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it's okay, did you mean to text someone else? or what's going on?

[ The lack of immediate response puts him at ease. It is simpler to assume that the last message sent would be heeded and his clumsy attempt at a conversation would be ignored. Of course, that also means he wouldn't be closer to finding someone who can help him get a musical instrument, specifically a guitar. It's a loss he's willing to accept to avoid further embarrassment.

So, of course, when she responds to his message, he doesn't immediately reply. She said it was okay, but was it? A text can be ignored. He has some experience with that. He won't do that because this is someone Hiyori knows. ]

no.

hiyori told me you were looking for people to play music with.

( oh he's texting her about that. it's not a surprise since she's been secretly recruiting a number of people for her to perform with from robin, tifa, yosuke and of course hiyori. though the way he approached her was a bit strange but...

should she really be performing with this man? his appearance alone seemed to dig up some emotions and personal problems she hadn't really dealt with properly. after all— she had sunk her head into every distraction she could find here. still....she's not a mean person, she'll see what he can play. )

that's right, I've been working hard to organize a performance in time for the next batch of new arrivals. though I got a bit distracted this time, so in two months or so I want to try and get everything set up.

what kind of instrument do you play? or do you sing?

[ Unfortunately, he had not prepared at all to start this conversation, and he never really needed to be at the forefront of promoting himself. It leads to that strange initial message. Meeting new people is excruciatingly awkward, especially when he has an objective in mind. He won't keep it hidden from her; he really does want to get his hands on a guitar.

Of course, he has no idea that his appearance is causing her distress. He's thinking of his own needs; it's selfish, yes. Aside from wanting to engage in something he enjoys, he also has to face the fact that there is a final round in a contest sometime in his future. ]

he did mention something like that. that you were making plans for a concert. but by now maybe you don't need anyone else. it's fine. i just wanted to play with an instrument again.

but i can do both things. i can sing, and i can play the guitar, piano, xylophone, recorder and some other instruments but that as proficiently. i'm best playing with a guitar. if that's not what you need i can learn something else.

( regardless of appearances, he was useful. she had the pianos down, the guitar, her singing, but it never hurt to have another guitarist or singer to back her up.

she's just grateful he didn't say he was a bassist. )

that's not true, I could always use more people, especially to actually plan things out and pick songs to play. as for the guitar...

I actually have one in my suite you could use but it needs some basic tuning and string replacements if that's okay?

( she's willing to give him a chance— after all, he wasn't shin. this was a completely different person who just happened to look similar. she was mature enough to make a distinction between the two even if it brought back bad memories. )

if you're sure. i really just want to get my hands on an instrument. i can play anything you want me to in exchange. and i can try to help with what you need. although i've only selected a song once for a performance.

do you compose your own music, reira-chan?

[ He calls her Reira-chan only because that is how Hiyori referred to her, assuming that is her full name. It's an honest mistake, as honest and genuine as his interest, which helps smooth out the conversation. At least, it doesn't feel as awkward as it had been at the start. ]

i can try to take care of your guitar. so that's more than okay. i should be saying thank you. when should i go to your place? sorry i don't want to sound like i'm rushing or anything. whenever you want.

( well that was certainly another painful trait till shared with her past lover; the eager enthusiasm to just play, to feel the instrument in their hands and perform. it was hard for her to refuse him though, because even if she had painful memories about her own life and talents, she understood that burning drive to just perform and glow in the bask of creativity. )

well who am I to deny a musician an instrument? I don't mind at all.

( though the suffix does raise her curiosity, she didn't realize this man was from japan or knew she was japanese, though given her last name, it was clear she was at least mixed-race. she won't comment on it though, it was endearing in a way and she was a very playful and care-free person at the end of the day. )

and I do, but back home the guitarist of my band would come up with the arrangement and then I'd come up with the lyrics and sing along to it. we worked pretty well together when it came to that actually, he composed such beautiful melodies.

and oh well come over now if you want? I'm not doing anything except relaxing after the chaos with the whole paparazzi and filming that went on recently.

Edited 2025-06-04 18:58 (UTC)

it's your guitar

[ That is to say, this is entirely her decision if she opts against it, he cannot complain. He has been denied access to musical instruments in the past. Especially when he was much younger. Much smaller. A trip and a fall carrying a guitar about his size meant also being shut out of the music room.

As for the suffix, he vaguely understands them. Never uses them. In this case, he has assumed that it is a part of her name. ]

that's something i can do.

i've done it before. i've put out a few albums. but it probably wouldn't be as easy for us to collaborate. i know! share your music with me, and i'll share mine with you. if that's okay?

right. that stuff. that was annoying. i can come over. so i will see you soon.

( even his attitude was vaguely familiar, such a line being easily spoken to her in the past. her wishy-washy attitude being called out, refused to be coddled.

despite that reira made her decision in that moment. she wanted to put on this concert, even if it was proving to be a herculean effort and pushed her out of her comfort zone in many ways. she was going to do this. )

I unfortunately don't have access to the recordings of my songs but I can perform them with the piano in the room if you don't mind hearing. I have a few other people interested too—

( she might have failed to mention the fact johnny was also quite interested in her guitar but given her queen status, she's sure she can trick the staff into giving her another one. soon though she sent him the address of her suite. )

in performing such as tifa who can play the piano for example. so you'll have to be prepared to collaborate with all of us but I'm sure we'll figure it out. come on over, anytime.

I'll be waiting for you.

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