01x02 - Music -Reincarnation

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Dad?

Dad! Wake up!

"Music is the light
that illuminates people's hearts."

A quote from Maestro Asahina.

Music gives people hope
and adds richness to life.

He didn't want such music
to be taken from this world.

This was the sublime ideal he held.

But the D2 cruelly tore that ideal apart.

Whilst we must not forget
what he aimed for,

we must also learn from his sacrifice.

Music possesses the glorious power
to destroy the D2.

However, it can be a double-edged sword
that brings destruction.

Only the Musicarts created by us,
the Symphonica,

can manipulate the power correctly.

Citizens, please listen,
before the D2 threat disappears,

please refrain from playing music,

to avoid a repeat of this tragedy.

Music, in our current world,

is a deadly poison.

Good morning, Takt.

Sorry to disturb you mid-flow.

I'm here to clean this week too.

I didn't ask you to. Get out of here.

Not again...

How does this place
get so messy in just a week?

I made this place spotless last week.

I gathered everything I need to survive.

It's the perfect space to concentrate
without wasting time on meaningless tasks.

You're just lazy.

Look, there's strange little critters
gathering for a party.

Leave them alone.

They might look unpleasant but they don't
stop me from playing the piano.

Unlike somebody.

I'm not stopping you.

I'm just here to help you
live like a human being at least.

Well, get on with it then.

My time is precious.

Yes, Maestro.

Cosette, when you're done in here...

You didn't take a bath
or even change your shirt, did you?

Are you here to clean or to disturb me?

The cleaning can't be done
if I don't start from the dirtiest place.

You said you wouldn't
disturb me from playing the piano.

You said that, right Cosette?

Sorry, but you're the one
disturbing my cleaning.

I knew it.

You're here to interrupt my precious time
with my piano today too, aren't you?

Cosette, Takt! Enough!

Takt, when will you stop living like this?

At least don't spend the whole day
in that dark garage.

Go for a walk in the park or something
when the weather is nice.

Pointless. A waste of my time.

If we didn't come to you,

you'd be buried alive in the garbage

or die from sickness due to not bathing.

How stupid.

I've not left the house,
why would I get dirty?

You're not being serious, are you?

It's a lot more likely that you two
will bring dirt in from outside.

That's ridiculous.

That poor piano. It has to be played
by a loser like you all day. Poor thing!

The piano is pitiful?

Nonsense.

The piano wishes to be played
by a person like me.

Shut up. Cosette, stop it.

Takt, eat your food.

Although Cosette is exaggerating,

we are concerned about you.

It might be good
to do something different.

Like what?

Do you want to play the piano outside?

Everyone will be happy
to hear you playing the piano.

I can only play here.

Besides, there's no piano outside.

Don't make daft suggestions.

You always have an answer, don't you?

This is mine then.

My parents, and my sister Lotte,

say they could never face your late father
if something were to happen to you.

But Cosette and I
might move to New York one day.

I'm just saying we might.

What would you do then, Takt?

Nothing.

I'll simply stay here, with my music.

Thanks for the meal.

Look at this!

There'll be a
Symphonica festival in our town.

Wait, please. Listen to me.

It's a chance for you to
proudly play piano under the sunshine.

The Symphonica Party

is a festival the Symphonica
puts on in various towns.

It's been four years
since the Sagan Declaration.

But people are still holding back.

This is a day to have some fun.

There's a fun fair,
food stalls, dancing, and shows.

Local artists are welcome to join too.

It's a chance to play piano in the
middle of town without getting scolded.

You can play for the entire day and night.

-Probably.
-"Probably"?

Well anyway,
don't worry about the details.

You should play, Takt.

Let everyone listen to your music.

You've practiced so hard
every day until now.

Surely you don't want it all
to have been for nothing.

I don't know...

Don't worry.

I'll check how you can sign up...

Only you and Anna have heard my piano.

I have no confidence

that my music can move people's hearts.

Takt, you're really good.

It's not a matter of skill.

In a world where music has been abandoned,

I don't think that my piano
can reach people.

So, I don't want to play...

Really?

But, I think your music will reach people.

I believe there are people
waiting for your music.

Because I really like it.

No way, that's all I can remember.

You can play the piano?

My mom taught me before she died.

Music was still allowed in France.

Is this your first time in three years?

No, I still play occasionally.

-Where?
-Here.

When you're taking a bath.

I'm sorry.

Why did you play Sonata Pathétique?
There must be other pieces.

I was in the mood for this.

Now I think I know how
Beethoven felt when he wrote this.

What's up with you?

They said we could play what we like,

but started making a fuss
when I mentioned the piano.

I don't understand.
What are you talking about?

The festival.

They said we can only play music
specified by the Symphonica.

It's all music in the end though.

You've still not given up on that?

I never said I'd participate.

Come on. Just do it!

Go for it and see what happens.

Takt Asahina's impressive
street piano debut!

I'll never be allowed to play
if you mention the name Asahina.

What's wrong?

Sonata Pathétique's first movement

is our present despair.

The third movement presents
a little light of hope.

The second movement
that connects them is love.

Mom taught me that.

I'll come to play again.

I can play a duet with you next time.

No way.

Sis.

I'm sorry.

Are you done cleaning? Any more trash?

I gathered it all over there.

You knew, didn't you?

Cosette can play the piano.

You finally realized?

What exactly is your little sister?

She's a good girl, isn't she?

Always energetic and positive.

Although she can be pushy sometimes.

However, she's gentle and caring.

And she has an adorable smile.

I'm so jealous.

About what?

Of course, she'll want my attention,

but it's different with you.

The only one she gives that true smile to,

is you.

She's a complete nuisance to me.

Always making a scene,

and playing my piano without asking.

Is piano the only thing in your brain?

What?

Even when nobody's willing to listen,

will you still keep playing?

It's been four years
since GM Sagan's declaration,

the D2 threat does still exist,

but we're marching
on the path of revival courageously.

I hope today's festival

will provide people
with the spirit for a new day.

I bet he's in total shock right now.

I wish I could see his daft expression.

You got permission to perform, didn't you?

I was getting nowhere
with the town council,

so I asked the Symphonica directly,
and they gave the OK right away.

Look, it's a grand piano.

-Wow, there's still one left.
-Will they play something?

At six in the evening, the world's
best pianist is going to show up.

Don't miss it!

Will he really come?

Yes, definitely.

Sir, look behind you.

It's great to see
such a lively scene, Branch Chief.

Grand Maestro Sagan.

I didn't know you were coming in person.

Get the grand maestro a drink!

I just happened to be passing by.

I have other duties to attend to.

It's a fantastic sight.

The sight of people celebrating peace.

That's right.

Do pay attention
to the safety of citizens.

Yes sir, certainly.

Cosette, I'll run back to the house.

I'll bring him here
even if I have to tie him up.

It's fine.

I'll keep things ticking along
until he gets here.

You stay here and watch me.

I know Takt will come.

Takt.

Come on.

This isn't the right song for a festival.

I knew you'd come.

Play to your heart's content,

Maestro.

I'll show you...
what real music sounds like.

Gosh.

He comes late and then acts all c*ck.

-Encore!
-Amazing.

I was so nervous.

What was that?

Hey, Cosette.

-Takt...
-Cosette.

I do... really...

like your piano.

Cosette. Takt.

Cosette...

Cosette. It shouldn't be like this.

Music is supposed
to bring comfort and joy.

You wanted to sing together.

How can you...

I won't let you die.

You can hear me, right?

Stand up. Open your eyes.

Cosette!

Maestro.

Take it.

Confirming D2 activity.

I am ready to begin elimination.

Awaiting your command.