After my day with Yukina Minato, I returned home and delved back into my work: editing the MV for Roselia.
Truth be told, I had a more extensive plan than just creating an MV. There was one member of the band I had yet to discuss with Hikawa Sayo, Roselia's guitarist.
I knew that approaching Sayo wouldn't be an easy task, but it was necessary to convey my ideas for the project as well as trust.
The only issue was that Sayo was a rather difficult person to approach.
She had a reputation for being severe and meticulous, which often translated into a cold and reserved demeanor.
"Oh well, I'll be working at CirCLE tomorrow anyway," I muttered as I continued editing.
The following day, after school, I hurriedly left the premises before anyone could start questioning me about my connection with Roselia.
Not that I minded being alone for a while; the boys at school were just too curious about my relationship with the band.
But back to the main agenda. I made my way to CirCLE to begin my part-time job, as I always did.
Upon entering CirCLE, I spotted Marina engrossed in conversation with a familiar figure.
"Good evening," I greeted.
Marina turned to me, her eyes lighting up. "Oh, Nakasone-kun, perfect timing! Sayo-chan wanted to speak with you!"
"Hikawa-san?" I noticed Sayo, who stood just behind Marina.
"Good evening, Nakasone-san," Sayo greeted me.
"Y-Yeah, Is there something you want from me?" I replied, moving closer to them.
"Yes, It's about the Roselia MV," Sayo began.
"Oh, I see," I responded.
Marina intervened, suggesting, "Well then, how about you guys go to the lounge for a bit, Nakasone-kun? Please get back to work after this talk."
"Eh? Y-Yeah."
Sayo then surprised us by saying, "Actually, No... Nakasone-san, please help Marina-san first."
"A-Are you sure?" I questioned.
"Yeah, I'll be at the lounge. I have something to do anyway," Sayo explained before making her way to the lounge.
I watched her head to the lounge and then sat down on the couch, taking out her laptop and booting it up to start working on something.
"She's serious," I couldn't help but comment, albeit in a low tone.
"Right? But she can be kind," Marina mentioned as she returned to her place behind the reception desk. "Now then, back to work~"
I shook my head, turned towards the staff room, and replied, "Y-Yeah..."
Once I finished my work at CirCLE, I decided to check on Sayo in the lounge. I found her there, still focused on her laptop, but she seemed a little more relaxed compared to our earlier conversation.
"Hikawa-san."
She looked up from her laptop. "Nakasone-san, is your work finished?"
"Yes, it is. Is there something else you wanted to discuss regarding the MV?"
Sayo hesitated for a moment before replying, "Actually, Nakasone-san, I've been thinking about some changes we might need to make in the MV."
"Before I change the MV... What is the reason why we should change it?"
Sayo gazed at the laptop screen, her expression serious as ever. "Nakasone-san, Roselia has always strived for perfection, and we believe that our music and performances should reflect that. I've been reevaluating the MV, and while it's good, I believe it could be even better."
So you're aiming for the best possible outcome."
"Yes," Sayo affirmed. "Our audience deserves nothing less than our very best. We can't afford to compromise, especially with our upcoming live performance. I want the MV to be a testament to Roselia's dedication and passion."
"But why do you want to restart the song to scratch?"
Sayo looked at me with a clear and resolute expression. "It's not about starting from scratch, Nakasone-san. It's about refining what we have to reach a higher level of excellence."
"We want to capture the true spirit of our music, and sometimes that requires revisiting and improving the foundation."
"So you believe that revising the song will better represent the essence of Roselia."
"That's right, Our fans deserve our best, and we won't settle for anything less."
She answered my questions.
"Then... Before I change it, can you do me a favor?"
Sayo looked at me, her expression composed. "What is it?"
"Come back here at 4:00 PM."
She considered it for a moment and then nodded. "Alright."
"Thank you."
She responded with a subtle nod, "No worries."
Sayo closed her laptop, placed it carefully in her bag, and offered one final look before leaving the CirCLE livehouse. "I'm looking forward to your work, Nakasone-san."
I returned the nod, watching her exit. reaching for my phone and start sending a message to Ako.
Ako's response came after a short delay, "I see! Good job, Dark Hero!"
I chuckled and replied, "Haha... Calling me Dark Hero is a bit much." adding a smile emoji.
"Hehe, I'll tell Rin-Rin about it!"
"Alright, but make sure to tell everyone to come here."
"Roger! Thanks, Senpai!" After her last reply, I closed my phone and smiled while looking down, my grip tight on the phone.
It seems tomorrow is the day the blue rose will bloom