Part 1

Vivid Street

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1

Akito

See you tomorrow.

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Toya

It was just one surprise after another today.

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Akito

Yeah, it was.
I didn't expect to hear that Taiga was back in town.

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Toya

Not only is he Ken's partner and one of the key figures behind RAD WEEKEND, he's a world-famous artist now...

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Toya

That alone was enough of a surprise.

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Toya

But what really took the cake today was...

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Taiga

♪ ————! ————!
♪ ————————!!

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Toya

His singing was indescribable.

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Akito

I bet. The first time I heard him sing, I didn't really know what to do with myself afterward.

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Toya

I see.

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Toya

(No musical performance has had this much of an impression on me since...)

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Toya

(The first time I saw Dad's concert...)

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Toya

(He remained completely loyal to the original music. He never once improvised or added anything in.)

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Toya

(Some would say that there's no fun in that, but he pulled the entire audience into a whole new world after playing just a few notes.)

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Toya

(He's world-class in every sense of the word. From his unyielding obsession to his actual playing ability...)

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Toya

(I always figured that there were others in this world who could match Dad in terms of musical talent...)

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Toya

(But to think that one of them would be in this city...)

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Akito

Toya? Hey, you there?

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Toya

Oh, sorry about that.

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Akito

...

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Toya

Akito?

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Akito

It's just... You seem pretty calm considering how surprised you said you were.

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Toya

I am. I meant every bit of what I said.

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Toya

However, I live with a world-class artist, so I may not have quite the same reaction as others when it comes to being starstruck.

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Akito

Oh, right. Your dad...

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Akito

Yeah, that makes sense...
Then, I guess there's nothing to worry about.

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Toya

You're worried...?

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Akito

Again, it's nothing to worry about.

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Akito

Also, it'd be great if Kohane does get to practice with Taiga.

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Toya

Yes, it would be...

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Toya

(He's worried...?)

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Toya

(But it wasn't just today either. Between Kohane's performance at STAY GOLDEN to Taiga suddenly appearing, these past few days have been full of surprises.)

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Toya

(I guess he was wondering if it was starting to be too much for me.)

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Toya

(But he has seemed more concerned than usual as of late...)

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Toya

Is something bothering you, Akito?

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Akito

Huh? Uh, no...
Let's get started with practice.

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Toya

(Oh, I know. Before we head over...)

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Akito

...

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Toya

(He really is keeping an eye out for everyone...)

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Toya

Akito.

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Akito

Hm?

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Toya

A lot has been happening lately, huh?

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Akito

Yeah...

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Toya

Is there anything I can do to help?

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Akito

Oh...

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Akito

Nah, just keep doing what you usually do.

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Toya

Okay.

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Akito

Wait, just like that...?

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Toya

A part of me was expecting that, so I wasn't really taken aback by it.

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Toya

(It may be that he won't tell me or can't tell me right now.)

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Toya

But feel free to ask for help if you feel you need it.

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Akito

Toya...

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Akito

Alright, I will if it comes to that.

54

Toya

Good.