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Chapter 2: Because I’m Your Senpai
先輩だからできること (Senpai Dakara Dekiru Koto)
先輩だからできること (Senpai Dakara Dekiru Koto)
Character appearances:
Classroom SEKAI
Miku
Come back again soon, you two.
それじゃあまた来てね。 一歌、咲希
Ichika
We will. Thanks, Miku.
うん。ありがとう、ミク
Miku
Phew...
……ふぅ
Miku
That was a good first step. I'm so glad the four of them got to perform together.
まずは第一歩、かな。 ４人が一緒に演奏できてよかった
Miku
It did turn into a bit of an argument at the end there...
最後はケンカみたいになっちゃったけど……
Miku
But I'm sure everything will be just fine!
ううん。でもきっと大丈夫！
Miku
Saki said she wouldn't ever give up. Ichika doesn't seem like she's about to give up, either.
咲希は『絶対にあきらめない』って言ってくれたし、 一歌も、あきらめてるようには見えなかった
Miku
I've got to work even harder to make sure everyone can find their true feelings again.
みんなに想いを取り戻してもらうためにも、 ここから頑張らなくちゃ
Miku
There's still a problem, though. I'm sure Ichika and Saki will be back again, but I'm not sure what to do about Shiho and Honami.
あ、でも……一歌と咲希はきっとまた来てくれるだろうけど、 志歩と穂波は、どうしたらいいんだろう？
Miku
If I can find a way to hold an even better play session, maybe they'll be more willing to admit how they feel. I don't know if that will be enough, though...
もっと気持ちよくセッションできるようになったら、 素直な気持ちになれるのかな？ でもそれだけじゃ……
Luka
Great work, Miku.
お疲れさま、ミク
Miku
Oh, Luka!
あ、ルカ！
Miku
Where were you? I was hoping you would play with us.
どこに行ってたの？ いたなら、一緒にセッションすればよかったのに
Luka
Oh? Did you have any trouble without me?
あら？ 私がいなくて心細かった？
Miku
N-No, not exactly...
そ、そういうわけじゃないけど……
Luka
I didn't want to take away from your debut as their senpai, so I decided to sit back and watch today.
ミクの先輩デビューを邪魔したくなかったから、 今日は見守るだけにしようと思って
Luka
I've noticed that you've really been practicing hard for today.
前、ずいぶん頑張って練習していたみたいだったしね？
Miku
What? Don't tell me you saw that!
……えっ？ もしかしてルカ、あれ見てたの！？
Luka
Heh.
ふふっ
Miku
Oh, you're always teasing me like this...
うう、ルカのいじわる……
Luka
Sorry, you're just so cute when you're flustered. I couldn't help myself. It sure was nice to hear you and the others play.
ごめんなさい。かわいくって、つい。 でも、みんなとミクの演奏を聴けて良かったわ
Luka
It's often easier to understand a person's heart through their music than what they say.
音は——言葉以上に、心を見せてくれるもの
Miku
Yeah, it sure is. I feel the same way.
うん、そうだね。 私もそう思った
Miku
Ichika's music sounded like she was really giving it her all. It felt like she really wanted to spend time with the others like they used to.
一歌は一生懸命な音だったよね。 みんなと昔みたいな時間を過ごせるように、って
Luka
Saki's sounded really happy. I got the sense she was simply enjoying the opportunity to spend time with everyone.
咲希は、嬉しそうに弾んだ音だったわね。 ただ一緒にいられることを喜んでるってよくわかったわ
Miku
Shiho's playing was very precise, but it felt like she was purposefully preventing her sound from properly mixing with the others'.
志歩は、正確で全然ブレなかったけど……。 他の音とは絶対合わせないって思ってるみたいだったね
Luka
Yes, it was a very stubborn sound, wasn't it? I wonder if there's a reason she felt the need to do that.
ええ。かたくなな音だったわ。 何か、そうしなければならない理由があるのかしら
Miku
And Honami...sounded like she was afraid of something.
それから穂波は……何かを怖がってるみたいだったね
Luka
I agree...
そうね……
Luka
Even so, I got the sense they were beginning to show their true feelings, even if they weren't aware of it themselves.
それでもみんな、演奏をしていくうちに知らず知らず 抑えこんでしまった想いを、見せていっている気がしたわ
Miku
Yeah, I got the same feeling. I bet being in a band again will help them remember how they used to feel.
うん。 一緒に弾いてみて、私もそう思ったよ。 バンドがみんなの想いを繋げてくれるって
Miku
I'm sure everyone will come back soon, so I need to start practicing again so I'm ready!
きっとまたみんな来てくれると思うから、 その時のためにもいっぱい練習しなくっちゃ！
Luka
Hehe, good luck. I hope I get the chance to play with you guys next time.
ふふ、そうね。 次は私も一緒に弾きたいわ
Luka
When they do arrive, be sure to introduce me.
その時は、みんなに私のことを 紹介してね？
Miku
Of course. I was planning on introducing you as my senpai.
うん。もちろんそのつもり。 『私の先輩みたいな人だよ』って
Luka
Hehe. In that case, I'll have to be sure not to do anything unbecoming of a proper senpai, won't I?
ふふ、それなら私も先輩として、 恥ずかしくない行動をしないといけないわね
Miku
Like teasing those your juniors?
……後輩をからかって遊んだりしない、とかね
Luka
Oh? Is someone still a little sore?
あら。怒らせちゃったかしら
Miku
No... Just a little embarrassed...
別に……。ちょっと恥ずかしかっただけ
Luka
I'm sorry, Miku. You're just so cute when you're working hard.
ごめんなさい、ミク。 頑張ってるミクは、とっても素敵よ
Miku
Hearing that is embarrassing too!
……それはそれで照れるってば
Luka
Come on, Miku. Let's put in another full day of practice, shall we?
それじゃあ今日もしっかり練習しましょうね、ミク
Miku
Yeah. I'm counting on my senpai!
うん。よろしくね、ルカ先輩
Miku & Luka
Heh.
『ふふっ』