One Small Trip Before a Big Journey

Red Brick Center - Building 1, 1st Floor

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Haruka

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(Alright, now that I've bought souvenirs for Miku and the others, I should be good.)
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Haruka

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(How is everyone... Hm?)

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Haruka

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Hoshino, is everything okay? You look troubled.
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Ichika

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Oh, Kiritani. Actually, I'm struggling to decide which souvenir to get.
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Ichika

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I have a friend who tutors me on singing, but I'm not sure what to get for her...
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Haruka

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I see. Does she also play in a band?
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Ichika

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Oh, no. She's actually a PXL cast member.
She's an absolutely amazing singer.
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Ichika

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She's taught me so much, so I'd really like to get her something nice...
The night of Leo/need's solo show
Ichika's Room

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Ichika

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*Sigh*
After that bath, I feel like I can finally relax.
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Ichika

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We actually had our first solo show...
And yet, it doesn't feel like it's fully over.

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Ichika

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Hm? Someone's calling me...
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Ichika

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Kusanagi?
I wonder why she's calling me this late.

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Ichika

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Hello. Kusanagi?
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Nene

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<Oh, hi... Sorry for calling this late.>
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Ichika

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No, it's alright. I just got out of the bath and was about to have some barley tea.
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Nene

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<Hehe, I see. Make sure to keep warm.>
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Nene

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<Um, Hoshino... Congratulations on your first solo show. You sang so well.>
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Nene

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<All of the things you and your bandmates wanted to convey really came through. So...I was really moved by your performance.>
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Ichika

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I'm glad. It makes me so happy hearing that from you, Kusanagi.
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Ichika

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Also... I think you're part of the reason today went well.
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Nene

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<What?>
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Ichika

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You've been helping me with my singing all this time, right? Thanks to that, I've been able to improve... And that's what kept me working hard for this solo show.
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Ichika

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So, thank you very much.
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Nene

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<...>
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Ichika

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Kusanagi?
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Nene

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<Oh, sorry. It's nothing.>
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Nene

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<But hearing you sing...made me want to try harder too.>
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Ichika

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Huh?
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Nene

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<The way you sang with such confidence up there today was so cool...>

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Nene

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<It made me think, “Wow, my friend is amazing.” After that, I felt like I should be more brave.>
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Nene

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<It made me want to work harder, so that I can stand on stage the same way you did.>
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Ichika

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Kusanagi...
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Nene

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<Sorry for dumping all of that out of nowhere. That was weird.>
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Ichika

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No, not at all. Let's both keep working hard.
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Haruka

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I see...
So you're hoping to find a gift for her.

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Ichika

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Yes. I was thinking of getting her something that can be a sign of my support...
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Haruka

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Something that can give her support...
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Haruka

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Oh, how about something matching?
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Ichika

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Something matching?
Like a keychain?
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Haruka

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Yes. You know, I think a reminder that she's not alone would help her have courage whenever she's feeling anxious.
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Haruka

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A fan once told me how concert merch had that effect on them.
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Ichika

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Concert merch?
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Haruka

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Yes. They said the matching merch they bought with their friend cheers them up because it reminds them of that shared memory.
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Ichika

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I see... I think I can understand where they're coming from. Saki has said something similar before.
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Ichika

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In that case, I'll get her something we can have a pair of.
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Ichika

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I wonder what would be good...
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Ichika

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(This little blue bird...)
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Ichika

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(I remember Kusanagi mentioning that the main character of this musical she recommended treasured something like this...)
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Haruka

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That looks good. They would be cute as a pair.
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Ichika

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I think so too! I'll go with these little blue bird keychains.
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Ichika

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Thank you, Kiritani. I'm glad I was able to pick something nice.
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Haruka

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I hope your friend likes it.
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Hey! It's Haruka!
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Haruka

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Huh?
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Elementary Schooler on a Field Trip

The girl wearing glasses?
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Elementary Schooler on a Field Trip

You're right! It's Haruka Kiritani!
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Ichika

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Uh oh, what should we do? At this rate, people are going to start gathering...
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Ichika

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Kiritani, this way—
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Haruka

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Wait, Hoshino.
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Ichika

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What?

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Elementary Schooler on a Field Trip

*Gasp*
Haruka's coming this way! I'm gonna ask for an autograph!
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Elementary Schooler on a Field Trip

What? You don't even have anything she can write on! Let's just shake her hand!
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Haruka

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Hello. I see that you were able to see through my disguise. Well done.

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Elementary Schooler on a Field Trip

I could tell it was you straight away since you're so pretty!
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Haruka

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Hehe, thank you. It makes me happy hearing that.
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Haruka

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But I have a favor to ask all of you. Would you mind listening?
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Elementary Schooler on a Field Trip

Really? What is it, what is it?
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Haruka

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The thing is... I'm actually in the middle of a game of hide and seek.
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Haruka

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I don't want anyone to know where I'm hiding, so... Could you all please keep my location a secret for me?
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Elementary Schooler on a Field Trip

I didn't know that! Okay, my lips are sealed!
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Elementary Schooler on a Field Trip

But as a trade, can I shake your hand?
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Haruka

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Hehe, of course.
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Elementary Schooler on a Field Trip

Me too, me too! Can I have an autograph?
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Elementary School Teacher

Alright everyone, that's enough—
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Haruka

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Oh, it's okay.
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Haruka

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I don't have a pen or paper, so I won't be able to sign autographs...but if you wait quietly and patiently, I can take turns shaking your hands?
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Elementary Schooler on a Field Trip

Okay!
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Ichika

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Kiritani...
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Haruka

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Sorry about this, Hoshino. I know Tenma and the others will worry if we don't get going soon.
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Haruka

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Oh, I know. Could you go ahead first? I'll meet up with you after this.
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Ichika

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(Kiritani's amazing...
She's an idol even in a place like this.)
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Ichika

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Okay. I'll wait for you with the others.
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Haruka

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Thank you, Hoshino.

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Haruka

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Alright, so who's first?

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Next Chapter: Today, I'm A High Schooler