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Unreleased Musicarts: Introduction

After the game's end of service, there has been leaks about the unreleased musicarts going around the community, and thankfully the developer still gave some of them justice by releasing their OST soundtrack and an introduction as well.

Here are the officially announced unreleased Musicarts:

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Polovtsian Dances

originally from the opera "Prince Igor" composed by Alexander Borodin.

Unvollendete

originally from Franz Schubert's Seventh Symphony, or formally named as Symphony No. 7 in B Minor, D. 759.

Golliwogg's Cakewalk

originally from Claude Debussy's Children's Corner suite 6th Movement "Golliwogg's Cakewalk".

Peer Gynt

originally from Edvard Grieg's "Peer Gynt" incidental suite to the play with the similar name written by Henrik Ibsen.

Rigoletto

originally from the opera "Rigoletto" composed by Giuseppe Verdi.

Thus Spoke Zarathustra

originally from Richard Strauss' tone poem "Also Spach Zarathustra", inspired from the novel with the same name by Friedrich Nietzsche.

Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun

originally from Claude Debussy's symphonic poem "Prélude à l'après-midi d'un faune".

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I Want to Know Classical Music in Detail!

illustration series by Yamamichi Yuka

the insight illustration series once again returns with some of the unreleased Musicarts and the pieces they came from! this serves as part 8 of this post, and this is probably the last one of this series. I hope you enjoy!

I also had a compiled twitter thread of this too so go HERE for the thread!

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13. | ザーガン宣言

translated title: Sagan Declaration

original link: Takt op. Destiny special intermezzo

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The threat has passed. D2 took so much and went to sleep. The Symphonica became its watchdog.

Now there is no place for D2 anywhere on this continent. Not even a single one.

The monster that plunged the world into darkness has left.It is time to start moving forward again. Regardless of position, regardless of race. This fact that we have overcome the times of turmoil and conquered a terrible enemy will unite all mankind more than we could ever have imagined.

But the music should not start yet.The scars that were carved are still left on the earth. It will take a while now for it to heal. That is all I want before this.

I want you to be at ease. The Symphonica is with you. Believe in me. The Symphonica is with us.

Let us, as a banner, show you a new way of being in the world.

— Excerpt from the Sagan Declaration, 2043.

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12. | ボストンの惨劇

translated title: Boston Tragedy

original link: Takt op. Destiny special intermezzo

Next : (13) Sagan Declaration

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At approximately 6.30pm last night, a large-scale D2 attack occurred in Boston. The Symphonica's suppression unit was quickly mobilised and the situation was brought under control, but the damage to the city of Boston was extensive and a day later, the search for missing persons and rescue of survivors is still underway in the area. At the time of the incident, a concert for the comfort of the public was being held at a concert hall in the city, and some Symphonica officials have reported that D2 may have targeted this concert.

The hall was completely destroyed in the attack, and many members of the orchestra, including conductor Kenji Asahina, who was performing, were killed. The number of dead and missing, including those in the city centre, is estimated to exceed 100 and is expected to rise further. The government and the Symphonica have expressed their condolences to the victims of this incident and are taking the attack itself very seriously and will soon hold a press conference to announce how they will respond.

(From a news report the morning after the 'Boston tragedy')

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11. | ニューヨーク・シンフォニカのガイドブックより抜粋

translated title: Extraction from the New York Symphonica Guidebook

original link: Takt op. Destiny special intermezzo

Next : (12) Boston Tragedy

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About Us

♫~ About New York Symphonica ~♫

Symphonica was founded on the founding principle of "celestial music for the people", Symphonica was founded as a private organisation with the aim of contributing to society.

~ (Omitted) ~

We eventually succeeded in developing the Musikart, the fruit of our wisdom, In order to counter the frequent attacks by D2, we started to construct large-scale operational facilities in various locations.

Strategic Defence Base: The Symphonica. This is a place that can be called a fortress for the defence of humanity. This is where all of our information and defence as well as state-of-the-art research facilities are gathered. With the full cooperation of national governments, construction is still underway in major cities. The Symphonica has already been completed in New York, Genoa and Berlin. We want to be the "security" of your city. That is the wish of the Symphonica.

