I have a favor to ask of you, Prez!

Sure, I'll do what I can.

Let me get straight to the point.

Is this about wanting to make a signature song for the Theater Club's entry in the film festival?

How did you know?! Do you have ESP?

Ahaha… Sorry for shocking you. I just heard about it from Shioriko.

Oh, I see. That actually saves me an explanation.

So Prez, I know you must be busy helping everyone else with their songs, but if possible… I also want your help.

Of course I'll help you! I already wanted to be the one to write your song!

Really? Oh good, I'm so glad.

So what kind of song do you want to make? Tell me what you're hoping for. Oh, and tell me what the film is about too.

What I'm hoping for… Let's see. Before that, let me explain the plot of the movie to you.

The Theater Club's entry is set in the final years of Japan's Edo period. It's about a group of samurai who come together to protect their town.

So it's a period piece.

Yes, it is. But the enemies they're up against are these inhuman monsters, called Phantoms.

Ooh, I see! I'm intrigued!

Can I ask what role you'll be playing?

The samurai who's so strict that all the other samurai are scared of her, so she sort of manages the band of them.

That's a pretty different role from the ones you've done so far. It'll be challenging for you.

You're right, I've been given a very challenging opportunity. But…

Hmm?

Oh no, it's nothing. Let me explain the image I have in mind for the song.

[Fade in/out.]

Since the story is about a group of wanderers coming together to face an unknowable threat, I'm picturing a majestic song about them fighting on despite the whims of fate.

Majestic, huh? Shizuku, please tell me a little more about the story!

Okay!