Shibuya Park
Kohane & An
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Akito
Alright, we're all busy after this, so let's call it a day.
Toya
Right.
Do you think you'll make it to your practice with Taiga in time, Azusawa?
Do you think you'll make it to your practice with Taiga in time, Azusawa?
Kohane
Yeah!
I should be okay as long as I leave within the next ten minutes.
I should be okay as long as I leave within the next ten minutes.
An
Why don't you take a quick break since you still have time? I'm sure you're tired after singing so much.
Kohane
Thanks, I think I will.
Kohane
Oh, before I forget... I have a question for you guys.
An
Hm? What's up?
Kohane
It's about RAD WEEKEND...
Kohane
You guys said that there aren't any videos, but isn't there anything left that can tell me what the actual show was like...? Photos, anything...?
Akito
Photos? There might be some of the venue, but no cameras were allowed inside.
An
Exactly.
Still, why this all of a sudden?
Still, why this all of a sudden?
Kohane
So I was talking to Minori and another classmate today about how we all practice...
Toya
I see.
So that we all have the same mental image.
So that we all have the same mental image.
Kohane
Yeah. That's why I want to learn more about what RAD WEEKEND was really like.
Toya
Yes, that would be ideal.
Toya
We already know how important it is to have the same picture in our minds, so it should certainly help us grow as a team.
Akito
But we've already told you everything we know...
An
Yeah, like which teams were there and their set lists... Also, we already lent you all the CDs that they had out at the time.
An
That's on top of all of my dad and Uncle Taiga's stories, so I'm not really sure what's left...
Akito
If it were any other event, we could just ask around at the live house where it took place...
Akito
But the venue for RAD WEEKEND closed ages ago and the owner's retired since.
An
Yeah, it happened at this really old place called “COL”, and RAD WEEKEND became its final event.
Kohane
I see...
Toya
That might just leave...
The event's atmosphere.
The event's atmosphere.
Toya
From what I've heard, it was nothing like what anyone had experienced before...
Toya
And there really isn't any way for either myself or Azusawa to fully comprehend that.
Kohane
R-Right!
I'd like to know more about that as well!
I'd like to know more about that as well!
Akito
I mean... I dunno...
How do you even describe it...?
How do you even describe it...?
An
Same.
You can't really put it into words...
You can't really put it into words...
An
It was just... Absolutely mind-blowing, you know?
Toya
So it was completely inexplicable...
Kohane
Yeah, I guess so...
Kohane
(Isn't there anything we can do to learn more about what really happened during RAD WEEKEND?)
Toya
Are you okay for time, Azusawa?
Don't you have to go practice with Taiga soon?
Don't you have to go practice with Taiga soon?
Kohane
No, I completely forgot...!
Sorry, I need to go!
Sorry, I need to go!
An
Have fun!
I'll try asking around about RAD WEEKEND while you're gone!
I'll try asking around about RAD WEEKEND while you're gone!
Kohane
Okay! Thanks, An!
Vivid Street
Kohane
He should be around here somewhere...
Taiga
There you are.
Sorry for the wait.
Sorry for the wait.
Kohane
Thank you for meeting again with me today, Taiga!
Taiga
Alright, let's get started.
Kohane
What are we going to do today?
Taiga
Well...
How about a little walk?
How about a little walk?
Kohane
O-Okay...
Taiga
Not in the mood?
Kohane
N-No, it's not that...!
Kohane
We took a walk last time, so...
Taiga
Haha. That's true.
But we're not just walking around today.
But we're not just walking around today.
Taiga
I want you to take a good look at this city and all its people, and let it really sink in.
Kohane
At this city...?
Kohane
Oh, that's right. You mentioned that last time...
Kohane
How there's something you want everyone to “see through music.”
Taiga
They say that about 80% of the information we take in comes from what we see.
Taiga
You can learn a lot from just people-watching, looking around the city, seeing all the colors and gauging how close or far away certain things are.