These buildings are managed by Symphonica International Organisation. Each region has a different management approach and believes in flexible management in accordance with the times and needs. Here at New York Symphonica, Mr. Sagan has been appointed General Manager (GM). Under the direction of the heroes of the Great War, the conductors have been selected through rigorous training and testing. We have several excellent Musicarts deployed to ensure your safety on a daily basis. And in New York Symphonica, in order to cover the whole of the vast American continent, We have introduced a branch management system with nine branches. A direct line has been established between the New York headquarters and all branches, allowing for 24-hour, real-time response.

New York Symphonica's structure is rock solid. It has been and will continue to be. Please support and cooperate with the Symphonica in its daily activities on behalf of the people of the country.

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10. | 「流通、回復の道筋。鍵は官民一体の事業戦略」

translated title: "Pathways to distribution recovery. The key is an integrated public-private business strategy."

original link: Takt op. Destiny special intermezzo

Next : (11) Extraction from the New York Symphonica Guidebook

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There has been a lull in D2 activity and infrastructure development is proceeding at a rapid pace to restore the depressed economy. The damage from the east coast to the centre of the country is extensive and many areas are still inaccessible, but the construction of a route connecting the east and west is progressing well and distribution is showing signs of recovery. As a result, markets and other events have been held in the city, attracting many citizens and creating a bustling atmosphere.

In a joint statement, the government and the Symphonica announced that a large budget and manpower would be allocated for the reconstruction of the delayed sections, and there are high expectations for the future reconstruction.

In addition, land is being reclaimed and farmland developed in areas where distribution recovery has been slow. The casino industry, which was once a major player in Las Vegas, was completely shut down due to the D2 raids. However, through citizen-led pioneering guidance, the city has succeeded in mass production of maize and other grains, which now contributes significantly to the stabilisation of foodstuff distribution, particularly in the western districts. Mr. Lang, a representative citizen of Las Vegas, said, "We want to boost Las Vegas as a centre of war-ravaged reconstruction, accept refugees from various parts of the country, promote the development of farmland and eventually make it a centre of foodstuff distribution".

Various parts of the USA are on the road to recovery. The issue at hand is the presence of D2 in hiding, and Symphonica is calling for widespread sightings.

— L.A. News Report / August 24, 2047

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09. | D2対命第65号

translated title: D2 vs. Life No. 65

original link: Takt op. Destiny special intermezzo

Next : (10) "Pathways to distribution recovery. The key is an integrated public-private business strategy."

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D2 vs. Life No. 65.

8/25/2047

0900

Symphonica force transfer order for the implementation of sealing treatment orders and transport and recovery in response to the discovery of giant Black Night Iron Meteorite.

A huge dormant Black Night Iron Meteorite was discovered in August 2047. Possible triggering of future large-scale D2 disasters.

New York Symphonica will carry out sealing procedures on the August 2047 discovery of the Black Night Iron Meteorite. In addition, there is a fear that D2, which is dormant, may become active during the transport and recovery of the black night meteorite, so New York Symphonica's forces will be moved at the same time.

Chief Commander Schindler shall carry out the transfer force and direct the transportation of Black Night Iron Meteorite as follows:

(1) The number of workers belonging to the Symphonica

Mobilising a maximum of 100 workers who can respond immediately.

(2) Total quantity of equipment and weaponry belonging to the Symphonica

Reinforced armoured train for the transportation of Black Night Iron Meteorite. A set of heavy equipment for recovering equipment and pioneering bad roads. Accompanied by Musicarts Hell and Walküre. Note that in Walküre there are problems with operating hours due to the absence of Conductors.

(3) Destination

— Collection point: South Central States, near Roswell.

— Relay point: Houston.

— Target point: Boston Laboratory.

(4) Time of implementation of the order

The order shall be implemented immediately and its termination shall be until the completion report of the transport mission is received.

New York Symphonica GM, Sagan

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08. | 『D2ならびに黒夜隕鉄と音楽の相関性』

translated title: "D2 and the Correlation Between the Black Night Iron Meteorite and Music."

original link: Takt op. Destiny special intermezzo

Next : (9) D2 vs. Life No. 65

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Extracts from the Third Interim Report of the Council for the Prevention of Unknown Hostile Species

10/12/2037

~ (Omitted in the foregoing) ~

2.1 Provision of information on hostile unknown species (hereinafter referred to as D2) to the public in peacetime

In addition to providing information in response to a crisis at the time of a D2 attack, information on how to prevent D2 attacks and the results of various research studies should also be provided to the public in peacetime as a preventive measure. Through the provision of appropriate information, it is necessary to inform and convince the public of the measures to be taken in the event of a D2 attack, in order for them to act correctly.

