Scramble Crossing
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An's Father
You might as well prepare for the worst and confront him head-on if it's going to bother you like this.
Toya
Yes. I appreciate Ken's advice, but I really don't feel like I can confront my dad about this any further...
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Toya
He's always been this wall looming over me.
Something I could never overcome or break down...
Something I could never overcome or break down...
Akito
Personally, I don't think there's any point in talking to someone who's determined to shoot down everything you say from the start.
Aoyagi Household - Living Room
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Toya's Father
I found it in your room. I can't believe you put something so uncouth on top of your sheet music.
Toya
I know our music doesn't give people the best impression. One of my teammate's father had the same misunderstanding as well...
Toya's Father
You know very well how much value and meaning classical music brings to peoples' lives. I thought I taught you that myself!
Toya's Father
And yet you choose to get wrapped up in this...noise! Don't you realize your life is going to become empty because of it?
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Miyamasuzaka
The next day
Weekend Garage
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Toya
♪————!
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Akito
(He probably fought with his dad again. He's hiding it pretty well, but his singing tells a different story.)
Kohane
Is it just me or is Aoyagi not feeling very well today, An? He doesn't seem like his usual self...
An
We're a team, aren't we? If something's bothering you, maybe it'd be good to try and handle it together?
An
If you don't want to tell us right now, that's fine too. But it would be nice if you could tell us... If you want to, of course...
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An
Yeah! Don't forget about us!
We'll resolve it faster by doing it together, right?
Go on, tell us what's up!
We'll resolve it faster by doing it together, right?
Go on, tell us what's up!
Akito
Two heads are better than one, right?
Sometimes, a bunch of dimwits can outsmart a genius.
Sometimes, a bunch of dimwits can outsmart a genius.
Kohane
I-I'll try to think of something too!
You helped me before, so I want to return the favor!
You helped me before, so I want to return the favor!
Toya
This isn't going to be a pleasant discussion, but I would appreciate your input. Are you sure you're for it?
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Toya
He refuses to listen to what I have to say.
He even insists our music is just kids stuff.
He even insists our music is just kids stuff.
Toya
Maybe I should just accept the fact that he'll never budge or even meet me halfway...
Akito
But seriously, why's your dad so stubborn? It's like you're trying to get through to a hunk of rock. Why's he trying to force you back into classical music, anyway?
Kohane
He's Harumichi Aoyagi, right? I've seen him on TV before. I was so surprised when I found out he was your father.
Toya
Yes. He started his professional career after graduating from a music school in Vienna. In Japan, he's more well-known as a composer.
Toya
He taught my two older brothers to pursue the same path. One is also a professional now and the other is currently attending a music school in New York.
Akito
There's no rule saying you have to become what your parents want. We're not here so they can live vicariously through us.
An
But the more you talk about your father, the less it seems like we'll be able to convince him...
Toya
I did bring it up with them once. Unfortunately, they both respect my dad too much and told me that I was just being naive.
Toya
She's also been involved in classical music for a long time and wants me to go back to playing just that.
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