Shibuya Park

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Kohane

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(It's already time for practice...!
The others said that I didn't have to come if I became too pressed for time, but...)
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Kohane

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Oh...

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Arata

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Hmm... You produce such a clean sound, Toya. It's actually a bit of a shame that you're trying to keep everything short and sweet.
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Toya

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Yes, I see...
Then, I'll try sounding a little rougher by using more power than usual.
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Toya

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Which means...
Sorry, Akito, but I'll need you to give me some extra time for that part.
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Akito

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Yeah, no problem.
We can find a balance as we go along.
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Kohane

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(They're all sound so serious. Plus...)
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Kohane

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(The air feels so tense.
They're all really focused...)
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Kohane

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(But... I guess that makes sense...)
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Kohane

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(We get to perform where those three... Where RADder made their big debut.)
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Kohane

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(They were still in high school too...
Which means they were our age.)
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Kohane

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(In that sense, we're sort of alike...)
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Kohane

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(That means I need to do my best.
Also, what Taiga said earlier...)

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Hey, Kohane...!
Welcome back! You done practicing with Uncle Taiga?

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Kohane

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Hi, An, everyone.
Sorry for running late.
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Toya

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That's okay.
We knew that there was a chance you wouldn't be able to make it today, Azusawa.
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Toya

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By the way, what did you do with Taiga today?
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Kohane

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We went around taking photos of people in this city. But I didn't really understand what that had to do with singing...
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Toya

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I see. His methods really do seem strange at times.

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Kotaro

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Hey, Azusawa, you made it!
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Akito

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Alright, now that we're all here, let's call practice here and start discussing our next event.
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Toya

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Yes, it'll be better to have this discussion sooner rather than later since it's going to affect how we practice moving forward.
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Tatsuya

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Right.
The people who go to the venue are a tough crowd, so I don't want to take any chances.
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Arata

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Plus, it's pretty rare of the owner to allow someone else to rent out the place and put on an event there. I have to think that expectations are going to be very high.
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Akito

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In other words, this is a huge chance for us...
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Yeah, this is really exciting.
So, what kind of event do you guys want this to be?
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Akito

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Well...
We chose a theme during our last discussion, so...
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Kohane

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S-Sorry...!
There's something I need to ask you guys. Mind if I butt in...?
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Akito

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Hm? What's up?
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Kohane

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So, um...
A-About our next event...
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Kohane

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I'd like to open for us. By myself.

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Akito

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What do you mean? By yourself...?
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Kohane

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Yeah. So, Taiga told me just now that...
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So, Uncle Taiga put you up to this...
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Kotaro

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Makes sense...
Also, Azusawa, you already have some experience performing solo, right?
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Kohane

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Y-Yes, I do. Right after we formed our team, I performed a little here and there to gain more experience...
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Akito

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But the events you were in back then weren't all that big... This time, I mean... We're talking about Crawl Green here...
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Kohane

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Yeah... I know that...
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Akito

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But...

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Akito

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(Were we wrong about her this whole time...?)
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Akito

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(Is she better than we could've ever realized...?)
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Akito

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I'm for it...
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Kohane

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What?
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Akito

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Based on where Kohane is right now, she should be able to handle flying solo. However, she's gonna need to practice for it.
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Akito

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Also, I think it's worth a shot since you might strike it rich again like you did during STAY GOLDEN. After all, you getting better means we get better as a team.
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Akito

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At the very least...
I'm willing to bet on your performance.
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Kohane

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Shinonome...
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Arata

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I'm on the fence.
In terms of going solo, I feel that I would be the better choice.
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Arata

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But...
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Arata

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If Kohane believes she has what it takes to reach even greater heights... Then, I'd like to give her a chance.
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Greater heights, huh...?
Yeah, I wanna give Kohane a chance too...
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So, if it's okay with you guys, I'd like to let Kohane do this. I mean, we still have plenty of time before the event.
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Toya

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Yes, I agree. Let's move forward with that in mind. At minimum, Azusawa definitely has what it takes to succeed here.
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Tatsuya

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I don't mind either and I agree with Shinonome. I have a feeling that Azusawa is going to transform again like she did during the last STAY GOLDEN.
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Kohane

