Woah...! Our new song has an interestin' theme. 'Shadowland's Prince', huh.
Yeah. It sounds like the promo video is going to be mystical and use shadow art!
I hope I can find lots of books that I can learn from in this library.
Mystical? I don't know a lot ‘bout that word, but...
Out of the three of us, I think Sensei's the one closest to bein' like that.
Ah, that's true. Kazuki-san does seem mysterious.
...Is that right? I don't mean to be that way though.
Wahaha, you might've not noticed, but you're mystical, charmin', and cool.
...That's a bit embarrassing to hear... anyway.
I have some books in mind that could be good references for our promo video. Let's read them now.
...I see. Shadow art is fairly profound.
There are no written or spoken words. It captivates people with emotions shown through visuals alone.
There is no single correct answer. If it is shown to one hundred people, there would be one hundred different answers...
I could use this for our song. I was able to learn more about shadow art as well.
If I move my hand like this and put it in the sunlight... fufu, I made a dog.
Woof, woof.
...Woof?
Ts-Tsuzuki-san?!
People will get mad at you if you're not quiet in the library, you know? However, your dog shadow does look good.
Y-yes... excuse me. And, thank you...
You... you saw me acting like a little kid...
Kazuki-san's already read four books... that's amazing.
...Huh? Daigo-kun, what are you reading? Um... 'A Guide to Grown-Up Escorting'?
We'll be escortin' ladies in the promo video, right? So I thought I gotta study for that.
You're always nice to girls, so I thought that you knew a lot about that sort of thing already.
...Daigo is the kind of person that is kind to everyone, regardless of their age or gender.
Wahaha. Even if that's true, I've still got lots to learn 'bout how to treat women.
...That reminds me. I wanna practice escortin' girls... but I need a partner.
Sorry, but will ya practice with me, Ryo?
Eh, you mean... you want me to be the girl you're escorting?!
...Ryo. Be quiet in the library.
Ah, I-I'm sorry... I don't really feel like being escorted...
But I really want this promo video to turn out good, so... okay. I'll practice with you, Daigo-kun...!
Okay, the song's image has been decided. What do you think, Tsuzuki-san?
Yes. I think it was time well spent. Would you like to hear my interpretation?
Yes, please. In that case, let's go someplace else. We can't sing here, after all.
No, there's no need for that. Do you have sheet music for the song with you?
Sheet music? Yes, I do, but... ah.
(Just by looking at the sheet music, music can flow through our minds...)
(We can play music even in the library with only sheet music and a pen.)
That's an excellent idea. Please wait. I will get out some sheet music right away.
Thank you. Fufu, as long as Rei-san is there, we can weave together sounds anywhere.
Those bags look heavy. I can carry those for ya, miss.
Th-thank you...
Ope, I forgot ‘bout openin' the door. Here, ya can go in first. Watch your step.
Fufu, thank you ♪ Daigo-kun, you're so nice ♪
...Gyaoooon! I accidentally reacted like a girl~?!
...Don't worry about it, Ryo. Though thanks to your efforts, Daigo is starting to look good.
Yeah!
...Sorry 'bout havin' you practice with me, Ryo.
No, it's fine. Seeing you be so serious motivates me!
I know you can become an even cooler escort! Let's do our best!
Ryo... thanks! Well then, let's keep on practicin'!
What a mystical set... it's like we're lost in the pages of that book I read.
I have to be careful to not spoil this atmosphere...
Relax your shoulders, Rei-san.
This set was made to match our music, after all.
As long as we don't forget to create our own sounds, the set will shine naturally.
...You're right. When I put my soul into the music, I was able to feel deeply inspired.
I want to share that deep emotion with the audience... to do that, I will have to give this everything I have.
Ah, it's you. Fufu... I'm doing well. After all, I prepared for today.
Please anticipate our performance. We shall play music that suits us.
It's almost time for us to start shooting the promo video... are you ready, Daigo-kun?
Ya practiced so much with me, so I know this'll go perfectly!
...That's the spirit. Well then, shall we begin?
"...Princess. Tonight, will ya dance with me-"
..Wait, I should be sayin', "May this prince have this dance?"
"Come now, grab my hand. Let us have an unforgettable time together."
...The PV director praised you and said you escorted fashionably.
It's thanks to all your practice!
Yeah! If we keep this goin', the rest of the promo video'll go great too!
...E-excuse me...! Please let me try again.
...We're taking a break? ...Yes, I understand. I am very sorry...
...Why is this happening? I was able to sing well during the song recording and rehearsal.
(...No, I actually do know why... it's the shadows. The shadows keep reminding me of something.)
(They remind me of the money mongers who saw me only as a tool...!)
...Are you alright, Rei-san? You sounded distressed.
! ...Tsuzuki-san... and Producer-san, too...
You used to be like a bird that could not fly. However, now... you are different.
(...He's right. I'm not like that anymore.)
(Tsuzuki-san... and Producer-san... they're friends I can trust, who are standing by my side.)
...I'm alright. I've spread new wings. Pure white wings that go by the name Altessimo.
With these wings, I will shake free from those shadows so I can hold out my hand to those who are dear to me.
Great job with the promo video! Daigo-kun, you did so good!
It's thanks to ya! Thanks for practicin' with me!
...By the way, I was thinkin' when we were checkin' the recordin'...
I'd be way cooler if I was just a lil' taller, wouldn't I!
Sigh... I wanna be big like Sensei.
You're still only fourteen years old. You'll get much taller than you are now. Probably.
Woah! Did ya get taller since ya were fourteen? Way taller? Would drinkin' milk help?
A taller Daigo-kun... I'm sure that would make you cooler.
It's the same for ya. But the first one who's gonna get taller than Sensei's gonna be me!
I can still get taller... I know I can! I won't lose to you, Daigo-kun!
It's finally over. You did well, Tsuzuki-san.
Yes, you too...
Hey, Rei-san. Who did you hold your hand out to?
You said during the break that it was 'so you can hold out your hand to those who are dear to you'.
It was... my fans who support me, as well as Producer-san.
It's thanks to their support that I am who I am today. I was thinking of how I want to be able to support them in return.
I see... the powerful sound overflowing from you comes from that determination.
Ah...... seeing you now, a new sound is being born.
Fufu, that is very like you. Now, let's return to the office.
We don't have any sheet music or a pen here, and we would be intruding on the staff members.
Yes, that's right. Let's go back together, Rei-san.