#Merold - “And I care about the Romarriche I have now.”

[maxiwaxipads]

Romarriche - “Your company is one of a kind… I would never lie to you. I would never say a half-truth or be quiet.” “What is it in your mind, Merold?” “Hearing your voice, complaint or not—it is music to me either way.” Merold - “If there is one constant in this world… Let it be you.” “You’re the cruelest and the kindest thing that happened to me.” “…If only you continued to look at me like that.” Romarriche - “…Merold?” Merold - “But~ It’s only a minor case of bad-mood-itis.” “So Romarriche, spoil me with a spar, will you?” Romarriche - “Merold.” Romarriche - “Look at me.” Merold - “…” Romarriche - “Is something… Wrong?” Merold - “Instead of a spar…” “I might want to lie down on your lap after all.”

[manytoonepoet13]

Red Bouquet ep. 2 = Your Melody???

I THINK I GOT IT RIGHT.

So.. if you recall from my theory about Your Melody, me and my friend theorized how this song was about Merold wanting to reconcile with Hallritt after.. let's say.. a big fight..?

Quite from my post: "Take it this way, we got into a big fight, I got amnesia, I no longer recognize you and best friend J, but as I got reintroduced to more memories (Hallritt telling Merold), I start to remember more. And because I start to remember more, it makes me cherish the memories we once had, so it pushes me to want to reconcile. Simply because I want to experience more of those memories." — @c h a m a l a m.

Other than that.. have you noticed the similarities between some of the lyrics in Your Melody and Merold's line in ep. 2?

Your Melody: "The fairytale of the day you told me about... The pleasantly soft and sweet whispers. Just listen to them carefully, don't get flustered now."

Merold, ep.2: "This Red Bouquet... Sounds like a fairytale for kids."

To be fair, back then I've theorized how this was about Hallritt telling Merold about the day when everything went wrong, but the connection between these lines are still there.

Your Melody: "It's okay to deceive with an outright lie... Because within it lingers a quiet love."

Merold, ep. 2: Well, of course I'd love to but... That whole "greatest knight" thing is a lie." — "But spreading rumours like that makes people think twice about crossing My Melody's kingdom or making an enemy of me, right?"

Back then, I wrote how this was Merold talking about this seemingly peaceful life and how it's probably better to stay within this illusion, for the sake of everyone's safety, which, until now, still stands firm because that is, indeed, his intentions.

Your Melody: "If I were to stain your smile, then I would do away with this heart of mine." or "The MELODY of your voice that I want to remain beside, what if... If you want to cloud over the future, if it is sadness that you want to echo... then please let me play it from here."

Romarriche, ep. 2: "A "lie"... You knew phrasing it like that would invite disdain, and yet you said it anyway."

This part right here is a bit of a stretch, back then I had just compile the entire chorus and theorized how it was Merold finally remembering and opening up to Hallritt and reconcile. Because truth be told, I don't think Merold's doing all of this to purposefully hurt Hallritt or the people around him, I think the opposite, in fact. Because...

Your Melody: "Even with this fragile heart, above all else, you are my dearest, (Tell me, tell me why.) These overflowing feelings are a MELODY for you (Tell me, tell me why.)."

This is him wanting to protect the people he cares, going each and every lengths just to ensure their safety. It might not be the kindest, nor is it the best in the long run, as far as this story's concerned. But it is the most tangible way as of now given the circumstances he's faced with.

To wrap it all up, I'd say 1.) Me and my best friend's theory did indeed end up being correct, and 2.) Better prepare for more Merold and Hallritt angst.

[rizavi-m]

Nyankai's "Let's all get along 1 question at a time!"

"Is it true?... Do you really want to hear more of my song?..."

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😺: How quaint... It seems like the lords all want us to sing a harmonious song together... All for us to get to know each other... It's quite delightful...

🎼: Nyankai~ that means you have to sing just as much too~. You gotta let the people hear your voice as well.

😺: Merold-kun is my interviewer, I see... That's nice, I'd like to hear your voice too, after all.

🎼: Eh~ this isn't about me though?

🎼: Well then, start this off with a self introduction, please~.

😺: My name is Nyankai, I am Kabukinyantarou-sama's Knight of Fragaria... I am also a musician. I am... Quite well versed in a number of instruments, but I love to play the shamisen the most...

🎼: It's that instrument you always carry, right?

😺: That is true... My shamisen follows me wherever I go. I wish to carry the songs of my home, the heartbeat that keeps our people alive... I mostly play during kabuki performances... Aside from dabbling in the art of music... I suppose I also like tending to bonsai trees...

🎼: What a patient man~.

😺: Haha... It helps to clear the mind, and... That is what I want, to clear my mind, so that I can hear everyone...

🎼: Well, is there something you don't like?

😺: ... Dishonesty... It muddles the voice, after all... I wish to hear clear voices, you see...

🎼: Hmm~

🎼: Next, how tall are you?

