King of Karaoke

(Idle)

Tsukishiro Yanagi: ♪~

(Talk to Yanagi)

Tsukishiro Yanagi: Sorry for bursting in like this. Something's come up and out of all the people I know, you're the only one I can ask...

Tsukishiro Yanagi: ...But do you happen to be good at singing, perchance?

I'm great!

I'm okay.

Tsukishiro Yanagi: Wonderful. I have a huge favor that I'd like to ask...

Tsukishiro Yanagi: Could you please give some vocal coaching?

She and Song

The following is recorded in the Partner Archive

 "She and Song"

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Story Description: The Soul singer, Tsukishiro Yanagi, is undergoing special training with Elfy!

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Tsukishiro Yanagi: Here's the situation.

Tsukishiro Yanagi: As you know, I'm the executive officer of Hollow Special Operations Section 6. To foster better relations with Section 5, our superiors have instructed us to organize karaoke team-building events from time to time.

Tsukishiro Yanagi: However, Miyabi doesn't know any songs from this era, and Soukaku only sings oni tunes that aren't on the karaoke playlists.

Tsukishiro Yanagi: And I'm not that great at singing, myself. So, to avoid having Section 5 hog the mic and overpower us...

Tsukishiro Yanagi: We used to have Asaba sing for Section 6, though each time he did, he'd complain of a sore throat and chest pains afterward, calling in sick for days.

Tsukishiro Yanagi: As deputy chief, I can't let this continue...

Tsukishiro Yanagi: So I thought it'd be a good idea to practice one or two of my favorite songs.

Tsukishiro Yanagi: Ideally, it would be a song that would make Section 5 burst into tears and run out of the karaoke room... Sorry, that was inappropriate... Maybe the latest hit from the Ridu Songstress...?

Let's see what you can do!

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): Let's not aim too high just yet. We'll see what you can do. How about starting with a lullaby?

Yanagi: A lullaby...? That's something I'm confident I can do.

Yanagi: Slumber, slumber, O my darling baby~

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(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): ...

Yanagi: ...Was that bad? It sounded fine to me. I sing this to Soukaku often, so it should at least be in tune, right?

No, it's totally off-key.

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): (‍I'm sorry to say, but it was completely off-key.I'm sorry to say, but it was completely off-key.Text for Wise / Sorry to break it to you, Yanagi, but it's totally off-key.Sorry to break it to you, Yanagi, but it's totally off-key.Text for Belle‍)

Yanagi: Really...? Was it actually that bad...? Or are you just joking?

...I think you have to face reality.

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): Your singing was pretty interesting... But seriously, I think you need to face reality...

Tsukishiro Yanagi: ...

Tsukishiro Yanagi: Alright, I understand.

Tsukishiro Yanagi: I know I'm not the best singer... but I didn't realize it was this bad.

Tsukishiro Yanagi: So, any suggestions on how I can improve my singing?

You take Yanagi somewhere...

Elfy: Mhm.. so, this lady is keen on improving her singing?

Please sing for the expert.

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): (‍Why don't you sing that lullaby for the expert, Yanagi?Why don't you sing that lullaby for the expert, Yanagi?Text for Wise / Come on, Yanagi, sing that lullaby for the expert.Come on, Yanagi, sing that lullaby for the expert.Text for Belle‍)

Tsukishiro Yanagi: Okay.

Yanagi sings the lullaby once more.

Elfy: ..................

Elfy: Mechanical augmentation of the vocal cords isn't an option... Don't lose heart, my dear, I'm sure there's something else we can do.

Tsukishiro Yanagi: I wasn't disheartened until you said that...

Elfy: What you need isn't to feel discouraged, but a full vocal training program. If you can visit Sixth Street regularly for my training, in three months... no, six months... you'll definitely notice a difference.

Elfy: The human voice is like a sophisticated speaker, capable of channeling the vibrations of the soul and emotions. I've spent nights listening to the Ridu Songstress's songs and it felt like my programming skipped a beat. I've always had faith in human singers' potential.

Elfy: ...But just to be sure...

Elfy: You're really not considering a mechanical vocal cord... right...? ...I guess not...^{[Note 1]}

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(Talk to Tsukishiro Yanagi again, optional)

Yanagi: Slumber, slumber, O my darling baby~

Yanagi: After Soukaku heard it, she fell asleep quickly... You say she fainted? Is this a joke?