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Chapter 4: Words That Can't Reach
届かない言葉 (Todokanai kotoba)
届かない言葉 (Todokanai kotoba)
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Scramble Crossing
Toya
...
Flashback
An's Father
In any case, if you're dragging it out like this, then you might just have to suck it up and face him head on.
End flashback
Toya
Face him... huh.
Akito
Still thinking about your dad, aren't you?
Toya
...Yeah. Even though Ken-san told me what he did, no matter what, I still don't feel like facing him any more than I already have.
Toya
To me, he just feels like a huge wall towering before me. Getting over it, breaking it down... I can't even imagine doing either.
Akito
...There's no need for you to confront an idiot like that, who won't understand somethin' no matter how many times he hears it.
Toya
It'd be nice if that were true...
Toya
Regardless, if I keep dragging it out like I'm doing now, it could end up becoming a problem for the team too.
Toya
That's why... today, I think I'll try talking to him.
Akito
...I get it.
Akito
(Is there nothing I can do for him?)
Akito
(...No. This is something that Toya needs to face on his own.)
Akito
(If he's decided on this, I should just stand back and watch.)
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Aoyagi Residence
Toya
...I'm back.
Toya
(Seems that Father's in the living room. Alright...)
Toya's Father
You took your time coming home. Toya-- What's this leaflet?
Toya
Eh?
Toya
This is... the flyer for our next event? Why do you have…?
Toya's Father
It was in your room. To leave something like this on top of such important scores... I can't believe it.
Toya
Something like that...
Toya
...I can't do anything about the poor image of our music that some people have. Even one of my team member's fathers had the same misunderstanding.
Toya
But it's not the truth. If you just listened to it once, I'm sure even you would...!
Toya's Father
Enough, open your eyes!
Toya's Father
You know the value of classical music, don't you? Surely I've taught you about how much it enriches your life!
Toya's Father
And yet, you're so obsessed with that meaningless noise...! If you waste your time on things like that, there'll be nothing of your life left!
Toya
Nothing... left?
Toya
...You're wrong. The one who had nothing was the me who hadn't quit classical music.
Toya
The boy who behaved just as you instructed him to, like he was a slave!
Toya
Why don't you understand?! Why don't you... even try to understand me…?!
Toya
...Ngh!
Toya's Father
Toya!
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Miyamasuzaka
Toya
...*pant* *pant* *pant*...
Toya
Why... Why doesn't he…
The Next Day
WEEKEND GARAGE
WEEKEND GARAGE
Toya
♪------!
Akito
Toya, stop! That's not where you're supposed to come in.
Toya
...Ah. Sorry...
An
Toya, are you tired or something? Wanna take a quick break?
Toya
...No, it's okay.
Kohane
...?
Akito
(Toya must've fought with his dad. You can't tell from his face, but it's clear when he sings.)
Akito
(...Shit, what do I do?)
— Some time later —
An
Okay, let's leave it here for today. Good job, everyone!
Toya
...
Kohane
Hey, An-chan, do you think Aoyagi-kun is okay? He wasn't really in time with us today.
An
Yeah...
An
--Hey, Toya! You're acting kinda different today, did something happen?
Kohane
A-An-chan!?
An
We're all a team, so if something's worrying you, I think it'd be good to talk to us about it.
Toya
That's...
Toya
...
An
Of course, if you don't wanna answer, you don't need to. I'd like you to talk about it if you can, but... there's some stuff you don't really wanna talk to people about, right?
Akito
---No.
Akito
If they've picked up on it, you should tell them about it.
Toya
Akito...
Akito
Toya, if it's having an effect on your singing, then it's not just your problem anymore.
Akito
So... Rely on me a little, too.
Toya
...Sorry.
An
He's right, and we're both here too! If something's bothering you, we can all put our heads together and come up with a solution, so you can tell us anything!
Akito
Even with her tiny brain, if you throw enough spaghetti at the wall, somethin's bound to stick eventually, right?
An
Heyyy, who's got a tiny brain? Aren't we about even in terms of grades?
Akito
Shut up. That doesn't matter right now.
Kohane
I-I'll try my best to think of something too! Since you helped me out a lot last time, I want to help you in return!
Toya
...Haha.
Toya
Thanks... You're all a great help.
Toya
It's not a very fun conversation, but I want to ask for advice on this from the both of you. Can I?
Kohane & An
Yeah!
— Some time later —
Kohane
I see... Something like that happened with your father...
Toya
...He just doesn't have the capacity to listen. He thinks our music is just child's play.
Toya
I don't know if it's okay to feel satisfied with things as they are, without reaching an understanding.
Akito
'Cause you're not the type that's any good at that stuff, are you?
Akito
That aside, your old man's mindset is so old school, it's beyond stubbornness. Why's he so pressed about making you play classical music, anyway?
An
If I'm remembering right, your dad's an incredible musician, isn't he?
Kohane
Harumichi Aoyagi-san... right. I know him from TV. I was really surprised when I found out he was your dad.
Kohane
Didn't he perform as a pianist overseas?
Toya
Yes. He became a professional pianist after studying music in Vienna.
An
Woah, he's, like, THE musician.
Toya
Yeah... He's been fixated on classical music for a long, long time.
Toya
My family also went down that path. I have two older brothers, and they both also took on my father's teachings. One became a professional, and the other was accepted into the New York Conservatory for Arts.
Toya
My father would have wanted me to go down the same path as either of them.
Toya
But... I couldn't become like my older brothers.
Akito
It's not like you needed to be like them. You don't exist just to live up to the expectations of your parents.
Toya
...Yeah. You're right.
An
Even so, the more I hear about this guy, the harder it seems like it'll be to persuade him.
Akito
...You think you could try to see if your brothers can talk to him, then he'll be more likely to listen?
Toya
I tried asking them once. But both of them have respect for our father, so they thought that I was just being naive and didn't believe me...
Kohane
Ah, then, how about your mom?
Toya
...My mother's been playing classical music for a long time. She says she wants me to go back to classical, too.
An
Aahh~, then how about I try to go and talk to him myself!?
Akito
You'll just end up complicating things more.
Kohane
Mmmm... Just what should we do…?