I just want a single ending

Therefore, he really had no hope for Shiina Tatsuki's composition at this time.

"Actually, I'm not too sure either, so I decided to let you listen to it."

It can be said that Shiina Riki was extremely nervous.

Even if you think you understand Deng's inner thoughts and the lyrics, and write a song that you think is pretty good, what if it's all just your wishful thinking?

Just in case, she called out the composing genius Kamikawa Susumu and planned to have him come for an audition.

So as to avoid repeating the same mistakes as before.

"However, as we said before, whether the song based on Deng's lyrics is good or not is determined by Deng himself."

Kamikawa Su made a statement in advance to make her care as little as possible about his thoughts.

"In this case, my opinion doesn't really matter that much."

"But you are a composing genius, so your opinion is still very important." Shiina Riki naturally knew this.

If Deng's evaluation represents whether the song fits the lyrics, then Kamikawa Su's evaluation represents the views and opinions of the market and other listeners on the song.

"I understand. Then let it go."

Seeing her firm attitude, Shangchuan Su didn't say anything else.

After taking a deep breath, Shiina Riki pressed the play button.

Then, the music of "Ichishizuku Sora" began to flow in the park.

···

Not long after, the song ended.

"Good to hear."

Kamikawa Su gave the simplest and most direct evaluation.

Just now he was still worried about whether there was any problem with the song composed by Shiina Riki, but now after listening to it, he found that those worries were completely unnecessary.

This song is already considered a professional-level piece, how could it not sound good?

In a sense, it even sounds better than the version made with the learning card.

By the way, how did she do it?

A burst of inspiration?

Or do you understand Takamatsu Touma's lyrics and inner thoughts?

"Eh? W-What do you mean?"

After hearing his words, Shiina Riki was a little bit unbelievable.

"I said, it sounds good."

Shangchuan Su thought she didn't hear clearly, so he raised his voice and repeated it again.

"I did not mean that."

Such a clear evaluation was naturally heard clearly by Shiina Riki.

"I mean, is your evaluation this time true? You didn't lie to me like last time."

"I'm not lying to you, it just sounds good."

After saying this, Shangchuan Su suddenly understood something and quickly said, "You want to hear a more professional evaluation, right? In this case..."

"No, no need. This evaluation is enough."

Before he could finish his words, he was interrupted by Shiina Riki.

After clearly knowing that Kamikawa Su was not lying to her, she suddenly felt that this world was a little unreal.

The first song she composed was casually modified by Kamikawa Susumu, who had just learned it for a few days. The second song she composed was also casually modified by Kaname Rakuna, and the evaluation she received from him was only good.

It was precisely because she had failed so many times, and they were so exaggerated, that when she finally succeeded in getting good reviews this time, she was a little worried.

The evaluation given by the composing genius is that it sounds good...

Shiina Riki didn't know what expression he should have at this moment.

Should I laugh or cry?

But none of this is quite like her.

"Can you tell me how you did it?"

Kamikawa Su asked a question that puzzled him.

"This time is an exception. Only this time can I understand the lyrics and the inner thoughts of Deng, and then compose a song."

Shiina Riki came back to his senses and looked at Kamikawa Susumu who was standing in front of him with mixed feelings.

The reason for the exception is because of him.

"But now you can feel relieved, right?"

Even though he didn't quite understand why this time was an exception, Kamikawa Suku still pretended to understand and said with a smile.

"You can give it to the lamp to listen to."

"..."

After hearing this, Shiina Riki instantly became much more sober.

That’s true. Getting praise from the composing genius Kamikawa Tsurugi is the first hurdle, but what’s really important is Deng’s evaluation.

Once she feels that it is not possible, then this song will be of no use at all.

"what happened?"

Kamikawa Su noticed that something was wrong with her.

"I……"

Shiina Riki wanted to say something, but he couldn't say anything.

She is extremely scared now.

I’m not afraid that the song is not good, but I’m afraid that I haven’t correctly understood the lyrics and inner thoughts of Deng.

She just said that this time was an exception and that she could understand it, but that was just her one-sided thought.

Is the actual situation really as I said?

After all, she couldn't even talk to a lamp for long, so could she really understand it correctly?

"Your confidence seems to have disappeared."

Looking at Shiina Riki who lowered his head, Kamikawa Su slowly spoke.

On Friday, I told her what she needed to do to make up for the gap between her and the genius, so that she could once again take on the responsibility of composing music.

But the problem is that her self-confidence did not stick with her.

The main thing is that self-confidence is not something you can get just by wanting it.

Shiina Riki has been suffering from the blows brought by her sister since she was a child. Coupled with the successive blows during this period, it is really not easy for her to rebuild her inner confidence in a short period of time.

"..."

Shiina Riki remained silent and did not refute.

Maybe he was right, my confidence was gone.

It was obvious that before, when I was in a state of bursting inspiration, after finishing the song, I dared to take the song to the practice room immediately to let Deng and Kamikawa Su listen to and comment on it.

But now, even though Kamikawa Suku clearly said it was good, I felt hesitant about showing it to Deng.

She is afraid.

I’m afraid that I’ll work hard to create a song that gets good reviews, but in the end it won’t be usable.

"How about we play a game?"

At this time, Kamikawa Su's voice rang out.

"what game?"

Shiina Riki thought he was trying to change the subject, so he raised his head again.

Then she saw Kamikawa Suku holding his phone and clicking play.

The next second, the incredibly perfect song of "Ichishizuku Sora" began to float in the air.

"A game where you let the lights decide who composed the better song for Ichishizuku Sora?"

Amidst this wonderful accompaniment, Kamikawa Supo said words that shocked her greatly.

"Would you like me to compare the piece I composed with this one?"

How can it be?

This is totally incomparable!

"Yes."

Kamikawa Su said as a matter of course.

As mentioned before, the learning card version of "Ichishizuku Sora" can "kill" Shiina Riki's self-confidence.

He agreed with this point.

Well, the problem is coming.

What problems would arise if Tatsuki Shiina "killed" the learning card version of "Ichishizuku Sora"?

The answer is simple, that is to revive her self-confidence!

In other words, as long as Shiina Riki's composition is better than the learning card version, her self-confidence can be successfully restored.

Under normal circumstances, this is an absolutely impossible task.

If 10,000 people were to vote on these two songs, it would be quite remarkable if one vote was cast for Shiina Tatsuki's composition.

This is the difference in strength.

But the problem is, this is not the general case.

The only judge was Deng Takamatsu, and she was the only one who voted.

In other words, as long as Takamatsu thinks the music composed by Tatsuki Shiina is good, that's enough.

As for whether you can win?

Kamikawa Su couldn't be 100% sure.

But he believed in Tatsuki Shiina.

Also, when he heard the song she composed, he felt in his heart that it was better than the version with the learning card in some sense.

"You think I can win?"

Shiina Riki was not a fool and quickly understood the intention of his proposal.

"Yes." Kamikawa Su nodded vigorously.

"Why do you feel that way?"

Shiina Riki was very confused.

You know, I didn't think I could win.

"Because I told you before that as long as you can understand the lyrics and heart of Deng, you can create a song that surpasses genius."

Kamikawa Su spoke every word with an extremely serious expression.

"Now I believe what you just said about understanding the lyrics and heart of the lamp."

"..."

Shiina Riki stared blankly at Kamikawa Susumu who was standing in front of him.

She didn't expect that he would trust her so much.