With You at SEKAI's Beginnings

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MEIKO

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Where am I...?
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MEIKO

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Did everyone's feelings help create this cafe...?
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MEIKO

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But no one else seems to be here.
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MEIKO

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In that case...

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MEIKO

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There's an assortment of coffee beans and tea leaves here. And the refrigerator appears to be full of cooking ingredients...
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MEIKO

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For now, I think I'll brew myself a cup...
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MEIKO

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(She's this SEKAI's version of me...)
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MEIKO

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(But this cafe seems completely empty...
Is this the moment just after this SEKAI was created?)
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MEIKO

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Okay, the beans are all ground up.
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MEIKO

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Oh, what a lovely aroma...
I'm sure this coffee is going to taste wonderful.
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MEIKO

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(I sensed a powerful desire while walking through those alleyways just now...)
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MEIKO

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(The desire to surpass RAD WEEKEND.)
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MEIKO

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RAD WEEKEND... The flyers I saw must've been for that...
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MEIKO

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I don't know what kind of event it actually was, but I'm sure it was something spectacular...
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MEIKO

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The owners of these feelings... An and the others... They're probably singing and practicing right now in order to accomplish that goal.
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MEIKO

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(I wonder what they're like...)
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MEIKO

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Hehe. For one, I'm sure they all love to sing, and are very passionate about what they do.
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MEIKO

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Does that also mean this cafe has a special place in their hearts?
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MEIKO

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If so, I'll need to handle this place with great care...

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MEIKO

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I guess this SEKAI's version of me has always been a skilled barista...
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MEIKO

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Hehe. It really is a lovely aroma.

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Miku

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Oh, MEIKO...
Did you just brew up some coffee?

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MEIKO

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Yes, I did. Would you like a cup as well, Miku?
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Miku

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I'd love one.
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MEIKO

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Just give me one second.
Okay, here you are.

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Miku

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Thank you.
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Miku

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Mmm... This is delicious.
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Miku

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You could probably start your own cafe if you're this good at brewing coffee, MEIKO.
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MEIKO

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Oh, you think so?
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Miku

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Yes, and this place just happens to be vacant, so why not give it a go?
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Miku

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Especially since this place was probably made with them in mind...
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MEIKO

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Right...
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MEIKO

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I thought the same thing.
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MEIKO

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I also have a feeling that this cafe is going to be important to them.
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MEIKO

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So...
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MEIKO

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I want this cafe to be a place where they can relax.
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MEIKO

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Since the place they're aiming for is so high up.
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MEIKO

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I want to provide an oasis where they can go when they're feeling tired after practice, having a tough time or worrying about something.
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MEIKO

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I want this cafe to be that kind of place.
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Miku

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And I'm sure it will be...
After all, MEIKO, you're a great listener.
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Miku

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And you make great coffee.
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MEIKO

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Hehe. If you're willing to give me your seal of approval, Miku, then I guess I don't have anything to worry about.
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Miku

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Well, I am pretty picky about these things.
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Miku

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Still, I'm looking forward to everyone coming to visit this cafe for the first time.
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MEIKO

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Yes, so am I...
Before they do, I'll need to come up with a menu that they'll really enjoy.
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MEIKO

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Starting with... Maybe my own original blend?
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Miku

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Oh, I'll be looking forward to the way that turns out.
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MEIKO

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All this just for them...

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MEIKO

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She seems like such a reliable person...
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MEIKO

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And you're right.
This cafe is going to have a very special place in their hearts.
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MEIKO

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So, please help them out for me... Me...
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Miku

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Oh, MEIKO, if you're going to run a cafe, then I think you'll want to have some food on the menu and not just coffee.
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MEIKO

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Yes, you're right...
They're bound to get hungry after their practices.
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MEIKO

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But I'm not sure about how everything is going to taste.
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Miku

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I say just give it a try.
I'll be here to taste test everything.
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MEIKO

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Oh? Is that another way of saying that you're hungry, Miku?
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