【Hatsune Miku V4x】Killing Harmony (Kaede Akamatsu fan song) 【VOCALOID Original】 +VSQX

"My heart's hopeful for the light that we'll be facing soon"
ITS. DONE.
Some of you may have noticed as well... I posted this song onto bandcamp about 4 days ago! If you'd like to hear songs a few days before I complete the video, check my bandcamp and follow my twitter for updates!
Speaking of bandcamp, thank you so much to those who have bought my songs! I really appreciate all of the support and it encourages me to put more effort into my music.
Kiibo is next. Then probably Kaito. Then maybe Maki... and Himiko. Lol
I also apologize in advance if I don't post much over the next few weeks. I'll busy with school stuff. Thanks for understanding!
Song, lyrics and video: Mcki Robyns-P
Vocals: Hatsune Miku English V4
Character from Danganronpa V3
VSQx and Off Vocal: www.mediafire.com/file/q2x299...
Yes, you can make covers and animations with this song as long as you credit me and link the original in the description. Thanks!
Lyrics:
In the distance a sad melody plays
Tapping only the keys that have gone gray
So I reach out to heal the dismay
Only to be ripped apart again
Following the tune of this deep despair
Will only allow us to be ensnared
Disconnecting in a horrid nightmare
Only to be bloodied once again
Take a step together through the darkness
Each guiding the way
Even in a place full of such harshness
It’ll be okay
In this symphony the notes are harmless
As long as we say
Such a game will never engulf us
Even if we
Even if we
Throw the truth away
My hearts hopeful for the light that we’ll be facing soon
Playing happy melodies under the glowing moon
Reaching into the disarray it’s the only way
To complete the promise that we all made
We said together let’s leave this place
And I know that we can’t truly embrace
Such an idealistic lie so I’ll
Diffuse this blackened killing harmony
Guided by a shaking hand I follow
Only to find a murderous shadow
To fill something that lifeless and hollow
Bestowed I know what I must forgo
Despair’s coming, there’s no need to be scared
Despair’s coming, I’ve already prepared
Despair’s coming, despair’s coming
Despair, despair, lied to once again
Take a step together through the darkness
Show us all the way
Even in a place full of such harshness
Nobody will stray
In this symphony the notes are harmless
As long as we pray
Such a game will never engulf us
Even if we
Even if we
Throw the lies away
My hearts hopeful for the light that we’ll be facing soon
Playing happy melodies under the glowing moon
Reaching into the disarray it’s the only way
To complete the promise that we all made
We said together let’s leave this place
And I know that we can’t truly embrace
Such an idealistic lie so I’ll
Diffuse this blackened killing harmony
So soon and we’re already closest to the final stage
Reaching for light, a soliloquy inside this cage
With you by my side, I can play this lonely melody
Leave it to me, only one has to be bloodied because
Listen here
While we tear
Someone sneers
There’s a monster
What we fear
Coming near
As they jeer
Kill the monster
For us all
I’ll ensure
That they fall
Despair coats this killing harmony we dread
But hope will bloom when the monster’s dead
Take a step together through the darkness
Someone’s in the way
Even in a place full of such harshness
Only one will pay
In this symphony the notes are harmless
But to our dismay
Such a game has already engulfed us
Even if we
Even if we
Even if you
Know what to do
Even if I
Even if I’m
The true monster
My heart’s hopeful for the light that you’ll be facing soon
Playing happy melodies under the glowing moon
Reaching into your own dismay it’s the only way
To complete the promise that we all made
We said together let’s leave this place
And I’m sorry that that won’t be the case
Dispose of the lie that failed you
Promise me you’ll reach for the truth
That’s this monster’s final hope for you
Let me be the last to play this
Killing harmony

[@Vy2gumi]

A korekiyo song where the lyrics are “KUKUKU” the entire time

[@kromsali]

i would die for something like this

[@autumnlloyd9004]

So kinda like the beginning of this? kzbin.info/www/bejne/bWfbnWmhhraBi8k

[@crownedexalt]

⚔Ambz⚔ omg yes

[@wherearejinslines6488]

⚔Ambz⚔ YEES

[@tiffany-chan1235]

⚔Ambz⚔ And maybe lyrics bout his sister..

[@polgara888]

Kaede says "Even if you know what to do" in this song, but also in Shuichi's song she said "You know what you have to do". Nice reference!

[@maruchan4438]

RIP Rhonda 04_06_11 to 28_9_13 And in Ouma’s song, one of the lyrics said “Hiding from the truth”! Maybe there all connected?

[@emilyskeffrey5053]

But you guys I have to admit this creator is awesome once I comes to references like in the "hiding from the truth" for Shuichi it shows Kaede's pink in some lyrics and probably some purple for Kokochi I think, and for Ouma's they have Shuichi's colour shown for some lyrics, I honestly love all the references it fuels my theories X3

[@Speckaboo]

yeah they're all supposed to refer to each others connections with one another

[@diamondcrusher3373]

I would like but 911 likrs

[@spooki_ghosti3]

All of the songs do that.. it's cool.

[@cavitye]

Listen here While we tear Someone sneers *There's a monster.* What we fear Coming near As they jeer *Kill the monster.* my absolute favourite part!

[@noelhernandez4755]

I love it too

[@ryleyfraser5050]

If I’m not mistaken, doesn’t that part use the melody from the song thats playing over the loudspeaker just before rantaro dies? Because that’s just brilliant

[@newchanneljustthatericidv129]

Ryley Fraser I’m sure it does

[@ajtheaviator5008]

Ryley Fraser Yeah, this part is sung in the tune of ‘Let’s Kill Each Other’ or something. This music is in the motive video.

[@xenon7208]

@Piano Idiot *ahem* avocado that turned into guacamole *ahem*

[@gracegrrl007]

I JUST REALIZED THE MELODY FROM 2:12 TO 2:39 IS BASED OFF OF "LET'S BROADCAST KILLING", AKA THE OST THAT PLAYS WHEN THE TIME LIMIT IS RUNNING OUT WHILE KAEDE ENACTS HER PLAN HOLY CRAP I'M SOBBING THAT'S BRILLIANT I HATE IT

[@elijah5099]

YEAH THAT WAS LITERALLY SO BRILLIANT

[@razorscooter2199]

YEAH

[@D7STOPIAN]

Wasn't that OST called ¨LET´S KILL EACH OTHER¨?

[@gracegrrl007]

@@D7STOPIAN Very possibly I think I took the title I used from the Wiki or Wikipedia or something because I couldn't remember what it was called in-game? either way it breaks my heart

[@D7STOPIAN]

@@gracegrrl007 Yeah, thats all good. I was just confused as to why you called it that. That whole reference is really sad though.