Taiga
But where does that leave our ears?
What can we learn from hearing?
What can we learn from hearing?
Kohane
We can... Hear how people feel...?
Taiga
Yeah, exactly.
That also includes how far away they are and which way they're facing.
That also includes how far away they are and which way they're facing.
Taiga
Still, our eyes still end up being more powerful than our ears. Which means there's only so much you can do with sound alone.
Taiga
But we're here to sing.
Taiga
So the question becomes, “How do you make people see through music?”
Kohane
See through music...?
Taiga
Yeah.
More than that depending on the situation.
More than that depending on the situation.
Taiga
Anyway, my point is that just singing isn't enough. I want you to at least take that away from this...
Kohane
Okay...!
Kohane
Hang on. Does this walk have anything to do with what happened back then...?
Taiga
That you'll have to figure out for yourself. I mean, you still have plenty of time...
Kohane
Huh...?!
W-Wait, please!
W-Wait, please!
Kohane
(Absorb what you see... Just absorb...)
Kohane
(Oh, I didn't know there was an instrument shop here...)
Kohane
(We usually practice just over there too...
I guess I don't know this area as well as I thought...)
I guess I don't know this area as well as I thought...)
Live House Staff
Hey, Taiga, what's up?!
You even brought Kohane along.
You even brought Kohane along.
Taiga
We're taking a walk.
I'm showing her around this area.
I'm showing her around this area.
Live House Staff
Nice.
You're always welcome to sing here if you're ever free. Just let me know and I'll open up a slot for you.
You're always welcome to sing here if you're ever free. Just let me know and I'll open up a slot for you.
Taiga
Yeah, could be good for a change.
I'll think about it.
I'll think about it.
Live House Staff
You will?!
Thank you!
Thank you!
Kohane
(Hehe. He's so popular around here.
So many people have called out to him already...)
So many people have called out to him already...)
Musician
Hm? Kohane, is that you?
Kohane
Huh?
Oh, I remember you! We were in a lot of the same events when I was performing on my own...!
Oh, I remember you! We were in a lot of the same events when I was performing on my own...!
Kohane
(No, I need to stay focused.
Taiga probably won't like it if...)
Taiga probably won't like it if...)
Kohane
(Oh, he's still talking, so I guess it's okay for me to do the same.)
Musician
What brings you here? Wait...
Are you with Taiga?
Are you with Taiga?
Musician
So the rumors were true?
He's taken you under his wing?
He's taken you under his wing?
Kohane
N-No, he's just been giving me some advice and observing how I practice!
Musician
That's still unbelievable!
This is Taiga we're talking about! A world-famous musician!
This is Taiga we're talking about! A world-famous musician!
Musician
You should've seen him during RAD WEEKEND. Amazing doesn't even begin to describe what happened.
Kohane
You saw him perform?
Musician
Yeah, of course!
Kohane
I see... I really envy you.
Musician
Hm? Why's that?
Kohane
I... I just wish I could've been there.
Kohane
Everyone's told me all about how great RAD WEEKEND was, but there's no way for me to actually see for myself...
Musician
Yeah...
Plus, Ken went into retirement...
Plus, Ken went into retirement...
Musician
But there should be a video of it somewhere. I remember seeing someone recording everything.
Kohane
What...?
Kohane
But I was told that no cameras were allowed.
Musician
You're right, but there was definitely someone there taking a video. It was too dark to see who, but my guess is that they were staff or something.
Kohane
...!
Kohane
Th-Thank you so much!
I-I'll try to see if I can find that video!
I-I'll try to see if I can find that video!
Musician
Yeah, good luck.
Actually, Taiga might know who.
Actually, Taiga might know who.
Kohane
Okay!
Taiga
Hey, thanks for waiting.
Hm? What's up...?
Hm? What's up...?
Kohane
Um...
Kohane
Do you know where the video of RAD WEEKEND is?!
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