Yo! Next chapter is out! I haven't been able to upload a photo for the cover yet, and I don't know why it isn't working, but I hope I will be able to soon. On to the story, enjoy!

Disclaimer: If you wish Hisako was in the anime more clap your hands *clap clap* (and I don't own Angel Beats! Or Angel Beats! Heaven's Door.)

"No, no! That's not right at all!" Hisako shook her head.

Tori turned away from the microphone. "Why? Was I off-key?"

"Your voice was fine, it's just… This song isn't you. A song will never sound right if it doesn't come from the heart of the singer."

"I thought you liked my lyrics…"

"They just aren't you. The song doesn't reflect who you are or what you've been through. Don't be afraid to show your true feelings, you deserve to be able to express yourself through music." Hisako leaned down and kissed her friend's forehead. "Just be yourself."

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The pink-haired girl looked confused. "Fight with me? I was just singing…"

Hisako smiled. "From my perspective, I could tell you were fighting."

The other girl looked at her curiously for a second, then Hisako grabbed her hand and started leading her back to the school. "Anyways, come this way. If anyone finds us again, it would be bad."

They ran from the teachers until they reached a room Hisako knew existed, but had swore not to use, keeping the promise to Tori that she had made in her past life. But now, it seemed like she and this girl had some kind of connection, that this girl needed her to help fight. Tori would do the exact same thing, she felt, if their fates were reversed.

"We're here," Hisako said, as she opened the door, revealing a drum set and several guitars.

"Where are we?"

"Probably the music room of the school. No one comes here." She picked up an electric guitar for the first time in a long time, and it felt… Good. She didn't feel guilty about it, but she didn't stop to think about why; she was too excited. "We have no right to be picky, but the weapons stock seems to be complete."

"Weapons? Weren't you just saying something about using music to fight against this world?"

"Yep." She turned to face the other girl. "Aren't you using your music to go against this world? I really want to lend you a helping hand."

"Hisako… You know about the situation here?"

"I do. When I came here, the student council president told me… She wanted me to quietly follow the rules and go to class, was it like that for you too?"

When the girl didn't answer, she went on. "When I was told this was the afterlife, I didn't know what I was supposed to do. I was a little baffled. " Hisako slid the guitar strap over her shoulder. "But when I heard your music… my mind was given a shock. It was like love at first sight… I knew, you are fated to be my vocalist!"

Hisako smiled at the girl, and then began playing. The music was loud, but she didn't care. This was the happiest she had been since Tori died. She poured her emotions into the guitar. Her anger… Her sadness… But she stopped there. She wasn't ready to let go of Tori. She still loved her, and she she still knew that it was her fault. The last note she played hinted at the deepest feelings in her gut, but didn't go into detail. She looked up at the pink-hair girl, and she could tell that she understood the story she told.

Suddenly self-conscious, she turned away. A single tear rolled down her cheek, which she wiped away quickly.

The girl stared at her in amazement. "You, you're incredible! My entire body is resonating! How did you gets me this?"

"Who knows? It's just my sound. Even though we don't have enough people, we have a rhythm box here. If we cooperate, we are sure to be successful!"

"Successful? It what?"

Hisako grabbed the girl's hands in her own and stood close. "A band! I want to form a band with you. I want to play my music; I want to hear your songs!"

The girl stared deeply into Hisako's eyes. "A band? I…" She pulled away. Hisako was a little disappointed, but said, "I get it. It's too sudden, asking you to decide right away, right?" She handed the girl her guitar. "Here, why don't you play a song"

"Really?" she said and hesitantly took the instrument. "I've never played on an electric guitar before…"

Hisako plugged the guitar into the speaker. "In that case, this might shake you up a bit."

Gingerly, the grabbed the pick and gently started to strum the guitar. As she gained confidence, she started strumming harder, faster. The tempo picked up, and Hisako looked at her, amazed. She was new to this, yet she was already this good? She was a natural!

The girl closed her eyes, as if in love with this new instrument. Her hair floated around her gracefully as she swayed in time with the music. This girl… She was beautiful.

She stopped playing and looked at Hisako shyly. "Do you like it?"

Hisako winked at her, then said, "Play as you want and see if you want to team up with me. Ok?"

"Ok."

"Anyways, before that, what's your name?"

"Iwasawa."

I hope you liked this chapter, I know that I am quite satisfied with it. Please leave a review if you are reading this, encouragement is always needed! Thanks!