~ (Abbreviations) ~

5.1 D2 Countermeasures

Based on the findings in other countries, and as a result of studying the Black Night Iron Meteorite recovered in Japan, the following is considered to be the case.

(1) Correlation between D2 and music

The core of the hostile unknown organism known as D2 is the Black Night Iron Meteorite. The principle is still unconfirmed, but it is assumed that D2 reacts hypersensitively to music and activates extremely aggressively, and that D2 follows the activity of the core of black night meteorite to joint and attack places where music is present.

It has been observed that D2 reacts particularly strongly to musical performances by human hands. The same applies to listening to sound recording media. Although this may be a useful means of detecting D2 in a latent state, detailed investigations are not recommended due to the high risk under the current circumstances where a full countermeasure has not been established.

(2) Black Night Iron Meteorite sealing measures

D2 has been found to have a habit of polyphasing against Black Night Iron Meteorites that are in an active state.

Black Night Iron Meteorites are inactive if there is no music present. The elapsed time required for inactivity is estimated to be ■■■ hours.

Research to limit the activation of Black Night Iron Meteorites has already begun and sealing measures are being established. However, the effect is still only a reduction. Continued research and testing is needed to establish a complete sealing method.

(3) Private sector measures against D2

For the performance and listening to music, a certain effect of D2 on the reduction of cognition is recognised in underground or subterranean shielded spaces or equivalent enclosed spaces or soundproofed environments. The details are summarised in the "Opinion on the Review of the Guidelines for D2 Countermeasures in Relation to Musical Performance".

The above opinion was deleted from the minutes after an urgent correction.

Regarding musical performances, cases of D2 attacks were confirmed even in enclosed environments such as concert halls. Details of the attacks were compiled in the "Report on the 2037 Boston Concert D2 attack".

In view of its impact on the safe lives of the public, it is necessary to consider a mandatory ban on music itself.

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07. | 定期連絡

translated title: Regular Communication

original link: Takt op. Destiny special intermezzo

Next: (8) "D2 and the Correlation Between Black Night Iron Meteorite and Music."

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Hey there, Heaven. Regular comms is such a hassle. I always thought you were better suited to this sort of thing. Ah, but you know, I've had a bit of something fun. Listen to this.

Takt Asahina. This name, especially the family name. Doesn't it sound familiar?　You'll know it when you report it. He was a Conductor with a cute little Musicart with jewel-like eyes called Destiny. He was getting on well with Walküre right away, and he seems to have a talent as a Conductor. Hmmm... you might be attracted to him when you get see him. It's said that he's on his way to New York from New Orleans. We're heading that way too... Maybe we'll see him again? Can I have him? Can I break him? No?

By the way, the chief commander seems to be very displeased with him. I tried to recruit him so badly by asking him to be my subordinate, but I failed again, so I don't know. Men's jealousy is a scary thing, you know. I think I'm going to have to use that thing again.

That's all I have to say. Give my regards to the Maestro.

P.S. I'm getting tired of this job, can you take over?

— Viewer's comment: After careful examination of the content, the style was revised and submitted to the GM.

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06. | ある少女の日記

translated title: Diary of a Girl

original link: Takt op. Destiny special intermezzo

Next : (7) Regular Communication

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Day 1

A new day has begun. What will this world do for me? I remembered the words of a film my mom used to secretly show me. An old film about a girl with the same name as me.

Today I was called Cosette Schneider. I suddenly have two older sisters. But it's just me and Anna for a while. Everyone else has to go back to New York for work. I thought it would be easier to have just the two of us, because I would be surprised if there were four more people in the family at once, but it wasn't like that. I guess I was nervous. I couldn't eat the food Anna had cooked for me.

I said I was sorry, and Anna served me a tarte tatin. It smelled nostalgic and I found myself eating the whole thing. It was very, very tasty. When I told her that, she smiled and said she would make it again. I was happy.

