink...? Thank you.

Natsume

What? You don't like them? Then give it back.

Hotaru

Oh, no! It's just that I've never had one before...

Hotaru

But since you gave it to me, I'll try it.

Hotaru

Hmm... The carbonation is a little strong...

Natsume

Hmph! Just as I thought. You're still such a kid.