An Unmissable Spirited Affair

Shrine for the Performing Arts

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Shizuku

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We were actually in the same elementary school from first grade...
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Shizuku

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But we hardly ever spoke since we were in different classes.
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Shizuku

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However, after Shii enrolled, she and Tsukasa's little sister, Saki, became best friends. I remember them going over to each others' houses quite a lot.
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Shizuku

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And whenever Shii left something at Saki's house, Tsukasa would always bring it back for her.
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Shizuku

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We began talking more with each passing visit.
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Airi

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I see.
Shiho and Saki were essentially behind all this.
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Mafuyu

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That's interesting how your siblings helped build your relationship.
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Tsukasa

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Shizuku and I were in separate classes right through the sixth grade, so we didn't really play together...
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Tsukasa

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But now, we're good friends, with Saki acting as our liaison from time to time!
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Rui

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Hehe. Saki does mean the world to you.
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Shizuku

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Yes, isn't that so sweet?
He always places her needs first!
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Shizuku

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Oh, but he isn't nice only to her...
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Shizuku

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He's always been cheerful, energetic and...
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Shizuku

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An incredibly kind friend.
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Shizuku

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Tsukasa, do you remember what happened when we were fourth graders?
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Tsukasa

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When we were fourth graders?
Hmmm... What happened back then?
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Shizuku

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We were at the park one time and everyone got into an argument over whether I should play tag or hide and seek...
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Tsukasa

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Yes, I remember!
The girls wanted you to play tag with them, but the boys demanded that you play hide and seek.
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Shizuku

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Yes, that's it!
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Mafuyu

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Children squabble over the silliest things.
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Airi

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So, what ended up happening?
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Shizuku

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Hehe. Tsukasa just happened to be passing by and stepped in to help.

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Little Tsukasa

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Hey, what are you all arguing about?!
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Little Tsukasa

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Huh...?
Tag or hide and seek? Is that what this is about?
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Little Tsukasa

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Hmmm... I know!
This is the perfect time to do...a show!
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Little Tsukasa

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Just bear with me!
It'll be titled...
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Shizuku

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Which is how we ended up doing a show called “Tagland & Hidenseekia”.
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Airi

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Tagland and...?
What was it about exactly?
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Tsukasa

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It's the tale of how a wandering traveler brokers a peace agreement between the rivaling nations of Tagland and Hidenseekia.
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Mafuyu

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Oh, that sounds intriguing...
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Tsukasa

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When I first proposed the idea, everyone booed me for not choosing between tag or hide and seek and rattling on about this “show” business...
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Tsukasa

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However, after I began performing, they quickly followed suit. Through my show, we all had a chance to play both games!
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Shizuku

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After that, Tsukasa said how he was glad my friends and I were also able to come to an understanding...
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Shizuku

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That was when I realized just how much you care about your friends.
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Tsukasa

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Hah hah hah!
You give me far too much credit!
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Shizuku

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But you're so cheerful, brave, quick-witted...
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Tsukasa

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Yes, go on!
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Shizuku

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Patient, honest... And so hard-working that you stayed after school to practice doing back hip circles.
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Tsukasa

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N-Now I'm starting to feel embarrassed. Especially about that last part...
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Rui

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What's this?
Even Tsukasa can feel embarrassed over being complimented?
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Tsukasa

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Show me a little humanity, will you?
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Rui

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(Still, she's right...)
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Rui

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(He cares deeply about his friends.)

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Tsukasa

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Still, Rui, congratulations!
I hope you and your new friends have a fun trip!

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Tsukasa

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You've made some wonderful new friends, Rui!
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Rui

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(Tsukasa doesn't stand to benefit from me becoming friends with some of my classmates...)
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Rui

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(No, wait...
That's the wrong way to look at it.)
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Rui

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(Seeing that his friends are happy in turn makes him happy.)
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Tsukasa

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What?!
As fun as this conversation has been, the time for the parade is fast approaching! We should get going!
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Shizuku

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Yes, let's go!
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Rui

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Agreed.
I'll let Miyake and the others know that we'll be making our way over.
Hyakki Yako Parade Venue

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Airi

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Look at this crowd!
Try to stick close, okay, Shizuku?
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Shizuku

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Right! I'll be right behind you, Airi!
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Mafuyu

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You two said you're trying to meet with Kamishiro's friends. Do you think you'll be able to find them?
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Rui

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Yes, I believe so.
Based on this message, they should be...
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Miyake

Kamishiro!

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Rui

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Ah, there you all are.
I'm glad we found you so quickly.
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Miyake

Yeah! I mean, this crowd's huge!
Wait, huh...?
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Miyake

K-Kamishiro, those girls behind you. Aren't they...?!
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Hayashi

Yeah, they look familiar for some reason...
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Taniyama

Is it just me or is that Shizuku Hinomori...? And Airi Momoi? Who're they with? She's really pretty...
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Rui

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Ah, they're friends of Tsukasa.
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Tsukasa

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We bumped into each other earlier and decided to invite them to see the parade with us.
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Shizuku

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Oh, you must be the friends they were talking about. It's nice to meet you. My name is Shizuku Hinomori.
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Shizuku

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I'm looking forward to seeing the parade with all of you.

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Taniyama

T-Tenma...!
You're amazing...!
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Tsukasa

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Hm? Did I do something?
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Miyake

...!
I-I-I-It's our pleasure! Albeit for a short while!
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Tsukasa

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Alright, now that you've had a chance to introduce yourselves, let's find a place with a good view!
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Rui

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Right.
Shall we, everyone?
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