Singing in Sync

Street SEKAI
Crase Cafe

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An

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Alright! Now that we're all here, let's talk about our plans for the future.
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Kohane

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You wanted to discuss what kinds of events Vivid BAD SQUAD should be in next?
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Kohane

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Hehe, it's like we're a real team now!
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Akito

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What do you mean like a real team?
We ARE a real team.
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Akito

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Anyways, we need to decide what sorts of events to gear up for as a group from now on.
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Toya

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Yeah, the BAD DOGS and Vivids have completely different styles so...
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Toya

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We should find something that's a good fit for everyone.
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An

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Yeah, I've been thinking about what would be good for us, but there are just so many choices.
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Kohane

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Um... Are there that many different types of events?
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An

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Oh, right.
You've only done invitational ones before.
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An

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The events that are held around here broadly fall into one of two categories.
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An

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First, you have invitation-based ones, where a venue asks certain artists to perform.
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Kohane

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That's what we did as the Vivids.
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Kohane

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It was a little overwhelming at first, but everyone was so friendly that I forgot about being anxious really quickly.
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Akito

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Yeah, those events are organized among friends, so they're pretty laidback. The other event category is battles.
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Kohane

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B-Battles?!
You fight each other?
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An

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Hahaha, kind of but it's pretty standard.
Groups perform and compete for the audience's votes.
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An

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The group that gets the audience fired up the most wins. Pretty simple, right?
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Toya

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Competitive events are more intense...
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Toya

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But treating one another with respect is very important in this kind of community, so you don't need to stress.
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Akito

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The rules can differ based on the venue too. We can look into details after picking an event to go for.
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Kohane

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I see, they are different from what I've done... But they sound fun too.
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An

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Right? And now there's four of us, it's totally worth giving them a try.
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MEIKO

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Your order's ready!
Two coffees and two cafes au lait.
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An

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Thank you so much, MEIKO!
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Toya

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Great aroma as always.
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MEIKO

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I also brought you some cookies. I'm thinking about adding them to the menu. Please, try them!
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Kohane

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Oh, they look yummy...!
All for free... Are you really sure?
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MEIKO

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Oh, of course.
I hope you like them.
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MEIKO

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So, how's your discussion going? All good?
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Akito

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Yeah, I think so.
We're trying to decide which events to be in next.
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MEIKO

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Ah, I see.
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Akito

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Come to think of it, STAY GOLDEN is coming up. That one's a battle event, right?
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An

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Yeah. RUST played at the last one, and everyone went wild when they were on.
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Kohane

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Are they that good?
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An

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They're top tier! They did RAD WEEKEND together with my dad's group. All of their songs are awesome!
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Kohane

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Hehe, sounds like you really look up to them.
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An

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Hmm, I guess I do. It'd be great to sing at an event featuring them too.
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An

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Hey, you know what...?
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An

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We should enter STAY GOLDEN!
How's that sound?
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Kohane

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What...?!

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An

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The best groups all participate, so it'd be a real trial by fire for us!
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Akito

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We could give it a go, and try to turn more heads than RUST did last time.
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An

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Yeah! Go big or go home!
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Toya

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Playing as guests at our last event was fun, but it's more satisfying to be competing.
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Kohane

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(They're all excited about it... But it's going to be a big challenge for me. I have zero experience with this sort of event.)
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MEIKO

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Are you okay, Kohane?
You seem a little tense...
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MEIKO

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If you're worried about something, maybe I can offer some advice?
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Kohane

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I, umm...
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Kohane

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I-I'm fine! I was just lost in my thoughts for a moment.
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MEIKO

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Is that so?
I must have misread your expression.
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Kohane

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Y-Yes... I'm sorry for causing a fuss over nothing!
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Kohane

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(I am honestly a bit anxious, but if my friends are with me... I'm sure it'll work out...!)
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Kohane

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(Besides, I've performed in front of an audience many times now. It can't be that much different...!)
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Kohane

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An! I'm going to give this event everything I've got!
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An

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Great! You're gonna do fine.
I mean, the audience loved you at our last show!
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Kohane

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Right! It's still a little intimidating, but I'll try to sing just like I did then.
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An

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Have more confidence, girl. You're a mind-blowing singer.
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Kohane

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Hehe...
Thanks, An!
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MEIKO

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Hehe. I can't wait to hear how it goes for you. I'll be rooting for you.
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An

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Okay, will do!
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An

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How about we practice today to start work on our event routine? Is everybody okay with going to the park as usual?
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MEIKO

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You're welcome to use the stage at my cafe, if you like.
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Kohane

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Are you sure you don't mind?
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MEIKO

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Of course.
It's all yours.
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An

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MEIKO... Thank you so much!
We'll put it to good use!
A few days later
Weekend Garage

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An

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STAY GOLDEN's tomorrow! I hope you're pumped up!
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An

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Wanna do a full rehearsal?
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Toya

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Alright. I'll count us in.
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An

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Kay! Whenever you're ready, Toya.
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Toya

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Let's go. One, two, three, four!

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An & Kohane

♪——!
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Akito & Toya

♪——! ——! ——!
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An

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(The four of us sync up so well!)
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Kohane

♪!
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An

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(Kohane's really got a great voice...)
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An

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(With this much talent, it makes no sense for her to lack confidence.)
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An

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(Maybe she's afraid of making a mistake because she's inexperienced...?)
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An

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(But even if she did slip up, we'd be there to pick her back up and keep going!)

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Akito

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We've improved a lot.
I think we're good to go.
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Toya

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Agreed. We've nailed everything down.
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Kohane

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I really like singing with you guys. I'm having so much fun, it's making my heart race!
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An

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I can't see us not winning STAY GOLDEN!
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An

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But we can't let our guard down. We can always use more practice!
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Akito

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Sure thing. We've set our sights not just on winning the event, but also putting on something bigger than RAD WEEKEND!
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Kohane

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Um... I can't help feeling anxious...
Imagining all the things that could go wrong...
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An

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You've got nothing to worry about, Kohane.
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An

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In the unlikely event that something does go wrong, I'll cover for you and get you back on track, okay?
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Akito

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Wait, why are you saying that to her?
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An

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Something wrong, Akito?

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Akito

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Nah, forget it... Are you two...? Well, nevermind...
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An

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Hm...?
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Kohane

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Thanks, An. You can be sure that I'm going to give this show everything I have!
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An

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I know you will! If you ever get lost, just focus on my voice!
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Kohane

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Okay!
Hehe. It's good to know you've got my back!
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An

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Haha, of course I do! We're a team!
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Akito

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