[@bBvic0n]

Fan : YAY! Female protagonist! Danganronpa team : *"I’m sorry that, that won’t be the case"*

[@Scaranation404]

*Komaru existing* Fans: Let's let her be happy! Plz? Danganronpa team: "And I know that we can't truly embrace such and idealistic lie.." Why did they make so many of her sprites crying😭😭

[@Nobody-el2eb]

Komaru sitting in the corner be like: 😑

[@Elliotwhywhy]

Toko: 😶

[@Ghost_with_Bow]

"Promise me you'll reach for the truth" you heard the woman Shuichi Also, I love how intertwined the song are in one another. There was Kocichi finding Shuichi hiding from the truth, and now Kaede encountering Shuichi to face the truth. It's just so good, I love it.

[@meowkittymeowmeow2786]

The exact moment I read this comment, that part of the song happened. How the fuck did Kaede know?

[@pogchamp3156]

And each person lies for the same reason, the truth is too much for them. Kaede is too idealistic and so she lied an an idealistic lie hoping she could somehow end this. Shuichi couldn’t handle the fact Kaede tried to end the game and died for it, and the truth was too hard for him to handle so he hid from it. Kokichi always lied to himself and to others pretending to enjoy this horrible killing game

[@TheLymphNodeLimo]

BUT I CANT

[@neonpelt]

Read this right as that came along XD

[@leoneabbacchio7021]

kocichi is best boi

[@itssteppy3138]

_Even if we_ _Even if we_ *_Even if you_* *_know what to do_* Me: *HIDING FROM THE TRUTH* *_-H I D I N G F R O M T H E T R U T H --_**-*

[@goebel7085]

if KAITO doesn't sing momota's song i will protest

[@rainqwr]

?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? 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[@ochakouraraka5232]

@@rainqwr i think he ment the vocaloid named kaito to sing Momonta's song

[@nasinnarcotics]

You're in luck!

[@kayotic_catgirl]

*laughs in time traveler *

[@reaper3420]

You poor poor child...

[@trashygrape2922]

The ending made me tear up, I miss Kaede...

[@lacis12]

😥

[@K3rosenn]

Same...

[@resica7097]

Same..

[@KetsuAmami]

Reading this just made me cry

[@InfiniteContraption1]

Same :"'(

[@spiritwarhol707]

can i just take a moment to like praise you? you capture every character's psychology perfectly, from Shuichi's character development to Kaede's sanity slippage. And with such sweet tunes too. im glad you've started getting more recognition with these songs because you honestly deserve it.

[@viniciusrioslaurindo2363]

Anri Warhol I wouldn't say Kaede is necessarily going insane. If you do her free time events (specially Kokichi's), they foreshadow heavily that she believes violence can be justified, even required, in the right situation. The way she acts in the first chapter implied she's willing to dirty her own hands if it means saving others. I'm think what she did is pretty noble, even if it backfired horribly.

[@spiritwarhol707]

Oh, I'm not denying that she had completely noble intentions or saying that she was insane. It's just that, her mental state was definitely not in a good place (naturally). Sanity slippage wasn't the most accurate way to word it, I meant more how she got more desperate and backed into a corner.

[@viniciusrioslaurindo2363]

Anri Warhol yeah, more or less. But again, her free time events give the impression she has always had this mentality. I think it was Miu's or Tenko's event where Kaede says, when the other says they are going to hurt everyone, Kaede says "violence is only acceptable in self-defense", implying she believes violence is acceptable in the righf circumstances (and what better circumstances than a killing game?). Even less subtle is Kokichi's FTE, where Kaede says that "it's common sense that his organization can't be real", to which he responds "common sense? What's that, common sense? How do you know what you think is common sense is the same everyone else sees as common sense?". It implies heavily that Kaede's beliefs might be different, even more extreme, than that of the other people around. Now, if you're still not past chapter 1, you'll probably just think Kokichi is messing around, simce it's what he normally does, and leave it at that. However, if you come after playing more of the game, you'll know that, when it comes to the personality of other people, he never lies and is always spot-on. I dunno, just thought it was really clever.

[@kuzu7102]

I don’t know if anyone has noticed this or if it was even intentional but the section “Listen here While we tear Someone sneers There’s a monster What we fear Coming near As they jeer Kill the monster” Is to the tune of “Let’s Kill Each Other ” just slowed down??? Or maybe I’m the only one who hears that idk man

[@gomi4161]

Same

[@ellagrace4883]

Yeah it is I think

[@muusunoki]

It is!

[@maxpande3450]

The whole song is actually. Each lead up to the chorus is close to it.

[@d00mb4n3]

Omg it is

[@wintig245]

It took me over a year in the fandom to realize that killing harmony is a pun on Kaede's talent.

[@j.mattlakes7792]

And it's the name of Danganronpa V3

[@ZombifiedMira]

Your lyrics are so amazing, I'm just blown away by it all - wow.

[@soggydonut1462]

Miki / ZombifiedMira YO! You made "you Iruma'd in the wrong neighborhood" right? Its my favourite thing ever!!

[@moleculegirl]

Miki / ZombifiedMira the tune is most likely from the song for the killing time at the start of the game partly except slowed

[@Winter_1196]

Yeah I hope to see kirumi or rantaro or ryoma that one would be interesting the fog has lifted remember

[@MonskyTrash]

I Know You...

[@shuichisaihara442]

I'm gonna sob

[@b.i.c.violet4545]

this was so accurate...it scared me. especially when just recently made a point that Kaede is a little too idealistic. Ouma=Fukase Shuichi=Len Kaede=Miku idk vocaloid so someone tell me who else is who.

[@croww5920]

B.I.C. Violet kiibo=piko

[@sayoshiro5639]

Maybe Maki-Daina and Kaito-Dex/Yohio? Also, Himiko-Una. They have the same voice actress :3

[@amnethyste4017]

If Kaito is not Kaito I will be really upset XD and I dunno,I really hope for the other boys a least of them will be from the Zola project ^^ (Will or Kyo are actually my favorites soooo #Hope)

[@eve6262_]

if Kiyo isn't deep Gackupo...Just listen to Chateau Cepage, you'll see that beautiful voice in action. Twisted as he is, you have to admit his voice is just mmmmmmm. Maybe Nekomura Iroha (a pretty rare Vocaloid, admittedly) as Maki, although I find her being Merli more realistic (also a pretty rare Vocaloid). I'd say 100% Luka = Kirumi, and for Tenko I honestly think Rana works, although that one isn't as solid/sure.