I think Anna is also worried about suddenly having to live with me. But she was still smiling happily, so I was relieved. I'm still a little embarrassed, but I think I'll call her "big sister" tomorrow.

Day 2

Anxiety. Very anxious. He's making me very, very anxious.

Big Sister Anna also looks after her childhood friend who lives nearby, she's very nice. So I went along to help her. She told me that he was a cheeky one, even though he was younger than her.

First of all, there was a piano in the house. A grand piano. It was amazing.

And by the piano, there was something. I think it was probably a person, but it was a bit weird. I think it must be a ghost playing the piano or something. It didn't matter if I was cleaning or doing something else nearby, it just kept playing the piano.

That very unfriendly person is called Takt Asahina. I feel very anxious and very concerned. When I watch him, the anxiety I was feeling becomes irrelevant.

...Come to think of it, isn't music banned in the USA?

Day 3

Amazing. Astounding. Splendid, it's weird, yet so amazing.

You're weird, Takt Asahina. He's older than me, but he doesn't have the same life skills as me, so from today onwards I'm going to call him "you". What's amazing is that he really can't do anything except play the piano. He doesn't cook or clean. He manages to bathe and use the toilet by himself, but that's it. That's amazing. I wonder how he has lived his whole life.

I don't know, but... Still, only the piano is amazing. Takt's piano is amazing. I wonder. What is it? Is it better to say "risking your life"? It resonates deep into my chest, and th heat is transmitted. I feel a shudder from the core of my body. It's amazing.

It's amazing. Music is amazing, isn't it?

Come to think of it, I think the pendant I got from my mom was glowing after I heard Takt play the piano. Does it mean that she was also happy? If so, I'm happy.

Bye-bye, me so far.

Best regards, me from now on.

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05. | あるシンフォニカ研究員の日記

translated title: Diary of a Symphonica Researcher

original link: Takt op. Destiny special Intermezzo

Next: (6) Diary of a Girl

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Now, I'm on a mission. Because I've been assigned to conduct research on Conductors and Musicarts. This research is at the forefront of defeating the D2. This is the research I wanted more than anything else. How could I not be fired up by this?

There are still many aspects of Conductors and Musicarts that have yet to be clarified. To be honest, I hear that even the New York Symphonica is making slow progress in their research. If we can unravel the mechanism of that supernatural power, it will be good for the world. I'm sure of it.

I've been assigned from the day after tomorrow. I will do my best with all my might.

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We don't know anything. No, it is progress because we now know that we don't know anything. It is the small accumulations that lead to big successes.

By the way, it's not that I didn't do anything. I bravely put up a physical hearing with the current Conductors and Musicarts. Although I was met with some resistance, here is what I learned about the Conductors and Musikarts through repeated communication.

According to the Conductor: "I feel the sound of the Musicart."

According to the Musicart: "The Conductor will lead the way."

They rely too much on their senses, don't they? But when I asked all the Musicarts, all I got back were these sensory words.

I don't know. Neither the Conductors nor the Musicarts know.

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Claude Debussy once said, "We must remove the scientific from music." The relationship between the musikart and the conductor may be just that. It is not something that can be analysed scientifically, this is. I have not given up, but I have decided that we cannot proceed without first acknowledging it.

Let's get the facts straight. Musicarts, on their own, are not capable of sustained combat and run out of energy quickly. From what I have heard of Musicart in the absence of Conductors, this energy inefficiency does not seem to be a conscious one. However, the musikart with the Conductor overcomes this shortcoming. Rather than the conductor supplying energy... it is directing efficient energy operation. They're able to do this because they're right there, but objectively watching the Musicart and listening to the sound of the said Musicart. Well, a Conductor is what they used to call a conductor.

The first conductor who thought, "If a weapon has music in its body, it should be able to conducted" must have had their head screwed on. That kind of freedom of thought is necessary. As I came to the Symphonica and I talked to many Conductors and Musicarts, I began to understand this. No, I felt it firsthand.

Let's do our best, to get to know the Conductors and Musicarts.

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04. — from "The Adventures of Lenny and Titan"

original link: Takt op. Destiny special Intermezzo

Next: (5) Diary of a Symphonica Researcher

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Cafeteria in the early morning was still empty. The usual cold bread, fried eggs, sausages, plus a bit of fruit. There was pumpkin soup, which was a bit of a relief. I have an important visit today, so I need to cheer myself up. Finally, my Conductor is going to be chosen.

