Backstage
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Sumire
If you say so...!
I guess playing the bass isn't really that interesting, huh?
I guess playing the bass isn't really that interesting, huh?
Sumire
I get it. I'm sorry. I'll stop being so pushy...
Sumire
But can I just ask why you don't wanna play anymore...?
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Sumire
Why not?
Elementary School Shiho
I always do this...
I get so caught up in what I'm doing that I lose track of everything else.
I get so caught up in what I'm doing that I lose track of everything else.
Elementary School Shiho
Which ends up upsetting the people around me. I made one of my classmates really sad just the other day...
Sumire
...
Sumire
I see...
Sumire
I think I know what you mean about upsetting others, Shiho...
Sumire
My family comes from a long line of flower artists. It's actually pretty famous.
Sumire
When I was little, I told my mom that I was gonna become a great artist just like her. She seemed so proud of me.
Sumire
But after I saw your dad perform in that show, I started playing music and haven't looked back since...
Sumire
There's this flower exhibition that I always entered pieces into every year since I was a kid...
Sumire
But I started focusing so much on performing in shows that I stopped making anything for it.
Sumire
My mom didn't ask me any questions, but she did seem really sad...
Sumire
If I tried to have my dessert and eat it too back then, I don't think either thing would've gone well for me.
Sumire
Granted, I asked myself a ton whether or not it was okay for me to make my mom feel the way she did.
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Elementary School Shiho
I know I would've regretted turning in something I wasn't happy with.
Sumire
Well, after giving it a lot of thought, I found my answer.
Sumire
I realized that I couldn't give up my music.
Sumire
Yeah. I think anyone would know what I'm talking about. We all have something we really love that we're gonna pursue no matter what anyone says.
Sumire
For me, that's music.
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Sumire
Plus, people who just go their own way have this really cool aura to them... Your dad is the one who helped me realize that, Shiho.
Sumire
Yeah. The first time I saw him play, I thought he was the coolest person in the world.
Sumire
I asked myself a bunch of times why I felt that way back then...
Sumire
But I'm pretty sure it's because he stays true to himself and does what he loves.
Sumire
People who do what they love and put everything they have into making their dreams come true have this dazzling aura.
Sumire
I think so. I mean, my mom was the same way.
Sumire
My mom as a person is pretty quiet and calm, but she always looks so cool when she's working with flowers.
Sumire
And I think that's because the art she creates means everything to her. That's the thing she'll never let anyone take away from her...
Sumire
My mom and I differ on that thing now, but I appreciate the fact that she's really passionate about what she does...
Sumire
So, I...
Sumire
I don't want to disrespect the people I just mentioned by not trying my hardest.
Sumire
Your dad, Shiho, and my mom...
I want to be true to my feelings like they are. I want to have that same dazzling aura.
I want to be true to my feelings like they are. I want to have that same dazzling aura.
Sumire
I know, my words don't paint a good picture...
Sumire
But Shiho!
You're gonna see our show, right?
You're gonna see our show, right?
Sumire
I hope you like what you see!
I promise to show you exactly what I meant just now.
I promise to show you exactly what I meant just now.
Several minutes later
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Father
I think it's time...
Father
What did you and Kuno talk about?
Elementary School Shiho
A lot. She taught me how to play her bass, and explained how she ended up being in a band...
Father
Really?
What did she tell you?
What did she tell you?
Father
I see...
Then, we'll need to give it the attention it deserves.
Then, we'll need to give it the attention it deserves.
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Sumire
Here we go!
Sumire
♪————!!!
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