Shrine Grounds

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Mizuki

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There we go!
Just cut through here, and we can head straight for the station.
2

Ena

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I never knew a shortcut like this existed...!
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Mafuyu

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How did you find this?
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Mizuki

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Hehe. I was wandering around here one time and just found this place by complete accident.
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Kanade

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Thank you, Mizuki.
You helped us so much.
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Mizuki

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You're welcome!
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Kanade

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Hey, what's what...?
It looks like they're getting ready for something...
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Mafuyu

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That board says, Shibuya Summer Festival...
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Ena

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Oh, the Shibuya Summer Festival...
I think I went once when I was still in junior high.
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Ena

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I remember it being a lot of fun because of all the food stalls and the concert they put on.
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Mizuki

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A concert?
I wonder who's performing...
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Ena

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We can probably find out pretty quick on our phones... See? Here we go.

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Mizuki

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Let's see... Hey, there's a ton of people performing!
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Mizuki

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What?! ZEROstear's coming?!
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Kanade

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ZEROstear? Oh, the artist that does a lot of anime songs?
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Mizuki

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Yeah!
They did the opening theme for a really popular show this season too!
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Ena

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I don't know much about anime, but they know how to get famous artists, huh...?
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Mizuki

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Yeah, it's just wall-to-wall A-listers!
Wait, I'm not sure who A-GURI is...
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Kanade

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Did you say, A-GURI...?
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Mafuyu

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Do you know who they are, Kanade?
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Kanade

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Yes... They're not all that famous yet, but they've started gaining some popularity with the videos they've been posting.
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Kanade

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I was under the impression that they wouldn't perform live, so it took me by surprise a little...
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Ena

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So it's not just famous people?
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Mafuyu

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There's an amateur division that's separate from the pro stage too...
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Kanade

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Yes, I see that. These mostly look like dance teams, but some good singing groups are apparently coming too.
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Ena

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Oh, so this is meant to have a whole range of amateur and professional artists performing all together.
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Ena

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(Wait, they all seem pretty into this...!
This could be a chance to have Mizuki go out with us too...)
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Ena

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Hey, since this is happening, why don't we all go see this show?
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Kanade

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Huh...?
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Mizuki

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I think I'll pass...
It's still gonna be pretty hot out, right?
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Mizuki

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I've been to an outdoor event like this before and I came back completely exhausted. I'm not sure Kanade could handle it, you know?
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Mafuyu

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She might collapse from heat-stroke.
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Kanade

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Urgh... Maybe...
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Ena

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But it says they're doing it at night.
It should be much cooler by then, so we should be fine.
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Mizuki

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Hmm... Still...
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Kanade

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If we bring a lot of cold drinks, do you think we'll be okay...?
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Mizuki

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Wait, you wanna go?!
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Kanade

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I've never been to an outdoor concert like this, but I am interested in seeing A-GURI perform live. I may not get this chance in the future...
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Ena

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How about you, Mafuyu?
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Mizuki

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There's no way Mafuyu's gonna be free...
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Mafuyu

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I have cram school that day, but classes should end early. I shouldn't have to prepare much for next time either, so I think I can go.
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Mizuki

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Wait, seriously?!
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Ena

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Then it's settled. You're coming too, Mizuki. I mean, some artists you like are coming too, right?
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Mizuki

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Okay, fine. I'll go...
My first Summer Festival in absolutely forever♪
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Kanade

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I need to be careful not to suffer from heat-stroke. Mizuki, would you mind telling us what we should be bringing to an event like this later?
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Mizuki

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Yeah, you got it!
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Ena

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Alright, I'll message all of you once I get more details too.
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Mafuyu

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If I think I'm going to be running late, I'll let everyone know.
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Ena

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Okay, thanks.
Let's enjoy this as much as we can since we all get to go!
Shinonome Household - Living Room

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Akito

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Man...
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Akito

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(It's a lot harder than I expected to make what we already have better...)
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Akito

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(We're gonna have to keep practicing to be able to sing while we do all this too...)
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Akito

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(But these shoes I got yesterday are nice. They're lighter and easier to move around in than anything I've ever worn before...)
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Akito

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Okay, I should go over that last dance one more time.
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Mother

So you're going to the Summer Festival with your friends this weekend...?
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Akito

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(Hm? This weekend...?)
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Ena

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Yup! So I won't be needing dinner!
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Mother

That's fine by me. Have fun but be safe, okay?
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Ena

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I will.
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Akito

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(Ena's home already...?)
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Akito

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(Hold on, she said Summer Festival. Did she mean the Shibuya Summer Festival? And Ena's going?)
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Akito

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(If she sees me and Toya performing... I don't want to think about it more than that...)
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Ena

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Oh, Akito, you're home?
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Akito

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Yeah.
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Ena

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Hey, that bag you're holding... It's from that new store that just opened, right?
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Akito

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It's nothing.
What does it matter if I...?

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Ena

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Wait, are these dancing shoes?
Lemme see! Are you gonna wear them to an event or something?
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Akito

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Hey, hands off. I didn't say you could...
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Ena

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Hmm... Don't you think this design's a little out of your league, Akito?
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Akito

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Quit it. Who asked you anyway?
And give them back already!
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Ena

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Okay, okay.
Have fun practicing with them.

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Akito

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Yup...
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Akito

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(The Summer Festival, huh...?)

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Akito

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(I wonder if she still remembers what happened back then...)
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