#hemis

Hemis,

The Goliath birdeater, shown here near French Guiana, is the largest-known spider by mass.

(The scores displayed on a holographic screen increase rapidly, but the two remain almost even in votes)

Momo: Today will certainly be a pivotal moment in Miraland’s music history. Choose carefully, Nikki.

Nikki: But which do I choose? I like them both so much. This is hard...

Host: The final countdown as begin? Who will be our winner today: Hemis or Kaiser? Cast your vote now!

Momo: So much pressure!

Hemis: There’s no need to wait for a result. I propose a truce.

Momo: Wait, what? Did I hear her right? A truce?!?

(After a brief moment of silence, the audience begins to murmur about what they just heard. The color of Hemis’ magic squares begin to fade)

Hemis: My civilization believes that absolute harmony is essential for the existence of music. That is why we pursue perfect algorithms in our musical works.

Hemis: Allowing human emotion to interfere with the creation of musically naturally destabilizes the harmony that we hold in such high esteem. So I could not agree with you.

Hemis: But after my battle with this human singer...I believe that perhaps music may have a different form, and I must respect that rationality.

Kaiser: Right? Isn’t it great for music to be so full of romance? Beautiful music can’t be scored of quantified; isn’t it enough if it can move our listeners and make them happy?

Hemis: I still hold fast to my own ideas, but you’ve helped me see music in a new light. Thank you, Kaiser.

Kaiser: Likewise! To have experienced such advanced, detailed music techniques will also be a great help in the development of my people’s music!

Hemis: I shall be returning to my planet now. My dear Miraland friend, I hope you will always stay true to yourselves, and strive to create better music. Farewell!

Kaiser: (Waving to Hemis as she turns away) Same to you! You’re welcome in Miraland any time!

(After Hemis leaves, the Music Cube vanishes and the spectators are transported back to Ruin’s Dimension Square)

Nikki: I wonder when Hemis will be back again...I’m already looking forward to her next concert with Kaiser.