Airport

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*Sigh*
We're finally through security and immigration...!
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Kohane

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I got a little nervous when they checked our bags. I kept wondering what would happen if they took just me aside...
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I know what you mean! I'm glad that we asked you beforehand about what we are and aren't allowed to bring onto the plane, Toya!
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Toya

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I see. The advice I gave didn't seem like much, but I'm glad that I was able to help.
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Akito

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We have about an hour until our plane's scheduled to depart...
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Toya

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Right. As long as we don't stray too far from our gate, it should be okay for us to take a look around and such.
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Akito

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I'm not seeing anything all that interesting, so why don't we sit down around here somewhere?
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Toya

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Yes, alright.
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I know! If we're all gonna sit, then let's take a look at this guidebook and find places to visit!
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Akito

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Huh? But we already...
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I'm talking about stuff unrelated to music!
The city's gonna be full of amazing cafes and tourist attractions, right?
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I know we're not going there to sightsee, but we still should make the most of this opportunity!
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Kohane

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Hehe. I agree.
We may have some time to stop by a few places while in transit.

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Kohane

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Oh, like this street...
There's apparently a really famous cafe. Since you like coffee so much, Aoyagi, would you be interested in going?
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Toya

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A cafe? Yes, thank you for the tip.
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Akito

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Then, we can try checking it out when we take a break or something.
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Oh, after we go there...
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Toya

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(I've only ever gone overseas with my family.)
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Toya

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(This is my first time waiting to board an international flight with such happy company.)
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Kohane

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Aoyagi?
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Toya

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...!
I'm sorry, could you repeat that?
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Kohane

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Sure.
Are there any places that you'd like to visit?
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Toya

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That I'd like to visit...?

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Toya

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(Well...)
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Toya

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Here.
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Kohane

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The New York Academy of Music...?
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Akito

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Hm? Isn't that where...?
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Toya

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Yes, it's where my brother is studying music.
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Come to think of it, don't you have two brothers? One's a pro, and the other is studying music in New York, right?

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Kohane

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Isn't the New York Academy of Music really famous...?
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Kohane

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I remember seeing on TV how it's extremely competitive, and produces world-class talent.
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Toya

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Yes, that's correct.
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Akito

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But why do you wanna go there?
You're not exactly close with your brothers, right?
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Toya

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...
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Toya

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Yes, I haven't spoken to them in quite some time.
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Toya

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After all, they both live overseas...
And they were certainly not pleased when I told them that I'd be pursuing street music.
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Akito

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...
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Toya

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But last night...
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Toya

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My middle brother sent me a message.

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Toya

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Hm? A message?
From who...?

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Toya

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...!
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Toya

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(Shuji?)
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Toya

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“Are you free to talk right now?”
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Toya

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(He wants to talk over the phone instead of through messages?)
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Toya

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(But we haven't spoken in so long. Why now...?)
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Toya

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(There's no point in wondering.
For now, I should reply to his message.)

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Toya

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(...!
He's calling.)
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Toya

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Hello?
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Shuji

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<It's been a while, Toya.>
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Toya

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Yes, it has.
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Shuji

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<Sorry for contacting you out of the blue like this. Mom told me you'll be visiting New York soon.>
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Toya

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She told you?
Is that why you decided to call?
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Shuji

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<...
I was hoping to talk to you in person...>
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Shuji

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<But I'm performing in a different state at the moment, so I may not be able to get back while you're still there.>
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Shuji

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<So, I'm going to take this opportunity to finally tell you...>
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Toya

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...?
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Shuji

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<All those years ago, when you came to ask me about how to talk to Dad...>
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Shuji

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<I'm sorry for not listening. I'm truly sorry.>
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Toya

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What...?

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Toya

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But why...?
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Shuji

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<Both Natsuomi and I really respect Dad.>

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Shuji

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<When you were little, you dreamed of playing the piano like Dad too, yes?>
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Toya

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Yes...
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Toya

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I still remember how desperately I wished to play beautiful music like him.
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Shuji

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<I was the same.>
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Shuji

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<And in order to achieve that sound, I was willing to endure all those brutal practices.>
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Shuji

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<So, when you said that you'd be quitting classical music in order to pursue street music...>
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Shuji

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<I was absolutely convinced that you'd end up regretting it sooner or later. That you'd end up hating yourself for running away.>
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Shuji

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<But I've seen your team's videos...
You're called Vivid BAD SQUAD, right?>
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Toya

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Huh...?
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Shuji

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<You sounded good.>
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Shuji

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<That's when I realized it.
You didn't run...>
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Shuji

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<You found your passion. You're walking your own path in life.>
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Toya

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...!
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Toya

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I really appreciate you saying that...
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Toya

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However, it's true that I began pursuing street music in order to become a thorn in Dad's side.
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Toya

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So, I expected all of you to call me a coward... It was only natural.
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Toya

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But after that...

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Toya

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I found friends I can count on, as well as a dream to pursue.
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Toya

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And through that struggle, I've grown able to face Dad more properly than I could before.
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Toya

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And now, I'm setting out into the world as part of making a greater dream come true.
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Shuji

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<...>
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Shuji

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<I see...
You let me know if you ever need anything.>
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Shuji

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<I'm prepared to give you all the help I can. I'll even tell you about the best restaurants I know...>
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Toya

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Thank you, Shuji.
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Toya

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I glad you're saying all this...
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Shuji

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<I'm also glad...>
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Shuji

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<That you haven't given up on music.>
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Akito

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Your brother seems like a good guy.

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Not getting to meet him during this trip is a bit of a bummer, but I'm all for visiting his school!
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Toya

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Thank you. If we have the time, I'd very much like to go.
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Toya

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(Classical and street music. Our paths may have diverged...)
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Toya

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(But I'm glad I know how he feels now.)
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Toya

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Our gate should be opening soon.
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Which means we get to board the plane! This is so exciting!
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Akito

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Hm? Come to think of it...
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Toya

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Is something the matter, Akito?
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Akito

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Aren't you afraid of heights?
How'd you fly when you were a kid?
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Yeah, that's a really good question...!
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Toya

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Not to worry.
All I have to do is keep my eyes shut between takeoff and landing.

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Akito

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Wait, that's gonna be over ten hours.
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Toya

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That's how I've managed until now.
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Toya

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So, I should be fine... In theory...