Eli #405: What It All Leads To
Player
It's amazing how far back into history this goes…
Eli
What have you been reading this whole time? You seem so lost in it.
Player
It's a website explaining the origins of the piano. We just got an assignment in music class on the history of musical instruments, so I'm doing some research.
Eli
Really? The history of musical instruments? That definitely sounds like a music course assignment.
Player
Do you know when the piano was invented and by whom?
Eli
It was invented over 300 years ago, right? I think by a craftsman of musical instruments named Bartolomeo Cristofori. There was also a predecessor to the piano…
Player
Whaaat?! Hold up, hold up! How do you know all of this?!
Eli
This is basic knowledge for a school idol since we're involved in music. I suppose some of it was taught to me by Maki as well.
Eli
The piano's often used when we practice our songs as well, so it plays a pretty major role in our lives. I researched it before out of curiosity.
Player
Really? You never cease to amaze me! No matter what field it might be, you make sure to study it through and through! That's impressive!
Eli
Goodness, you're really giving me too much credit! I haven't researched enough to warrant that kind of praise.
Eli
But I suppose pianos and other instruments have been developed over hundreds of years and have left a large impact on the world with every improved iteration.
Eli
Modern music only exists because of this history behind it. The same goes for school idol music. That's why I figured I should learn about it.
Player
Eli, you really are incredible. You always take an earnest approach to music and being a school idol.
Eli
Doesn't the same apply to you?
| Option 1: “I don't know…” |
|---|
| Player I…don't know about that. I'm always so overwhelmed with everything on my plate. I do try to stay serious and focused, though. Eli Yeah, that's what I like about you. |
| Option 2: “Yeah, it does.” |
| Player Yeah, I want to approach it more seriously than anybody else since music is what opened up my world. Eli Right. It's also what led me to meeting you and other people who are important to me. |
Player
What?! How can you just say a breezy line like that?! You're making me all embarrassed!
Eli
*Chuckle* And I like your look of embarrassment, too.
Eli
Maybe being a school idol is like being a musical instrument. We are instruments who perform music to the world and slowly change over time.
Eli
I want to continue singing songs that will leave a lasting impression on the world decades into the future.
Player
I think ÎĽ's is leaving more than enough of an impression on the world already. You've changed me so much.
Eli
Really?
Player
I felt some kind of awakening when I first saw you. Your sky-blue eyes and your golden hair shining bright like the sun.
Player
I thought you were stunning. From that day onwards, my world shined with blue and gold.
Player
And it continues to shine like that to this day. I'm having so much fun in this beautiful, sparkling world. Huh? Eli, what's wrong?
Eli
Well, uh, you're not talking about μ's, but…uh…
Player
Right. Your…ears are all red, Eli. Are you cold?
Eli
Um. Remember what you said earlier? Likewise from me.
Player
What did I say earlier?
Eli
I'm saying you're making me embarrassed!
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