Live House
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MC
I don't think we even need to tally scores here. The BAD DOGS win! Talk about an awesome song...!
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Audience
Hey, give us one more!
You gotta give us an encore!
You gotta give us an encore!
Audience
Yeah! Just one more!
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MC
Looks like you've made some friends, BAD DOGS. What do you say, you two?
MC
Alright, BAD DOGS, give us an encore!
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Kamiyama Street
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Len
<You guys, that was such an amazing show! The whole place was shaking because of all the cheering!>
Len
<What?! Really?! You guys can relax a little now, right? Aren't you guys not practicing for a while either?>
Len
<An said she's busy with stuff at home, and Kohane's gone off to that seaside school or something, so I feel like you guys can have some fun...>
Akito
Look, they're not skipping practice because they want to. We even said that we'd get right back to it once we can.
Toya
Yes, which is why we shouldn't let our guard down just because Azusawa and Shiraishi aren't here.
???
E-Excuse me...!
You're Akito Shinonome, right?
You're Akito Shinonome, right?
???
Remember me?
I'm Shota Hayashi. We used to play on the same soccer team in elementary school.
I'm Shota Hayashi. We used to play on the same soccer team in elementary school.
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Shota
W-Wait!
Akito, please don't quit...!
Akito, please don't quit...!
Shota
I'm glad you're doing so well! We haven't talked at all since you quit playing soccer.
Shota
Oh, right... I noticed you performing in that event just now and was wondering if I could ask you to do something...
Shota
Yeah! I want you guys to perform in the live concert for the Summer Festival!
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Shota
It's called the Shibuya Summer Festival. Every year, we invite artists and performers to play in the concert...
Shota
Yeah, looks like we're on the same page! I'm actually also a part of the planning committee this year.
Shota
My brother's on the committee too, but he said that they needed more people. Then I ended up having to lead all the concert stuff...
Shota
And we just found out that our headliner for the amateur division can't make it...
Shota
Exactly! Who would've thought I'd run into you like this, Akito...? You sounded amazing up there, so I'm sure you'd be able to make just a big a splash at the Summer Festival!
Shota
So please, I need you guys to perform! I'm begging you...!
Shota
Yes, of course! Here's a list of all the groups.
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Shota
Yes, this year we've primarily been inviting dance teams to perform in the amateur division.
Toya
I hate to say this, but I'm not sure we'd fit into the overall theme you've established...
Shota
I completely understand how you feel...! But the headliner was also a singing group and not exactly a dance team.
Shota
Our schedule has the amateur division headliner go right before the pros take the stage.
Shota
That's why we've reserved this slot just for someone that can really sing!
Shota
S-So, how about it?
I'm sure you two would be able to handle it...
I'm sure you two would be able to handle it...
Toya
He gave a reasonable explanation as to why he picked us, complimented our singing ability and made it clear that he needs our help.
Shota
Does that mean...?!
Akito
But since we're gonna be surrounded by dance teams, we should include a little of that in our performance, right?
Akito
We have ages to prepare for this concert of yours, but you think we'll be ready in time?
Shota
No, you don't have to do that! We'd be more than happy with what you usually do...
Akito
It'll pretty much be just dance teams before us, right? We'd just be shortchanging the crowd if we get up there and don't dance at all.
Toya
But I have a feeling that our act will benefit from the addition of a few dance sequences, no?
Toya
We won't be able to practice singing as much, but it may help us down the road by learning to do something new like this...
Akito
(Something new. Something other than singing... Somewhere new might be a nice change of pace too...)
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Shota
What?! You will?!
Thanks! You're a lifesaver...!
Thanks! You're a lifesaver...!
Akito
But again, we're not shortchanging the crowd. If we're gonna be the headliners, we've gotta sing AND dance.
Shota
Reliable ol' Akito...
You haven't changed one bit since then.
You haven't changed one bit since then.
Shota
Again, thanks. I'll do whatever I can to support you guys along the way too!
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Toya
I am genuinely excited about performing in this event and plan on doing everything I can to make it a success.
Toya
However, it will also be my first time going to the Summer Festival, so I can't wait to see what it's like.
Len
<No, don't worry about it!
But since you guys are going to the Summer Festival now, can I come with you?>
But since you guys are going to the Summer Festival now, can I come with you?>
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Len
<But you're gonna be singing and dancing, right? So you'll be doing dance practices too?>
Len
<Yeah, I was told that it's good to have several pairs of shoes for when you're working on complicated dance sequences!>
Len
<I know, right?!
I was saying how my old shoes were getting worn out, and KAITO just ended up giving me a brand-new pair!>
I was saying how my old shoes were getting worn out, and KAITO just ended up giving me a brand-new pair!>
Akito
I never really thought about it, but can't we just use what we usually wear for this?
Toya
I've looked this up before and found that dancing shoes, such as ballet slippers, aren't necessarily made of anything special.
Toya
But it's also apparently good to choose them based on their lightness or purpose, such as if they can handle tough step sequences.
Toya
I doubt our current shoes will hinder us in any way, but it may be good to have a separate pair if we do plan on getting better.
Miyamasuzaka
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Ena
(There's still this divide between us...
Normally, I wouldn't have to go as far as saying that I'd plan one of these to get it off the ground...)
Normally, I wouldn't have to go as far as saying that I'd plan one of these to get it off the ground...)
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Kanade
Oh, I almost forgot. I wanted to visit the CD shop on the way back, so I'll go with you until then, Mafuyu...
Ena
You're kidding. This whole road's blocked until the main intersection? I have to figure out a different way back..
Mizuki
You know, it's sort of a scenic route, but wanna try going around and through that park over there? We can head straight for the station once we're out.
Ena
That's pretty far and it's still hot out, but I guess we don't have much of a choice...
Mizuki
I mean, you and Kanade don't get enough exercise anyway, right? It'll be good for you two.
Ena
You hardly look all that different from me, Mizuki. Don't put yourself up on a pedestal, alright?
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