The next day
Vivid Street

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Leader of EVER

Alright, I understand...
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Leader of EVER

So you guys are looking to put on an event with teams who seriously want to surpass RAD WEEKEND?
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Yeah, that's right!
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Kohane

Listen

S-So, if you do feel the same way, would you like to put on this event with us?
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Leader of EVER

What gives you the impression that we want to surpass RAD WEEKEND...?
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Toya

Listen

Tono told us already that you've recently made surpassing RAD WEEKEND a goal of yours.
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Leader of EVER

I see...
Oh, Tono...
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Akito

Listen

Mind if we ask how you really feel...?
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Leader of EVER

It's all true...
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Leader of EVER

When we lost to you guys at “STAY GOLDEN” last time... No, when we heard the way you guys could sing... That's what led us to this.
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Kohane

Listen

Huh?
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Leader of EVER

Initially, we were happy as long as we could keep singing here... But you guys showed us that tirelessly working towards an impossible goal makes you just that much stronger.
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Leader of EVER

We want to be that kind of team.
That's why we've been trying so hard to surpass it lately.
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Akito

Listen

...!
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Leader of EVER

So, we may've lost last time, but we aren't going to next time. Got it?
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Kohane

Listen

Huh?
Does that mean...?
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Leader of EVER

We're in.

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Tatsuya

Once more... My name is Tatsuya Okazaki, the leader of EVER. I'm looking forward to working with you, Vivid BAD SQUAD.
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Yeah, right back at you!
We're not letting you hog all the glory!
Kamiyama Street
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Akito

Listen

Okay, that makes three...
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I wasn't expecting things to go so smoothly. We should really thank Arata later!
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Kohane

Listen

Yeah!
Also, it was so nice to hear that they decided to make RAD WEEKEND their goal after hearing us sing...!
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Toya

Listen

Yes, it was.
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Toya

Listen

Now, one more entrant to cap things off would be ideal...
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Hmm... Yeah, I'm totally drawing a blank...
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Kohane

Listen

Tono even said that he wasn't really sure outside of EVER.
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Akito

Listen

Just one more... But who...?
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???

Listen

Yeah!
I won!
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Kohane

Listen

Eep!
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Wah! Who was that?!
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Akito

Listen

Oh, it's you...
What are you doing here?
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Kotaro

Listen

Can't you see?! I was in an event!
I wish you guys could've been there to see me win!
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Akito

Listen

Okay, we get it. Congrats.
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Kotaro

Listen

Grr... What happened to showing respect for your elders...?
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Kohane

Listen

H-Haha... Sorry...
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Kotaro

Listen

Anyway...
What are you guys up to?
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Toya

Listen

We were just looking for a team to participate in our event.
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Kotaro

Listen

What?! You guys are putting on an event?! Not entering into one?! Seriously?!
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Akito

Listen

Yeah, that's right.
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Akito

Listen

We thought that it's something we'd eventually have to do if we're ever gonna surpass RAD WEEKEND.
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Which is why we're gathering up good teams who're seriously pursuing that goal.
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Kohane

Listen

Right now, Tono and EVER have agreed to join us.
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Oh, hey! Know any other teams like that? They don't have to be in a team either. Another solo act like Arata would work too...
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Kotaro

Listen

A solo act...?
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Akito

Listen

What's wrong?
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Kotaro

Listen

This event of yours... Can I be in it?!
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What?
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Whoa, hold up! Weren't you listening just now? We're looking for people who're serious about surpassing RAD WEEKEND...
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Kotaro

Listen

I-I'm serious too!
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Kotaro

Listen

I... I feel terrible about ruining that one event for you guys.

