Part 1

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Miku

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The Hanetsuki battle was so much fun.
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Kohane

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Yeah! The match between you and MEIKO versus Rin and Len at the end was so exciting!
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An

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Both pairs were like well-oiled machines and every rally lasted really long.
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Akito

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I like how you guys split into the front and back players. It felt very strategic with everyone calling out plays.
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Toya

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I noticed that too...
Have you guys played Hanetsuki before?
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Miku

Nope. It was our first time.
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Miku

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I suppose we approached it like a badminton or tennis match. What do you think, MEIKO?
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MEIKO

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Yes, I'd say so.
It translated into Hanetsuki rather well.
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Len

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Oh, I see! But if you two were competing against each other, I wonder who'd win.
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Rin

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I'm curious about that too.
Why don't you two play against each other?
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Miku

Oh, that's alright.
I've had my fill of excitement.
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MEIKO

Same here. Besides, I'd rather not have my face get all covered in ink...
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Len

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Aww! You're no fun...
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Rin

I guess we can get rid of the remaining ink then?
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MEIKO

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Right. We don't really have any use for it so...
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Miku

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Hmm... I don't think that's true.
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Miku

Didn't you mention something about calligraphy and writing out what you want to do this year?
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Kohane

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Oh, you mean New Year's resolutions?
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Rin

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Resolutions?
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Kohane

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You think of what you want to achieve during the new year and write it with a calligraphy brush on a piece of paper.
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Len

Oh, okay.
But calligraphy sounds kinda tough.
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Rin

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Yeah. But it'd be something new for us to try!
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Miku

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Kohane, could you show us how it's done?
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Kohane

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Huh, me?
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Miku

I'd like to see an example before I try it myself.
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Rin

Yes. Please show us, Kohane!
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Kohane

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Okay. I'm not very good at calligraphy, but I'll give it my best shot!
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An

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If you're doing it, so am I!
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Miku

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And how about you two?
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Akito

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I'll pass.
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Toya

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Same. We wouldn't have enough ink for everyone anyway.
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An

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Oh, alright. Now, let's do this!
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Rin

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Yay! MEIKO, can we use this table?
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MEIKO

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Sure, but put this paper underneath so the wood doesn't get stained.
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Kohane

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We'll do that. Thanks!
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Len

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Okay, what do we do now...?
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Kohane

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Hold the brush like this, dip it in the ink and...
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Kohane

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Write each character very carefully. Make sure to write straight lines decisively, like this... And curved lines with a bit of finesse, like this...
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Len

Wow! That looks awesome!
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Miku

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And I like the word you chose.
Challenge.
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Kohane

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I chose it because I want to challenge myself to become as good at singing as everyone else.
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Kohane

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But to do that, I have to gain experience by taking the initiative.
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Miku

That makes sense. Nice!
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An

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If that's what Kohane is going with, I know what to pick.
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Kohane

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Forward...?
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An

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Yeah. Now that I have the most awesome partner, and friends to match, all we have to do is to keep moving towards our goal.
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Miku

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Oh, I like your resolution too!
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Len

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Alright, it's our turn now!
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Rin

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Sorry, Kohane. Can you show me again how to hold the brush?
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Kohane

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Sure. Hold it like this and...
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MEIKO

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Hehe. They're really enjoying it.
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Miku

They really are.
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Miku

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How about you, Akito, Toya?
What are your New Year's resolutions?
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Akito

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Resolutions, huh...?
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Toya

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For me, it's... Determination.
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Akito

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Like sticking with it?
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Toya

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Yes. My dad disapproves, but I've made up my mind about singing with you guys.
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Toya

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I want to keep performing with you, no matter what.
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Akito

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Alright.
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Miku

Nice! That's great!
And what about you, Akito...?
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Akito

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I guess I don't have a choice...
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Akito

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Mine is... Victory. What happened at STAY GOLDEN is still nagging at me.
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Akito

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I want to compete in another battle.
And get a better result this time.
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Miku

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Yeah, I'll keep my fingers crossed.
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MEIKO

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Hehe. I see no one here's lacking any ambition.
I'm sure another exciting year awaits us.
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Miku

Yeah. I think so too!