Story of DEAR PROJECT feat. La-Veritta

## **Prologue**

Genshin: Hey, nii-san. La-Veritta has been promoted to Silver Stage. With this, Uta's voice can reach to more and more people. Watch me, nii-san. I will surely make Uta spread his wings in this world. Your wish, I will surely make it come true.

Uta: A unit...I don't need it. The music I make can only be played by me. ...That is what I have always thought. In Hana no Arika, I have released that 'words' can make the 'voice' reach endless possibilities. I want to sing for the whole world as La-Veritta. Gen, if it's you, can you make this wish come true?

## Vol.1

> One day in September, at Dear Production's Idol Dormitory [Shirasu House]...
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Genshin: Ah, sorry, Uta!

Uta: Tch, where are you looking at when you walk?

Genshin: Are you okay? Are you hurt somewhere? Ah, the documents are scattered all over...

Uta: Good grief, now you've made this unnecessary mess!

Genshin: Uta...this is...

Uta: Oh, it's something that I worked on some time ago. It's cluttering up so I'm getting rid of it.

Genshin: ...!

Uta: What's wrong, Gen?

Genshin: Ah, nothing. It doesn't seem to have your handwriting on it.

Uta: Hm? Tch, it's a score that belongs to that person. Did it get mixed up?

Genshin: Uta, who is this person you're speaking of?

Uta: Hm. That score was written by someone who used to live here. He actually was supposed to be in a unit with me. However, he had ran away. He fled from here and supposedly went back to this hometown. In the end, I've already prepared for that to such an extent.

Genshin: ...

Uta: You have picked up everything.

Genshin: Uta. I'll throw it away.

Uta: What? All of a sudden...

Genshin: The lyrics for the next song is already in the works, remember? Uta should just concentrate on the composition.

Uta: Oh really? Then, I'll be counting on you.

Genshin: Uta...his gaze was cold. Oh right. About the score....!!!

*Uta: Hm. That score was written by someone who used to live here. He actually was supposed to be in a unit with me. However, he had ran away.*

「Mamiya Kurisu」

Genshin: As I thought...

*Uta: In the end, I've already prepared for that to such an extent.*

Genshin: This is...my older brother's music score.

## Vol.2

> While preparing for a new song, the president called me (Producer) to talk about La-Veritta's future activities with an overseas music producer. Since the producer is based in North America, La-Veritta will have to suspend their activites for two years in exchange for this big opportunity.
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Uta: It's a great suggestion, but ---
Genshin: Uta, this is something that we can't decide right away. Think about it properly first..

> Uta who tries to refuse the big chance.
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> Genshin who tries to intercept.
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> There is also a reason why Genshin is prioritizing Uta over La-Veritta.
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> The existence of Uta's previous partner 'Mamiya Kurisu'.
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> He passed away in an accident and Uta's debut that was planned at that time, was cancelled but he continued on taking lessons.
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> At one point, Genshin went to pick up his brother's belongings\* and had listened to Uta's singing there\*.
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Genshin: I want to form a unit with Kamijo-san in place of my brother.

> Genshin has offered to form a unit with Uta by writing lyrics with Uta's image in thought.
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> Kamijo Uta and Shimizu Genshin.
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> The president accepted the offer as he sees the future in the two of them.
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> **[The words from people that I can't meet anymore sometimes felt like a curse that binds my heart.]**
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> The two who had tied up in the past. The president entrusted the Producer to watch over them.
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*\*Genshin is picking up his brother's belonging's at Dear Production*

## Vol.3

> Genshin reiterates his feelings about Uta's solo project that will be based in America.
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Genshin: ...You don't need to worry about me. I want Uta to sing on an international scale.

Uta: You! I'm actually concerned about you when I want to decline the offer, but? Think highly of yourself now! I can't just choose other people or other means in order to make a song!

Uta was angry because Genshin's feelings can't seem to reach him.

> After that, Genshin accidentally saw Uta at the dressing room. There, he saw the scar that Mamiya Kurisu made on Uta's back.
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『Kamijo's songs are songs that the world should listen to. Even so, I...』

> Genshin remembered his brother's last words and wrote the lyrics - with his brother's 'wish' in mind - in Uta's songs.
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> This song will be La-Veritta's last song.
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> Later that night, in the kitchen....
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> Uta recalled the fight with Genshin and bumped into Azusa who came to get a drink.
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> Two third years talking about the changes in each other.
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> Uta had noticed that Azusa had changed after 『Running to the Top』. Himself too, had noticed that he had changed because of Genshin's lyrics.
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Uta: Gen's lyrics are often hard to understand. But when I try to sing, there is color in my voice. Gen has allowed me to move forward.
Once you've achieved victory, just stay standing up. After that, continue walking forward again.

> Uta, was thinking about Mamiya Kurisu , as well as Genshin.
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## Vol.4

> La-Veritta will be performing a new song during their fanmeeting in December.
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> Uta accidentally found out that Genshin has an older brother who has already deceased.
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> Meanwhile, Genshin...
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> He confessed to the Producer that he is leaving La-Veritta after their new song.
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Genshin: Uta's solo project, he should be concentrating on that. Right now, I...will just kill his potential.

> His older brother Kurisu had injured Uta during a quarrel.
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> Genshin reveals that his brother had regretted causing that injury to Uta until the day he dies.
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> The Producer who had acknowledged the change in Uta and said that it contributed to the unit's growth---
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Producer: Genshin-san, what is your wish?

