My ego...

(What fuels my ego...?)

(What do I want to do no matter the cost, no matter how much trouble it causes...?)

I really don't know.

(There are plenty of things that I want to do.)

(Win against Taiga and An just to list a couple of examples. And just the other day...)

(I thought, “I want to see what it's like on the other side of that wall.”)

(But I'm not sure if those things really count as having an ego.)

(Nagi came up with a lie for An and went as far as getting all the locals to keep the truth a secret from her, all because that was what she wanted.)

(Taiga went overseas by himself to try to make his team's dream come true...)

(And An's dad decided to stay in Japan and open up a cafe to help the next generation grow.)

(They all wanted to make those things happen no matter what, because of their egos.)

(So, what is it that I want to do no matter the cost...?)

<Why the long face? Is something the matter?>

Huh? Oh!

Miku...!

<How are you?
Also, how's your training going?>

Oh, actually, I managed to complete my first task. Everyone said that I've made enough progress.

<Really?
That's great, Kohane!>

Thanks...

<But you don't seem all that happy despite such a big accomplishment.>

<Did something happen?>

So, the thing is...
I'm trying to master the way I sang while training to make sure that our event actually succeeds...

I told the owner of COL about what I was feeling, and she said...

<Your ego...>

Yeah, she said that I should try looking for what drives mine.

But, I'm having a lot of trouble.

I know that I want to see what it's like on the other side of that wall after we surpass RAD WEEKEND. But I'm not sure if that counts as having an ego...

I'm starting to wonder if I even have something like that...

<What?>

Ever since I was little, I never had any dreams or things that I really wanted to do...

And I have a dream now only because I just happened to meet An...

In other words, I needed someone else's help finding a dream for me to pursue...

So, if you ask me if there's anything I want to do no matter the cost, no matter how much trouble it causes...

<There is.>

Huh?

<There is something you want to do no matter what. You just haven't realized it yet, Kohane.>

<Just try to think.>

<At your very core, there's something that drives you do to what you do.>

Something that drives me...?

What is that...?

<Hey, Kohane.>

<Stressing yourself out like this isn't good for you, so why don't we go for a quick walk?>

Huh?

It feels like it's been so long since I just went for a stroll like this.

<You have been spending most of your time training lately.>

<So, how do you feel now after getting a chance to take a nice, relaxing walk?>

How do I feel...?
Umm...

I am feeling pretty relaxed now...

Hehe. Which is a little odd considering how scared I was when I first wandered into this part of the city...

Ahahahaha! What are you talking about?!
You're so full of yourself!

Hey, what do you say we stay out all night?!

I thought this place seemed a little dangerous at first because everyone around here was so different from me.

<Right.
These were uncharted waters for the old you.>

Hehe. They were.
Finding myself in a place I'd never been before was so scary...

But...

That was also when I found Weekend Garage, and met An...

After I'd worked up the courage to open the door, An and these other musicians all began singing...

Seeing that really made my heart race.

<I see.>

Huh?

I hear people singing...

<Me too...
Could it be...?>

<Why don't we go see...?>

Okay!

(Yeah, it's coming from inside...)

(It's just like that time.)

(I went up to the door, opened it and...)

♪ーーーー!!

♪————!! ————!!

♪———————————~~~!!

(They sound amazing...)

(I'm getting goosebumps...
My heart's beating so fast...)

(“More”...)

(I don't know if this has anything to do with my ego...)

(But I really love this feeling.)

(If I'm going to sing at the event that surpasses RAD WEEKEND, then I want to do it with this feeling.)

(I want to feel even more excited.)

(I want to make everyone else feel more excited.)

(I want to sing with that feeling at my core.)

Alright, you all seem to be coming along nicely, so let's call things here for today.

*Nod*
Okay!

That last song was insane!
You guys sent shivers down my spine!

That means we've still got some work left to do. I mean, we can't let you guys hog all the glory!

Hehe. Then, do your best, you guys!

Huh? Kohane?!

You startled us!
Didn't you say you were gonna head straight home from COL?

Yes, it's getting very late...
Shouldn't you be resting at home instead?

Yeah, that was my plan...

I couldn't help but open the door after hearing all of you singing...

So, umm...
If it's alright with you guys...

How about one more song?

Huh?

I really want to sing now after hearing all of you!

(I was a little worried since she seemed pretty unsure when I left her at COL...)

(But she seems fine now.)

Okay!
Then, let's do one more!

Yes, since Azusawa's here.

Alright, this'll be our last song for today. Let's give it everything we've got.

Thanks, you guys!

<I'm sure you'll do just fine.>

<Because you've never once run away from your feelings.>

Miku...

Thanks, I really appreciate it...!

(She's right...
I was put to the test over and over along the way, but I'm standing here right now because I kept trying.)

(I mean, I've overcome so much...!)

<Just one week to go. Do your best.>

I will!

♪————————!

Alright, now we're on the same page, let's do one more!

Okay!

♪————————————————————!

Phew...
Ending practice this early feels kinda weird.

Hehe. I know what you mean.
It's been a while since we've been practicing so late each day.

...
Tomorrow's the big day.

Yeah.

*Sigh*
I hope I can get some sleep tonight.

I was going to poke fun at you for that, but I totally feel the same way.

This is the wall of all walls for us.

Yeah...
But I'm excited since it's finally happening.

Excited? Not nervous or anxious...?

Haha. But we feel ready now thanks to you guys.

Still, it's sad that we're down one person...

Oh...

...

We gotta make this event so good that he's gonna really regret not coming back to do it with us!

Then, he might become so frustrated that he won't have any other choice but to come back.

Yeah, maybe.

...

You look like you still haven't given up.

...!
Akito...

No, I haven't...
I still want us to take on this challenge together.

Yeah, I'm with you there.

But he has to make his own decisions.
There's nothing we can do about that.

True...

So, we'll be carrying his dream with us...

His dream of those two surpassing that night together.

Right.

Regardless, we've done everything we possibly can. There's no two ways about that.

All that's left is for us to do it.

...
Right.

How about you, Azusawa?
I know you have nerves of steel, but are you feeling anxious at all?

I...

I'm honestly a little scared.

Because we find out tomorrow whether or not we're able to surpass RAD WEEKEND... It's a terrifying prospect...

Kohane...

But... The thing is...

I also can't wait for tomorrow.

I can't wait to put on the best event ever with all of you.

...
Yeah.

Let's do it! Let's put on the best event this neighborhood's ever seen! It's gonna be the greatest night ever! Completely new and unprecedented!

And after we do, we're not gonna know what to do with ourselves!

Yeah, it's probably gonna feel a hundred times better than cruising down the coast on my motorcycle.

Totally!
Or it'll be like eating all the good food you'll ever have all at once... No, better than that!

I'm excited just thinking about tomorrow.

It's happening tomorrow, guys.

We're gonna surpass RAD WEEKEND!!

Yeah!
Yes!
Okay!