Part 1
Weekend Garage
An's Father
Ah, Akito, you're here pretty early today.
Akito
I figured no other customers would be here right after you opened...
An's Father
Which probably means that you wanted to talk to me...
Akito
Yes, um... If it's alright with you...
An's Father
A kid like you doesn't need to put on a face for me. Anyway, come on in.
Akito
Thank you.
An's Father
Alright, here's your usual coffee.
Akito
Thank you very much.
An's Father
So, what is it that you wanted to talk to me about...?
Akito
There's something I needed to ask you...
Akito
After we battled against Tono and lost that one time, I came here to apologize...
Akito
For not taking your advice and trying to do everything on my own.
An's Father
Yeah, I remember.
Akito
Do you also remember what you said to me...?
An's Father
I do...
An's Father
RAD WEEKEND, huh...?
An's Father
Goals and ideals are things that can give people purpose, but also mislead them.
An's Father
A lot of people end up seeing the past, their own pasts especially, through rose-colored glasses.
An's Father
Without even realizing it, we all sort of exaggerate the truth and detach ourselves from reality.
Akito
I'm not sure what you're trying to say.
An's Father
I'm sure you'll understand in time...
An's Father
For now, just make sure to cherish your friends. They seemed very worried about you over what happened.
Akito
We know the truth behind RAD WEEKEND now...
Akito
So, if possible, I'd like it if you could tell me what you meant that time...
An's Father
Right...
An's Father
Though, I have a feeling you already know the answer to that question.
Akito
I mean...
An's Father
Sorry, I wasn't trying to be unforthcoming or anything...
An's Father
A part of me knew you'd return to ask me about what I said someday. So, please feel free to speak your mind.
Akito
Then...
Akito
When you said how goals and ideals can mislead people, were you actually talking about Nagi and RAD WEEKEND?
An's Father
Yes...
An's Father
What you youngsters saw and what's become a part of the fabric of this town... They're the same thing, but also not.
An's Father
Unless you know the secret behind that event, and understand all the emotions we felt... You and your team won't be able to surpass it.
An's Father
We knew that, but we still decided to pass the torch on to the next generation.
An's Father
There's a huge gap between those who know the truth and those who don't.
An's Father
I think a part of Taiga was really bothered by how things became so distorted.
An's Father
So, as much as I don't like how he went about things, I believe that was his way of telling you all the truth...
Akito
Then, you were worried about RAD WEEKEND being called such a legendary event because...
An's Father
Nagi's passing, our choices, our ruse...
None of that is anything to be glorified.
None of that is anything to be glorified.
Akito
I have a much better understanding now...
Akito
Thank you for telling me all this, Ken.
An's Father
Sounds like you got the answer you were looking for.
Akito
I did.
Akito
(When he told me to cherish my friends that time, he probably wasn't just giving me advice. He was also probably talking about Nagi...)
Akito
(The only way we're going to surpass RAD WEEKEND is as a team.)
Akito
(I don't care how impossible it's gonna be. We're gonna do it.)