"...Yup it'll be fine!""

I thought to myself and tried to gulp down the pumpkin soup.

"Huh?"

I realised that I had finished eating and the soup was already empty. A self-mocking laugh escaped me.

"It's not a gala, it's like this."

Even though he is used to fighting, it is difficult for him to feel at a distance from people. I've seen a number of kids who are excellent as Musicarts, but who are clawed back because they don't work well together. I surely can handle it! I had confidence in him, but I'm not so sure.

This is not just about me anymore. Musicart and Conductor. It's about having a partner.

"My Conductor..."

I look over the material I've reviewed many times, once now. I had already memorised the content, but I couldn't relax until I had something in my eyes.

— Name: Leonard Flyheart.

— Previous job: cellist and assistant conductor of the Rooster Symphony Orchestra.

— During the orchestra's performance in Boston, he was involved in a large-scale D2 attack. Survives but is wounded all over.

— Discovered aptitude during a hospital examination and decided to become a Conductor.

— He completed his initial training with unprecedented speed and today officially becomes a Conductor.

"...It's been a hard work, huh, to get to this point."

From that textual information alone, I can understand the pain and desperation of Mr. Leonard. I can also predict the feelings he must be carrying in his heart. What's there now is surely 'anger', 'sadness' and other feelings that have nothing to do with music.

It's not that. I don't want the people I'm fighting with to feel that way.

What should I do? How should I solve this? What should I show him? What should I let him hear?

When I was thinking about this, I suddenly saw a window pane, and I couldn't help but shout out,

"Uwa!"

Reflected in the glass was my face, tense and stiff. I was thinking too much and his brows were furrowed, an expression unbecoming of me. My asymmetrical hair might have looked even more eerie.

"...What a terrible face."

This is not good. I don't want the Maestro to see this kind of me.

While I fiddle with my face with both hands, I think about the Maestro I haven't seen yet. The expression I want to show him, the tone I want him to hear. I think about the feelings I want him to have.

Music has always been like that. It is a gift to be delivered to the audience.

The first audience for me is the Maestro. The form of the first encounter with the Maestro becomes the form of the my piece, the Titan. So, what do he want to deliver?

"What I want to deliver..."

A wry smile breaks out in my voice. The me in the glass also smiled, caught in the act.

It was early morning and the sun was shining brightly through the clouds. Everything seemed to sparkle and shine. It was as if he was pushing me back.

"That's right."

I meditated once and muttered as if I was reassured. My face through the glass in his wide-open eyes looked bright and dazzling.

For a long time to come. No matter who the Maestro is and how he feels.

I will be able to laugh with him. That's what I thought. That's what I decided.

My face was bright as I walked out to meet him. There was a big smile on my face that I wanted him to see.

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03. — The Dream Quest of Unknown Tomorrow

original link: Takt op. Destiny special Intermezzo

Next : (4) from "The Adventures of Lenny and Titan"

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A black, dull, glowing stone collected in the basement of the New York Symphonica. This is apparently called the Black Night Iron Meteorite. Looking at its eerie light, it is no wonder that this is the root of all evil that produces that D2. I once kicked it out of hatred, but it only made an unpleasant reverberating sound and didn't even move, which was annoying.

Oops, that was only in the beginning. As expected, I treat them politely now. It is an essential material for this facility under construction.

The development site beneath the New York Symphonica was reaching its climax. All the materials have arrived and the morale of the personnel on site is high. The morale of the personnel on site is high, probably because GM Sagan came to personally inspire them just a few days ago. Many of them were moved by the sight of GM Sagan bowing deeply and saying, "I'm sorry for all the hardship I've put you through." A craftsman feels with his heart and responds with his mind.

That's right, I have no idea what the Black Night Iron Meteorite, or the Harmonia ore, or whatever it's technically meant to do. I don't know what use this facility will be put to. And it's a secret request. I wouldn't normally accept such a job.

But when it's a direct request from GM Sagan, I can't refuse. That man deserves our unconditional trust.

He, GM Sagan, is a hero to us. He inspired us, who had been shriveling up on the battlefield, and beat the D2s ahead of everyone else. I clearly remember his bravery. He even saved my life once or twice.

