Master of the Court (song)

"Yes, I am the new Master of the Court."

- Master of the Court

Master of the Court is a song released by Akuno-P on September 2, 2011 in the Evils Court album. It is part of the Four Ends series, serving as the leitmotif of the Master of the Court.

Plot
The story starts in Evil's Theater as the Master of the Court states that those who get through the Evil's Forest, as well as elude the Graveyard, will be sentenced to Hell in the theater's court. In the song, the Master of the Court explains how she came alive from the gears of the clocktower and inherited her father's will, with the court opening its doors soon. She expresses doubt about sentencing people to Hell as a means to get to "Utopia", lacking a conscience and the ability to understand the morality of her actions.

Later in the song, the Gardener asserts the viewpoint that the lullaby is coming to an end once the Seven Deadly Sins are all gathered. The Master of the Court is unsure to believe his view or Ma's, and so will continue to swing her hammer regardless. She also feels Irregular in her womb and assures him that his time will come, putting him to sleep with a lullaby. Once more, she asks her father if what she is doing is the way of achieving "Utopia" and promises to him that she will remember him.

Composition
Hatsune Miku's VOCALOID2 voicebank is used for duration of the song. Piano, bass guitar, electric guitar, and drums are used prolifically.

The song begins with an opening instrumental, which lasts until 0.33 when the first verse begins. At 0.58, the first pre-chorus begins, followed by the first chorus at 1.24. At 1.51, the same instrumenal begins again, and at 2.02, the second verse begins, followed by the second pre-chorus at 2.28. The second chorus is sung at 2.54. A variation of the instrumental starts at 3.20, followed by a pre-chorus at 3.31. The final chorus begins at 3.46, which is repeated until 4.39. Afterwards, a variation of the chorus' instrumental plays. At 5.16, a piano melody is played until the song's end.

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Heartbeat Clocktower
Heartbeat Clocktower describes the circumstances that created the Master of the Court, as it recounts the sacrifice Gear makes to save the Clockworker's Doll and grant her powers of the Marlon Spoon.

Capriccio Farce
Capriccio Farce rehashes the later synergy between the Master of the Court and the other theater inhabitants, as it details the trial she leads to organize information and locate the Sin of Wrath.

Re_birthday
Re_birthday recounts the life of Irregular as he is trapped within the Master of the Court's womb, containing a reference to the lullaby she sings to him and his coming rebirth.

Madam Merry-Go-Round
Madam Merry-Go-Round details a possible future of the Master of the Court as described by Gammon Octo, as she is transformed into the titular Madam Merry-Go-Round.

Miniature Garden Girl
Miniature Garden Girl narrates the life of the Master of the Court prior to the song, describing her life with her father, and eventual burning, as the Clockworker's Doll.

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Conceptualization and Origin

 * The song's English title, "Successor of the court", refers to her succeeding Gallerian, taking his mission and title upon herself to attempt reuniting with him.

Curiosities

 * In Evils Court, the song is preceded by an instrumental titled "5 Minutes before Court", leading into the main song; combined with the instrumental, the song begins "court" after 5 minutes, when the Doll makes her final decision just before the final chorus.
 * The Evils Court booklet lists that none were "accused", stating that the file was simply the Director Doll's monologue regarding the role she bears.
 * Later in the booklet, Gammon comments how Gear transferred the powers of the Marlon Spoon through the clock tower to heal her, giving her the vessels' powers; however, he notes she uses it meaninglessly in imitation of Gallerian, becoming a tool to sentence visitors to death.