> The Producer persuades him but Genshin doesn't want to change his decision.
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> Genshin then cooped up in his room, writing the lyrics for the new song. However, he had encountered an obstacle while trying to write the final phrase.
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> Producer's question flashes through his thoughts and his hand had stopped writing.
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> With a photo of his older brother (and younger sister) and the score written by Kurisu on his hand, Genshin tells himself that he will fulfill his older brother's wish, but even with that determination he still fails to complete the lyrics and falls asleep.
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> Uta later went to Genshin's room as Genshin didn't attend the lesson that morning. There was a photo and the score that should have been thrown away besides Genshin who was still sleeping.
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> Uta then found out why Genshin went to Dear Production.
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Uta: Beyond me - who did you see? Get out, La-Veritta doesn't need you.

> It rained when Genshin ran out from Shirasu House.
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> Rain.
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> The day Kurisu had an accident.
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> The day before his debut when Uta ran away from the dormitory.
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> Genshin realized that it is always raining when he lost something.
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*...This is not it. This time...I'm not losing myself.*

> When he came back to his senses, in front of him was an elementary school student who was not looking at a car that is approaching him---
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> Genshin had a flashback about the day Kurisu had an accident. Genshin reaches for the young boy,
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> There was a loud screeching brake sound and a dull collission sound follows after.
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> A voice calling out for an ambulance echoed...
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## Vol.5

> Uta remembered about it.
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> When he was active in Dear Production, the only one who could he properly talk about music with was Mamiya Kurisu.
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> Both Uta and Kurisu were active as they were on their journey to debut. However, these two had always conflict with each other because of their music roots were different. At the height of their discourse, Uta suffered a back injury during a fight with Kurisu.
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> Kurisu ran away from the dormitory and never turned back. Uta, who then was told that Kurisu had left, became alone.
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> From that point, Genshin appeared. He showed a glimpse of his skills as a lyricist, but he can't sing nor dance. No matter how much Uta berated him, Genshin stayed by his side. Now that Uta thought about it, everything makes sense.
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Uta: The day when Mamiya left, what I should have done?

> Uta was informed that Genshin was taken to the hospital after being unconscious caused by the accident, has still not regained his consciousness.
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> La-Veritta's new song 'Hikari no Kakera' was left in Uta's hands, with the unfinished lyrics. Uta can feel Genshin's feelings as he read through the lyrics.
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> Uta decided to cancel the fanmeeting as the lyrics were missing words, thus leaving the song incomplete - but Komugi talks him into facing his true feelings.
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Uta: Up until now, everything that the two of us has created is La-Veritta. I don't want to give up, until the whole world has listened to my song. I'll play the music, and you spell the words. Until now, and forever.

> Uta left Genshin in the Producer's hands, and stood on the stage for the fanmeeting by himself.
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> Without the final lyrics by Genshin for 'Hikari no Kakera', Uta performed the song as his own solo, dubbed 'Prologue ver.'
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> It became a promise for Genshin to come back and finish the song. Uta sang, and it reached Genshin, who was still sleeping and unconscious at the hospital room.
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Uta: Come back, Gen. You still have something that you need to finish.

> Genshin was still in deep sleep.
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> Genshin, guided by the voice of his brother, Kurisu, remembered the day he first met Uta.
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> That day, he was fascinated by Uta, who played a very heavenly music with just himself, and wanted to put his own lyrics on his voice.
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> Then, he had heard 'Hikari no Kakera',being sung from a distance by one person...
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> The singing voice was filled with feelings. Genshin finally realizes his own 'wish'.
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*Kurisu: Genshin, make your wish come true. That's my wish.*

> Kurisu's words resonated gently.
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> Genshin, finally wakes up slowly.
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## Epilogue

Uta: Gen!

Genshin: Uta...

Uta: It's real...You've woken up...

Genshin: Sorry. I'm sorry, Uta.

Uta: Let's set the apologizing aside. I...this Kamijo Uta, just performed on an incomplete stage!!

Genshin: I know...

Uta: The lyrics are unfinished...you're incapable of being a lyricist...

Genshin: I know...I just heard Uta's song, Hikari no Kakera. So...I went back (to life?) to complete it, because that song is La-Veritta's...our song.

Uta: Well, of course! About the lyrics, what were you going to do with the last part?

Genshin: ...I was going to finish it off with lyrics about gratitude and farewell. I thought I'd hit the period...Uta should've concentrated on his solo project. That's my brother's wish and I thought it'd come true. But...I couldn't write the lyrics. No matter how I try, I couldn't write it.

Uta: ...

Genshin: About my brother...I'm really sorry for keeping it a secret. I remembered when I first met you. At that time, I heard a voice of an idol, and from the bottom of my heart, I truly want to put my lyrics on that person's voice. Not because of my brother, not even because of Uta. I, myself, as part of La-Veritta, I want to make songs, and sing together with Uta. That's my personal wish. Forgiveness...are you willing to give it to me...

Uta: ....If so...In that case, later, finish the lyrics for Hikari no Kakera. We'll debut the complete version on DearPro Live in February. We don't have much time left.

Genshin: Uta!

Uta: Use this (the time) an excuse for the vocals and dance part. If you give up halfway, this time you're fired for good!

Genshin: Ah...thank you, Uta.

Uta: I never want to stand on the stage alone again. I already told you and the producer. La-Veritta is soaring high in the skies, and will fly high no matter where.

To fly high in the sky, you need wings.

And that means, both of them.

## Notes

* In Vol.5, there is a short version of Hikari no Kakera, dubbed as Hikari no Kakere -Prologue Ver-. It's basically a solo version of the song in which Uta is the only one singing it, but it was cut when the 'warau' from the line 'Sore dake da boku wa warau', and was replaced with a static noise.