Side Story 1
Unlock Requirements: 1000 | Rewards: 25

Taiga
No, don't try to express yourself using words. Remember, humans and animals produce sounds in very different ways...

Kohane
(We humans speak by using our tongues and lips to alter the sounds produced by our vocal cords. Animals on the other hand simply produce sound from their throats.)


Taiga
Hey, that was pretty good. Alright, now try doing an elephant.


Taiga
Tricky, right? So, how are you going to tackle this one?


Taiga
Okay... Why don't we call it here for today?


Taiga
Oh, aren't you heading over to Ken's place after this? In that case, your homework will be to keep doing animal impressions until you get there.


Taiga
You can choose any animal you like. However, you need to speak as them, not just impersonate their sounds.


Vivi
Meow.

Kohane
(Wait, maybe she can help me with this. She's a real cat, so I might be able to use her voice as reference.)


Vivi
...?

Kohane
(Huh? She tilted her head. Maybe she didn't understand what I was trying to say... I'll give it another try!)


Vivi
Meow...

Kohane
(Oh, Vivi responded! Does that mean she understood me? Okay, I'll keep trying to talk to her...)

*Hurried Footsteps*
Kohane
(Oh no... What do I do...? As much as I want to talk to her, I'm supposed to talk like an animal until I get to An's place...)

Kohane
(Taiga's always asking me to do the strangest things, but they've all had some sort of positive effect.)

Kohane
(Which means this exercise should also ultimately help me. He told me over and over again to focus on using my throat better, so I just need to keep at that...)

An
So, I'm also gonna try my best to decipher what you're saying! Would you mind repeating what you just said?
Akito
Geez, it's one thing for Kohane to just do as she's told without asking any questions, but you going along with her still doesn't make any sense...

Toya
But I'm impressed. You eventually managed to explain how Taiga asked you to do that for practice.

Toya
Yes, it's apparently a way to make your vocal cords more flexible because you use muscles you normally don't. As a result, you're able to express yourself in more ways.

An
Yeah, let's give it a try! Kohane, I'll try copying an animal this time, so can you give me some pointers on how?
Side Story 2
Unlock Requirements: 4000 • 1200
• 120
| Rewards: 50
*Footsteps*
*Camera Shutter*
Kohane
When I sang at Crawl Green the other day, I finally began to understand why you took me around to all those different places.

Kohane
So, I want to return to the places I went to the first time I came here as a way of revisiting those memories.
*Camera Shutter*
*Camera Shutter*
Kohane
(When I wandered into this place for the first time, I felt so scared because of all the graffiti on the walls. I didn't even have the courage to ask for directions...)

Kohane
(When I went down this street for the first time, it felt like I was entering a whole new world.)

*Camera Shutter*
Kohane
(I was so nervous that time, but An started singing first and everyone began clapping along. After that, I had no trouble singing and really enjoyed myself.)

Kohane
(After I began performing in events by myself to gain experience, more and more people began recognizing me.)

Kohane
(All the people he and An helped me meet and make personal connections with... As well as Taiga himself and An's dad...)
Kohane
(As I move forward, I need to keep everything that I experienced and realized in mind as I sing...)


Store Clerk
Hm? Well, if isn't Kohane. Are you all by yourself, today?


Store Clerk
For singing practice...? Oh, the lady from the record store mentioned that to me in passing!


Store Clerk
You seem to be quite the photographer. Would you mind taking some pictures of me?

*Cafe Bell*

An's Father
Hey, welcome.


An's Father
Sorry, but An's out buying some stuff right now. She should be back soon, so feel free to make yourself at home.


An's Father
Hm? Oh, for that thing Taiga said. Sure, take as many as you need.

*Footsteps*
*Camera Shutter*
Kohane
(I was also really nervous when I came here for the first time. I took a lot of courage for me to just open the door...)

*Cafe Bell*
*Footsteps*

An's Father
Thanks for getting these. You can take a break for a while now.

Kohane
I was just recalling what happened the first time I came here. Remember how I asked you to sing?

Kohane
It's still crystal clear in my mind because it was the first time I felt so exhilarated after hearing someone sing.

*Footsteps*
*Camera Shutter*
Kohane
Sorry, I couldn't help but take your photo just now. This really reminded me of what happened back then...

