Part 1
Vivid Street
Akito
See you tomorrow.
Toya
It was just one surprise after another today.
Akito
Yeah, it was.
I didn't expect to hear that Taiga was back in town.
I didn't expect to hear that Taiga was back in town.
Toya
Not only is he Ken's partner and one of the key figures behind RAD WEEKEND, he's a world-famous artist now...
Toya
That alone was enough of a surprise.
Toya
But what really took the cake today was...
Taiga
♪ ————! ————!
♪ ————————!!
♪ ————————!!
Toya
His singing was indescribable.
Akito
I bet. The first time I heard him sing, I didn't really know what to do with myself afterward.
Toya
I see.
Toya
(No musical performance has had this much of an impression on me since...)
Toya
(The first time I saw Dad's concert...)
Toya
(He remained completely loyal to the original music. He never once improvised or added anything in.)
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.)
Toya
(He's world-class in every sense of the word. From his unyielding obsession to his actual playing ability...)
Toya
(I always figured that there were others in this world who could match Dad in terms of musical talent...)
Toya
(But to think that one of them would be in this city...)
Akito
Toya? Hey, you there?
Toya
Oh, sorry about that.
Akito
...
Toya
Akito?
Akito
It's just... You seem pretty calm considering how surprised you said you were.
Toya
I am. I meant every bit of what I said.
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.
Akito
Oh, right. Your dad...
Akito
Yeah, that makes sense...
Then, I guess there's nothing to worry about.
Then, I guess there's nothing to worry about.
Toya
You're worried...?
Akito
Again, it's nothing to worry about.
Akito
Also, it'd be great if Kohane does get to practice with Taiga.
Toya
Yes, it would be...
Toya
(He's worried...?)
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.)
Toya
(I guess he was wondering if it was starting to be too much for me.)
Toya
(But he has seemed more concerned than usual as of late...)
Toya
Is something bothering you, Akito?
Akito
Huh? Uh, no...
Let's get started with practice.
Let's get started with practice.
Toya
(Oh, I know. Before we head over...)
Akito
...
Toya
(He really is keeping an eye out for everyone...)
Toya
Akito.
Akito
Hm?
Toya
A lot has been happening lately, huh?
Akito
Yeah...
Toya
Is there anything I can do to help?
Akito
Oh...
Akito
Nah, just keep doing what you usually do.
Toya
Okay.
Akito
Wait, just like that...?
Toya
A part of me was expecting that, so I wasn't really taken aback by it.
Toya
(It may be that he won't tell me or can't tell me right now.)
Toya
But feel free to ask for help if you feel you need it.
Akito
Toya...
Akito
Alright, I will if it comes to that.
Toya
Good.