Tomorrow's Tender Melody

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## Summary

**Tomorrow's Tender Melody** is a limited time event that lasts 35 days and offers limited-time summons for Mirai. The character Kana can also be exchanged for 6700 Catchy Single.

## Story

### Scene 1

**Audience**
Wooooo!

**Idol**
~ ♪ ~ ♪

Hey, you there! Watching this commercial!

Wouldn't you like to sing and dance on stage?

Whoever submits the winning original song will get to perform it with me!

Our performance will be shown worldwide! I'm so excited to meet you!

**Antares**
Wow… what an amazing offer!

You could win a chance to perform next to *the* Mirai Narukami!

Hm hmm, hmm hmm hmmm ♪ ♪

**Firm Classmate**
Sorry to interrupt you daydreams, but I can't concentrate with you humming.

**Cheery Classmate**
You know there's like no chance you'll get picked, right?

**Firm Classmate**
Mirai's super-famous. I bet she's getting songs from all over the world.

**Cheery Classmate**
It's not like she'll be able to listen to all of them, you know?

**Firm Classmate**
I bet the songs have nothing to do with it. They'll just pick a pretty girl.

**Antares**
N-no, they won't!

All of Mirai's songs have so much heart and feeling!

I'm sure she'll pick something just as warm and gentle as she is!

**Firm Classmate**
Ah, here comes the fangirling.

**Antares**

Oh… but I guess it wouldn't be so bad if she went with something slower…

**Firm Classmate**

That's not what I mean. ‘Sides, since when are you a composer, huh?

**Antares**

Um… I can't play the guitar a little?

But I only just started writing songs recently. I mean…

Just two weeks ago, I was busy with rehearsal for Saya-

…… Saya…

**Saya**

...here.

**Antares**

Wah! Um… a towel?

**Saya**

Use it. You can cover the kitten up or something.

**Antares**,br>
T-thank you!

**Antares**

I still… can't really believe it. That she's a Vessel…

**Cheery Classmate**

Antares…

**Firm Classmate**

Hey… let's give her some space. I doubt anything we say will help.

**Cheery Classmate**

Yeah… Sorry, Antares.

**Antares**

It's okay. Sorry for acting weird again.

**Firm Classmate**

Don't worry about it. See you later, okay?

**Antares**

...sigh. Now I won't be able to focus on anything but my memories…

I need a change of pace. Some fresh air.

I guess I'll go up to the roof.

### Scene 2

'***Antares***
What a pretty sky…

So clear… It feels like nothing bad could happen under a sky like this.

Even all the fires, the famines, the disasters… they don't feel real.

…I need to cheer up. Get these dark thoughts out of my head.

After all, Mirai would never lose hope, no matter what!

Um…where's my notebook?

Here we go! Okay, where was I…

“Keep on looking forward towards the horizon…

I need something happy, something positive… like Mirai…

It needs to be fun and peppy, if Mirai's really going to sing it!

Um, hmm. “LLet my light shine out all across the world…”

“Like a warm breeze rubbing your cheek…”

...rubbing?

No, no, that doesn't sound right at all. It needs to be more poetic…

…

**Antares**

This show, *Requiem*, is a new production, so allow me to explain.

Every 100 years, the Goddess of our world is reborn into human flesh.

100 shards of her power fall from the heavens, and inhabit 100 Vessels.

Her kindness, wisdom, courage, love, nobility, decisiveness, refinement…

Each of us represents one of her 100 Gifts.

...yes, the story is pretty much the same as how things really work.

The big difference is that our Vessels tend to die fulfilled and content.

There's no way it goes that smoothly in real life, I'm sure…

**Antares**

You have to go to a school for Vessels…?

**Saya**

Yeah… so they can all be in one place. For the Requiem, I mean.

I need to go today, apparently…

It's ironic, isn't it? I was the lead in *Requiem'. Now I'm a Vessel too.*

**Antares**

…

**Saya**

...I wish I'd gotten to dance it, though. NOw I won't get any applause.

**Antares**

...sigh. I just can't stop remembering.

I'll stop for today, I guess. I won't write anything happy with Saya on my mind.

Saya… I wonder how she's doing now.

She wanted to be a first-rate ballerina, an *étoile*.

But now she's stuck in the Requiem, and she has to fight…

Not only does she not get her wish, her life's in danger, too.

That's so sad… but I know she'll keep on shining, even so.

Like the *étoile* she's always been destined to be.

*Étoile*... a star. A light shining in the darkness.

“Shouldering an uncertain future… Tears, binding her like a curse…”

How strange. It's like the words are flowing out of my pen.

And this melody… I can almost… Aargh! I need to get home, right now!

**Antares**

Phew… okay. I got them both recorded!

A bright, cheery song for Mirai. Smiley Happy Sunshine. And…

This song I wrote for Saya, Shining Star…

...I think that one feels more genuine.

But I really ought to send the one that suits Mirai better, right…?

**Antares's Mom**

Antares! Dinner's ready!

**Antares**

Ah, be right there!

...if I overthink it too much, I'll end up not sending either of them.

Right, it has to be the cheery one! Go for it, “Smiley Happy Sunshine!”