Kohane
(I was able to change after discovering Vivid Street and meeting An and all those other people.)
Side Story 1

Taiga
No, don't try to express yourself using words. Remember, humans and animals produce sounds in very different ways...

Kohane
(We humans speak by using our tongues and lips to alter the sounds produced by our vocal cords. Animals on the other hand simply produce sound from their throats.)


Taiga
Hey, that was pretty good. Alright, now try doing an elephant.


Taiga
Tricky, right? So, how are you going to tackle this one?


Taiga
Okay... Why don't we call it here for today?


Taiga
Oh, aren't you heading over to Ken's place after this? In that case, your homework will be to keep doing animal impressions until you get there.


Taiga
You can choose any animal you like. However, you need to speak as them, not just impersonate their sounds.


Vivi
Meow.

Kohane
(Wait, maybe she can help me with this. She's a real cat, so I might be able to use her voice as reference.)


Vivi
...?

Kohane
(Huh? She tilted her head. Maybe she didn't understand what I was trying to say... I'll give it another try!)


Vivi
Meow...

Kohane
(Oh, Vivi responded! Does that mean she understood me? Okay, I'll keep trying to talk to her...)

*Hurried Footsteps*
Kohane
(Oh no... What do I do...? As much as I want to talk to her, I'm supposed to talk like an animal until I get to An's place...)

Kohane
(Taiga's always asking me to do the strangest things, but they've all had some sort of positive effect.)

Kohane
(Which means this exercise should also ultimately help me. He told me over and over again to focus on using my throat better, so I just need to keep at that...)

An
So, I'm also gonna try my best to decipher what you're saying! Would you mind repeating what you just said?
Akito
Geez, it's one thing for Kohane to just do as she's told without asking any questions, but you going along with her still doesn't make any sense...

Toya
But I'm impressed. You eventually managed to explain how Taiga asked you to do that for practice.

Toya
Yes, it's apparently a way to make your vocal cords more flexible because you use muscles you normally don't. As a result, you're able to express yourself in more ways.

An
Yeah, let's give it a try! Kohane, I'll try copying an animal this time, so can you give me some pointers on how?
Side Story 2
*Footsteps*
*Camera Shutter*
Kohane
When I sang at Crawl Green the other day, I finally began to understand why you took me around to all those different places.

Kohane
So, I want to return to the places I went to the first time I came here as a way of revisiting those memories.
*Camera Shutter*
*Camera Shutter*
Kohane
(When I wandered into this place for the first time, I felt so scared because of all the graffiti on the walls. I didn't even have the courage to ask for directions...)

Kohane
(When I went down this street for the first time, it felt like I was entering a whole new world.)

*Camera Shutter*
Kohane
(I was so nervous that time, but An started singing first and everyone began clapping along. After that, I had no trouble singing and really enjoyed myself.)

Kohane
(After I began performing in events by myself to gain experience, more and more people began recognizing me.)

Kohane
(All the people he and An helped me meet and make personal connections with... As well as Taiga himself and An's dad...)
Kohane
(As I move forward, I need to keep everything that I experienced and realized in mind as I sing...)


Store Clerk
Hm? Well, if isn't Kohane. Are you all by yourself, today?


Store Clerk
For singing practice...? Oh, the lady from the record store mentioned that to me in passing!


Store Clerk
You seem to be quite the photographer. Would you mind taking some pictures of me?

*Cafe Bell*

An's Father
Hey, welcome.


An's Father
Sorry, but An's out buying some stuff right now. She should be back soon, so feel free to make yourself at home.


An's Father
Hm? Oh, for that thing Taiga said. Sure, take as many as you need.

*Footsteps*
*Camera Shutter*
Kohane
(I was also really nervous when I came here for the first time. I took a lot of courage for me to just open the door...)

*Cafe Bell*
*Footsteps*

An's Father
Thanks for getting these. You can take a break for a while now.

Kohane
I was just recalling what happened the first time I came here. Remember how I asked you to sing?

Kohane
It's still crystal clear in my mind because it was the first time I felt so exhilarated after hearing someone sing.

*Footsteps*
*Camera Shutter*
Kohane
Sorry, I couldn't help but take your photo just now. This really reminded me of what happened back then...

Kohane
(I was able to change after discovering Vivid Street and meeting An and all those other people.)
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