PRINT, BRACKET: A Chiaki Nanami Song 【Chai!】

[@chai.tealeaves]

HELLO!! Thank you all for the lovely reception on this song, it's super heartwarming to see. And yes that was the Konami code! Onto the Q&A. Q: Can I use this in a fanwork? A: MHM! YES! PLEASE DO! I'D LOVE THAT Q: Will this be on Spotify/Apple Music/Etc? A: It’s out!!! At the very least, on Spotify. Q: What are you doing next? A: Covers, collabs, bouncing around some other content types, and more DR originals! Q: Is the instrumental coming soon? A: YES. YES AND I MEAN IT THIS TIME!! It'll be releasing alongside any other unreleased instrumentals and potentially as a karaoke track on my channel. Much love, seeya sprouts!

[@VaxVaxxy]

Heyy can you do taka gundham or kirumi next

[@DarkDargon0984]

I’m happy you made fnaf in this it’s one of my favorite game vids lol

[@Qwerty_kor]

FRESH WOUNDS instrumental is coming?! The best words of the day!)

[@Amiiyama_N25]

​@@VaxVaxxythey're working on a series on sdr2 so I doubt they'll do any v3 characters

[@denizsen2160]

Chai cmon put a jumpscare warning next time my heart skipped a beat... (Love this song)

[@rachie]

the lyrics are so masterful wtf

[@itsMrToast]

hello rachie :]

[@Gold_rahh]

RACHIE??

[@Amiiyama_N25]

RACHIE

[@Amiiyama_N25]

HUH?!??!?

[@regalseagull]

Whaaaaat

[@Lin_wick]

hey thank you for putting subway surfers it helped me to refocus on the song again

[@MckiRobynsP]

I KNOW I'M LATE BUT DAAAAAMN 😍 I LOVE the video game references in the instrumentals and lyrics, they're so well implemented in terms of describing her personality, talent and the events of the story!! Plus Nagito jump scaring in fnaf is amazing lmao. The chorus is soooo catchy and well written per usual and I can't get enough of final choruses where the lyrics change to reflect the progression of the story 😩👌 And your voice never ceases to amaze me... The range and tone differences across your songs??? Absolutely amazing and I love the high pitched, softer voice for Chiaki, you nailed her!! Overall awesome song, thank you for another DR bop!!!

[@chai.tealeaves]

Thank you so much!! Nagito FNAF jumpscare was the highlight of this video, I think.

Why only 1 reply? 1 more yaaay. Waiting for the masters to make more songs.

[@moonzikoko]

MCKIIII!!!!!

[@Boppityybopp]

OMG HI

[@Naokisser]

The amount of video game references was INSANE. Like I just saw ace attorney and shrieked

[@mariscardigan]

real

[@lienhere]

NAO! YOUR TURN TO DIE!!!!!! WHAT THE FUCK IS AN ENDING

[@Imsodangerousheehee]

Sameee

[@MORDKAu]

Ace attorney, doom, stardew valley, undertale, minecraft, persona 5 (royal), some nintendo game, some fnaf game

[@Naokisser]

@@MORDKAu and subway surfers in the beginning

[@AkoYano]

• Chiaki song ? - ✅ • Game references?? - ✅ • Good song? - ❌❌❌❌ • Great song?? - ✅✅✅✅✅✅✅ • Made by Chai?/The British green Pikmin?? - ✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅ *I am content, and there’s nothing that can ruin my day now* :D

[@Bnunu707]

I got so scared when you said “Good Song? - ❌❌❌❌”

[@ZoeyZhao-jc5pg]

@@Bnunu707same

[@Midni_Nora54]

I think you mean one of the greatest songs ever made✅️✅️✅️✅️✅️✅️

[@geargoblin7231]

The fact that Hajime's Mii has orange as his favorite color is hilarious.

