Side Story 1
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Shibuya Park 
Toya
Okay... It may be better to emphasize the bass section more for that last part.
Toya: Okay... It may be better to emphasize the bass section more for that last part.
Akito
Yeah, I agree. That should give the chorus a little more pop.
Akito: Yeah, I agree. That should give the chorus a little more pop.Toya
Then, let's make that adjustment. We can have Azusawa and Shiraishi listen to it tomorrow.
Toya: Then, let's make that adjustment. We can have Azusawa and Shiraishi listen to it tomorrow.Akito
Tomorrow...? That's sooner than normal. Are you sure?
Akito: Tomorrow...? That's sooner than normal. Are you sure?Toya
Yes, and please don't worry. I don't plan on staying up that late to work on this.
Toya: Yes, and please don't worry. I don't plan on staying up that late to work on this.Toya
What about you though? I noticed that you came here early to practice on your own. Please, try not to push yourself too hard...
Toya: What about you though? I noticed that you came here early to practice on your own. Please, try not to push yourself too hard...Akito
This is nothing. And I don't want to make you worry again by doing too much.
Akito: This is nothing. And I don't want to make you worry again by doing too much.Akito
I mean, between practice and making your own track, you're not exactly taking it easy either. That means I should also be doing what I can.
Akito: I mean, between practice and making your own track, you're not exactly taking it easy either. That means I should also be doing what I can.
Arata
Sounds like your efforts have lit a flame under Akito.
Arata: Sounds like your efforts have lit a flame under Akito.Toya
The same goes for me.
Toya: The same goes for me.Toya
Like him, I want to do what I can as well.
Toya: Like him, I want to do what I can as well.Kotaro
These guys are like...
Kotaro: These guys are like...Tatsuya
Well, I see no problem if they're saying that they're okay.
Tatsuya: Well, I see no problem if they're saying that they're okay.Tatsuya
However, how one performs can change drastically based on the way they spend their time preparing.
Tatsuya: However, how one performs can change drastically based on the way they spend their time preparing.Arata
Yes, that's very true. You can try all you want, but it's all for naught if you're too exhausted.
Arata: Yes, that's very true. You can try all you want, but it's all for naught if you're too exhausted.Akito
Yeah, I get that... But don't you guys do stuff outside of our joint practices?
Akito: Yeah, I get that... But don't you guys do stuff outside of our joint practices?Kotaro
I usually crash and fall asleep whenever I feel really tired. I'm usually all ready to sing by the time I wake up the next day!
Kotaro: I usually crash and fall asleep whenever I feel really tired. I'm usually all ready to sing by the time I wake up the next day!Akito
I was asking about how you guys practice...
Akito: I was asking about how you guys practice...Tatsuya
He may be a bit of an extreme example, but I also like to rest whenever I can.
Tatsuya: He may be a bit of an extreme example, but I also like to rest whenever I can.Tatsuya
I usually use that time to listen to our songs or watch videos of our shows to imagine how we're going to perform.
Tatsuya: I usually use that time to listen to our songs or watch videos of our shows to imagine how we're going to perform.Arata
I also prefer to take it easy the day before long practices or rehearsals.
Arata: I also prefer to take it easy the day before long practices or rehearsals.Arata
I may try to get a breath of fresh air by traveling somewhere far away to take photos or something else that's unrelated to music.
Arata: I may try to get a breath of fresh air by traveling somewhere far away to take photos or something else that's unrelated to music.Arata
Those sorts of trips can also lead to some nice inspiration. Seeing things from new perspectives tend to help me put on better performances.
Arata: Those sorts of trips can also lead to some nice inspiration. Seeing things from new perspectives tend to help me put on better performances.Kotaro
See? I'm not crazy! Taking breaks and resting is really important!
Kotaro: See? I'm not crazy! Taking breaks and resting is really important!Akito
It sounds less compelling when you say it...
Akito: It sounds less compelling when you say it...Tatsuya
In any case, working hard isn't the only way to put on better performances.
