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A Night of Defeat: Side Story (Part 1)
サイドストーリー（前編） (Saido Sutoorii (Zenpen))
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Translator(s):
HATSUNE MIKU: COLORFUL STAGE!
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HATSUNE MIKU: COLORFUL STAGE!
Street SEKAI
Crase Cafe
Akito
Hey...
MEIKO
Akito, welcome!
Miku
Just you? Where's Toya?
Akito
Oh, I'm meeting with Toya later at Weekend Garage.
Miku
Okay, but you came here anyway...?
MEIKO
Did something happen?
Akito
Yes, or it did I guess...
Akito
I'm sorry. I was being an idiot...
Akito
But I already apologized to Toya and the others about that...
Miku
I see... Even so, you don't look too great.
Akito
Because there's still one person left I need to apologize to.
Miku
Oh? Who's that?
Akito
Ken...
An's Father
Akito, aren't you pushing yourself a little too hard...?
An's Father
You're all about giving it everything you have while making sure that you don't waste any time or energy, right?
Akito
Thanks for the advice, but...
Akito
It's just not enough.
Akito
And in the end, I lost to Tono again and made my friend come help pick up the pieces afterwards...
Miku
I see. Is that why you've been feeling uneasy around them?
Akito
Yeah...
MEIKO
Hmm... But based on what I've heard from everyone, Ken isn't the kind of person that gets bothered by stuff like that...
Akito
...
MEIKO
However, I understand your situation. Just take your time and relax a while here until you're ready...
MEIKO
And here's your usual blend. Oh, also...! Would you like to try some honey instead of sugar today?
Akito
Hm? Honey?
MEIKO
You seem pretty tired, so I thought something more nutritious might help.
Akito
You're right. Sure, I'll take some...
MEIKO
Okay. Just give me a second.
Miku
MEIKO, can you put that song on too while you're at it? Akito still probably hasn't heard it yet.
MEIKO
Oh, right! That song!
Akito
That song?
Miku
It's a DJ mix that we recorded.
Akito
DJ? You mean Len and...
Akito
...!
Akito
(Whoa! It grabs your attention right from the start...!)
Akito
(It's put together pretty well too... It sort of feels fun and playful too for some reason...)
Akito
(Did Len do this part? No, this doesn’t sound like anything I've heard him play...)
Akito
(So that means it has to be...)
Akito
Um, so who helped make this mix...?
Miku
Oh, that would be KAITO. Speaking of which...
KAITO
Hello, MEIKO...!
MEIKO
Oh, KAITO. Welcome.
Akito
Ah...
KAITO
Oh, Akito! It's been a while! How have you been?
Akito
Hey. Yeah, I've been good...
KAITO
Really? Your friends seemed to be very worried about you...
Akito
We've already dealt with that.
KAITO
You have? That's great!
KAITO
In that case, MEIKO, can I have an orange juice and a melon soda?
MEIKO
Wait, both?
Miku
Could it be that you're trying to show off by treating Akito?
Akito
Me? I already have my coffee though...
KAITO
Oh, no. These are just for me.
Miku
O-Okay...
Akito
...
MEIKO
Hehe. Alright, an orange juice and melon soda it is then.
Akito
Hey, Miku... Is KAITO always like this...?
Miku
Like this...?
Akito
You know, like he always has his head in the clouds or something...?
Miku
Yes, I'd say this is normal.
Akito
Okay...
Miku
Does that bother you, Akito?
Akito
No, not really. At least, I don't think so...
Akito
It's just that it feels so different from what I heard in that mix a second ago.
Miku
I understand. Music can act as a reflection of someone's heart or personality.
Akito
Someone's heart?
Miku
Yes, like their love of music or even their commitment to it.
Akito
...
Miku
There certainly is that side to him where he seems aloof and goes around eating Len's ice cream...
Miku
But he's also Len's teacher as a DJ and knows exactly what kind of music he wants to make.
Akito
He knows what he wants... I definitely get that.
Akito
*Sigh*... All these people that are way too good are popping up left and right...
Miku
Hehe. But when you get a chance, I hope you'll talk to him. I'm sure you'll enjoy it.
Akito
Yeah, when I do get a chance...
MEIKO's Voice
K-KAITO?! What are you doing?!
Akito
Hm?
KAITO
Oh, I thought mixing my orange juice and melon soda together would be good.
MEIKO
I'm glad you didn't make a mess or anything, but what's a grown man doing something like that for?!
KAITO
My apologies! It's just my natural desire to mix things up, I suppose.
KAITO
It's all a part of being a DJ. Haha.
Akito & Miku
...
Akito
That part I'll never understand...
Miku
Yeah, I think you're better off not trying to...