Part 1

WEEKEND GARAGE

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Akito

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Ken

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Akito, let's take a break here...
You're going to lose your voice at this rate.
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Akito

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Huff... Huff...
Okay...
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Ken

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Here, have some water.
Try to cool yourself down a little.
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Akito

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Oh, thank you...
Bottoms up.

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Akito

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Phew...
Thank you. I feel a little better now.

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Ken

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Okay.
That's good to hear.
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Ken

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Sorry for only being able to offer you water. Under normal circumstances, I'd be making you some coffee while you took a break...
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Akito

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No, I really appreciate this...
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Akito

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(Ken's coffee...)

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Akito

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(We used to drink coffee, have food and throw after-parties here...)
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Ken

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Akito...?
You there?
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Akito

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Oh, um... Sorry.
It's nothing.
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Akito

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I was just remembering what this place was like when it was still open. Like where the tables used to be and stuff like that.
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Ken

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I see.
As the owner, I couldn't be happier hearing a valued customer say that.
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Ken

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Come to think of it, Akito, you're one of my oldest customers. You came when I first opened up shop, right?
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Akito

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Oh, yes... I had heard the rumors about KEN from RADder opening his own business.
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Ken

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Heh, that takes me back.
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Akito

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Me too...
That day, I remember...
A few years earlier

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Ken

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Hey, welcome.
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Junior High School Akito

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(Whoa, it's really KEN...
And he's right in front of me...)
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Ken

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Sorry, all the tables are full...
Is the counter okay?
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Junior High School Akito

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Oh, um... Yes!
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Ken

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Alright, let me know when you're ready to order.
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Locals

Ken! Can we get another pizza and some refills?!
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Locals

Us too! Give us everything you've got!
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Ken

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Hey, aren't you guys going a little overboard...?
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Locals

Don't say that!
We're all here to celebrate!
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Locals

Yeah! I mean, you started your own business? How cool is that? You expect us not to celebrate?!
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Ken

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I appreciate it, but try to celebrate responsibly...
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Ken

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Sorry about them, kid.
They're usually not as raucous.
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Junior High School Akito

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N-No, that's okay...
I didn't realize you'd be so busy.
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Ken

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Yeah, I've been on my feet the entire day. But it's nice to see that business is off to a good start.
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Junior High School Akito

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I see...
Oh, um...
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Junior High School Akito

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K-KEN...?
Congratulations on your grand opening...!
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Ken

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Hey, I really appreciate that.
As thanks, have a drink on me.
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Junior High School Akito

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Wait, really?!
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Ken

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Of course.
Call me over when you know what you want.
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Junior High School Akito

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O-Okay!
Thank you very much!
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Ken

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You were so nervous and anxious that I couldn't help but smile. You weren't the person I expected from the rumors I heard.

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Akito

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Wait, what...?!
Please don't make fun of me like that!
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Akito

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Also, what rumors...?
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Ken

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Oh.
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Ken

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I remember people talking about “this Akito Shinonome kid who's been picking fights with everyone”...
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Ken

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I was surprised to find out that kid who came into my shop was you. You were so quiet and kept looking at the floor. I figured you must be the type to change gears easily.
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Akito

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C-Cut me some slack...!
How was I supposed to act in front of my hero...?
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Ken

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Haha. Thanks for calling me that.
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Ken

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I'm sorry for pushing your buttons, Akito.
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Ken

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I can't offer much, but come back for another free drink when all this is over and I've opened this place back up.
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Akito

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I will...!