[@IKawaiism]

CAN OLIVER BE KIIBO OML

[@microwavenoises6442]

Makoto Neagi: I would never kill someone! Hajime Hinata: I could even kill someone! Kaede Akamatsu: I K I L L E D A G U Y

[@angeltries7901]

Komaru: y e s n t

[@Why-yr2ow]

Kanon Nakajima : I P L A N N E D T O K I L L (and she just scraped the killing future foundation plan after meeting hagakure lol) (Also spoiler for dangan zero) Ryoko otonashi : I AM JUNKO

[@tsukaem]

tsumugi: well no but actually yes

[@plushie9135]

Shuichi: ...I’m depressed

[@kanashimiisanoob7558]

What if the next one is : I want to kill someone

[@ptatocollen]

This song hits me hard. Really hard. Like a hydraulic press.

[@Luna-ed2fz]

Did you really just go there? *sobs*

[@thegachahouse1293]

*Get outta here my heart can’t take it*

[@shiibwrry]

This comment was kinda de *pressing*

[@ptatocollen]

@@shiibwrry omg. 😂

[@MsBel26]

This comment *crushed* me..

[@ranpo_edogawa]

I have to admit this is a bit fast paced and if it weren't for the lyrics on the screen I wouldn't know what she was saying. However the instrumentals are absolutely amazing, I love the fact that, although they were hard to hear, the lyrics truly do express how Kaede feels about all of this, and finally the video was nice and pleasing to look at!

[@LavenderRo]

I kind of feel like this is sort of a reference to how quickly she died in DRV3 cuz if you think about it Shuichi's song was the slowest of the three - he lived Ouma's song was faster than Shuichi's - he died in Chapter 5 Kaede's song is the fastest - she died in Chapter 1 That's probably not what it actually is but whatever it's just my opinion

[@ranpo_edogawa]

Kana Tsubaki413 LMAO PERFECT

[@wolfheart8604]

The likes for your comment is at 53 as of this moment.

[@LavenderRo]

Oh shit you're right Let's *hope* that doesn't start a killing game

[@LavenderRo]

Also to add to my original reply this is what I'd imagine the other character's songs Rantaro - probably a slow & mysterious build up but then as fast as Kaede Ryoma - a depressing song building up to him dying (slower than Kaede and Rantaro) Kirumi - fast song in general, probably about her will to live Angie & Tenko - Angie's would be a bit crazy meanwhile Tenko's would be about her love towards Himiko and both would be slower than Kirumi and Ryoma's songs Kiyo - NOW THIS IS SOME CRAZY SHIT - anyways it'd probably be really slow and creepy in the beginning then really fast (a possible reference to the fire in Ouma's song?) Miu - Something really kinky, and slower than Kiyo/Angie/Tenko's song Gonta - him being the most precious teddy bear and also really sad We've already got Ouma's song Kaito - Really uplifting like Kaede, talking about his sidekicks and the same speed as Kokichi (probably slowing down near the end for his sad death) Keebo - Him realizing his part in the killing game and how long it's been going for and pretty much the same tempo as Shuichi Tsumugi - Something either non-spoilery (being the Ultimate cosplayer) or her being like Junko and her song would be like an odd one out (being faster than the others) Maki - same tempo as Shuichi and probably about her past and her love for Katio Himiko - same tempo as Shuichi and about her character arch with some lines from Tenko's song My god this took a long time to write

[@limehoundoom2870]

Okay so this is what we have so far: Shuichi = Len Kokichi = Fukase Kaede = Miku This is what I'm hoping for for the rest: Maki = Meiko Kaito = Kaito Gonta = Yohioloid Keebo = Piko Himiko = Yuki Kiyo = Kiyoteru Angie = Rin Rantaro = Dex Tenko = Gumi Kirumi = Luka Ryoma = Big Al Miu = Diana Tsumigi = Mayu I have my doubts for this but it would be cool to see

[@hydraboss361]

Tsumigi is Miku Kaede is Rin

[@heneedsloveoooh]

How 'bout Ryoma is Tonio?

[@S0llux]

Lime Houndoom they already did a song for Kaito and keebo,just letting ya know so u can see who they are 😁

[@ALN1ER]

I think that mayu is better for maki because of the fact that mayu is a yandere but, maki being meiko is so intelligent. How did I not think of that?

[@baldibloxgamer8657]

rantaro can't be dex, keebo is already dex

[@max1mum_yt]

This song hits different after her her JP VA's death 💔 Rest in peace Kanda Sayaka 🕊

[@sero9673]

Wow... i didnt know she was seiyuu of kaede... all I know she was seiyuu of Anna in frozen and YUNA for Sword Art Online - Ordinal Scale Movie and ep 17 of alicization: War of Underworld

[@Alexissakamoto]

@@sero9673 She also played as Junko in the stage plays adaptations of Trigger Happy Havoc.

[@valieauxx1033]

do you ever just remember that this waifu had no reason to die because she didn't actually kill Rantaro-

[@angelvenegas9122]

Oh my god no, how can you make me feel sadness from this song. Im on the verge of tears because im being flooded with her death again. If this song starts to make me sad then you truly are wonderful at your craft. Praise to you.

[@idkidfkisaid652]

As long as we pray! Angie : TO A T U A

[@onlysweetdays]

Praise be to Atua!💛

[@pizza_36]

real

[@strawbearrie5867]

dang that made me cry bc (spoilers ahead for danganronpa v3) she died for no reason bc the mastermind and monokuma cheated and she died for nothing and this song reminds me bc at the end of the song she says something related to what she said to shuichi before the punishment started

[@charliotte]

@Grace Pasquantino for getting in the way of oUmAsaI Smh that ship annoys me so much

[@charliotte]

@@awesomtismm samee

[@lifesucks3514]

@@awesomtismm tbh yeah, the people who ship it ironically make it funny but people who actually ship it make it mostly toxic

[@lifesucks3514]

@Otaku P i meant mostly as in most of the shippers make it toxic but not all of them

[@punkeeen5863]

Ima just hide behind the word "Kaeded" maybe I won't cry

[@buttcheeks8338]

Kaede: Shuichi... I dont feel so good Im so sorry

[@laziifoxii]

me : KoKiChI iS bEtTeR

[@ursimp7774]

@@laziifoxii Well that isn't funny, especially in a sad song of Kaede.

[@laziifoxii]

Peep Noname Jesus Christ this comment is old I am sorry I had such a big thing for kokichi x kaede at the time

[@dtomoyo1120]

lazii Foxii yes he is

[@angieee1972]

*crys in piano*

[@feraligatrkittycat]

I love how 2:12 - 2:42 sounds like Let's Kill Each Other.