Tatsuya: In any case, working hard isn't the only way to put on better performances.Tatsuya
So, why not set aside some days here and there to stop and smell the flowers?
Tatsuya: So, why not set aside some days here and there to stop and smell the flowers?Toya
Yes, I see... Then, it may be good for us to make some adjustments to our practice schedule.
Toya: Yes, I see... Then, it may be good for us to make some adjustments to our practice schedule.Akito
Yeah, I agree. But for now, we gotta keep working on our new songs.
Akito: Yeah, I agree. But for now, we gotta keep working on our new songs.Akito
We can come back to that after the event.
Akito: We can come back to that after the event.Kotaro
...
Kotaro: ...Akito
What is it? You got something to say?
Akito: What is it? You got something to say?Kotaro
No, not really. It's just... You seem all prickly most of the time, but you're really not deep down.
Kotaro: No, not really. It's just... You seem all prickly most of the time, but you're really not deep down.Akito
Huh? What are you talking about?
Akito: Huh? What are you talking about?Tatsuya
Yeah, I thought you were pretty stubborn and unbending at first, but you're more flexible than I initially realized.
Tatsuya: Yeah, I thought you were pretty stubborn and unbending at first, but you're more flexible than I initially realized.Akito
Give me some credit... Of course I'm willing to try things that could prove beneficial to my team.
Akito: Give me some credit... Of course I'm willing to try things that could prove beneficial to my team.Tatsuya
Haha. Yeah, sorry, I wasn't trying to be mean or anything.
Tatsuya: Haha. Yeah, sorry, I wasn't trying to be mean or anything.Tatsuya
Anyway, I'll be looking forward to hearing Vivid BAD SQUAD's new songs.
Tatsuya: Anyway, I'll be looking forward to hearing Vivid BAD SQUAD's new songs.Akito
It goes without saying that we're gonna blow the roof off the place.
Akito: It goes without saying that we're gonna blow the roof off the place.Arata
Hehe. I like that... With the time we have left, let's all do our best to make our event a good one.
Arata: Hehe. I like that... With the time we have left, let's all do our best to make our event a good one.
Side Story 2
Unlock Requirements: 1000 | Rewards: 50
Shibuya Park Akito
Alright, let's go with this set list. Are we all good with that?
Akito: Alright, let's go with this set list. Are we all good with that?
An
Yup! I'm okay with it.
An: Yup! I'm okay with it.Toya
I'm also okay with it.
Toya: I'm also okay with it.Akito
Then, that settles that.
Akito: Then, that settles that.
Kohane
And I feel our set list has become really good thanks to the addition of your track, Aoyagi.
Kohane: And I feel our set list has become really good thanks to the addition of your track, Aoyagi.An
Totally! It adds such a nice accent. I can't wait to see how the crowd's gonna react to it.
An: Totally! It adds such a nice accent. I can't wait to see how the crowd's gonna react to it.Toya
I'm happy that you're saying that, but...
Toya: I'm happy that you're saying that, but...Akito
What's up?
Akito: What's up?Toya
I know I should've said this sooner, but I'm sorry for making it without asking you all first.
Toya: I know I should've said this sooner, but I'm sorry for making it without asking you all first.Toya
Not only did it take you all by surprise, but we have to practice even more now after deciding to perform two songs. It seems like such a large burden.
Toya: Not only did it take you all by surprise, but we have to practice even more now after deciding to perform two songs. It seems like such a large burden.Kohane
But it's not a burden. We agreed to perform two songs because we all think that your song is just that amazing.
Kohane: But it's not a burden. We agreed to perform two songs because we all think that your song is just that amazing.Akito
Also, we sort of already knew that you were working on something.
Akito: Also, we sort of already knew that you were working on something.Toya
Ah, I had a feeling...
Toya: Ah, I had a feeling...Akito
However, it didn't seem like you were being bothered by anything, and you were doing fine during practice.
Akito: However, it didn't seem like you were being bothered by anything, and you were doing fine during practice.Akito
In the end, we figured that there was nothing for us to worry about since you seemed to know what you were doing.
