Rekindle the Flame - 4: That Fire

Scramble Crossing

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*Sigh*
That event was so much fun!

Kohane

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Yeah, I also really enjoyed it since we hadn't performed in front of an audience in so long.

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Exactly!
What if we started working more events into our practice schedule?!

Akito

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I get why you're excited...
But have you done your English homework due tomorrow?

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Huh?! No, I forgot...!
I need to do it when I get home...

Toya

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We don't have practice today, so please make sure that you do.

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Ugh... I will...

Akito

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Then, let's call it a day here.

Kohane

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Okay, see you all tomorrow!

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Akito

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By the way, I already finished my homework...

Toya

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You have?

Akito

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I made sure to get an early start on them since I knew we'd be performing in an event today.

Toya

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Your foresight is admirable.
I couldn't be prouder as your partner.

Akito

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Proud?

Toya

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Akito...

Akito

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Hm?

Toya

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Do you think you'll be back on your feet soon...?

Akito

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Huh...?

Akito

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...
You noticed, then?

Toya

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Yes.
It's subtle, but it's affecting your singing.

Akito

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Okay.
Yeah, that's the thing...

Akito

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Ever since RAD BLAST, I've been having trouble singing with the same power.

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Akito

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I'm missing that something I had a hold of that time...

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Toya

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...

Akito

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If it's showing in my singing, then that means the other two must also know.

Toya

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Yes, I suspect that's the case.

Akito

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Right...

Akito

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(But the fact that they haven't said anything about it means...)

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Akito

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I need to get back in the saddle as fast as I can.

Toya

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Akito...

Akito

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Don't look so concerned.
I'm not gonna go off and do anything crazy.

Toya

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Okay.

Toya

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Then, in the meantime, we'll be waiting.

Akito

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Thanks.

Akito's Room

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Toya

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It's subtle, but it's affecting your singing.

Akito

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(It’s affecting my singing...)

Akito

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(I still want to stand on top of the world with them, and I'm doing everything I can to make that happen.)

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Akito

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(But I guess...)

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Akito

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(There's something missing.
I don't feel as driven as I did that time...)

Akito

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Did my flame go out...?

Akito

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(Anyway, the reason doesn't matter...)

Akito

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(I have to do something.
Because if I don't, I'll be holding them back.)

Akito

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(But what am I supposed to do...?)

Akito

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(How do I get the drive I felt back then...?
That fire...)

Akito

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*Sigh*

Akito

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Brooding in my room isn't gonna solve anything.

Akito

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Going over there might help.

Next Chapter: A New Heat