The next day
Street SEKAI

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And so, our shoot ended up going pretty well.
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Akito

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Man...
You guys really went through a lot...
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Toya

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I'm still wondering why Vivi the cat was there at all...
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Right around when Vivi disappeared, I saw all these trucks making stops at this new shop that was getting ready to open.
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My guess is that Vivi hopped onto one of those trucks by accident.
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Kohane

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If that's true, she must've gotten lost after jumping off of the truck she was on.
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Toya

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I see... That's certainly plausible.
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Akito

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So, what's she up to now?
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She followed us back when we left. I think she really missed Vivid Street, and she's back chilling in her usual spot!
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Toya

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Okay...
That's good to hear.
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Akito

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Yeah.
And it sounds like you guys took some good pictures.
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That's right!
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Kohane

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The photos we saw right at the end were so good too. It's so incredible what professional photographers are capable of...!
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And I was so relieved to hear that Ms. Kinuya managed to get some cleaners to wash the dress I almost ruined.

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Oh, here we are....!
Hello!

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Crase Cafe

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MEIKO

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Oh, hello there!
How'd the shoot go, An?
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It went great!
I'm also here because I really need to thank you, MEIKO.
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MEIKO

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That's wonderful.
Thank you for stopping by!
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So, Kohane told me about how us singing together was originally your suggestion.
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Thank you so much for that!
After that, I was able to just be myself for the shoot!
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MEIKO

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Hehe. It was nothing, really.
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MEIKO

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All I said to Kohane was to think about the An she's come to know and when that girl shines the most.
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MEIKO

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Still, to think that singing was the answer... I wish I could've been there to hear you sing, An.
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Hehe...
I can't help but blush a little when you say something like that, MEIKO...
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Kohane

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Hehe...
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Toya

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Is something the matter, Azusawa?
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Kohane

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Oh, um... That reminded me of something An said is all...
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Akito

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Something she said?
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Kohane

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Yeah, it was right around the time when An and I had just met. We talked a little about MEIKO together...
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Kohane

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An mentioned how she wanted MEIKO to tell her, “Hey, sunshine, it's already morning. Wakey-wakey,” or, “Eat right and give it all you got again today.”
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Huh?
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Kohane

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And this time...

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Kohane

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When you were with Shizuku, you seemed so happy and cuter than usual.
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Kohane

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I think it's because you sort of want to be coddled or waited on by someone older than you, like a big sister...
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Kohane, wait...!
You didn't have to say it aloud...!
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Kohane

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What?! Was I supposed to keep that to myself...?!
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MEIKO

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Hehe. That's so sweet of you.
I really appreciate it.
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Toya

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I see... I didn't realize that's what you really wanted, Shiraishi.
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Because it's not!
Okay, maybe I kinda do, but it's not a deep desire or anything like that...
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Yes, I think MEIKO and Shizuku are wonderful ladies who you can always rely on. It's not that I want to be coddled by them, but I want to be...
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Oh...
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MEIKO

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Hm?
What's the matter, An?
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That's it...
I subconsciously wanted to be just that.
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Someone reliable with a good head on their shoulders... That's what I always looked up to and tried to force myself into becoming a “lady”.
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(And it's probably because...)

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(Aunt Nagi was always there.)

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Kohane

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An...?
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Sorry, my bad!
It's nothing!
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Anyway, you guys all made me realize that what I was doing didn't suit the current me at all!
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Also, I was reminded of who I want to become...!
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Kohane

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Who you want to become?
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Yeah.
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I want to become someone you can all be proud of. That includes you, Kohane, as well as Akito, Toya, MEIKO, the others... And everyone around town!
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So I'm gonna keep taking on and overcoming the challenges that are thrown at me!
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(And someday...)

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(Someday, I'm gonna surpass that!)
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Kohane

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(An really is an amazingly cool girl...!)
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Kohane

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(It doesn't matter if something doesn't go well for her. She always just gets back up and believes she'll overcome whatever hurdle's in front of her...!)
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Kohane

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(Hehe. I honestly couldn't be happier to have such a cool and adorable girl as my partner!)
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Akito

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Good, that's what we wanna hear from you.
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Toya

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I agree.
It's very you, Shiraishi.
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MEIKO

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Alright, An, how does something special off the menu sound as a reward for all your hard work?
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Huh?

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MEIKO

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Here you are!
I call it An's Special Platter.

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Whoa...!
Hold on. Is this rum raisin ice cream on top of this chocolate cake?!
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MEIKO

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Yes, that's right.
I tried putting all of your favorite things onto one plate.
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Kohane

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It looks delicious...!
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Toya

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Would you like some of that as well, Akito...?
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Akito

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Dude, you really think I want all of that?
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MEIKO

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Hehe. I also have some mini versions for everyone else. I even made yours extra bitter, Toya.
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Akito

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Seriously?
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Toya

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Thank you very much.
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Hehe.
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Alright, you guys, once we're done refueling, let's get back to practicing!
Shibuya Park

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Wow! That was so good!
I feel like I can sing all day long now!
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Akito

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It's good to hear that you're in such high spirits. So, let's start practicing...

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Toya

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Hm? This cat just walked right up towards us...
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Kohane

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Hi, Vivi!
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Toya

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It's looking up at us...
Is it asking for something to eat?
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Hmm...
Wait, maybe she wants us to sing for her?
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Akito

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Huh?
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I told Kohane this the other day, but Vivi here apparently understands music and stops to listen to anyone she thinks is good!
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Akito

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What is that? Some kind of superstition?
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Toya

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I've heard that certain species of animals are able to comprehend music, so cats may very well fall into that category...
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Kohane

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We don't actually know if it's true...
But how about we try singing for her?
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Akito

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Yeah, why not? We were gonna sing regardless.
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Toya

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Right. It might be fun to sing with a cat as our audience too.
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Okay, let's do this!

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Shizuku

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Oh dear... This doesn't seem like the right place either...
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Shizuku

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And I can't seem to find my way even after calling Airi. What should I do...?
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Airi

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Shizuku!

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Shizuku

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Oh, Airi...!
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Airi

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There you are... Why'd you wander off course during our run?!
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Shizuku

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I'm so sorry...
I just happened to see this lovely-looking street...

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Shizuku

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Huh?
I think I hear...
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————!
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Airi

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Are people singing at the park?
They're awfully good too.
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Shizuku

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Wait, isn't that An and her team...?!
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Airi

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It is! I see Akito and everyone else!
They must be practicing here.
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Shizuku

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They all have these serious expressions on their faces too... They must be working very hard towards surpassing that really incredible event.
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Airi

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Oh... Hehe. Our little friend that An saved is there too. See?
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Shizuku

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Yes, I see her.
She's sitting so still... Almost as if she's listening to them very intently.
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Shizuku

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Hehe. I can understand why too.
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Airi

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Yeah, but we're not letting them hog all the glory!
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Shizuku

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Yes, Airi, let's keep going...!
I feel like I can run for an entire day now!

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Airi

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Same!
Wait, you're going in the opposite direction...!

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Whew...!
Hey, that felt really good?! What do you guys think?!

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Toya

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I agree. We had a very good rhythm going there just now. Let's keep that in mind and have another go.
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Akito

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Alright, let's put the pedal to the metal today.
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Vivi

Meow!

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Kohane

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Oh, Vivi just...!
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Hehe.
Sounds like she wants an encore!
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Okay, we're gonna keep singing until Vivi feels satisfied!!