[@trashygrape2922]

*W O H*

[@feraligatrkittycat]

Hyperviper Nice

[@michaelnombe9592]

FeraligatrKittyCat Yeah I can hear it too, that was a pretty clever usage of the song with the timing of Kaedes lyrics and how it showed her sanity slippage

[@scooter9647]

*HOLY SHIT IT DOES SOUND LIKE THAT!*

[@forestdragon778]

I just listened to both songs and im shook

[@somerandomchannel_duh]

IM CRYING OH MY GOD THIS IS SO GOOD I feel like this should be INSIDE the game, in extras for example !! I mean, you retranslate each character so good, for the rythm (Ouma changing, Shuichi calm but human and full of feelings, and here pretty enthusiastic) and for the lyrics !! IM DYING about the references about other songs ("bloodied" etc.) and even the game itself ! I really love all of this, please continue !! Btw, I think you should do gumi next; then DEX ! Both sound really good !

[@sofiamaiguelrodriguez4808]

Hhen Marienn - drawing and writing you are weak

[@rainqwr]

If he was to make another one but with gumi then s/he would have to spend ¥20,000 for the voicebank alone.. so..

[@1ynne622]

I haven't stopped listening to this song, its been a day now. I didn't think it was possible to make a better song after Koichi's and Shuichi's song, but you have corrected me yet again. This song is so powerful, even for vocaloid. Thank you yet again for my new favorite song.

[@cozycr8485]

I'm sorry if this is ranting a little but THIS IS THE BEST FANSONG I'VE EVER SEEN It represents Akamatsu's mental state SO accurately and its combination with Saihara's song is simply fantastic and well-done. The beat and tone is so representative of Akamatsu as well, it's all beautifully done.

[@monocre8436]

You did a great job on this! It conveys emotions well, and it's another song that I'll likely listen to on repeat over and over. anD OH SHIT I REALIZED THERE'S THE LET'S KILL EACH OTHER LEITMOTIF IN THE BRIDGE 2:11

[@savi21267]

monocre XD

[@HaruMaki1]

THIS IS WHY I SUPPORT YOU FOR MUSIC LIKE THIS WELL DONE MY FRIEND

[@mr.doppit2188]

Well that’s nice of you Maki

[@M1CR0P0P]

Hello maki! It’s strange to see you being so nice to others, but I’m glad that you’ve made friends!

[@mamabear7791]

@@M1CR0P0P hey Keebo

[@mamabear7791]

Hey maki

[@kokichioumatheliar8081]

heeeeeya maki roll

[@rkhasentered]

I haven't been into DR in a long time and I'm still not as of now but from what I remember of Kaede's character god this song does SUCH a good job of capturing Kaede's journey through the short span of time we knew her. The lyrics and tone shifts and the ending do such a good job of capturing her characterization in song form and just. I love this song so much

[@limehoundoom2870]

*I doubt I'll need this but... just in case... SPOILERS FOR CHAPTER ONE* . . . . . I'm probably the only one who sees this, but it's like these three songs (Killing Harmony, Hiding from the Truth, and Cause I'm a liar) tell a story. This song starts the story, where Kaede wants nothing more than to escape without giving into the killing game until eventually losing herself trying to save the others, wanting the truth to be shown no matter what. Then is Shuichi's song, it's his inner monologue about how Kaede feels about the situation during the class trial until it hit the climax when the role of protagonist switches to him and he realizes the best way out is to, sadly, convict Kaede for this murder. Finally ending with Kokichi's song where up until the climax he's basically bashing Shuichi for how he feels about this situation, again, changing into Kokichi freaking out about how lying is basically costing him his life at this point in the game. I know it may not make much sense, but it's kind of what I saw with the songs.

[@universearea3711]

Thank you for being considerate

[@thegachahouse1293]

This is why they are a perfect trio.

[@straighntuwu5603]

Kokichis dead was so sad tho cus all he wanted to do was protect everyone with his lies. I personally think from the beginning he lied perfectly to put in the lie that he was the mastermind so when they believed him, he could find the true one before it was too late but ppl be hating and he died 😢😭😭😭😭

[@papyacoconut]

ok,,, but,,,, "I T H I T T H E C L I M A X" lmao i hated miu no offence-

[@SkyBombNoodles]

@@straighntuwu5603 He did tell Shuichi that he lies to keep everyone from getting to "soft." Which I think means that he wanted people to not be so vulnerable because it would lead to more people dying.

[@unipixels2422]

I've never heard miku to be as understandable as she is in this song, this is incredible! Question: will this be out on Spotify? I N E E D it

[@fourfour4263]

Uni Pixels same

[@skzaph]

Uni Pixels spotsify plllzzzz

[@vanillsucup8217]

I downloaded this by link oof

[@alewowczuk8932]

I need it in Spotify! SAME

[@jacklesislongforgotten3783]

I need this on Spotify too bro-

[@tasumakithedragonloli5181]

I absolutely love the piano in the beginning! This is truly amazing and I love how well it brings out Kaede in both the prologue and the first chapter, as well as how she changed during the class trial!! I will not forget to mention how well you bring out her yearning desire to bring the mastermind down, and the way she wanted to make sure everyone made it out of there alive, though she knew when the class trial started that would definitely not be the case. Let's not fail to mention the pun in the title. Everything about this song is amazing!! Keep up the good work, Mcki!!

[@ptatocollen]

What if, kaede didn't kill rantaro. What if we started playing as Shuichi and Kaede was our best friend. Then when we found out shuichi killed rantaro, we switched to kaede. In the canon danganronpa v3, shuichi gained strength cause of kaede. What if, instead, Kaede lost her strength instead. Like, her interactions are almost the same as happy go lucky kaede, but her thought were just... depressing. Idk, I just liked her voice so I just wanted her to live.

[@carlamorais7682]

Uh I Don't Wanna Spoil But... Are You Still Playing V3...?

[@ptatocollen]

@@carlamorais7682 I've never played it but I've seen a full walkthrough

[@ptatocollen]

@@carlamorais7682 ouhhhh so you're saying bout the "Kaede didn't kill rantaro" part are you? Don't worry, I know.

[@r4y903]

No same I wanted her to live too even- no especially after finishing the game because she’s my comfort character lmao. But it’s probably different for you and that’s fair enough.

