Riko Ep. 6: - One Step Forward
Thanks to you, Riko's back to feeling optimistic about songwriting again! You're relieved to see that she's back to her normal self.
Riko
And…done.
Player
Encore, encore! Just one more song!
Riko
Nope. It's almost time to go home. I've gotta return the key to the music room.
Player
Aww, but the way you play the piano is so beautiful. You've gotta let me record you.
Riko
Don't, it's too embarrassing!
Player
Party pooper.
Player
Well, you seem like you're back to your old self, Riko. I could really feel your excitement and joy through your music.
Riko
Really? I'm glad to hear you say that.
Player
I take it this means composing songs for Aqours is going smoothly as well?
Riko
I wouldn't necessarily say it's going smoothly. I still have plenty of moments where I stop writing because I don't know what to do. But now…
Player
Yeah?
Riko
Now I don't get overwhelmed by the thought of making music like I used to.
Riko
It's hard to explain. I still feel the same sense of responsibility for the job I've been given, but now my natural reaction is to think about Aqours instead.
Riko
I've got a new mindset now. I want to put all my energy into composing songs that everyone, including me, can sing with smiles on our faces.
Player
I see. That's so nice to hear! I bet the songs you're gonna write for Aqours from here on out will be better than ever! I can't wait to hear what you come up with next!
Riko
Oh, I'm sure you'll love them! I promise I'll let you know when my next song is ready. After all, I have you to thank for helping me look at things more positively.
Player
Me? I didn't do anything.
Riko
Sure you did. Deep in my heart, I'd put up a wall between myself and everyone else. I thought I didn't fit in, but you showed me that it was all in my head.
Riko
You made me realize that having different pasts doesn't affect the strength of our feelings.
Riko
That's why I genuinely enjoy playing the piano now, and it's all thanks to you and the song I played then.
Player
Oh, Riko. I'm touched to see how much that meant to you, but now I'm kinda embarrassed. If I'd known this would happen, I would've said something way cooler.
Riko
*Giggle* Don't worry, you were plenty cool, in my opinion! I've never been so moved before in my life.
| Option 1: “You're getting a kick out of this, aren't you?” |
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| Player Riko, you're getting a kick out of this, aren't you? Riko *Laugh* Was I that obvious? It was a new experience to see you get embarrassed, so I couldn't help myself. Sorry! |
| Option 2: “I feel like I'm being teased.” |
| Player I kinda feel like I'm being teased here. Riko You're imagining things. Well, maybe a little. I couldn't resist the urge to have a little fun by making you blush! |
Player
You're so mean, Riko! I'm wounded!
Riko
I said I was sorry.
Player
It's okay. Your music is the perfect treatment to mend the wounds of my heart.
Riko
Music? I told you, we have to leave. I can't play anymore tonight.
Player
No biggie! I recorded the impromptu song you played before, so I'll just listen to that.
Riko
Before? Y-You're not talking about THAT song, are you? You recorded it?!
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