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Airi

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We really ended up getting into it, huh...
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Akito

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Yeah, time really flew by while we were there.
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Toya

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But playing with all those toys and games was very enjoyable.
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Ena

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Yeah.
It ended up being pretty fun.
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Akito

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Anyway, we all got what we need, so we should probably...
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Ena

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No, wait...!
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Airi

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Hm? What's up?
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Ena

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The plushie in that claw machine...
Isn't that Lazy Hippo?!
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Airi

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Lazy Hippo?
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Ena

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It's been all the rage on social media!
It's got this strange look of apathy on its face, but it works so well for some reason...

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Airi

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Yeah, I also remember seeing it online.
Some of our fans even said they really like its design.
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Akito

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People actually like that thing?
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Ena

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Yes, they do!
It's become so popular that the claw machines at most arcades are out of them.
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Ena

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So, can I go give this one a try?
I promise to be right back!
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Akito

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You promise to be right back?
Something tells me that you're going to come back whining about how you can't get it.
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Ena

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Oh, don't worry!
I've got Toya on my side!
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Akito

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Hey, don't make him do all the work.
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Ena

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I'll be the one operating the claw!
So, Toya, can you tell me where I should aim and stuff?
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Toya

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Yes, I'll do my best to help.
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Ena

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See? He said he'd help.
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Airi

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I guess we should let them do this.
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Akito

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Yeah, I guess...
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Akito

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But I still feel like this is going to take a while, so I'm gonna go buy some drinks. Want anything, Toya?
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Toya

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Ah, thank you.
Some coffee would be much appreciated.
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Ena

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If you're going, then I'll have some hot chocolate.
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Akito

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You're so shameless...
Anyway, Momoi, would you like anything?
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Airi

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Me? I'll...
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Airi

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Actually, Akito, I'll go with you.
Carrying all those drinks by yourself probably wouldn't be easy.
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Akito

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No, I should be fine...
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Airi

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I insist!
So, let's go!
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Akito

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O-Okay...
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Ena

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Thanks, you two!
A few minutes later

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Akito

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I didn't think finding hot chocolate would be this hard...
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Akito

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I'm sorry, Momoi.
I didn't mean to make you fulfill her selfish request.
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Airi

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It's okay.
I actually also happen to be in the mood for some hot chocolate. So, let's see if they have some up on the next floor.
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Akito

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Thank you.
I sure hope they do...
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Airi

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KAITO

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<Then, why don't you do that today?>
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KAITO

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<You're all here together like this, so you may get a chance to do so today.>
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Airi

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Um, Akito?
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Akito

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Yes?
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Airi

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So, the thing is...
I've been meaning to tell you something.
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Akito

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Tell me?
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Airi

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Yeah, so...
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Airi

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When we were both still in junior high, do you remember us meeting on Vivid Street?
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Akito

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Yes, vividly.
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Airi

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Does that mean you also remember what I asked you to do that time?
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Akito

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Yes, I do.
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Airi

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I see...
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Airi

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Akito...
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Airi

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Thank you so much, for then until now. And also, I'm sorry.

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Akito

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...!
No, Momoi, you don't have to apologize.
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Akito

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Seriously, there's no call for that. Why would you...
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Airi

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I wanted to thank you because you've been a huge source of support for Ena.
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Airi

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She's back to trying to become an artist again, partly because she found the strength within herself...
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Airi

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But also, you and everyone in her group have played a huge role throughout this whole process.
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Airi

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So, thank you. For being there for my best friend.
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Airi

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And I want to apologize...
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Airi

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Because I know what I asked of you must have placed a burden on you.
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Akito

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Huh?
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Airi

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I said what I did back then just because you're family. I didn't realize.
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Airi

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I really am sorry.
I know it was inconsiderate of me to push it onto you.
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Akito

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It wasn't a burden, Momoi.
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Airi

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Really...?
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Akito

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Really.
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Akito

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After we talked that day, Momoi...
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Akito

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What you said ended up being the push I needed to try to keep helping her.
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Akito

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So, if anything, I'm grateful to you.
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Akito

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Plus, I have a feeling that she was able to pick herself back up again because she felt encouraged every time she saw you on screen somewhere.
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Akito

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So, thank you very much.
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Airi

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I see...
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Airi

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I was able to help both of you guys...
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Akito

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Yes, I can say that for certain.
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Akito

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Still, Momoi, I didn't expect to hear that you were basically feeling the same way as me.
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Airi

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Huh?
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Akito

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Ever since that day, I've also been meaning to thank you.
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Akito

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So, I really appreciate you creating this opportunity.
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Airi

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Hehe. I see.
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Airi

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Seriously, Ena doesn't realize just how lucky she is to have you as her brother!
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Akito

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I know, right?
And the same could be said about her best friend.
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Akito

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Anyway, Momoi...
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Airi

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Hm?
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Akito

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Please keep doing your best.
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Akito

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I don't really know anything about idols...
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Akito

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But I do believe that the work you do is able to encourage people like Ena.
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Airi

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Thanks!
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Airi

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Hehe. Being told that makes me want to try even harder this year!
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Airi

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While we're on the subject, Akito, you and your team are aiming to stand on top of the world, right?
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Akito

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Wait, you know about that?
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Airi

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Ena told me.
Including the part about going over to the United States.
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Airi

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I'm looking forward to seeing you become a globe-trotting artist. Maybe I should get your autograph now while I still can.
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Akito

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We're nowhere near that level yet.
During this trip, we're just going over to see someone we know perform in a show.
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Airi

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Still, that's great.
It's cool how you guys are thinking big and global!
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Airi

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Making that dream come true won't be easy, but I have a feeling that you and your team will succeed...
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Airi

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So, do your best.
I'll be rooting for you guys!
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Akito

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Yes, thank you very much.
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KAITO

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(Thank goodness.)
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KAITO

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(She got a chance to tell him how she feels.)