Chapter 19 - Songwriting 101
(Tochiman Inn - Chika Room)
(Leon POV)
"Ah..." I said stared at Chika who nervously looked away her hair is in a bun wearing white yukata with her entire room is a little bit messy at some parts but eh I can't blame her... (UHHH WHAT DO I EVEN SAY????) I thought panic expression "You're room is very colorful," I said smiled "Sorry it's still a bit messy," Chika said nervously "It's all good my room is like this at times too so don't worry too much," I said "Sorry about uh my parents always jumping into conclusions," Chika said sighed "Chikaaaa!!!" Mito yelled "M-Mito??" Chika asked flinched "Hold on a second," Chika said sighed "Right," I said observing her room "I got you and your boyfriend some juice!" Mito yelled "...Uhhh" I said flinched "Ughh he's not my boyfriend!" Chika yelled, "Stare..." Mr.Takami said, "I can see you dad! and my room isn't messy!" Chika yelled, "Fine I'll give you two some privacy but say hi to your boyfriend for me!" Mito yelled, "Ughh Go Away!" Chika yelled, *SLAM* "Ugh that Mito..." Chika said sighed "She's your sister eh? You two seem close" I said smiled "Do we? We argued very a lot that I wanna shut her up sometimes" Chika said (Wait, WHAT????!!) I thought...
"I-I can't imagine you acting like that," I said sweatdrop "Huh what? why not?" Chika asked confused "It's a little overdramatic don't you think?" I asked "Huh? Oh, I meant by rubbing her face with something and prove her wrong" Chika said "Oh, that's what you meant" I said confused expression "Mmm, this juice is so good!" Chika yelled "It sure is! A lot better than vending and convenience store I guess it's homemade can really make difference" I said stunned "My mom and sisters used to make it, now I can make it too! It's like eating a whole bunch of yummy mikan at once!" Chika yelled, "You sure love Mikan don't you?" I asked smiled "I do! For my independent project over summer break in elementary school, I made a mikan encyclopedia! My teacher loves it!" Chika yelled, "That sounds very intruding..." I said "I think I put it somewhere...Whoa! WAHH!!" Chika yelled as I caught her in time...
"Ah...?" Chika asked shocked "You okay?" I asked confused "Y-Yeah...ni-nice catch" Chika muttered both turned heard the door " What was that noise??! What's going on in there?! Are you trying to hurt my little girl!?" Mr.Takami yelled "I fell! I was trying to get a book dad!" Chika yelled as I casually set her down "Oh okay continue" Mr.Takami said, "Go Away!" Chika yelled *SLAM* "Sorry about that..." Chika said (Is it me or she's slowly losing her patience and sanity...) I thought eyes widened "As long your okay that's is all," I said sweatdrop (Hm this notebook looks like....lyrics and music?) I thought confused expression "Chika is this your lyric notebook??" I asked confused "Huh? Oh yeah, I was writing but fell asleep while in the middle of it" Chika said "I kinda forgot I left it there" Chika said sweatdrop "You did? Were you writing a new song for the festival?" I asked confused "Sure am!" Chika yelled "Oh, I shouldn't bother you for too long then," I said sweatdrop "No it's fine! I was planning to take from writing today anyway!" Chika yelled "Really that's good uhh," I said "Hm?" Chika asked confused "Can I looked at your notebook?" I asked confused "W-What?! That's..." Chika said shocked "Uhhh it's okay if you want me to not know at all! I totally understand!" I yelled "...Go ahead" Chika said smiled "What!?" I yelled "I trust you so go ahead," Chika said smiled "Thanks don't mind if I do," I said "Yup," Chika said as I was reading her lyrics...
So let's start our magic... Everyone magic... "Oh my gosh! I can't so embarrassing letting someone read my lyrics in front of me! I know I let you look but don't scrutinize them..." Chika said "WHAA?! I may never have this chance ever again!!" I yelled "Ugghh...I CAN'T STAND THIS!!" Chika yelled "WHAT CAN'T YOU STAND??!! YOU HAVE TO?? I NEVER GET THE CHANCE AGAIN?? WHAT IS GOING ON?!" Mr.Takami yelled once again barge in... "LYRIC READING!!" Chika yelled fire in her eyes (Uh oh...) I thought flinched "Oh please continue," Mr.Takami said, "GO AWAYY!!" Chika yelled *SLAM* "So...embarrassing..." Chika said sighed "They sure seem to care about you though," I said smiled "I guess..." Chika said looked at her lyrics book (It also had some of the other members' handwriting in here...So this is what the Aqours songwriting is like everyone come together) I thought confused expression...
"Aha...Sorry it's a little messy my bad" Chika said nervously "it's no big deal we all have a writing block at some point including myself" I said nervously chuckled "I wish I could write more fluidly! It'd be nice to say at least once that ideas were flowing through me. I don't have that kind of talent, though I'm just normal. I always would fret over it and make everyone wait for the last second. I was the one who suggested we form Aqours, so I wish I could at least write without causing everyone trouble. I haven't had much success with that though." Chika explained looked down at herself "...Chika..." I said concerned "But...still I want to write good songs for Aqours. I want to write words that will bring the best of us. If I don't have natural talent, then I will have to keep writing...and think...write and think and spend a lot of time doing it!!!" Chika yelled "..." I stared at her for a bit "Ah..aha that's how I usually write lyrics. But in the end I always too slow and Riko rushes me, then everyone helps on with it" Chika said "Chika...I don't think you're normal" I said "What? No, I really am" Chika said "I feel like writing one song takes too much energy. You don't just write what's in your heart, but you make sure it gets to the listeners. Not many people can do that. Worrying about it and suffering through it the end to write your lyrics are what make them special!!" I yelled (And I could wish that for myself...especially in hopes of defeating Mr.Zerrick and his goons but even if it's only myself...and Leonidas...we have to try to protect the city cause...I did after all came here to be more than just supporting the Aqours...I want to protect them from harm and I need to find a way to solve that prophecy...) I thought with a determined expression...
"That makes them special..." Chika said eyes closed "I kept reading this book it's full of hard work effort, love, and hope in your songs. The passion you put onto the Aqours is practically overflowing from the lyrics! That's why Aqours resounded in people's hearts. That's why you guys shine so brightly when you even sing to them, too," I said "You embarrasses me when you put it like that Leo" Chika said nervously giggled "But I was serious though..." I said sweatdrop "Hehe...I know you were Leon, you aren't the person who would lie. I always try my best to write the songs and lyrics but hearing you saying that really did takes the burden off my shoulders. I'm so happy that my songs were able to help everyone in Aqours shine!" Chika said smiled "Yeah and well not just me many people get their strength from you and Aqours," I said "Thanks," Chika said "Well I should get going back to my room...thank you for having me" I said...
"It was a really great time talking with you Leon we should definitely do this again at some point!" Chika yelled "I agree," I said "Also...Chika" I said "Hm??" Chika asked confused "You and Aqours well were able to help me able to understand what I needed to do..." I said slowly smiled "Really??" Chika asked confused "Yeah...really," I said awkwardly ruffled the back of my hair nervously "...I see" Chika said smiled eyes closed "Hm another new page?" I asked confused "Oh this isn't gonna be the lyrics just dream I had last night. So nothing special" Chika said smiled "Ah I see well I wish you luck Chika" I said smiled "You bet I will definitely find a way to make Aqours shine better than before!!" Chika yelled as I laughed with her then left...
To Be Continued...