[@seenmccaffeine8553]

Love how Kaede and Kaito, who have a similar philosophy, both express it by mentioning the moon. All of these make me so happy with the little details that just REALLY capture the characters

[@jeanajoo267]

O my, I can imagine Miku singing this heartfelt song to Len and I mean both Miku and Kaede are easily well loved by everyone and it hurts to see them go away. Both shuichi and len(by the fandom) are more logical oriented. If this happened to Miku singing this song to Len (boyfriend/younger brother figure/ etc.) when she is about to be forgotten by the vocaloid community I would cry and cry. This also applied to the same effect as both Kaede and shuichi. Sorry I kept rambling on and on. But yeah that song is fast paced and that is what's amazing because it conveys Kaede's desperation. man I should stop talking, it is making my eyes cry out loud

[@disarray398]

How to make your video slower, PRESS THE GEAR KEY, AND GO TO THE SPEED YOUR WELCOME IF YOU CANT READ FAST LYRICS

[@jeanajoo267]

My comment has been liked by a songwriter! Btw I love your Danganronpa fansongs!! I sometimes listened to them whenever I draw. THis song exceeded my expectations and made me appreciate Kaede even more!

[@basileaf...]

I feel like Kaede doesn't get as much appreciation as the rest of the cast and I am happy that you made her a song. This song is so good. So far, I've cried in all your danganronpa fan songs (which is a good thing) :)

[@Shio_Doggo]

Hi, Mcki Robyns-P. I am sorry about my sudden message and my poor English. I’m fan of the New Danganronpa V3 from Taiwan, and also a BIG FAN of Kaede Akamatsu. Would you mind if I use the song "Killing Harmony" to make a cosplay MV for Kaede? This MV is expected to be released on my KZbin channel on 2020/03/26. Because of the song described Kaede's mood in the game quite appropriate, I really love it. Looking forward to your reply, and thank you for reading this message. Rishio.

[@stevie_wevie_poo]

This was made a year ago with no reply TwT

[@Doubl3_Black]

@@stevie_wevie_poo thats very sad.

[@stevie_wevie_poo]

@@Doubl3_Black It is though

[@thymeskip]

this took me MONTHS to realize while listening to this song on repeat, but some parts of the song's melody are the same as the song that plays when the killing deadline is near!! i believe the song is "let's start the killing game." i honestly think that's so cool and clever oh my stars- i realized it when listening to the game's ost and my mind just started singing this song's lyrics. it's really clever and my mind was BLOWN when i noticed it haha. i know this song's been out for five years, but i just find that so cool! if you ever read this, i just wanted to say how grateful i am that you're still making danganronpa songs, even 6 years after v3's release! it helps keep the fandom alive, and as someone who found out about dr fairly recently, it makes me really happy to hear these songs

[@chip3592]

LOVE IT I AM CRYING THIS IS SO GOOD I SWEAR TO GOD IF I'M NOT ABLE TO SING THIS-

[@Logan-uv4lm]

THE HEAVENS HAVE BESTOWED ME A GIFT

[@RachelleHeart]

Dang, this hits different after Kaede's Japanese voice actor(Sayaka Kanda) passes away...

[@dawnwishes_]

indeed

[@DemonNano]

Dang rip sayaka

[@katherinesmallbean3594]

*Cool thing I noticed:* each lead up to the chorus has the same tune as the song “Let’s Kill Each Other” which plays when there is only 1 hour left until everyone is executed. It is especially noticeable during the “listen here, while we tear” part.

[@ameladaptivedaydreamer949]

Ahhhhhh so saaaaad but sooooo awsome ;-; Thank you for making such beautiful songs that depict each character perfectly, also you are amazing do not forget that and have a beautiful day ;3

[@lisha3864]

The instrumentals and lyrics themselves are amazing! They really encapsulate Kaedes character the only flaw ist hat sometimes the syllables blend tigether and occassionally somenotes dont necessarily sound quite right ig? Overall brilliant just like the past two good luck with Kiibos cant wait!

[@Adelina-fg8qn]

i love the lyrics so much, from the way you mirrored kaedes development to the simple reference of clair de lune in the line "playing happy melodies under the glowing moon" its fjajdoahd aaaaaaaa

[@caramelapple5562]

HOW DID I JUST NOW REALIZE THAT 2:12 TO 2:42 IS THE MONOKUMA PROMO VIDEO

[@hslt2208]

Hurrah, new song!

[@Dunder-P]

I was just about to pass out from exhaustion but then I saw you uploaded and decided I don't need sleep.

[@user-gx2rs7nb3k]

歌詞(Kashi) Nothing. No light. No sound. No form. No voice. No knowledge of who I am. …who am I? Who amI? I extend a hand. A hand that belongs to no one To take hold of my existence- This is me. In the distance a sad melody plays Tapping only the keys that have gone gray So I reach out to heal the dismay Only to be ripped apart again Following the tune of this deep despair Will only allow us to be ensnared Disconnecting in ahorrid nightmare Only to be bloodied once again Take a step together Through the darknss Each guiding the way Even in a place full of such harshness Itll be okay In this symphony the notes are harmless As long as we say Suah a game will never engulf us Even if we… Even if we… Throw the truth away My～ Wy heart's hopeful for the light That we'll be facing soon Playing happy melodies under the glowing moon Reachng into the disarray It's the only way To complete the promise that we all made We said "Together let's leave this place" And I know Truly embrace Such an idealistic lie So I'll Diffuse this blackened Killing harmony Guided by shaking hand I follow Only to find a murderous shadow To fill something that lifeless and hollow Bestowed I krow what I must forgo Despair's coming There's no need to be scared Despair's coming I've aiready prepared Despair's coming Despair's coming Despair DESPAIR Lied to once again Take a step together through the darkness Show us all the way Even in a place full of such harshness Nobody will stray In this symphony the notes are harmless As long aswe pray Such a game will never engulf us Even if we… Even if we… Throw the lies away My〜 Wy heart's hopeful for the light That we'll be facing soon Playing happy melodies under the glowing moon Reachng into the disarray It's the only way To complete the promise that we all made We said "Togther let's leave this place" And I know That we can't Truly emdrace Such an idealistic lie So I'll Diffuse this biackened Killing harmonySo soon and we're already closest to the final stage Reaching for light a solilodquy inside this cage With you by my side I can play this lonely melody Leave it to me Only one has to be bloodied because Listen here While we tear Someone cners There's a mNster What we fear Coming neay As they jeey Kill the monster For us all I'll ersure That they fall Despair coats this killing harmony we dread But hope will bloomwhen the mNster's dead Take a steb together Through the darkness Someone's in the may Even in a place full of such harshness Only one will pay In this symphony the notes are hormless But, to our dismay Such a game has alrtady engulfed Even if we…Even if we…Even if we… Know what to do Even if I Even if I'm The true monster… My heart's hopeful for the light that you'll be facing soon Playing happy melodies under the glowing moon Reaching into your awn dismay It's the only way To complete the promise that we all wade We said "Together let's leave this place" And I'm sorry that that Won't be the case Dispose of the lie That failed you Promise me you'll reach for the truth That's this monster's finally hope for you Let me be the last to play this… Killing Harmny

[@adriantrajstman]

Harmny

[@rgb9650]

How did I never realize this was the tune to the killing music for an entire year?