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Thank you all very much.
I promise to do my best! I won't let you down...!
A few days later

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Kohane

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Kohane

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(My intonation's still off.
I need to sing more with more precision...!)
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Kohane

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(It's going to be my job to get the crowd going from scratch. I need to really burst out of the gates sprinting...)
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Kohane

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(And this may be Taiga's last chance to see me perform. At Crawl Green of all places too... I can't let this opportunity go to waste...!)
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Arata

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She seems so focused.
You said she's been like this every day lately?
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Yeah... Outside of team practices, she's apparently been singing on Vivid Street, at Nonogi Park and other places.
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Just the day before, she lost track of time and stayed out super late, and her dad got really mad at her.
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Akito

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The day before yesterday? So, after we practiced?
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Toya

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I see. I didn't realize that had stayed back so late...
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Kotaro

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*Sigh*
I've been practicing with you guys for a while now, but I still can't believe sometimes how much stamina you all have.
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Toya

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However, the way she sang just now concerns me a little...
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Kohane

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Kohane

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Huff... Huff...

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Toya

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Sorry, Azusawa, do you have a minute...?
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Kohane

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Yeah, of course. How can I help?

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Toya

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The way you sang just now... I thought I should mention that I feel like you're straining to sing louder.
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Hmm... You guys thought so too?
I dunno how to describe it, but it's like you're having trouble finding your highest gear.
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Kohane

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Oh...
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Tatsuya

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You think so? I thought she was singing fine...
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Oh, this might be because we're so used to hearing her sing and know what she sounds like when she's at her best...
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Kohane

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I was doing my best to not let it affect my singing, but I guess I can't hide it anymore...
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Kohane

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I think I'm starting to feel the pressure of having to set the pace for the entire event...
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Akito

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I mean, we don't blame you.
But it's not like you're singing bad or anything.
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Toya

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True. You've accrued plenty of experience up to this point, Azusawa. I believe you'll do just fine if you practice like we normally do.
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Kohane

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Okay...
Thanks, you guys.
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Kohane

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Oh, Tono, Mita!
Would you mind practicing with me for a little bit?
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Kohane

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You've both been performing by yourselves for a long time, so I'd like it if you could tell me anything that bothers you!
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Arata

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Haha. As tireless as ever, I see.
Then, why don't we continue over there?
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Kotaro

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Yeah, let's go!
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Akito

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It's starting to get dark. Let's call practice here for today.

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Kohane

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Oh no! Tono, Mita, I'm so sorry...!
I didn't mean to make you practice with me for so long...
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Kotaro

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Don't mind us. I'm happy to help whenever, so don't hesitate to ask!
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Arata

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You still have a couple of rough patches to work through, but I think you'll be fine in time for our event as long as you keep practicing.
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Kohane

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O-Okay! Thank you very much.
I promise to be ready by then!
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(I really want to help Kohane somehow since she's been working her butt off every day...)
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Arata

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Oh, An, about our meeting tomorrow...
An emergency came up, so I won't be able to make it.
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An emergency...?
Then, I guess I'll just have to go it alone...
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Hey, I know!
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Kohane, are you free tomorrow?
You too, Akito, Toya!
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Kohane

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Yeah, I don't have any animal caretaker committee duties to do tomorrow, so I was planning on going home early to practice somewhere...
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Toya

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I have library committee business to take care of tomorrow... But I may be able to leave early if I tell them what's going on.
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Akito

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I'm free too. I don't have work tomorrow, so my plan was to go train somewhere.
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Then, let's all go to Crawl Green!
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Kohane

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What? To Crawl Green...?
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Yeah. Kohane, Toya, neither of you have been there yet, right?
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It'll be an opportunity to actually see what it's like, and it should be a nice breath of fresh air for Kohane. Two birds with one stone.
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Kohane

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Oh, you're right...!
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Kohane

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Yeah, I've been wanting to see what it's like. I can't wait to find out...!
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Toya

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Me too.
I've been curious as to what the place where Ken and his team debuted is like.
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Akito

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Yeah, sounds good. I also kinda want to go since that message has been bothering me.
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Arata

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Thank you all very much.
I really appreciate it.
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No problem!
Then, we'll meet at my place after school and head over to Crawl Green together!
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Kohane

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Okay!