We fought together that day because we believed in GM Sagan, and as a result, the D2 threat was over. We defended New York with our own hands. Then this equipment must have been used to defeat D2.

Some may question why I'm doing this in secret, but I'm doing it. I believed in the future that GM Sagan sees. I shall follow it to the end. It's the same as in the past wars.

I will follow him to the end, because after that, peace should be waiting for us.

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02. — 秘匿音声記録

translated title: Confidential Audio Recording

original link: Takt op. Destiny special Intermezzo

Next: (3) The Dream Quest of Unknown Tomorrow

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(Noise)

Start of recording.

I am the Grand Maestro and the New York Symphonica supervisor. This is my last will and testament. Because as long as this data is being played back, I must have failed. At the outset, I would like to say that this dictation is not a confession. I am absolutely certain of what I am about to do. In other words, all responsibility lies with me, Sagan, and no one else. There is no one else who shares my aspirations. Therefore, I am the only one who is qualified to speak about this plan.

I have served Symphonica as a conductor for more than ten years. Music.... should not originally be used as such, an art form that humanity should be proud of, is treated as a weapon of strife and slaughtered by those invaders. In the past I had no doubts about it at all. And so, as I crossed many battlefields and won a few victories, I was hailed as a "hero".

Heroes.

What a heavy responsibility.

I can no longer allow myself to be defeated. Even though I am hailed as a hero, what I am doing is no different from telling soldiers to fight and die. On my command, a company charges. Under my command, a live Musicart will gladly go to their deaths. On one occasion, a young soldier was overrun by D2 in front of me. He looked back at me, laughed and shouted,

"Maestro, now is the time. Kill them while you still can!"

From that day onwards, I heard all kinds of vindictive voices on the battlefield where I was going. Even so, I was not allowed to retreat. I must have become exhausted. I have done countless self-inflicted wounds, but I do not feel any pain. Perhaps I should have put a bullet in my head, but it wouldn't have hurt anyway. They died in pain, the innocent people of this country, and I am dying in painlessness. How can such a thing be allowed to happen?

But... One day I had a revelation. When I touched that Black Night Iron Meteorite in the centre of the burning metropolis, it was truly heavenly. The joy of that moment was exactly as the great musician said,

"Oh friends, let us not sound like this, let us play a more wonderful sound."

Yes, it came through. It was echoing. What I have to do before this.

Through anguish to rapture. The Boston Tragedy and the chain of battles that followed it were all part of the path to joy. They were the scars the world needed.

With this, for a time the world stopped playing music and the invaders went quietly to sleep. People must have felt peace in the midst of the silence. And in that tranquillity they would have felt loss.

Music is a light that illuminates the heart. To bring light back into a world that has mourned it. What do we give up and what do we gain?

Yes. This is my choice. Because I am a hero.

I will gather the Black Night Iron Meteorite, sacrifice this land and save the others. With this body as a sacrifice, I will gather everything here and put an end to it. That is what my pain can be.

This is not desperation, nor it is ruin.

To the world, it is the folly of heroes who tried to bring salvation.

We are ready. All that remains is to touch that stone. That's how it all ends. It all begins. Or he will reach me or not.... That is the choice of destiny.

End of record. From the heart out, and hopefully back into the heart again.

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01. — Der Wille zur Macht

translated title: The Will to Power

original link: Takt op. Destiny special Intermezzo

Next : (2) Confidential Audio Recording

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It's now December. The city is decorated with trees and illuminations everywhere. I heard that music used to be played in the streets, but I can't afford to be extravagant. I was able to celebrate Christmas again this year. Last year, I made a cake with Cosette and we brought it to Takt's house and ate it together. I feel like a lot of time has passed since then.

The series of disturbances at the New York Symphonica were supposed to have ended with the disappearance of the huge Black Night Iron Meteorite that had been ejected from the underground. However, for those of us who were involved, nothing was over. The rescue of Takt and the search for Destiny. She couldn't be found after a long search. However, there was one thing that remained. Takt's right hand was holding something like a dog tag. Yes, she had kept her promise to me and returned Takt. Takt, whose expression was very peaceful but didn't look as if he was alive, was brought back to life by Lotte's proper treatment. However, it seems that he will never recover unless I let him sleep for a very, very long time from now on. I had a similar experience when I forgot to eat and sleep and kept playing the piano... I feel a bit nostalgic.