[@ieatexpiredplaydoh]

O R A N G E J O O C E

[@LydianWilks]

I'M SO IMPRESSED!!! the lead in from the "A" of the Konami code to the pronoun "I" making a pun on "AI" and the references to all those games as the graphics switch???? oh my god my nerd heart was freaking out and this must've taken so long to do!!! I'm only halfway through and I'M SCREAMING RNNNNNN

[@deadlocked0994]

The visuals are so damn great I have to agree with U and the fact of the games looking like the games would have takes a good amount of time, I agree with you

[@peuku]

I love how it the first section ends with print(“despair good and that line builds up through the song print(“ print(“despair than it ends with instead print(“despair goodbye”) it’s also a near-rhyme(I think), so it sorta gives a satisfying conclusion to the song ALSO I DIDNT NOT EXPECT A HOUSE.WAD MENTION also to clarify: I have absolutely no idea if I make sense, so sorry :(

[@robloxcool88]

I noticed just now that it also represents the class's changes over time and the point of the Virtual World itself. They started off brainwashed into following Junko's orders and her ideals ("despair good"), then when they enter the Virtual World, their minds are basically reset to before they even entered Hope's Peak, resulting in the print(" being unfinished as there's nothing to fill it in with. As the killing game progresses, the despair starts to seep back in, resulting in "despair" returning to the bracket. Junko almost wins in the end, but just like last time, fails right at the very end, ending her fleeting dreams of despair ending right there. Hence it becomes, print("despair goodbye.")

[@_lLexa_l]

The flick in the A and I for AI is genius omg

[@blackshadows1785]

At frist I was confused about the video game refrences and thought they didn't fit the song because I'm unsure they exist in the Danganronpa universe, but then I remembered what Chiaki's talent was and I was so happy to see FNaF make an appearance! Thank you for this amaizing song, Chai! I loved it!

[@lambykin842]

2:05 im sorry nagito jumpscare i laughed way too hard 😭

[@connorcoolralts5228]

I just realized the reason the FNAF nagito jumpscare is where it is, is because it's right before the line about people dying and when you get jumpscared in FNAF you die, maybe this is obvious but I thought it was really really cool and clever

[@robloxcool88]

It's also fitting that it's Nagito specifically, as he's indirectly responsible for Chiaki's death in the Killing Game.

[@SnowyLeapord2]

It also says night 5 to show it's chapter 5

[@Kaylaonastring]

CHIAKI SONG LETS GOOOOOO edit: okay the visuals are INCREDIBLE??? The buildup to the final “print, bracket” is SO GOOD??? The game references, Hajime and Nagito cameos, the emotion towards the end???? As always Chai exceeds expectations, 10/10 :3

[@actingblue]

love how the chorus sounds like "talentless" as a ref to chiaki and hajime

[@Amiiyama_N25]

I doubt it's on purpose lol that's just their style

[@Inam-798]

God I love the little "Oh..." When she gets chosen as the blackened, it's so real and so devastating

[@LucasRagdoll]

I love the references to the game and different games and I especially love how the voice or both Hajime and Chiaki are so similar like when in “Talentless”

[@longbone2652]

in addition to all the other game references I really love the way the konami code was worked into the song towards the beginning

[@4l3xxx51]

if the subway surfers werent in there i wouldnt have gotten to the end (IM JUST KIDDING BUT THIS SONG IS SO AMAZING YAYAYAYAYAYA

[@Ayoki_an_idi0t]

I've been waiting for a good Chiaki song for so long, basically 4 years now. Today marks the day that I can happily say that I can add a Chiaki Nanami song to my playlist. Thank you so much Chai, this is genuinely such a good song

[@uliarus7566]

It seems like the Danganronpa fandom is immortal 🙃

[@E4439Qv5]

Despite our _best_ efforts to end it...