[@twinkiesmaster69]

same

[@ghostietoastie]

oH MY GOD THIS IS SO AMAZING I CAN'T WAIT FOR KIIBO'S NEXT AHSHDJFRMMG

[@2yaoi]

BOI THIS IS BEATIFUL

[@pastelhime9852]

I have a feeling that if there was an Iruma character song, it would be a rap about how great she is XD

[@KipperDipperr]

I dare say time traveller-

[@Ruebolical]

"Even if we , even if we, even if you, know what to do." "Even if I , even if I’m, the true monster." "My heart’s hopeful for the light that you’ll be facing soon ." "Playing happy melodies under the glowing moon ." "Reaching into your own dismay it’s the only way ." "To complete the promise that we all made ." "We said, Together let’s leave this place . . ." "And I’m sorry that that won’t be the case . . ." "Dispose of the lie that failed you ." "Promise me you’ll reach for the truth ." "That’s this monster’s final hope for you." "Let me be the last to play this . . ." "Killing Harmony ." Most sad part of the song: 3:00 - 3:40 Legit Kaede didn't deserve it, or Kirumi. Why does this have to be the most sad Danganronpa game?

[@ChallengeOrama]

This sounds so amazing! The lyrics are perfect! Amazing job!

[@HawkulousGG]

Fuck so many memories. Dude this is a true masterpiece. You captured kaede's personally so well and the references made me feel so sad. 😭😭 Beautiful song

[@alibalcad2964]

Don't curse kids watch this

[@user-ki7vh4sz3x]

ずっと前から聞いてるけどこの曲好きなんだよなぁ。何度も聞きに来てるよ。

[@fukasefan]

Kaede: In this symphony the notes are harmless as long as we pray Angie: PRAY TO ATUA

[@SonicRosebeam]

THE QUEEN HAS BLESSED US ONCE AGAIN!!!

[@tobinetic2915]

*Truly the best thing to wake up to yes yes yes yes*

[@mackintosh.o3840]

Not sure if this was intentionally but at the end when she says “killing harmony” it sounds like the sniffles in the middle of harmony and that hit me hard every time

[@slytherinlady3907]

I love how encouraging and hopeful Kaede is. She's one of my favorite characters, next to Chihiro from THH.

[@trashygrape2922]

You’re making a Kiibo song next?! *yeSs*

[@pastelribbons739]

Oh My GoD tHe LaSt TiMe I wAs ThIs EaRlY pEoPlE wErE mAkInG jOkEs AbOuT bEiNg EaRlY

[@l.g.s.1931]

I returned to listen to it again and it still one of my favourite songs. I love the video, it brings a nesessary atmosphere and I especially love the parts where the screen becomes like an old recording from white-and-black television. I also really love how text and melody match each other. I don't know how describe it in more presice way, It's just really pleasant to listen to. Though it pain to sing it in one go X) It's really fast, even though when you listen to it it seems like it's not. Thanks you for sharing this song with the world and for finishing it. I am truly grateful that I was able to listen to it

[@kokichiyoursupremeleader.1713]

1:07 “Playing happy melodies under the glowing moon” Now that I know more, I’m guessing this was a reference to Claire de Lune.

[@constructoflove]

Kokichi, Your supreme leader . That’s probably true

[@DemonNano]

Ay Kokichi

[@goth.yoonie]

*screaming*

[@spottiestosprey2]

Yey another song I'll get addicted to and I'll end up trowing all the other brazillian covers I have to make to make this one kk, seriously I just finished mixing Hiding From the Truth kk

[@candy3158]

3:10 is my favourite part. Only because it's nice and slow and you can hear the melody in the background.

[@yuriyco_]

Basically I am listening to your danganronpa songs every time I need to write a story with certain characters. So I listened to those over 50 times for sure- What I realized is that your songs highly rely on lyrics and that you show psychology of the characters amazingly. And what you are trying to show in those songs is how they have changed! In every song their first chorus changes almost to opposite in the last chorus. Maybe I am wrong and maybe you won't see cuz MAN THIS VIDEO IS OLD but wanted to point out since I can't stop listening to them!

[@cinthgarden]

Omg yES THANK YOU SO MUCH I NEEDED THIS I LOVE YOU OMG IMA GONNA MAKE SOMETIN ABOUT THIS HIVIFYDURWYGHJN

[@JM._.05223]

It was today years old that I found out that between 2:12 and 2:44 the melody is the same as the “Let’s Start the Killing Game” AKA the music playing at the Time Limit video on the first chapter. *Fucking genius* ✨🔥😭

[@Neimannav]

Kaede Akamatsu is my fav danganronpa character,I’m very happy to hear this song

[@iregretmylifechoices5910]

First off, let me just say I love these songs you’re writing. They are so catchy and I am always singing them everywhere. Second thing, am I the only one who noticed that some parts of this song match up with the song that plays in the game when the time limit is almost up? I was just listening to it in the game, and it sounded so familiar...and then it clicked. Not to mention I heard a little execution music in the beginning, as well. So many hidden references! (Edit): Wow, Mcki-P read this! Also fixed some typos hehe...

[@TheWeirdOtaku]

What a delightful day to be alive!

[@silent1672]

That's some good shit right there if I do say so myself Like all three of these songs are so catchy, even if I can hardly understand this one without lyrics, and even though I've never played these games or this game or whatever, I get a story out of these songs. Probably not the right story, but nonetheless a story, and it's fun to mentally toy with what might be happening, specifically what may be surrounding this recurring theme of truth and lie. So, hats off to you!

[@kamronspencer4910]

What stories do you get from these songs? I’d really like to know if you don’t mind becuase I’ve seen the game so I know the context which is nice but means I also can’t experience it the same way you are.

