“Hah? What- no! I’m not the one that wants girl talk! I just meant, like, if you…”
"Swing and miss, huh? Forget it. We’ll figure out rooms later, cross that bridge when we get to it. It’s totally possible they got ones for all of us anyway. We’re gettin’ way ahead of ourselves here- we still need more instruments before we need to bother with dressin’ rooms.”
♕ { Swing and miss...? Er, disregarding that, yes, we do need to focus on instruments. We'd need, if I am correct in saying this: Guitars, a drumset, a bass guitar, and possibly a keyboard... And we would need to assign melody and rhythm guitars. All string instruments would need to be electric, too... Isn't that right? }
“It would save trouble if we didn’t need a separate one for me, right? I don’t mind! What if I need a hand fixin’ my outfit or somethin’ too? I mean, that’s what girls do, right? Zip each other up and fix each other’s hair? I can do that too! It’ll be fun! And you girls can talk about cute boys and get my opinions on guy stuff too, y’know? I’ve got a girl cousin, but she’s really more like a sister, so I’ve got loads of experience with ‘girl talk’! You can totally open up to me!”
♕ { Well... As convenient as that may be, would it not be indecent for you to watch us strip down to our underclothes, catching us at our most vulnerable states? Take no offense, but as royalty, I must be chaste as long as I can help it. I'm afraid revealing my body to my employer would be far too indulgent in taboo, would it not be? However, I am available for any 'girl talk' you would like to go over any time you like. }
“Mais oui..? May we what? Ask Mioda to join? Yeah, we totally may! It’s not just a dream if we’re makin’ it happen! You think it’s weird if there’s an all-girl band with just one guy? We’d prolly all get our own individual dressin’ rooms anyway… Yeah! Let’s do it! You know any other music girls? What about Mioda’s girl group? Oh, shit, let’s ask Maizono too!”
♕ { Ah, no... Mais oui means "but of course" in French. Terribly sorry if I confused you... Ah, but yes, while the thought of the odds ringing more in the female favor is a fun one indeed, we would need to address dressing rooms... It would perhaps be best the girls get their own, large communal-style dressing room while you get one more individually suited. I do not know any more girls specifically talented in music... I do know Nanami-san plays one hella triangle and is especially talented in Guitar Hero, perhaps we can enlist her for our percussional needs? }
“You know Mioda Ibuki? She was in that really big girls’ group, right? That Mioda Ibuki? Shit, I didn’t even know she was in Hope’s Peak! This school is totally red-carpet! You gotta introduce me, I wanna invite her too! That way it’s me invitin’ her to join me, so I’m the big star, right? Shit, we’re all so famous from this school, a collaboration is gonna be so high profile! Leon feat. Every Important Highschool Age Musician!”
♕ { Mais oui~ She's in my class, you know. I've known her since freshman year! I'm sure she'd be happy to be in this band with you. Leon Kuwata and his band of forces to be reckoned with, the fiercest gals in town! What a lovely though, indeed... Ah, but until action is taken, it's nothing more than a pipe dream. }
“It’ll take a little while to get a band together anyway. For the instruments, y’know? We got the words and vocals figured out! D’you know anyone that plays? They gotta be good, but not too good, or they’ll just hog the spotlight. What really matters is if they got the right look for it! But a foreign princess is totally it’s own category, so don’t worry about it for yourself. You’re just the lyricist anyway.”
♕ { Well, I must give credit where it is due, the opening lines were from Shakespeare; such an inspirational devil, that man was. }
♕ { As for gathering a band, I believe I can help by recommending a dear friend of mine very talented in the musical field! Ibuki Mioda is her name. The Ultimate Light Music Club Member- She's well beyond gifted with just about any instrument! I've watched her play the flute and accompany herself on the piano! By... Sitting on the keys. It was interesting, I will say that. Interesting. }
“Now you’re gettin’ it! Yeah! What about how much you hate school and homework and gettin’ hit with a ruler? Or, uh, make it a love song? Those are easy, and there’s a million out there if you need ideas. But keep in mind that I’m the guy doin’ the long part, so it’s no good to make it about a dude.”
“Actually, I got an idea. Why don’t you write it about yourself? Say all the stuff you want guys to notice about you. Give yourself a huge ego trip. I’ll fix it up so it sounds right, and that’ll be my part! What do you think? Easy love song, right?”
