Haibara's Teenage New Game+ (灰原くんの強くて青春ニューゲーム)

August 31st.

On the last day of summer break,

I visited clothing shops, watched a movie, and ate yummy food with Hikarin.

We had a day packed with fun.

Hey, Uta-chan.

I like Natsuki-kun.

So I need to apologize to you.

I knew you developed feelings for him first, and yet I'm saying this now anyway.

Sorry.

You don't have to apologize for that.

You can't help that you fell for him.

It's the same for me, too.

But you won't beat me.

Don't hold back out of concern for me.

Okay. I won't lose either.

No matter what happens, we'll still be friends, right?

Yeah. It's a promise.

I never really believed I could truly understand someone else.

But right now,

I want to believe that's possible.

Haibara's Teenage New Game+

Haibara's Teenage New Game+

Haibara's Teenage New Game+

Episode 11

Episode 11

Monochrome

Monochrome

Music Room 2

That was "Black Witch," the first song I ever wrote.

It's a really cool song.

Right? I like it, too.

I-It's awesome.

Hondo, how would you rate that session?

Even accounting for it being our first jam... three out of ten?

That low?

Yes, assuming ten is what I would consider perfect.

You're all holding back too much.

What? I wasn't trying to.

I just thought we'd sound better if I tried to match you.

I don't really like that kind of thinking.

Shinohara-kun, you're good.

So don't hold back.

O-Okay. I'll give it a shot.

You, too, Iwano-senpai.

Yeah, I know.

Now that you're familiar with the song, we can really start.

Uh, what about me?

Keep doing what you're doing.

Let's keep practicing.

Am I not even good enough to get pointers?

Natsuki, you'll sing next.

I'm clearly the only one below everyone else's level.

The unity I felt when we first played together gave me shivers.

But right now, I'm just making noise.

Let's try that again.

You two are sounding good, but you can go even harder.

That was good, Natsuki.

I really do like your voice.

That was good? It was pretty rough.

Really? I thought it was decent.

You just have to get used to playing and singing at the same time.

It can't be helped.

I know it's too late to ask, but shouldn't you sing instead?

I have high hopes for you.

If we take singing from you, all you'll have left is your mediocre guitar playing.

Take good care of your throat.

I'm impressed you managed to keep singing until the end, though.

Today was just the first day.

Do you fancy yourself a genius?

No, but it sucks when things don't go well.

Y-You're pretty good, Haibara-kun.

I nearly spit my water out.

S-Sorry for scaring you.

I was just worried about you.

Shinohara-kun's too nice!

So, we're officially a band now, right?

Iwano-senpai left in a hurry.

That's just how he is.

Our band will respect our members' individuality.

H-Hot!

To forming our band.

Now that we have a band, what are we going to call ourselves?

My Band?

Hey.

Huh? It's Natsu and Seri.

Were you holding band practice?

Yeah. We just finished.

Wow, this late? You're practicing really hard.

Nice to meet you.

She noticed me?

Shinohara-kun, you're not that invisible.

You're practicing hard, too.

Yeah. Now that the third-years have retired, it's my chance to start.

I need to work hard.

I won't let Miorin leave me in the dust.

You can do it, Uta.

Knock Miori out of her starting spot.

Got it.

Hey, wait a minute.

Why would you say that?

You don't usually join optional practice.

Well, you know... I thought I'd try a little harder.

Shinohara-kun, what's your favorite band?

Uh, Sonic Youth.

Awesome.

Come on.

What?

I touched a girl's hand...

What? Why would you say that?

Sorry. That was creepy, wasn't it? I didn't mean to say that out loud.

I am so sorry.

So, how's the band?

Currently, I'm holding everyone back.

What? Even though you're so good at singing?

It's different from karaoke,

and my brain can't handle playing the guitar at the same time.

Why are you trying so hard?

Because I want to perform well, I guess?

I see.

I know you like bands, but...

How should I put this? I can't tell what your motivation is.

My motivation, huh?

I have plenty of reasons.

I admired the sound of Serika's guitar playing.

I wanted to form a band in the first place.

I didn't want to regret not doing things during my second adolescence.

I have so many, I couldn't list them all.

But Uta is right. I'm not confident enough to proudly name any of them.

Why am I taking this so seriously?

I wanted to impress someone.

Don't overdo it, okay?

Huh? Yeah, sure. I'll be careful.

You've been obsessed with your band lately, so I'm a little worried.

You're right. That's always happened to me when I get really into something.

I think you're already cool the way you are.

Well, I'm this way.

Oh, right. You don't take the train.

Yeah. Bye, guys.

Natsu, when you perform, I'll be waving my hands from the front row.

Yeah, thanks.

Good for her.

Yeah. Doesn't Uta bike to school?

Even I could tell what she was doing.

She left her bike at school because she wanted to walk home with me.

Music Room 2

Ryomei Festival

Ryomei Festival

Ryomei Festival

Ryomei Festival

Ryomei Festival

Yeah.

That was decent.

G-Great.

Since Natsuki's getting the hang of it, let's move on to the next song.

Another one of your songs?

That's the plan, but if there's anything you guys want to play, I'll consider it.

I'm here because I want to play your songs with you.

Y-Your songs are cool, Hondo-san. I like them.

That said, if our goal is hyping up the school festival,

it'll be tough with original songs.

True. It's hard to get into songs you don't know.

In that case, should we try promoting ourselves on my MeTube channel?

Your MeTube channel?

Yeah. I think I have about 40,000 subscribers.

What?!

She's famous in the school club.

I've been checking her channel since she only had 100.

Why is he bragging about being an OG fan?

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Is there a problem?

It's not inaccurate, but...

That's right. I'm cute and a high school girl.

She's got a solid grasp of her own strengths, but...

If we promote ourselves on this channel, we'll be publishing our school's name.

Isn't that dangerous for you, Serika?

Then instead of promoting ourselves for the festival,

why don't we upload recordings of our songs?

Recordings, huh? How would we do that?

I'll ask my coworker at the live music club where I work.

It'll probably cost us, though.

Um, I could do it.

What? You can?

Y-Yes. We'd just need to rent equipment at a studio.

Wow.

It's the only option for loner music nerds.

I know what you mean. I was making music in DAWs since I couldn't find a band.

We'll leave the recording up to you, Shinohara-kun.

O-Okay.

How much time do we get to perform at the festival, anyway?

About fifteen minutes, or three songs.

I'm confident opening with "Black Witch."

It's my masterpiece, after all.

This is what I was thinking for our second song.

The theme is past and regret.