Nozomi Ep. 13: A Gentle Singing Voice
Nozomi, with a renewed determination to try something new, goes to ask the Nijigasaki school idols about how they do all their solo performances. There, she encounters a warm and gentle singing voice.
Player
So that's why—
Nozomi
I came to hang out at Nijigasaki today in order to pick your brains about being solo artists! You do have more experience with solo shows, after all!
Ayumu
Wow! What a pleasant surprise to have you here!
Shizuku
Welcome to Nijigasaki! We all welcome you with open arms!
Nozomi
Thank you! I'll learn all I can today.
Karin
The girls who came to the clubroom already are just starting practice. You should join us!
Nozomi
Okay!
[Fade in/out.]
Rina
We start with stretching.
Nozomi
You're all members of the same club, but you each have your own solo activities. That's both strange and very interesting!
Shizuku
Even if our activities differ, we're all friends grown from the same roots!
Player
Practice is going to be different from what you're used to. Are you gonna be okay?
Nozomi
Yeah! I think it'll be a great learning experience precisely because it's different from what I'm used to! I'm glad I can practice together with you all like this.
Karin
After this, we're going to pair up for singing practice! Nozomi, you can pair up with Emma.
Emma
I'm looking forward to singing with you, Nozomi!
Nozomi
Yeah, me too, Emma!
[Fade in/out.]
Emma
*Singing*
Nozomi
Hmmm, I feel power in this singing voice!
Player
Power?
Emma
Are you talking about me?
Nozomi
You have a wonderful singing voice, Emma.
Emma
You think so? *Giggle* Thank you!
Nozomi
You have a very gentle sound, and it feels like your voice wanders directly into my heart. What do you think about while you're singing?
Emma
I think about the sound of wind in the plains and birds chirping in the forests of Switzerland. I love to lie down surrounded by the mountains under the expansive sky there.
Emma
I can't really go home right now, though.
Player
Emma…
Emma
*Giggle* Now I miss Switzerland a bit.
Nozomi
Thanks for telling me about it. It sounds like a fantastic place.
Nozomi
Listening to your voice paints an image of just how great of a place it is. I can just see these mountains that seem to gently embrace you, and…
Emma
Yes! That's right!
Nozomi
Your hometown is always with you in your heart, so maybe that's why listening to your voice makes me feel all relaxed like I'm in Switzerland as well.
Emma
Goodness, thank you! I'm so, so happy to hear you say that!
Nozomi
I want to be able to sing gentle songs just like you, Emma.
Emma
You're very kind, so I think you'll have no problem doing just that.
Nozomi
*Chuckle* I hope that's the case.
Nozomi
Oh, but it'd be a problem if I end up imitating you, huh? What do you think?
Player
Ummm, this is just my opinion, but…
| Option 1: “You can't copy her very essence.” |
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| Player You both have unique spirits, and that's what goes into your singing voices. So I don't think you can copy her very essence, Nozomi. Player In the beginning, you might feel like you're copying her, but eventually, you'll discover a voice that only you can sing in. Nozomi I see… It's my own heart I sing from, after all. |
| Option 2: “It's good to gain inspiration from different sources.” |
| Player It's not like you're just going to pick up Emma's way of singing, so I think it's good to gain inspiration from different sources. Emma Exactly! Even if your singing becomes gentler, I don't think it'll be exactly the same as mine. Nozomi Thank you. Hearing that from both of you really gives me peace of mind. |
Player
By practicing with Emma, I feel like you'll discover a gentle singing voice unique to you.
Nozomi
Really? That just what I was thinking as well.
Nozomi
I feel like I might discover a new side of myself… *Giggle* I'm getting really excited.
Emma
I'm really excited to get to practice with you too! Let's both do our best!
Player
I'm so happy. This looks like it will be great practice for both Emma and Nozomi!
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