[@scrapzthepaprcraft]

We're at every turn, every corner. We. Will. Not.... DIE. we will stay alive, like the power of our hope. ​@@E4439Qv5

[@colt1903]

Of course it is. Best visual novel series of all time! 😂

[@kite-o]

There’s so many cool details in this one! The song is an absolute BANGER too! One of the details I literally just realized is with the line “Becoming A.” Well first off the entire beginning bit with the inputs is the Konami code but also the b input being a part of the word becoming. Then the A input still being there when the “I can’t” starts to make the beginning part say AI! Also not sure if it was on purpose but I like that this makes it so that chiaki is saying “becoming AI.” That’s just really cool to me!

[@milli5968]

God the lyrics, visuals, vocals, everything. This song reminded me how sad Chiaki's story actually is and why she's great. The fandom boils her down to waifu gamer girl but she's not that. Your songs are amazing and i hope you keep making them

[@Inam-798]

I just realized how many voices you can make, I love Chiaki's

[@tyrelljones8509]

Randomly open subscription feed: “Premiers in 2 minutes” WELL ALL RIGHT THEN! Edit: yet another banger. Surprise surprise.

[@_-drowsy-_]

Okay, OBVIOUSLY the song is banging but like whoever did the visuals needs a raise dude

[@sjbdlwjdendbdms5948]

chai edits the videos themself! 🩷

[@chai.tealeaves]

tysm this video was 1 whole gigabyte of footage

[@_-drowsy-_]

@@sjbdlwjdendbdms5948 WHAT?! How talented can one person be 😭

[@_-drowsy-_]

@@chai.tealeaves shit is that a lot? No wonder my storage is suffering…..

[@oyasumi_tepuji]

0:54 random subway surfers gameplay jumpscare Chiaki is so slay

[@Mr.Bulltoons]

I'm glad subway surfers was included, I was having trouble paying attention

[@DivineOsagie-r9s]

I heard first heard this song on Spotify and I immediately knew it was Chiaki because of the reference's it made. I love this song so much!!!

[@hiirohiide]

CHAI?!?! THESE LYRICS ARE LITERALLY EVERYTHINGGG!! It was such worth the wait for this song! I especially love your panning in the mix too omg?! Its so satisfying WHAA!!! Vocals are amazing too i love yer mixed voice!!! Awesome song as always chai !!

[@XorbityXorbGlowbe]

THE INCORPORATION OF THE CULPRIT SELECT IN THE SONG OMG

[@kingofzs]

chiaki is my favorite character, but this came out when i started attempting despair road in v3 and now after listing to this for almost the entire 15+ hours it took to beat it, i am now reminded of that despair, whenever i listen to this song. but like the song is about not giving up, so i will love it forever and ever

[@_-drowsy-_]

2:53 this entire part is so cool!!!

[@someguyonyoutube1124]

Let's goooo the British girl made the second chiaki song, im ready to see how good it is

[@The_Court_Jester.]

The amount of game references are amazing and each one is very obvious to what it is and isnt some game never heard of.

[@kall_me_kichi]

this is the first chai song i've been here for. amazing work, i love having a new song to learn lol

[@WolfieDani]

Well, I know what I’m playing on repeat for the next two weeks. This song was definitely worth the wait, you’ve outdone yourself once again Chai, especially with the video editing, it’s all so amazing ✨

[@dsfmdiya7500]

THE AMOUNT OF GAME REFERENCES. Sorry but everytime I find the Konami code sometimes just STARTS in me. The lyrics are amazing thank you for this song!

[@KomaedaIsLife]

THE LYRICS, THE BUILD UP, THE REFERENCES, AND THE EMOTION IN HER VOICE IS ALL PERFECTION❤❤❤❤ I PERSONALLY LOVED 3:36 TO 3:50

[@cjsstone_studios]

SCREAMING CRYING THROWING UP YIPPE I KNEW THIS SONG WOULD BE AMAZING AND IT IS!!!! ALL THE REFERENCES, THE FLASH OF THE ALIVE CHIAKI JUST EVERYTHING!! I’m so ssad I missed the premiere but!!! It’s so so good I’m so happy

[@liviobarreirio3088]

this is excellent, the more I listen and watch and the more I notice. I owe a great deal of what I am to chiaki and am always glad for a reminder of her determination, her kindness and her out of pocket video game references. in a lot of ways this goes further than echoing the source even, this is deeply inspiring

[@someoneelse3938]

"B-coming A-I can't see another way" That's so catchy, I didn't even notice the first time lol

[@Wince_Media]

That was absolitely fantastic! This is your best DR fan song so far, and id say mahbe even your best song in general! You really improved over the past year!