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Kotaro

Listen

But I saw the way you guys just kept at your music... And I realized that I also needed to do better...
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Kotaro

Listen

I practiced like crazy, entered into events and before I knew it, I found myself wanting to surpass RAD WEEKEND too...
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Akito

Listen

You serious...?
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Kotaro

Listen

Yes!
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Kotaro

Listen

I know I sort of said it as a joke the last time I met you and the others, Akito...
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Kotaro

Listen

But, that event had just as big of an impact on me. So big that I was too scared to say anything about surpassing it...
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Kotaro

Listen

But... I'm serious about trying to surpass RAD WEEKEND now... No, I'm going to surpass it!
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Kotaro

Listen

Because I know that I'll finally be able to have some pride in myself when I do...
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Akito

Listen

Dude...
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Akito

Listen

You heard who's gonna be in this, right? This event isn't gonna be some walk in the park...
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Kotaro

Listen

Guh...
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Kotaro

Listen

Yeah, I know...
I used to sing for no real reason other than being kinda good at it...
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Kotaro

Listen

Right now, I'm having trouble keeping up with you guys. There's no way I can surpass RAD WEEKEND at my current level, but...
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Kotaro

Listen

But I still want to try!
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Kotaro

Listen

I want to seriously chase after it like you guys! I promise to put on a worthwhile performance!
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Kotaro

Listen

So please! Let me join you!
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Toya

Listen

I'm okay with him joining...
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Toya

Listen

We're trying to discover how the “atmosphere that pushed everyone forward” was born by putting on this event, as well as what's necessary to bring that about, no?
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Toya

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Which is why I believe that we should have those who feel the same way as us participate.
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Toya

Listen

What do you all think?
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You're being absolutely serious...?
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Kotaro

Listen

Yeah, I am!
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Akito

Listen

...
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Akito

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(The last time I saw him, I was heading home after we discussed putting on our own event... Which was probably sometime past eight at night...)
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Akito

Listen

(He was practicing all alone like there was no tomorrow... I'm guessing that he was out there pretty late that night.)
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Akito

Listen

Alright, I'm taking you at your word...
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Good...
You look like you mean it.
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Kohane

Listen

I agree...!
I'm really glad you're joining us.
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Kotaro

Listen

*Gasp*
Awesome!!
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Kotaro

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Now I've gotta train for it!
Just wait, you guys! You're all gonna be totally blown away!
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Akito

Listen

Okay, we get it.
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Toya

Listen

Again, we appreciate you joining.
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Kotaro

Listen

Yeah, I'm looking forward to it too!
The next day
Weekend Garage

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So, everyone here's gonna be in our event! Thanks again, you guys!
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Arata

Listen

Yes, thank you.
Let's make this event a good one.
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Tatsuya

Definitely. Just let us know if you ever need help finding a place or extra hands.
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Kotaro

Listen

R-Right!
I'll help with that too!
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Thanks!
We'll let you know if something does come up. Also, please contact Toya regarding any clerical business.
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Akito

Listen

Kohane's gonna be in charge of flyers, and I'm gonna be dealing with who performs in what order along with some other stuff. Let me know if you have any ideas.
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Arata

Listen

Okay, got it.
We'll be counting on you all.
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Alright, you guys, thanks again!
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Akito

Listen

As far as venues go, “Ultramarine” should work for us. We performed there once before and it's just the right size for this event.

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Toya

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I agree. I also heard that the staff there is very flexible with its clients.
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Kohane

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Um... I tried taking some photos for our flyers... What do you guys think?
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Akito

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Hey, these are pretty good...
I thought you were all about snakes and amusement parks.
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What are you talking about?
Kohane's the embodiment of good taste!
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Kohane

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Huh?
N-No one's ever said that about me before...
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Akito

Listen

Alright, we're gonna do a full run together today. You guys all ready...?
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Kotaro

Listen

Yeah!
I warmed up my voice this morning!
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Tatsuya

Same.
We're ready when you are.
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Arata

Listen

Yes, me too...

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Arata

Listen

Oh...
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Akito

Listen

Hm? What's up...?
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Arata

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Oh, it's nothing.
Anyway, let's get started.
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Akito

Listen

Okay...?
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Akito

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(What's going on...?
He's been eyeing his phone this entire time...)
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Alright, let's get this run on the road!
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Akito

Listen

(For now, I need to focus on this...)
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Akito

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(Time to see if this crew can produce that atmosphere...)
Next Chapter: Ungraspable Feelings