Your Melody
By Kenichi Sobu
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"I was involved in a car accident and lost my eyesight ... During the moments of despair, I heard ‘Melody’, Mr. Seno's music, on radio ... I realized that I could still find hope in my life ..."
Masayuki first thought it was a prank, but he played along with it via the mail exchange between two antiquated cylindrical mailboxes in respective timelines. Future events that the girl said would happen were realized one after another, and he eventually was convinced that she told the truth.
Can Masayuki really compose such a masterpiece titled 'Melody', to give the girl energy to live in the future?
This work was first published in Japan in 2005 and translated in 2014 for The BBB: Breakthrough Bandwagon Books.
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Your Melody - Kenichi Sobu
Your Melody
Originally written in Japanese by Kenichi Sobu
Translated by Ryusui Seiryoin
Cover illustration by Polka D
Cover design by Tanya
This book is first published in Japan in 2005.
Japanese edition copyright © 2005 Kenichi Sobu / Kodansha
English edition copyright © 2014 Kenichi Sobu / The BBB: Breakthrough Bandwagon Books
All rights reserved.
ISBN: 978-1-304-98553-8
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It was one Saturday in the middle of October, 2001.
In a reception room on the sixth floor of the building of Queen Records in Tokyo, Masayuki Seno, a pianist and composer, looked down listening to Takei, a producer, sitting opposite him.
That’s why we are terminating the contract with you. Granted, it has been a short-term relationship. We have released just one CD album, which didn’t sell at all. So, it can’t be helped.
No ...
Masayuki nodded pensively.
You are young and have good looks, so we kinda expected that the album sales would be boosted by the photograph on the CD jacket. But, I was being a bit too Pollyanna-ish. As long as you composed all tracks in the album, we need at least one really great, catchy tune to make the album hit the chart.
Yes, I understand that. When I composed these numbers, I thought all of them were great. However, after the album was released and I repeatedly listened to the tunes, I started feeling that each one was actually mediocre ...
Right. The melodies you composed are not convincing and don’t have the power to move the hearts and souls of the listeners.
Takei said pungently, scratching his crew-cut head.
I hate to admit it ...
We have an option to release your second album that consists of standard numbers, instead of an album with your original music. But, honestly, your skill in playing piano is not that good.
Masayuki smoothed his long, front hair backward, and said flatly, Umm, I think there is no point of releasing an album, if I cannot present my musicality with my own music.
If you think so, then I do regret having to announce to you right now that our contract is now terminated ... Is it okay?
It is just too bad. Thank you very much for everything. Releasing my own album has been my dream since my childhood. Mr. Takei, I really appreciate your support.
Masayuki stood up, and bowed deeply.
I’m relieved to hear that. Of course, although the contract is terminated, you don’t have to give up on your dream. Feel free to contact me again, if you complete composing a convincing masterpiece.
Thank you. Well then, I’m leaving now.
Masayuki bowed again and walked toward the door.
Oh ... Hey.
Yes?
Masayuki stopped, and looked back at Takei.
I forgot to tell you that we received a fan letter for you.
Takei picked up an envelope and handed it to Masayuki.
What? I have never received a fan letter before, though ...
Masayuki received the envelope, while feeling somewhat uneasy.
Even so, it must be for you because it is addressed to you.
Masayuki touched the envelope, and said, Hmm ... there is something in it.
Ah. It might be an audio cassette tape. Perhaps, a budding composer sent it to you in order to get your feedback. If it is a masterpiece, let me know and listen to it.
Okay, I will. Then, see you.
Masayuki left the room and then the building.
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As soon as Masayuki got back to his apartment in Arakawa Ward in Tokyo, he started getting drunk in despair.
His dream of becoming successful as a composer was shattered. Takei said to him, "Feel free to