[@mentallyatomic]

I ACTUALLY LOVE THIS SONG SO MUCH I AM SHAKING I NEED TO PUT THIS ON REPEAT AND REWIND FOR THE NEXT COUPLE OF EONS, I NEED THIS PLAYED AT MY FUNERAL, I NEED THIS PLAYED AT MY MARRIAGE, I NEED THIS PLAYED AT MY GRADUATION, I NEED THIS SONG INJECTED INTO MY VEINS, IT IS SO GOOD. AND HOLY SHIT THE GAME REFERENCES?!?!?! THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR EXISTING AND CREATING BANGERS.

[@chai.tealeaves]

TYSM KARKAT HOMESTUCK 💓

[@Corpse-ish]

1:58 THIS PART MADE ME SO HAPPY I WASNT EXPECTING A PERSONA REFERENCE

[@Kaziczekk]

THIS ALL REFRENCES MHMHMHJHMH THIS IS SOOO GOOOD I LOVE YOUR FANSONGS!

[@Am_wowo]

Holy crap, every little reference is perfectly incorporated into the song, creating a great symphony of references that reference danganronpa and other games at the same time! The lyrics and intrumental are great, the voice sounds almost the same as Chiaki's which really added to the atmosphere of the song and the overall style of how it's written is awfully catchy! There is literally not a single thing I don't like about this song!

[@IZJXJDKZKX-t1t]

"is this the fleeting hope he always chased?" Nagito: yes, yes it is.

[@beezboop]

Annnd ill be listening to this on repeat again.. AWESOME LINES AND THE WAY YOU SANG IT IS SO AWESMOMEE!!!

[@No.1_Nam-gyu_Fan]

3:15 omg i always listen to this on Spotify but i had no idea that was nagito and hagime saying game over

[@the-first-sin-Yuma_A.e]

The "in it to win it!" Reminds me of chiaki nanami vs Wilbur sout rap battle

[@Amiiyama_N25]

Don't remind me of that 😭

[@Cloudy-Likes-Bread]

* deep breath * THIS WAS ONE OF THE BEST THINGS I HAVE EVER HEARD THANK YOU FOR GRACING OUR EARS WITH THIS!!! I'M ADDING IT TO MY PLAYLISTS EVEN IF IT DOESN'T BELONG IN SOME OF THEM!!! IMA LISTENT TO IT EVERYTIME IM IN THE SHOWER I LOVE THIS SO MUCH THANK YOU FOR MAKING THIS CHAI I LOVE ALL YOUR MUSIC!!!! AHHHH!!!!!

[@ihavecripplingdepression-q1h]

Holy Chiaki.The lyris fit her character so much and I love every game references that appear it almost feel like she is singing this

[@Qwerty_kor]

It is a masterpiece. So much work has been done and done with so much love. When projects are done from the heart, it is immediately visible. Chai, thank you so much for the content! Every video on your channel fills me with determination, hope, joy and (insert your video game reference)! You are a talented singer, editor and composer!

[@srblackhat1]

0:15 "A fan song of Chiaki Nanami" ❌️ "A song of Chiaki Nanami" ❌️ "A song *for* Chiaki Nanami" ✅️ 😢

[@MaximeLafreniere433]

Managing to put the Konami Code in a song, now that's something I didn't expect from anyone.

[@a-s-greig]

"Remote Control" by Len and Rin Kagamine.

