The next day
School SEKAI
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Luka
(Something's definitely bothering them.
They just don't seem like their usual selves...)
They just don't seem like their usual selves...)
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Rin
We're not fighting!
I was just asking Len to practice with me, but he keeps turning me down!
I was just asking Len to practice with me, but he keeps turning me down!
Len
Didn't I already tell you that I want to practice on my own today? And you just keep following me around...
Luka
It seemed like something was on all of your minds the entire time you were playing just now...
Ichika
We're a little worried about a couple of people who've been coming to see our shows...
Honami
Yes.
They're our very first fans, but they seem to be struggling with some issues at home...
They're our very first fans, but they seem to be struggling with some issues at home...
Shiho
At the same time, we probably shouldn't be nosing around in another family's business...
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Luka
But you can't help but worry about them regardless of whether or not you can do anything about it, right?
Luka
At the same time, it's also understandable that you'd feel this way after dwelling on something like this for so long.
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Honami
But the brother said he won't be returning, so there's no guarantee that his sister will come back to see us again...
Rin
That's terrible! You finally have some fans but they have to go through this awful mess!
After practice
Scramble Crossing
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Shiho
Having a more subdued sound gives the last chorus more impact. If anything, we have something to gain by having less.
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Woman A
Excuse me!
Are you free to talk right now?
Are you free to talk right now?
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Woman B
We're doing a quick survey and were hoping that you'd be willing to answer a few questions.
Woman A
It won't take any time at all.
Just ten minutes or so!
Just ten minutes or so!
Woman A
I know. It's getting late, so how about we move to that cafe?
Woman B
Some of our friends are over there already. We usually study and watch movies together...
Woman A
Alright, let's go!
It's just this way!
It's just this way!
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Woman A
Huh?
Ichika
If you have some business with her, I'll stay and listen. What exactly were you asking of her...?
Woman A
Oh, you were waiting for your friends...
Woman B
That's too bad...
Feel free to drop in if you get a chance.
Feel free to drop in if you get a chance.
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Ichika
(I even went as far as saying, “She's here to meet us.” She's probably petrified now...)
Next Chapter: The Courage to Face It