[@silent1672]

(Now that I've typed most of it, just want to say that I get if you don't read this. It's a hell of a lot of text for no reward. I'll put a really basic summary at the end) Well I mean, over time I've kind of built my own mini story around it, and in my head this song isn't just one character, and it's a pretty shit story, especially considering that as I built upon it, it became less consistent with the songs- But here Okay so we start with 'Cause I'm A Liar, and we base a character off of that song. We'll call them, I dunno, Jenna. So we've got Jenna, and then we base a character off of Hiding From The Truth, who we'll name Liam. So we've got them. Now we toss in another character, who we'll calllll... Katy, who is also in a relationship with Liam. So, now off of that, 'Cause I'm a Liar is naturally from Jenna's POV, and Hiding From The Truth is from Liam's. In both, Katy is dead, and Jenna killed her out of jealousy coz she's with Liam and yadda yadda yadda. SO, off of that, Liam sees right through Jenna's bullshit and knows she killed Katy, and Jenna is fully aware that Liam knows, though he doesn't know that detail. And so we finally get to the songs. In this story I've thought of, there's one point all three songs return to: the confrontation; when Liam finally calls Jenna out. So in 'Cause I'm a Liar, the whole time Jenna (coz it's her POV) is acting like she's acting like she didn't kill Katy, though she knows he knows (kinda confusing-), and in the last verse (Am I a... liar? Liar? Does it seem that way to you? After all fire, fire is burning through the roof 'Cause we’re all... liars, liars And I don’t know what’s true! After all fire, fire Has ravaged all I knew I call out liar, liar! But the world has gone askew And there’s nothing else to do Except bid the truth adieu Trust me! What’s a lie? Is it lies? Only lies! You see, I can’t pry my blind eyes while I cry So please, forgive my blackened sky full of lies Truly... Lying! Truly... Dying) we see Jenna (I really need a better name-) basically acting as though she's realized just how twisted she is, and acting like she sees it as her only choice, and crying and all that- essentially, trying to harvest Liam's pity. And it works, and they hug, and that's the end (though her saying 'Cause I'm A Liar again at the end signifies that the breakdown was fake, to me at least-). Oh, and sidenote, the detail that Jenna knows Liam's hiding that he knows she killed Katy comes from the break away part (peek-a-peek-a-boo, i can see right through, cause liars know liars like they know the back of their own hand, and all the other lines there). Then, we've got Hiding From The Truth, and again it's rather self explanatory. He's hiding from the truth, and Jenna acts oblivious. And there's probably other stuff I've thought up in between but really the confrontation is the important part so, last verse again. (C-cause it’s painful knowing about the worst to come Pointing to the truth that I’ve been hiding from It’s excruciating what I have to do Turning from you and grabbing the truth No that’s wrong, I agree I know now, I can see All the lies all the truths (You know what you have to do) Looking in your eyes and loathing where this has lead You’ll only end up dead So let’s destroy the truth instead) The important part here is that we get more of the story kinda. He points to the truth, AKA calling Jenna out, but then we get this detail: Liam looks into Jenna's eyes and loathes where this has lead, knows she'll just end up dead, and says 'Let's destroy the truth instead', hugging her as mentioned, and essentially saying that we can just forget about this, and it will be okay. But we still don't have the whole psychological part of the story, or the actual conversation they had, which is where Killing Harmony comes in. (Side Note: If it wasn't clear earlier, I imagine this song, KH, to be like a conversation. Instead of the inner thoughts of people, it's actually some of the things they say to each other, and we don't actually see inside anyone's head) So, in Killing Harmony, we actually get to see more story BEFORE, which goes something like this: Katy, Jenna, and Liam are all sort of "trapped" in life, with only each other to /really/ help. And Katy is like the happy, bouncy girl, who decides that we're going to get to the bottom of this and make ourselves happy again, and Liam kind of warns her that this is a bad idea. For Example: Katy: In the distance a sad melody plays Tapping only the keys that have gone gray So I reach out to heal the dismay Liam: Only to be ripped apart again K: Following the tune of this deep despair L: Will only allow us to be ensnared Disconnecting in a horrid nightmare Only to be bloodied once again So there's that, and basically we just see them interacting, and there's a lot of fairly important stuff there to go into but there's a good chance you aren't even really interested so I'll leave most of that out. Basically, Jenna plants seeds of despair, and also keeps talking to Katy privately. And then kills her (at the part where it's said that hope will bloom when the monster's dead, there's a tad more on that but y'know), and then we jump straight into the middle of the confrontation, a part we actually haven't seen before with the conversation going as follows: J: Take a step together through the darkness L: Someone’s in the way J: Even in a place full of such harshness L: Only one will pay J: In this symphony the notes are harmless L: But to our dismay Such a game has already engulfed us J: Even if we L: Even if we? J: Even if /you/ Know what to do L: Even if I Even if I’m The true monster And here, Liam suddenly turns on himself, reasoning that since he knew that Jenna was jealous, and since he knew Jenna klled Katy but has waited so long to act, and never warned Katy in the first place, that he must be the true monster, and turns to killing himself. And this is all just as they finally, as Katy wanted, are getting out of the stuckness of their lives. And then, Jenna tries to convince him not to kill himself, because, you know, she loves him. L: My heart’s hopeful for the light that you’ll be facing soon Playing happy melodies under the glowing moon J: Reaching into your own dismay it’s the only way To complete the promise that we all made We said together let’s leave this place L: And I’m sorry that that won’t be the case J: Dispose of the lie that failed you (referring to killing her instead) L: Promise me you’ll reach for the truth That’s this monster’s final hope for you Let me be the last to play this Killing harmony And finally, we're done. Overall, the timeline is that these three friends (J, L, K) are stuck in their own lives, J kills K out of romantic jealousy for L, J and L both pretend it didn't happen for a while, and then they confront, and the L decides it's on him and kills himself, leaving J to fall deeper into her own despair out of fucking this all up, blaming herself. So yeah, that's what my first thoughts of the story have evolved to. It's a lot of fuckin text but, there ya go.

[@kamronspencer4910]

Silent wow that was both seriously long and seriously interesting. I really appreciate you taking the time to write that out. I definitely enjoyed hearing about your perception of the songs.

[@silent1672]

And that was seriously surprising XD I kind of assumed you'd find it to be way too fuckin long. But anyways yeah, glad you enjoyed it

[@CherryBearz]

Lol nice story

[@stoicstrawberries]

I JUST NOTICED YOU MADE MORE FAN SONGS AND I CAN NOW SAY WITH ALL CERTAINTY THAT I WOULD LITERALLY DIE FOR YOU.