[@alfiedragon7075]

I miss the glitchy Intro from the teaser, but god is this amazing. Also, OMG U OUT SO MUCH EFFORT INTO THE EASTER EGGS I SAW REN AMAMIYA FROM HIT GAME PERSONA 5 ROYAL STRIKERS TACTICA DANCING Q2!!!

[@chai.tealeaves]

REN AMAMIYA AKIRA KURUSU JOKER SHUUJINKOU FROM THE HIT GAME PERSONA 5 ROYAL STRIKERS DANCING Q2 (+ HOT SAUCE NOW???)

[@VerySaneTspFan]

im honestly so mad i wasnt in the premiere BECAUSE HOLY SHIT I CANT DESCRIBE HOW MUCH I LOVE THIS SONG!! Keep up the good work chai!!!!!!!!

[@melanieswoop]

Holy hell I’ve been looking forward to the release of this since the teaser and it’s even better than I expected! It’s truly amazing I’ve listened to it about a thousand times already and I’m not stopping anytime soon!

[@melanchollyanna]

I got so excited when I saw this on my subscriptions page! You never miss with these songs! I always love the in-game sound effects being incorporated. All the other game references in this song were awesome too!

[@Hopes_Peak]

How many times have you replayed this song? Me: Yes. But actually, this is a masterpiece and it was worth the wait. :D

[@Ulquiorra_Cifer_youruichi]

YESSS THE SONG I'VE BEEN WAITING FOR YESSSSS SO MANY REFERENCES AND AN AMAZING SONG YOU ARE TRULY AND AMAZING WRITER! KEEP IT UP

[@Soonk.]

I can't name what it is that I like so much, but it's the kind of song i like more with each replay great work!

[@iceprism367]

I hadn't listened to this until now. It's sooo good!

[@Kømaeda.Nagitø.Øfficial]

this genuinely made me burst out in tears. she didnt deserve to die and i say that being komaedas #1 fangirl.

[@nevergonnagiveyouup1180]

3:36 Damn the amount of emotion in that line

[@Bfdifan16]

This is what we call a certified hood classic. Holy shit this song was definitely worth the wait. The beat the flow the lyrics everything was so good. Seriously keep up the good work chai

[@AshTwain]

So gonna cover this... As a Chikai cosplayer and Kinnie it's my duty. That is, if it's ok..

[@chai.tealeaves]

Of course!

[@drydum2185]

WOOOOHOOOO ITS FINALLY HERE!!! These music videos are always worth the wait :D

[@PixelCandies134]

OMG YOURE BACKK!!! I’m so excited to have this song on loop

[@baristascallmewolfgang]

3:04 went so hard omg

[@Raven_Reverie]

I LOVE THIS SONG AND THE REFERENCES AND LYRICS SO MUCH!!!!

[@kaitoroll]

THIS IS AWESOME

[@Happy_lemon_guy]

Omg this was so good! I love the references! This was really worth the wait

[@delilahdahlia247]

I love all the references!! This is an awesome song

[@squinkerp]

ITS HERE OMG IT SOUNDS SO GOOD

[@squinkerp]

UGH THE REFRENCES TOO OH MY GOD UR A SAINT 🙏🙏🙏

[@squinkerp]

THIS IS GOYIMG ON REPEAT FOR THE NEXT 3 WEEKS 🫶🫶🫶

[@squinkerp]

HHRHRRG THE BEAT IN THE BACK IS SO FUNKY TOO IM ACTUALLY TWEAKING OUT I LOVE THIS SO MUCH

[@squinkerp]

UP UP DOWN DOWN LEFT RIGHT LEFT RIGHT B A START OMG‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️

[@squinkerp]

chai ur my new favorite person this released at the peak of my dgrpa hyperfixation i cant explain how happy this makes me

[@Menaksks]

OMG- I LOVE EVERYTHING ABOUT THIS- >>PRINT ("THIS IS THE BEST SONG EVER)

[@Oniwishing]

3:47 That was insanely clever what you did there.

