The next day
Vivid Street
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Nagi
(I-I'm having trouble getting my mind to focus... Even though I have so little time left...)
Nagi
(Right...
I promised to teach An how to sing... I need to stay strong in front of her.)
I promised to teach An how to sing... I need to stay strong in front of her.)
Junior High School An
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Nagi
(It's hard to believe that she's already mastered what I showed her the other day...)
Locals
Yeah, that was really cool!
I love how your voice has this boom to it!
I love how your voice has this boom to it!
Locals
But you still have some rough edges.
Just a little bit more fine control and you'll sound even better.
Just a little bit more fine control and you'll sound even better.
Junior High School An
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Nagi
(I remember how everyone around town used to watch me sing like they're doing for her now. They were always nice enough to give me advice about how to project my voice or what it takes to be a musician too...)
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Locals
Wow, Nagi!
You're so young, but can already sing like this! You've definitely got a bright future ahead of you!
You're so young, but can already sing like this! You've definitely got a bright future ahead of you!
Locals
You said you're gonna rule the world someday, right? That means you need to learn as much as you can!
Nagi
(I learned to love music here. I practiced singing, I met Ken and we chased after some crazy dreams as a team. And...)
Junior High School An
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Nagi
Yeah, I can't believe how much you've improved. I know you're just going to keep getting better and better in the future, An.
That night
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Nagi
An event so big and spectacular that everyone's going to be talking about it for years to come! That kind of an event!
Nagi
I've already discussed this with the hospital.
I told them how there's one last thing I want to do in life and that I need their help.
I told them how there's one last thing I want to do in life and that I need their help.
Nagi
Their initial response was that it'd be too much, but they eventually agreed after I begged and begged...
Nagi
How she'll be better than me someday, and that we're going to sing on stage together when that happens.
Nagi
Even after I'm gone, An... No, not just An. Someone on Vivid Street will continue to sing.
Nagi
Just like back in the day when I... You two... We all sang like there was no tomorrow...
Nagi
I want this event to give the kids who come and see it the same inspiration we felt all those years ago. I want them to dream of becoming the best musicians ever.
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Ken
Watching youngsters grow up and reach heights that we couldn't... It's an inspiring thought.
Taiga
Alright, fine! If you wanna do one last event here, be my guest! I'll respect your final wishes.
Taiga
But that last part...
Letting the next generation take our dream further? No! Nuh-uh!
Letting the next generation take our dream further? No! Nuh-uh!
Taiga
That depends on who's asking and who's listening. Nagi, don't tell me you're actually okay with entrusting someone you've never met before with our dream?
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Taiga
And when we sing at the biggest venue in the world, you'll hear us! We'll be so loud you'll need earplugs in the afterlife!
Nagi
I mean, Taiga, you've always been an absolute ape. And Ken, you act all cool and calm, but you do some really crazy stuff from time to time. You two really are a handful...
Nagi
As a musician, I want to end things by having the best time in the best place in the world with my best friends.
Nagi
Then it's settled. I'll find us a venue, while you two wrangle up anyone who's willing to join us!
A few days later
COL
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Owner of COL
Wow, um...
That's a hard pill to swallow...
That's a hard pill to swallow...
Owner of COL
If your time's come, then maybe I should pack up shop as well...
Nagi
Wait, why?! Just because I'll be gone soon doesn't mean you have to close this place!
Owner of COL
Hey, I can't run this place forever! Have you forgotten how old I am? Yes, I look young for my age, but I'll be eighty soon. Some peace and quiet sure does sound nice.
Owner of COL
...
Owner of COL
Nagi, are you sure you're okay?
Nagi
All I've been thinking about is our event! I even have a name for it already, but that'll remain a secret for now.
Owner of COL
I see... Just don't push yourself too hard, okay? I'm talking both physically and mentally.
Owner of COL
I'm old, so I've also given the end some thought. I understand what you're going through, but I doubt Taiga or Ken really do.
Owner of COL
When I was young, I hated the thought of growing old, but I've gained a lot of wisdom over the years. Because of that, I know what you're feeling right now.
A few days later
Rehearsal Studio
Ken
(Nagi's been at the hospital since this morning. I hope things haven't taken a turn for the worse...)
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Hey, Ken. This studio's nice.
RUST Member
So, how's Taiga doing...?
RUST Member
Yeah, that's understandable...
Anyway, who else is gonna be performing in this event?
Anyway, who else is gonna be performing in this event?
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GLaP day Member
Oh, you guys are already here! Sorry for the wait!
RUST Member
What? No way! GLaP day?!
How did you get ahold of them?!
How did you get ahold of them?!
Ken
We've been rivals ever since our days with the big label, so I had a feeling they'd be willing to lend us a hand.
GLaP day Member
Thanks for inviting us, Ken, Taiga.
GLaP day Member
We weren't sure about this at first, but it became an easy choice after we heard that it's gonna be Nagi's swan song. We probably would've regretted it for the rest of our lives if we refused.
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RUST Member
Hey, Nagi!
So, how do you feel? Are you up for this?
So, how do you feel? Are you up for this?
Nagi
Of course! I'm as fit as a... Okay, not really... But I've made my decision, so I promise to be ready by the day of!
Nagi
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GLaP day Member
Wow, she's still got it.
Even in her current state, her singing's really inspiring.
Even in her current state, her singing's really inspiring.
GLaP day Member
I mean, is she even sick...?
I feel like she's singing with more power than usual.
I feel like she's singing with more power than usual.
RUST Member
Yeah, I don't think she's ever sung like this before...
GLaP day Member
And we gotta do the same...
Nagi
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Two hours later
RUST Member
Okay, see you all tomorrow!
GLaP day Member
Get home safe!
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Nagi
I'm feeling nauseous more often, and the painkillers aren't working as well as they did before...
Nagi
You and I would've forever been single!
But we'd always have the Shiraishis, and I was going to watch An blossom into a beautiful lady...like me...
But we'd always have the Shiraishis, and I was going to watch An blossom into a beautiful lady...like me...
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