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WEEKEND GARAGE
Kohane
An-chan, the tree's all finished up!
An
Thanks for helping! We don't have a lot of decorations, and our tree isn't big, so we finished up pretty quick!
Kohane
But it's really stylish and cute! It fits right in with the atmosphere of the cafe.
An
Thanks! It was Mom that picked that out, so. If I let her know that you praised it, I'm sure she'll be really happy!
Kohane
Ehehe, if you say so... Ah, the lights turned on properly.
An
That's a relief~! I'll report to my dad later, then.
An
Thanks for helping out, Kohane!
Kohane
Yeah! Then, after this——
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"——Oh, so this is what An-chan and the others use to decorate, huh~"
Kohane & An
Huh?
Luka
"Everyone, yaho—!"
Kohane
Luka-san! What are you doing here?
Luka
"See, it's almost Christmas, right?"
Luka
"We were just talking in SEKAI about how we should go crazy and decorate Meiko's cafe!"
Luka
"And then, I started wondering how everybody decorates where you guys are, so I came to take a peek~"
An
Oh, so that's what it was. But, our family doesn't go all out with decorating, so we might not be a great reference point...
Luka
"Don't say that! Your tree is really cute, and the decorations over there would definitely be a good reference!"
Luka
"Buuut...I guess we wanna decorate the cafe a little more than this, so maybe it'd be good if there was something else I could use as a reference..."
Kohane
Ah, in that case, why don't we go out after this?
Luka
"Eh? Is that okay?"
Kohane
Yeah. Main Street has a lot of cute stores, and I'm sure those could be good references——
An's Father
——Oi, An.
An
Ah——Kohane, hide it, hide it!
Kohane
Y-Yeah!
An's Father
What's wrong, you're a little flustered.
An
Nah, everything's fine! Ah, right. We finished setting up the tree!
An's Father
Yeah, that's a big help. Keep up the pace, I'm leaving the outside to you too.
An
There's no helping that. Well, it's better than you putting up decorations randomly, and I'm sure the customers would be happier to see my decorating anyway.
An's Father
Yeah, I'm no good at that sort of thing. Thanks for lending us a hand, little miss. You really helped us out.
Kohane
N-No, it's nothing. You're always taking care of me, after all.
An's Father
But, I feel bad having you help out like this...
An's Father
——I know. Why don't you two sing a little before you go?
An
Eh? Really!?
An's Father
Yeah. I got some new equipment in. You should be able to get more out of it than before.
Kohane
Wah, thank you very much...!
Kohane
...Ah, but today we...
An
——Then, let's sing a little!
An's Father
In that case, I'll go get it ready. You two can take it easy while you wait.
An
Thanks, Dad!
An
——Sorry, Luka-san. I wanted to show you the lights so you could get some inspiration for decorating, but...
Luka
"No, don't worry abut it! It's not like I'm in any hurry, after all~!"
Luka
"I know. Maybe I'll go take a look at Akito-kun or Toya-kun while you're singing?"
An
——Ah, in that case, Toya mentioned that his family is having a Christmas party at his house tonight.
Luka
"Ohhh~ A party! That sounds fun!"
Luka
"I'm a little curious how that's going, so maybe I'll pop my head in!"
Luka
"Thanks! An-chan, Kohane-chan!"
An
Take ca——eh, jeez, she already left.
Kohane
Maybe she was trying to be considerate of us.
An
Ahaha, maybe!
An
...But actually, ever since our celebration, I've wanted to sing so bad I could hardly sit still~
An
When I started thinking that we'd be able to sing at Crawl Green——where my dad and the others sang for the first time, I started getting so excited!
Kohane
I didn't realize...
Kohane
Everyone's been saying it, so I'm sure it's a really amazing place. Me too...it'd make me really happy if we could all stand together there.
An
Of course you'll be with us, Kohane! ...But, well, it's not like we're past the negotiating stage yet.
An
For now, let's just sing our hearts out!
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Aoyagi Residence Living Room
Dishware clinks
Toya's Mother
Toya-san, would you perhaps like some coffee?
Toya
Thank you, Mom. I would like some.
Toya's Mother
Here. I baked some scones and cookies, so you may have those if you like.
Toya
...It must be noon in Germany, where my brothers are.
Toya's Mother
Yes, you're right. I'm sure right now they're getting prepared for their concert.
Toya's Father
To think that two brothers would perform in the same concert, such things as coincidences do happen in this world.
Toya's Father
Toya, you...how have you been doing recently?
Toya
Recently, we've been hosting our own events. At our most recent event, we performed a song that I had written for the first time.
Toya's Father
Wrote a song? You did?
Toya's Father
The other day, it seemed you were coming home late and in a hurry...I see. So that's what you were doing.
Toya
Yes. We were able to get our audience excited without a problem.
Toya
But, above all else...I was happy that my teammates seemed to enjoy it.
Toya's Father
Why do you look so self-satisfied, when you've done the bare minimum?
Toya
Eh...
Toya's Father
It's only natural that you would gain the approval of people you're well acquainted with. If you weren't able to do that, there would be no purpose in you composing.
Toya
...Yes.
Toya
But even so, to me, it was a big step...and I feel like I was able to make a song that had meaning.