New York Symphonica was close to total destruction. It would take a considerable amount of time to regain its previous functions, and a drastic reorganisation was also to take place. In order to provide treatment in fully equipped facilities, Takt will soon be transferred to another location.

But they're not going to make it public. The fact that Sagan, the Grand Maestro, was the mastermind behind it all. Papa told me secretly that the Symphonica still insisted on releasing the facts. That's why there was a lot of confusion. In other words, the so-called... political settlement. What happens when a world that relies on the Symphonica loses faith in the Symphonica? It's not hard to imagine. A divided world is the result. A large amount of Black Night Iron Meteorite stored underground went out of control for unknown reasons. The Symphonica cured the situation on its own. That's how it happened. Only the fact that many lives were lost in the process was reported in a nonchalant manner.

Thus, the hero passes away a hero, and the unknown musician quietly goes to sleep, and so on.

"...It's unreasonable."

The words leaked out unintentionally.

Yes, it was all unreasonable. Before and after I left on my journey. The musician's name is not a word, but a word that comes to mind when you think about it.

Titan told us about Lenny. I think Lenny, too, was constantly defying unreasonableness. He never pretended to be, but deep down inside he must have had a flame burning with anger as its source.

Takt, too. Takt has also been fighting against unreasonableness for a long time. Where and what should I hit them with? What should I do to convey my anger? Because he didn't know that, he kept on playing music for a long time. I kept shouting out loud to the world that had stopped music that it was wrong.

No matter how much we are almost ostracised by the world. No matter how many heart-breaking and painful realities he was bombarded with.

He never stopped playing music. He tried to keep the music alive. Even if he lost his life, the music would remain. As he showed it to himself, to others and to the world.

Suddenly, the tune is deflected. A melody that perhaps no one else in the world knows.

"I wish I'd listened to that one... properly."

When I was sorting through Tamt's room, I found some music sheets. The sheets were wrinkled, the notes were scribbled in a mess and there were no numbers or tempo markings, it looked like a scribble. But there was indeed Takt's music there. The title of the piece, scribbled in a particularly messy manner, which he did not intend for anyone to read.

" With Love "

When I saw it, I was shocked. It was as if I had been hit on the head.

Takt was the last one I met. He met love and weaved a sound. I was convinced that it was 'it' that I had to leave behind for the world.

The memories of him up to now come flooding back into my groggily shaking brain.

He used to stay at home and play the piano all the time. He met Cosette and gradually regained his emotions. He mourns for Cosette and weeps. As he continues his journey, he begins to face the world. He decides to make a decision for the sake of music.

"Thank you so much for everything you've done this far."

I'll never forget it. I'll never ever forget those cruel words. Those are the words that I never want to hear again. Those are words that can become a curse. But, at that time I had no strength and there were nothing else for me that I could do. All I could do is to shut his mouth up.

He had found love. Cosette already knew about it. And I'm sure Destiny had already understand it as well.

Cosette. Destiny. My darling sisters who left without saying goodbye.

I am the only one. I am the only one left behind.

Then, what can I do with what is left of me? My resolve was made then.

The performance begins. I can't stay in sorrow forever. I must fight.

The music has not returned yet. What was it that they risked their lives to protect? I must show them. I must deliver it.

Music to him who will eventually wake up. I will go on ahead. To deliver music, and to convey love.

Even if he has forgotten everything. Even if he has mourned everything.

Show must go on, because the music will live on.

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[hitogatarock]

it's one year since release and I haven't picked one up😭😭😭

with Himehina's 3rd album full setlist has been released (the album would be released on May) I'll do my best to translate the new songs:

Kagura-hime

Parasomnia

GOLDEN

One-Way

Hare

Chouchin ankou

Mirai wa kiseki no kisu no saki

Senkou hanabi

and, to note that I might not translate WWW because of the complexity of the lyrics which is a normal Gohgo-san (himehina's resident lyricist) thing, so might as well please look up for the actual eng subs on the mv.😔 also I might be slow since college is making me busier than ever hhhh

[hitogatarock]

i finished backlogging my translated takt op contents here,

my next is this intermezzo entries from the anime website my friend asking me to translate. I'll make another series for this intermezzo entries, and I hope I can find time to translate this!