Part 1

WEEKEND GARAGE

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1

Akito

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2

Ken

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

3

Akito

Huff... Huff...
Okay...

4

Ken

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

5

Akito

Oh, thank you...
Bottoms up.

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Akito

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

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Ken

Okay.
That's good to hear.

8

Ken

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

9

Akito

No, I really appreciate this...

10

Akito

(Ken's coffee...)

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Akito

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

12

Ken

Akito...?
You there?

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Akito

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

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Akito

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.

15

Ken

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

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Ken

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

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

18

Ken

Heh, that takes me back.

19

Akito

Me too...
That day, I remember...

A few years earlier

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20

Ken

Hey, welcome.

21

Junior High School Akito

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

22

Ken

Sorry, all the tables are full...
Is the counter okay?

23

Junior High School Akito

Oh, um... Yes!

24

Ken

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

25

Locals

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

26

Locals

Us too! Give us everything you've got!

27

Ken

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?!

30

Ken

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

31

Ken

Sorry about them, kid.
They're usually not as raucous.

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Junior High School Akito

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

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Ken

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

I see...
Oh, um...

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Junior High School Akito

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

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Ken

Hey, I really appreciate that.
As thanks, have a drink on me.

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Junior High School Akito

Wait, really?!

38

Ken

Of course.
Call me over when you know what you want.

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Junior High School Akito

O-Okay!
Thank you very much!

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Ken

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

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

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Akito

Also, what rumors...?

43

Ken

Oh.

44

Ken

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

45

Ken

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.

46

Akito

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

47

Ken

Haha. Thanks for calling me that.

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Ken

I'm sorry for pushing your buttons, Akito.

49

Ken

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.

50

Akito

I will...!