Toya's Father
...Is that so.
Toya's Father
Thank you for the meal. It was delicious. With that, I will be returning to my room.
Toya's Mother
Yes, you are too kind.
Toya
I'm also finished. Thank you very much. I'll help you clear the table.
Toya's Mother
Oh my, Touya-san. Thank you.
Toya's Father
...
Toya's Room
Toya
Phew...
Toya
Now that I think about it, I have English homework. I'd better finish it before I go and bathe——
Luka
"Yaho—! Toya-kun! I'm here♪"
Toya
...Luka-san?
— Some time later —
Toya
I see. That's what you're doing, decorating Meiko-san's cafe.
Toya
We call it a party, but we don't decorate at all, and we're very quiet while eating, so...we likely won't be a good reference.
Luka
"I see... But, I bet the food was really extravagant, right? What'd you eat?"
Toya
White fish doria and roast chicken, along with a salad, and pumpkin soup. My mom puts a lot of effort into cooking for us every year.
Luka
"Ohhh~ sounds delicious! Maybe I'll let Meiko know too...thanks, Toya-kun!"
Toya
It's nothing. I wish I was able to help you more, with regard to decorating...
Toya
...I know. It may be a good idea to go to where Akito is.
Toya
He should be jogging around this time, so you should be able to get a good look at the lights.
Luka
"Wait, really!? Than maybe I should go take a look~"
Luka
"But, to be working out at a time like this, Akito-kun really is a hard worker."
Toya
Yes, I think so too.
Toya
Akito's been like that for a long time——I'm sure he's been like that since before we even met.
Luka
"I bet..."
Luka
"Then, maybe I'll go take a look at Akito-kun while he's doing his best. I'm sure the lights will be really pretty too ♪"
Luka
"See ya, Toya-kun!"
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Vivid Street
Luka
"There we go! Good evening, Akito-kun!"
Luka
"...Akito-kun?"
Akito
*pant*...*pant*...
Luka
(Wow, he's so focused. He isn't hearing me at all.)
Luka
(It'd be rude of me to interrupt him when he's so focused on training. Maybe I'll call out to him when he takes a break.)
Townspeople
Hey, look! The mascot of that store is wearing a Christmas costume now!
Luka
(Oh, shoot...I'd better hide so nobody spots me.)
Luka
(I'm sure that despite how lively and fun the town is right now, Akito-kun can't hear any of it...)
Luka
(...Do your best~ Akito-kun!)
Luka
(Ah! Wow, that store's lighting is such a bright blue! It's so mysterious and beautiful!)
Luka
(Just over there, too...is that a snowman motif? Fufu, that's so cute~)
— Some time later —
Kotaro
Wah~ ...Hehe, I'm so glad I was able to reserve the limited edition color-changing belt!
Kotaro
There was kind of a buzz about it the other day, so I was worried it'd be out of stock...man, I hope he likes it~
Kotaro
——Huh, that's...
Kotaro
Oi, Akito! Oi! Oi!!
Akito
——Hm? Mita?
Akito
What're you doing in a place like this? I thought you went home.
Kotaro
I was reserving a Christmas present for my little brother. He's been wanting it for a long time now——
Kotaro
But wait, that sweat...have you been working out ever since we left!?
Akito
Yeah——I don't wanna waste even one second.
Kotaro
Akito...
Kotaro
Jeez, you never change. We just finished celebrating, so why don't you go home and take it easy for today?
Akito
That doesn't matter. If we're gonna surpass RAD WEEKEND, I'm not doing nearly enough.
Akito
——And...we're performing at Crawl Green.
Akito
If we're really going to do it there, it's necessary for us to make it our best performance.
Akito
For that, I need stamina. I have to do everything I can.
Kotaro
Ah...
Kotaro
...You're right. We might be able to perform at the venue where RADder debuted...
Kotaro
Hey, Akito——let me join you!
Akito
...You too?
Kotaro
Yeah, if we're gonna do it there, I've gotta take it seriously too!
Akito
...Well, you can do whatever you want.
— Some time later —
Kotaro
*pant*...*pant*...*cough* *cough*! I-I can't run anymore...
Akito
——Let's take a break here.
Kotaro
S-Sorry...Akito...
Akito
Nah, I usually take a break around here anyway. Here, water. I haven't opened it yet, so feel free to have it.
Kotaro
Really? You're a lifesaver...
Drinks water
Kotaro
Wah, I'm alive again... But Akito, for all you ran, it's crazy that you're really not tired at all...
Akito
Well, I do it every day, so.
Kotaro
Ugh, I can't believe it...
Kotaro
...But, thinking back, you've always been like that, haven't you?
Akito
What are you even talking about...? But I guess, I didn't expect I'd end up knowing you for as long as I have.
Kotaro
Haha, right?
Kotaro
...You know, when I heard you teamed up with Toya, I was actually pretty relieved.
Kotaro
You were always so reckless before you teamed up with him, so I thought you might finally learn to mellow out.
Akito
When I was alone...huh. That's true. You're just about the only person who knows about those days.
Flashback
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End flashback
Akito
...It's been a pretty long time since I started singing in this town.