An's Room

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Phew...
We discussed a lot of stuff today. I'm exhausted.
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(But I don't have time to relax right now.)
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(I have to do this. Starting tonight.)
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(I have to get them to believe in us.
I have to do everything I can to make that happen...!)
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(All that's left is to figure out how...)
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*Nod*
(I need them to hear that I'm committed to this goal.)
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(By putting on the best performance I can for them.)
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(And I'm gonna make a declaration to them the same way Aunt Nagi did.)
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(I'm gonna tell them that we're going to go beyond her dream...)
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Alright!
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(My mind's made up, so I've gotta find a way to get better. I'll start by practicing more on my own and...)
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Oh, that reminds me...
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I wonder if Dad's still at the cafe.
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Ken

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Okay. Then, I'll leave the rest to you.

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Phew...
Now that I managed to get ahold of Granny, I should probably get ready to head out.

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Aha!
Thank goodness you're still here.
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Hm? What are you doing here so late? Don't forget that we have practice tomorrow morning.
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Yeah, I know...
But I'm not really in the mood for sleep right now.
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So, can you watch me practice for a bit?
I didn't get to sing much today, so just thirty minutes!
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Alright, fine.
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Really? Thanks!
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Then, sit back and listen!
Comment when you feel the need!
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Got it.
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Alright, where's the mic...? Actually, it's pretty late, so I probably shouldn't use it. Anyway, I'll sing...

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(Looks like she's on the right path...)
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(I honestly wasn't sure how An would take the task I gave her.)
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(Especially considering how hard it's been for the locals to talk to her...)
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(I was fairly certain that she'd have trouble seeing them in the same light she used to...)
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(But I may've been wrong about that...)
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Alright, I'm all set!
You ready?!
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An

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Ken

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(She sounds good.)
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(I'm not hearing any of the hesitation I did before. She's throwing everything she has into her singing.)
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(If she can keep this up...)
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An

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(Yeah, I'm projecting my voice well.
But...)
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(I'll need to do more than just that.)

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(I need to learn how to have as much energy as Aunt Nagi did that night.)
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(No, more than that. More than anyone else!)

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(No...!
That doesn't matter right now...!)
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(Focus!)
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An

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Hm?
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(What just happened?)
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Ken

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(Why did she hesitate just now...?)
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(What was she thinking about...?)
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An

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Sorry, An.
Stop for a second.
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Why'd you want me to stop, Dad?
Was I off-key?
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No, you sounded great. Pitch perfect and flawless rhythm.
It's just...
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An.
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Is there something on your mind?
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