Street SEKAI
Crase Cafe
An
I think that sums up what I've been feeling until now!
Toya
I see...
I honestly had no idea, Shiraishi.
I honestly had no idea, Shiraishi.
An
*Nod*
Unfortunately, my dream of having you guys meet Aunt Nagi never came true...
Unfortunately, my dream of having you guys meet Aunt Nagi never came true...
An
But now, I wanna sing with you guys and do everything we can to make sure she hears us!
Toya
I see...
Toya
Thank you, Shiraishi. I have a much better understanding of your thoughts and feelings now.
An
You're welcome!
Make sure the songs you write really reflect that, okay?
Make sure the songs you write really reflect that, okay?
Toya
They will.
Lastly, Azusawa, would you mind telling me about your feelings?
Lastly, Azusawa, would you mind telling me about your feelings?
Kohane
Sure!
MEIKO
You've been talking for a while now.
Would you like me to refill these?
Would you like me to refill these?
Kohane
Oh, MEIKO!
Akito
Thank you for asking.
We're sorry for staying this long.
We're sorry for staying this long.
MEIKO
Not a problem.
It's nice to see you all working so hard.
It's nice to see you all working so hard.
KAITO
MEIKO, we're here!
Which ice cream did you pick as the flavor of the day...? Huh?
Which ice cream did you pick as the flavor of the day...? Huh?
KAITO
Hey, you're all here today!
Your timing couldn't have been better.
Your timing couldn't have been better.
Toya
Hello, KAITO.
Pardon the intrusion.
Pardon the intrusion.
KAITO
Huh?
What's this notebook for? It looks like you have a lot written down on it...
What's this notebook for? It looks like you have a lot written down on it...
Toya
Oh, this is...
KAITO
What?!
You were put in charge of making all the songs, Toya?!
You were put in charge of making all the songs, Toya?!
Toya
Yes. I'm honestly still not sure about this...
Toya
But I decided to do what I can to accomplish this task. Starting with asking the others about their feelings.
KAITO
Their feelings?
MEIKO
Yes. He's been asking them about the things they've thought and felt up to this point, and is going to work those into his songs.
KAITO
Oh, I see! That sounds like a good plan, Toya!
KAITO
While we're at it, would you mind if I took a peek at your notebook...?
Toya
I don't mind...
An
Yeah, me neither!
Akito
I guess you seeing it wouldn't be much of a problem...
KAITO
Thank you!
Let's see...
Let's see...
KAITO
Oh wow...!
Is this a timeline of events?!
Is this a timeline of events?!
Toya
Yes, I thought this was the best way of illustrating everything the others have felt until now.
Toya
What made them decide to start singing... What they've felt and been doing since experiencing or learning about RAD WEEKEND...
Toya
Having all those things laid out in an orderly manner has helped me make a few discoveries.
KAITO
Yes, I see.
For Akito, it says...
For Akito, it says...
KAITO
“Started singing during junior high school.
Referred to videos online to practice...”
Referred to videos online to practice...”
Akito
Hey, you didn't have to go into so much detail.
Toya
I'm sorry, but I thought these details would help me later on...
Kohane
Hehe.
Aoyagi's so detail-oriented.
Aoyagi's so detail-oriented.
Akito
Yeah, true...
And you take everything you do pretty seriously.
And you take everything you do pretty seriously.
Toya
Because I feel compelled to...
Toya
When I was told that I'd have to take all of your feelings and turn them into songs, I began wondering if I'd do any of you justice.
Toya
Because expressing someone else's feelings as if they're my own sounds incredibly difficult.
Toya
Which is why I felt the need to ask you all directly and put pen to paper like this.
An
You put that much thought into this talk...?!
Akito
You really never change...
KAITO
And I think you're going to do just fine.
Toya
Huh?
KAITO
You said you weren't sure just before, but I don't think you have any reason to worry at all.
KAITO
Because you're already doing everything you can to do your teammates' feelings justice!
KAITO
Also, ask me any questions you have about songwriting! I'll be more than happy to advise you!
Toya
Thank you very much.
I greatly appreciate your offer.
I greatly appreciate your offer.
Toya
Anyway, let's get back to what we were talking about... Azusawa, are you ready?
Kohane
Yeah! But I don't have as much to say about music compared to An and Shinonome...
Toya
No, that's okay.
Again, some things you have felt may seem insignificant, but they're a part of who you are right now.
Again, some things you have felt may seem insignificant, but they're a part of who you are right now.
Toya
So, please tell me everything you can.
What have you felt up to this point?
What have you felt up to this point?
Kohane
Okay, thanks!
Then, I'll start with...
Then, I'll start with...
Toya's Room
Toya
(The shock and awe they felt after witnessing RAD WEEKEND...)
Toya
(The pure exhilaration they felt. Vowing to surpass that legendary night. Struggling to succeed. Doubting oneself.)
Toya
(Picking up music. The joy and apprehension of stepping into a new world...)
Toya
(And finally...)
Toya
(Deciding to surpass that dream, and go beyond it...)
Toya
(Okay...
I think I know how I'm going to turn all of these feelings into music now. Next is to actually start making it.)
I think I know how I'm going to turn all of these feelings into music now. Next is to actually start making it.)
Toya
(But that's the actual hard part...)
Toya
(Soma taught me quite a lot, but I still don't know much about writing my own songs...)
Toya
(I'll just have to learn as I go.
But I'm going to be pressed for time because of practice and all...)
But I'm going to be pressed for time because of practice and all...)
Toya
Oh...
I can learn more by...
I can learn more by...
Toya
(I think that's all the books Dad has on this subject. I'll need to put them back in his study once I've finished reading through them...)
Toya
(Street and classical music are created in very different ways...)
Toya
(But these should still help.
After all, my knowledge of classical music has helped greatly when writing songs.)
After all, my knowledge of classical music has helped greatly when writing songs.)
Toya
(Anyway, I'll read these in my room.
Which may take all night...)
Which may take all night...)
Toya's Father
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