[@Lunar_Benevolence]

This truly made me cry, old video games I haven't seen in years reminded me of my younger years. Especially with my old animation meme phase. Your lyrical skill is insanity. I *hope* you never give up because I absolutely adore you! ❤

[@the-first-sin-Yuma_A.e]

1:13 "a gamer can'tbe paused" that's a brilliant line like probably my third favorite

[@enanankandikat]

I keep listening to thiz in loop omg thiz gotta one of the best fansongz ever why are u so underrated 😭😭

[@Retrodox]

HOLY SHIIIIT IT'S OUT IVE BEEN WAITINGGG

[@-squidmiku-]

💕💕 bro all of the references and the way you fit them so perfectly in with the lyrics is so cool 😭😭 im so excited for all ur next songs cuz all the ones u have made so far are all so amazing it’s crazy

[@narcisoaristoteles5325]

valgame que maravillosa cancion, completa justicia a nanami, es asombrosa, esta increibleeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

[@Kanna_Kizuchi]

I like Chiaki, so this song is Kanna approved

[@kaicomkomaeda]

YAAAAAAAY I WAITED A LONG FOR THIS, I LOVE YOUR SONGS

[@Candynotavailable]

THIS IS AMAZING HOLY SHIT

[@Candynotavailable]

Hopefully this will be on spotify soon 🙏

[@tsukikonn]

A CHIAKI NANAMI SONG??? BRO I WAS BORN FOR THESE

[@Ramsey276one]

3:49 Your Hope will be in my backlog 4EVER

[@shuichi_kotik]

дождались, спасибо большое за вашу работу

[@caiovalente4614]

Thank you so much for this amazing song, realy...

[@kroxname8139]

Wonderful song! ❤ So many references😄 Plus many hidden lyrics details I pointed out in the comments Plus as fnaf fan I appreciate Nagito's jumpscare And as a programmer I liked how you used python print (""). I really like when songs use those things. Like in "My actual code" from There is no game

[@kroxname8139]

I just noticed maybe not intentional detail in 3:16 about three different GAME OVERs First is Nagito's GAME OVER - Literally saying - it's over, I created an unsolvable case where all despair remnants will die and only Chiaki will survive Next is Hajime's shocked GAME OVER - when Hajime realized during class trial Nagito's plan, and that there is no way for them to win And last this like desperate Chiaki's GAME OVER - knowing she needs to lose in order for others to win

[@kroxname8139]

And later THAT'S RIGHT that literally translates to this scene from Danganronpa "Oh, you guessed correctly. I'm the traitor"

[@kroxname8139]

And continuing at 3:38 The same thing Lines that have double meanings GAME OVER - We have to vote GAME OVER? - Hajime doesn't want to accept this GAME OVER - You all will be safe, there won't be more killing

[@LesAventures]

Thank you Chiaki for inventing gaming! 🎮 🙏

[@fujivspx]

i love this so much,, the lyrics, references, vocals, beat.. omw to listen on repeat yay!! thank you Chai for once again making an amazing song, I love all of your songs sooo much

[@mrronron7328]

I just rediscovered your channel after forgetting it for a few month and remembering your S-tier Hajime song and remembering you said more were coming. And now i've got 2 new DR song to listen on repeat

[@Renitsiki]

amaazing^ it's peak

[@bella_daze3092]

OH MY GOD A CHIAKI SONG?! WE ARE BLESSED❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ I love Chiaki so much❤❤❤❤

[@VeryGenuineMuffin]

peak music

[@komi_alice]

i lost it the second subway surfers appeared the song is amazing !!!!

[@asterloidd]

GUUUHH.. THAT WAS SO GOOD SO MANY GAMES AND THE LYRICS WERE BEAUTIFUL EUEUEUEUE MY EARS HAVE BEEN BLESSED/POS