[@WhyAreYouHereeee]

I bet if kaede survived later into the game, she would have joined Angie’s cult

[@justaperson1123]

In the distance a sad melody plays Tapping only the keys that have gone gray So I reach out to heal the dismay Only to be ripped apart again Following the tune of this deep despair Will only allow us to be ensnared Disconnecting in a horrid nightmare Only to be bloodied once again Take a step together through the darkness Each guiding the way Even in a place full of such harshness It'll be okay In this symphony the notes are harmless As long as we say Such a game will never engulf us Even if we... Even if we... Throw the truth away My My heart's hopeful for the light that we'll be facing soon Playing happy melodies under the glowing moon Reaching into the disarray It's the only way To complete the promise that we all made We said "Together let's leave this place" And I know that we can't truly embrace Such an idealistic lie So I'll diffuse this blackened Killing harmony Guided by a shaking hand I follow Only to find a murderous shadow To fill something that lifeless and hollow Bestowed I know what I must forgo Despair's coming There's no need to be scared Despair's coming I've already prepared Despair's coming Despair's coming Despair DESPAIR Lied to once again Take a step together through the darkness Show us all the way Even in a place full of such harshness Nobody will stray In this symphony the notes are harmless As long as we pray Such a game will never engulf us Even if we... Even if we... Throw the lies away My My heart's hopeful for the light that we'll be facing soon Playing happy melodies under the glowing moon Reaching into the disarray It's the only way To complete the promise that we all made We said "Together let's leave this place" And I know that we can't truly embrace Such an idealistic lie So I'll diffuse this blackened Killing harmony So soon and we're closest to the final stage Reaching for the light a soliloquy inside this cage With you by my side I can play this lonely melody Leave it to me Only one has to be bloodied because Listen here While we tear Someone sneers There's a monster What we fear Coming near As they jeer "Kill the monster" For us all I'll ensure That they fall Despair coats this killing harmony we dread But hope will bloom when the monster's dead Take a step together through the darkness Someone's in the way Even in a place full of such harshness Only one will play In this symphony the notes are harmless But to our dismay Such a game has already engulfed us Even if we... Even if we... Even if you... Know what to do Even if I... Even if I'm... The true monster... My My heart's hopeful for the light that you'll be facing soon Playing happy melodies under the glowing moon Reaching to your own dismay It's the only way To complete the promise that we all made We said "Together let's leave this place" And I'm sorry that that we won't be the case Dispose of the lie That I failed you Promise me you'll reach for the truth That's this monster's final hope for you Let me be the last to play this Killing harmony

[@ella_cupcake]

All these character songs are amazing, but this one has to be my favorite. The music sounds so cool, and I love the mood shifts. The changes in tone make it seem like intrusive thoughts that are consuming her thoughts. Also, I just love that the title of the game is tied into this

[@ray_0frain]

As a Kaede kinnie, I feel the pain in the lyrics. However, this is a truly amazing song. I've been listening to it on loop for a while now.

[@egg9486]

Kaede: let me be the last to play this killing harmony Literally more than half of cast: hm I don’t think so

[@ebanatnatria6409]

"Let me be the last to play this killing harmony" Kirumi, Korekiyo, Kokichi, Kaito: Yeah, how about no?

[@brookiicookies2655]

The K’s decided to Kommit a Krime

[@YeeterYan]

SPOILERS FOR V3 The fact that the game's name is Killing Harmony foreshadows a lot. Kaede is the Ultimate Pianist, thus making her "Harmony". She was executed. Coincidence? I think not.

[@frisk8632]

That's actually quite poetic when you think about it

[@derpface1279]

This song actually made me cry it’s so good and reminds me of how much I love Kaede’s whole character!

[@marsgaston4444]

this trial is the only one in the entire series that made me cry, because you share a mindset with kaede. the game forces you to relate with her, to BE her, and so her thoughts are our thoughts, her pain is our pain, in conclusion, every time i listen to this song i feel like i'm gonna cry-

[@MTS.o7]

0:16 *I'm getting summer cicada vibes*

[@sakuraiquit4205]

1:53 Kokichi: *YOU WOULDN'T!*

[@GalacticSuperSoul]

Kaede: **I WOULD!**

[@newbiegamelover4767]

1:37 If I were to guess, that would be the moment when Monokuma popped up after Rantaro's body was found. I also realize that the reason that V3 was named "Killing Harmony" was because the creators were leaning into Kaede being the main protagonist (her being a pianist and all); just a bit of icing on the cake to hide the truth. It's funny, really. I kinda went along the same path as Kaede; during the moments leading up to the discovery of Rantaro's body, I was preparing myself for despair, thinking that Shuichi was going to be one of the first to die. However, even with all my preparation, I ended up getting hit with despair that I was not prepared for.

[@akutaguava]

In the song she sings the corus like this:"my hearts hopeful for the light we'll be facing soon" But the last time she sings it she says it like this:"My hearts hopeful for the light you'll be facing soon " so that means that she won't be with them when they escape and maybe she is gone forever. Nice attention to detail!😊

[@naturallyexcessive]

I actually really want piano sheets for this song now aaaa

[@cloudchaser7716]

WELL GODDAMN THE CONNECTIONS BETWEEN THIS SONG AND SHUUICHI'S HAVE GOT ME ON THE ROPES

[@axelerate13]

This song is so great and fits her character so well. I did just try to sing along and unexpectedly burst into tears at "and I'm sorry that that won't be the case", so that's another point in its favor. Just so good

[@-nc.4910]

Omg I love your work! All your danganronpa's songs are just sooooo amazing!

[@PandaBear0810]

Kokichi Ouma/Oma - Cause I'm a Liar: *Peek-a-Peek-a-boo* *Haha, I found you!* **Hiding From The Truth** *Well it's nothing new* Shuichi Sahara - **Hiding From The Truth** *No that's wrong* *I agree* *I don't know* *I can't see* *That's a lie* *No, it's true* **You know what you have to do** Kaede/ Kayayday Akamatsu - Killing Harmony *Even if we* *Even if we* **Even if you** **Know what to do** Very Clever!!!

[@user-uw3or3ub9i]

Since I recently began to watch your videos, it immediately struck me) from the first minutes and I'm already a fan of you). Sorry for the errors as I write through the translator OwO

[@user-uw3or3ub9i]

already love your channel)

[@jayk.a.5751]

My favourite part about your songs besides the flow of the lyrics is the art you do for it! It's perfect! I REALLY love how you have the characters acting with the lyrics, something I personally would love to do and I don't see it very often. Great songs! Great art! Keep up the AMAZING work!

[@petitpois23]

HFHJDJSKK i didn't even realize that you sampled the music that plays before the time limit ended until i recognized it while i was listening to the ost!!!! that's so clever.....