♕ { Ah, a love song? About me...? An ego trip? Well, as unlike me as that really is... Well, all for the sake of music! Let's see what I can think of... }
♕ { Double, double toil and trouble, Fire burn and cauldron bubble, Something wicked this way comes. If looks could kill, her eyes are poison If touch could paralyze, you'd be quadriplegic Venomous like a viper, all it takes is the smallest bite. You're in too deep, you're in too deep. Welcome to the lair of the beast. }
“Sure! You don’t have to be good, it’s punk! Besides, I’ve got enough talent for both of us! We’ll just make my part longer, and you can do the back-ups! It’ll look good to have royalty workin’ with me, y’know? How can I go wrong?”
"But don’t think I’m bein’ selfish here, that’s just how songs usually work. I mean, when have you ever heard a duet that’s mostly a female voice with just a little part that’s male? It’s way more common the other way ‘round. Girls sound better makin’ the ‘ooh’s and ‘aah’s than dudes do.”
♕ { Well... I see how that would work, yes. That, and being a 'back-up' would lessen my anxieties by a significant amount. I have heard one song with a male back-up, but it was... It was about, er... Oh, pay no mind. It doesn't hold any significance here. Of course. I will be glad to do it. }
♕ { Either way, this sounds like an excellent idea. I shall get to work as soon as possible! ...Well, as soon as I learn the subject matters 'punk' deals with. It is normally anger with status quo and government, correct? I don't know exactly how a government figure such as myself can write anarchist lyrics, but I shall attempt it. }
“Uh, it’s not like it was that terrible. It’s super easy, it’s just like… Runnin’ and throwin’. Anybody can do that if they got arms and legs. It had good parts, like, gettin’ into school on a scholarship. And cheerleaders.”
“But who needs those sweaty guys? You should definitely write lyrics for me! Even if it’s just one or two songs, y’know? People do that all the time, we can even make it a duet! Leon Featuring Sonia! It sounds cool if we use our first names like that, right?”
♕ { Oh, I didn't mean to imply that it would be strenuous! It just seems like... A bit much, honestly. But, as I said, I won't stand in your way. }
♕ { You... You would want me to sing with you? I've never sung in front of a crowd before, I'm not entirely sure... But that can be overcome with enough willpower! Yes, I shall attempt to write lyrics for you. It would be my pleasure! }
“You really spent hours thinkin’ about me? Hah, I’m kinda flattered! You’re talkin’ about Sid Vicious, right? The British guy? Yeah, he’s one of my idols! I’m totally into those London punk bands, y’know? The Clash, Sex Pistols… They’re the best!”
“I’m gonna be just like ‘em! Better, even! I just gotta get a few instruments and somebody to write the lyrics, and I’m gonna fly! I mean, with baseball as my springboard, and bein’ a student at Hope’s Peak… I’m already kinda famous, y’know? I’ve played in Koshien Stadium, I’m so high-profile that I’m guaranteed to get a great start!”
♕ { Well... I like a good mystery, so to speak. And you, Kuwata-san, are a mystery to end them all. No offense intended, honestly... But, if you wish to take my pondering as a compliment, I won't impede your doing so. }
♕ { Koshien Stadium, you say? And all this is your metaphorical 'springboard'? It seems like a lot of effort to put in just a head start, but I suppose the old saying holds true: no pain, no gain. If you are looking for lyrical assistance, however, I could offer to pitch in. When I wax poetic, it waxes beyond simple spoken word-- I'm no Ultimate Poet, but I think it may be good enough-- Not that I mean to brag, I... I'm just offering. }
“Oh, you know me from that? Uh, yeah, that’s me. It’s not really that impressive though, y’know? It’s just baseball. It’s easy.”
“Hey, can I be honest with you? I hate the stupid game. It’s so unfashionable, right? Runnin’ around and gettin’ all dirty for hours? No thanks! Gettin’ into this school is my ticket out! They say it guarantees success, y’know? So I’m gonna change my talent to ‘Musician’ before graduation! You can totally tell, right?”
♕ { Ahhh... This fills in a part of the story I racked my brain to solve! I spent hours pondering the story after the news segment had ended, so much so I had to mute the television so not to have any interference amongst my thoughts; I tried so hard to figure out why this prodigy would swear off the specialty that had gotten him famous, but this makes it so much clearer! }
♕ { As much as a riddle you can be, Kuwata-san, I can indeed tell you don't present yourself as the athletic type. In fact, your appearance mirrors a certain celebrity, I think his name was... No, never mind, I won't mention that. Either way, are you as talented musically as you are in baseball? If so, I believe the transition will be like passing through a doorway for you, and I wish you luck and offer my support in doing so. }
