Musical Instruments

A week earlier, Eldric sat at his office desk, surrounded by a pile of documents and a list of manga that had just been submitted. Among them was Your Lie in April Volume 1, which was to be published alongside Naruto and Doraemon Volume 4.

"Why have I delayed making this manga until now?" Eldric wondered. "It's because of the musical instruments introduced in Your Lie in April."

The instruments, the violin and piano, which play a crucial role in the story, did not yet exist in this world. This was one of the main reasons Eldric had to postpone the creation of the manga. As a manga creator striving to offer the most authentic experience for readers, he didn't want to leave any gaps in the story's elements. The world was unfamiliar with these instruments, and if he forced their inclusion without the proper preparation to explain them, the story could feel unconvincing.

Eldric had anticipated this issue long before. He had asked Pak Tua Jenskin for help in conveying the designs of the instruments to the craftsmen. With the assistance of the system, he also purchased blueprints for the construction of pianos and violins that matched the descriptions in the manga. After receiving the latest reports from Jenskin, Eldric learned that the construction was already halfway complete.

"The piano and violin... They'll play a big part in life in this world. I need to make sure these instruments are finished on time."

"Besides the piano and violin, I've also ordered the creation of other modern instruments," Eldric murmured, smiling slightly. Although the other instruments would be discussed later, the focus remained on the first two—the violin and piano. Both would form the foundation of the Your Lie in April manga's plot and serve as significant symbols in the lives of its characters.

"I hope these instruments are ready on time," Eldric thought again. "I'm hoping they'll be finished before Liora's 13th birthday."

The 13th birthday was a significant moment in this world. The celebration marked the transition from childhood to adolescence, a mandatory tradition. Once someone turned 13, they were considered to have entered puberty and were deemed more prepared to face the challenges that came with adulthood. Similarly, the age of 20 marked full maturity and the beginning of a new life phase, when one was expected to be engaged.

Liora, who was now 12 years old, would celebrate her 13th birthday in less than two months. Eldric felt that this would be the perfect opportunity to introduce a new world to Liora and those around her, with these new instruments serving as a symbol of that change.

"Liora's birthday celebration... it will be an important moment. And I have to make sure everything is ready. These instruments must be there to enrich the story and bring a new dimension to their lives," Eldric thought.

"After all, this is the first time I'll be celebrating my child's birthday. I want to make this special," he added, smiling without realizing it. His eyes returned to the list of manga he had submitted earlier.

With confidence that the steps he had taken would bring about positive change, Eldric returned to strategizing. Your Lie in April was the first bridge to a larger world—and he felt that innovation in music would be a key element in creating a more profound impact.

"If everything goes well," Eldric said to himself with a thin smile, "this might be the turning point for music in this world."