😺: ... 190 cm, if I remember correctly...

🎼: How tall~!

🎼: When's your birthday?

😺: It is on July 13...

🎼: What's the pride of Kabukinyantarou's Kingdom?

😺: Ah, that would be our music... Our instruments, our musicians, our songs... Especially our voices... Admittedly, our kingdom is more known for our kabuki and theater plays, but I believe that it's our music that contributes greatly to our unique identity...

🎼: Yeah, I get what you mean~. Everywhere you go in this kingdom, you'll always hear music even in the darkest hours of the night.

😺: The softest strums of the biwa... The lightest echo of flutes... The gentlest whisper of a song... Even at night, the hum of music remains in our kingdom. That's why I came here...

🎼: They say that when the sun's at it's highest, your kingdom's music can be heard even as far as the U•SA•HA•NA Kingdom~.

😺: Ahaha, our neighbors from the north seem to like it though... Feel free to stay and enjoy our music as well, Merold-kun.

🎼: If it's you singing or playing, then I definitely will~.

🎼: How proud are you of your lord?

😺: Very... No song can capture the feelings of my heart when it comes to my lord. It is his bright personality that allows this kingdom to thrive... He has an artistic soul, just like the rest of us... And that very kind soul... It nurtures the blossoms of potential in every citizen of his kingdom.

🎼: I feel like the only time where you would be able to talk nonstop would be when you're bragging about your lord.

😺: Ahaha. I doubt I'd like to embarrass myself like that though...

🎼: How long have you been a Fragaria Knight?

😺: For quite some time now, I believe... I started my knighthood sometime before yours, after all...

🎼: Oh yeah~. I sometimes forget that you're our senior~.

😺: Haha... Don't say it like that... It's quite embarrassing, don't you think?...

🎼: Which Fragaria are you closest in age to?

😺: Ah, that would be Romarriche, I believe... I am only a bit older than you and Romarriche, after all...

🎼: Ah, no wonder why the Hallritt and the others look up to you so much~! You're like their big brother~.

😺: Is that so?...

🎼: What's your daily schedule like?

😺: I take my time enjoying every passing day...

5:30 - 6:00 : Wake up and have morning tea

6:00 - 6:30 : Exercise

6:30 - 6:50 : Tea and breakfast

6:50 - 7:30 : Getting ready (taking care of hair)

7:30 - 8:00 : Practice with the shamisen

8:00 - 12:00 : Rehearsals or performances

12:00 - 12:30 : Lunch with Kabukinyantarou

12:30 - 13:00 : Play songs for my lord to dance to

13:00 - 17:00 : Knightly duties

17:00 - 18:00 : Tea time and bonsai pruning

19:00 - 20:00 : Shamisen maintenance

20:00 - 20:30 : Dinner with Kabukinyantarou

20:30 - 22:00 : Haircare

22:00 - 5:30 : Sleep

🎼: My what a schedule. It seems you dedicate some time to taking care of your hair, huh. No wonder it looks so smooth~.

😺: Thank you... Kabukinyantarou-sama once told me that... Well, he loves my long hair... He often plays with it. That's why I strive to take good care of my hair.

���: Eh~ that's cute~.

😺: I also tend to keep my teatime consistent... Tea helps me keep a good mood throughout the day...

🎼: Oh~? I'm now curious as to what kind you'd always have~.

🎼: Whose voice do you like listening to?

😺: Hmm... Now that's quite a difficult question... Of course, my Lord's voice is a song I'd always like to hear... Ah, but perhaps Hallritt's voice is also quite nice...

🎼: Oh~? Now that's quite surprising.

😺: Is it so?... Well, that boy is always so earnest. The honest ambition and the youthful joy in his voice is melodious...

🎼: Hmm~. That could be true.

😺: It is true that his naivety is like a lyric deaf to the melody of the world... But his voice has a radiant clarity, and I wish to hear it more often... Your voice is just as beautiful, Merold, but it lacks clarity... But then again, I'd listen to your song regardless...

🎼: You speak so little and yet so honestly~. It's quite surprising!

🎼: Finally, do you have any words for your Lord?

😺: Kabukinyantarou-sama... I shall always stand by my promise. Whenever your body compels you to sing or dance... I shall be there to accompany you with a song... You've allowed my music to resound far and wide, so then if I shall play, then I'd like it to be dedicated to you... I wish to hear the melody of your voice and your heart... And I wish to protect everything you hold dear in this kingdom. From our music to our kabuki plays, I'll protect it all... So, please, continue to have faith in me...

😺: That should be all of the questions, yes?...

🎼: Mhmm~! Ah, I'm so lucky~. I think this is the first time in a while that I've heard you talk this much.

😺: Perhaps... Then again, you just know how to draw out responses from your peers, Merold...

🎼: That so~? Then I should probably make you talk some more~.

😺: Haha, very well... I'll look forward to your attempts then...

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