reawakened muse is reawakened

[idolminded]

Heehee, I knew you'd come back eventually. After all, I can read minds.

[...]

Just kidding.

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[thousandknocks]

[As much as Leon would like to forget, there's no way he thinks he'd ever be able to either. Yet it's like he's become determined not to let that get in the way or drag him down.]

Same here. Consider us back at the start then!

[He's still got a dream, after all. That hasn't changed.
Speaking of...]

Hey, if it's cool, there's something I did always wanna ask ya...

[idolminded]

Something you wanted to ask me...?

[Sayaka finds herself genuinely surprised at that. After all, the two had only interacted twice at the academy; once, when he had admitted to her that he wanted to become a musician, and the second during the events that led to both of their deaths.]

What is it, Kuwata-kun?

[thousandknocks]

What was it like, bein' a singer?

Since that was my dream, man! To to be the kickass vocalist of a kickass band! You were in an idol group, that's like almost the same thing, yeah?

[Even if he admits he did kind of miss it before despite his new ambition, now he doesn't think he could stand to look at another baseball ever again, considering...
Well, you know.]

[idolminded]

[Sayaka can only blink at him a few times before finally letting out a soft giggle. Perhaps she was wrong about you, Leon. Maybe it's because she's dead and really has nothing more to gain or lose, but she finds your enthuasism a tad endearing.]

Well, it was... nice! Performing on a large, open stage in front of your many fans who are cheering you on. Getting to travel across the country to many different regions, staying in luxurious hotels... Though, the best part to me was being with the members of my group. My friends.

[Though, considering their closeness, she considers them her family. One of the small reasons she had snapped at the academy, given her motive video.]

[thousandknocks]

[He continues grinning, only seeming to get more exuberant as he listens to her.]

Aw dude, that sounds HELLA rad!
Especially the part with the luxury hotels and hordes of fans!

[Still as deep a teenager as ever, eh Leon?]

But I bet you're right, that's all gotta be a thousand times better when it's with your friends...
Hey, that gives me an idea!
WE should start a band! Who says it can't have two singers?! We'll be even MORE bitchin' with a dude AND a chick on vocals! HELL YEAH!

[And just like that he's all fired up.]

[idolminded]

[Needless to say, she's very amused by his sudden behaviour. Sayaka giggles once again, nodding her head.]

Sure, why not? I'd love to start a band with you, Kuwata-kun.

[...Even though they're dead. Are ghost bands even a thing? Well, whatever. She's sure it could be.]

[thousandknocks]

[If not bands, there's ghost rock stars, at least! Are they ghosts, or are they in the afterlife? Oh, who cares?! Not Leon! If they're in the afterlife then they've got an amazing selection of talent they could recruit! Maybe they can get Hendrix to be their guitarist! And if they're ghosts... well, maybe Hendrix is a ghost! If ghost bands aren't a thing they'll make them a thing!]

Then let's do it! LET'S DO IT, GIRL! LET'S MAKE THIS HAPPEN!!

[EVEN DEATH CANNOT STOP THE POWER OF MUSIC!
Or one very fiery ex-baseball player.
He raises his fist into the air, waiting on Sayaka to bump it back in agreement.]

[idolminded]

[Sayaka only blinks at Leon as he raises his fist before she smiles gently, bumping his fist in return.]

Let's do it, then!