**Antares's Mom**

Antares! Did you hear me?. Your food's getting cold!

**Antares**

Y-Yeah, I heard you! I'll be right down just a sec!

Patter, patter, patter…

**Computer Screen**

Mail successfully sent. Attachment: shiningstar.zip

### Scene 3

**Speaker**

♪ ~

**Mirai**

Hmm… it's cute, but it doesn't have very much substance to it…

What do you think, Crowley?

**Crowley**

It's not bad. Her choreography is rough, but it would film well.

Not bad for an amateur, mind. She wouldn't make it a year as an idol.

Still, it's your job to make up for any lack of talent on your guest's part.

**Mirai**

Right…

**Producer**

You don't sound convinced. Not really feeling this one?

**Mirai**

No, no, I don't mean to seem that way. She's really cute. They all have been.

They're all so talented, and I'm really glad they wrote their songs for me.

IT's just… If you asked me if I really wanted to sing of any of them…

I don't know how to put it. They've all written songs like my previous ones.

It sounds mean to say, but I don't want to just look for a copy of myself.

**Crowley**

That said, you will have to choose a winner and some point.

**Mirai**

Yes, I know, but…

**Crowley**

We're days behind schedule. This delay is holding up our next performance.

**Mirai**

I'm sorry for being so selfish. I just want to see a few more. Please?

**Crowley**

...fine/ Here's the next submission.

**Producer**

Ah, she looks good. Nice sharp eyes, and a slender build.

She looks pretty different from Mirai, but she could make for good contrast!

“Crowley
Different from Mirai? In other words, ill-refined and homely?

We can't put just any plain Jane up on stage. SKip the the next-

**Mirai**

Wait, I want to hear her song.

**Crowley**

What? Why?

**Mirai**

Looking at her face. I just… ONe song couldn't hurt, right?

**Staff**

If you insist, Mirai. What's the harm, right? Sir?

**Crowley**

Well, I suppose…

**Speaker**
♪ ~

Looking for you, up in the sky ♪

A light further away than before ♪

Waiting for the day when your light ♪

Returns to me, in the dark… ♪

**Producer**

I don't think this girl got the memo… That's way too mopey for Mirai.

**Mirai**

No, it's not.

**Producer**

Huh? Wait, what?

**Mirai**

She wants to shine, even in a world full of darkness and trouble.

I… know that feeling, really well…

**Crowley**

...hmph.

Seeing her in motion, I guess she's not that plain. The song's fine, too.

But it doesn't fit the image we'e built for you, Mirai.

Besides, she looks gloomy. There's no way we could-

**Mirai**

W-wait! Don't delete it!

**Crowley**

Mirai?

**Mirai**

Sorry, I didn't mean to shout. But I've made up my mind.

She's the winner. I pick her.

**Crowley**

What are you saying? It isn't like you to be so rash

**Miraiv**

None of the songs I've heard had any heart to them. But this one…

**Crowley**

I know what you mean, but be realistic. Substance isn't the point here.

There's no way your fans will accept a sad little song like this one.

**Mirai**

You just said it was my job to make up for my guest's weaknesses, though!

Whatever she's lacking, I'll make up for it! I'll practice every day!

**Producer**

Mm… I hate to argue with you, Mirai, but I think I'm with Crowley here.

I can't see your fans going for this kind of sound.

Don't let it get to you, okay? I'm sure there will be a better one next-

**Mirai**

No, don't erase it! She's the winner… Antares is the winner!

**Producer**

…!

Oh… you're right. This song's got power! Good call, Mirai!<

**Staff**

It's stripped-down, accessible, and raw. I got goosebumps listening to it.

**Crowley**

…

**Producer**

Alright, then! We have our winner! Antares, was it?

**Staff**

We finally have a winner! I'll set up the paperwork before we call her.

**Crowley**

...alright. We'll go ahead with her, then.

**Mirai**

Thank you…

**Producer**

Great work today, everyone! We'll see you again soon, Mirai!

**Mirai**

U-um… I should go, too…

**Crowley**

Wait.

**Mirai**

Aah… L-let me go, Crowley

**Crowley**

What are you playing at, using your Vessel power for this farce?

**Mirai**

…

**Crowley**

We set this up for you to blow off steam, nothing more.

Or have you forgotten why you became an idol in the first place?

I haven't forgotten! I…

**Mirai**

If I…

**Crowley**

Would you prefer to go back to the Academy and wait for your death?
**Mirai**

…

**Crowley**

...hmph. Well, there's no taking it back now.

You used your Voice, and the Goddess's commands must be respected.

But don't get full of yourself.

All you did was compel some weak-willed fools, nothing more.

Don't forget who holds the real power here.

**Mirai**

...why do you listen to them, then?

If you really had power, you'd be giving them order,s not-

**Crowley**

…

**Mirai**

Aah!

**Crowley**

Don't get so caught up in your little game you forget what you're here for.

YOur freedom is a privilege, not a right. Don't forget that.

**Mirai**

Crowley…

Ah, my nose… I'm bleeding…

My head's spinning, too… I guess I'll go to bed early today.

...sigh...