Akito: In the end, we figured that there was nothing for us to worry about since you seemed to know what you were doing.An
And we had a feeling that you'd come talk to us if you needed our help.
An: And we had a feeling that you'd come talk to us if you needed our help.Akito
Still, I wasn't expecting to hear that you were working on your own track.
Akito: Still, I wasn't expecting to hear that you were working on your own track.Toya
Again, sorry about that...
Toya: Again, sorry about that...Toya
I'll let you all know the next time I do.
Toya: I'll let you all know the next time I do.Akito
You don't have to tell us every single time. Just bring it over for us to listen if you think it's good.
Akito: You don't have to tell us every single time. Just bring it over for us to listen if you think it's good.Akito
And ask me for help if you ever need it. I'll always be willing to help.
Akito: And ask me for help if you ever need it. I'll always be willing to help.An
Yeah, what he said! I'll help too if you ever think you need it!
An: Yeah, what he said! I'll help too if you ever think you need it!Kohane
Oh, me too...! That is, if you think I can help.
Kohane: Oh, me too...! That is, if you think I can help.Toya
Yes, thank you all very much.
Toya: Yes, thank you all very much.Akito
It could be fun to make a track together down the road.
Akito: It could be fun to make a track together down the road.Toya
Yes, that does sound fun...
Toya: Yes, that does sound fun...An
Oh, I really wanna hear that song!
An: Oh, I really wanna hear that song!Kohane
A track by you two... That does sound interesting. I wonder how it'll turn out.
Kohane: A track by you two... That does sound interesting. I wonder how it'll turn out.Akito
It's not like we've actually decided to make one... But I am looking forward to that prospect.
Akito: It's not like we've actually decided to make one... But I am looking forward to that prospect.An
Oh, what if you two started fighting while making it...?
An: Oh, what if you two started fighting while making it...?Toya
I hope we don't... Akito, please tell me straight away without hiding it if something is bothering you.
Toya: I hope we don't... Akito, please tell me straight away without hiding it if something is bothering you.An
Haha. When that happens, Kohane or I will step in to save the day.
An: Haha. When that happens, Kohane or I will step in to save the day.Toya
Yes, I'd appreciate that very much.
Toya: Yes, I'd appreciate that very much.Akito
What are you all going on about...?
Akito: What are you all going on about...?Kohane
Hehe...!
Kohane: Hehe...!An
We're just making sure that we're prepared.
An: We're just making sure that we're prepared.Akito
*Sigh* More importantly, we have an event to think about.
Akito: *Sigh* More importantly, we have an event to think about.An
All good! I'm gonna do mental prep for our rehearsal starting tomorrow.
An: All good! I'm gonna do mental prep for our rehearsal starting tomorrow.Akito
Fine. In any case, we have a lot of work ahead of us if we plan on singing both our song and Toya's at a high level.
Akito: Fine. In any case, we have a lot of work ahead of us if we plan on singing both our song and Toya's at a high level.Toya
Right. Let's do our best to make our next event one to remember.
Toya: Right. Let's do our best to make our next event one to remember.Kohane & An
Yeah!
Kohane & An: Yeah!Side Story 1
Shibuya Park Toya
Okay... It may be better to emphasize the bass section more for that last part.
Toya: Okay... It may be better to emphasize the bass section more for that last part.Akito
Yeah, I agree. That should give the chorus a little more pop.
Akito: Yeah, I agree. That should give the chorus a little more pop.Toya
Then, let's make that adjustment. We can have Azusawa and Shiraishi listen to it tomorrow.
Toya: Then, let's make that adjustment. We can have Azusawa and Shiraishi listen to it tomorrow.Akito
Tomorrow...? That's sooner than normal. Are you sure?
Akito: Tomorrow...? That's sooner than normal. Are you sure?Toya
Yes, and please don't worry. I don't plan on staying up that late to work on this.
Toya: Yes, and please don't worry. I don't plan on staying up that late to work on this.Toya
What about you though? I noticed that you came here early to practice on your own. Please, try not to push yourself too hard...
Toya: What about you though? I noticed that you came here early to practice on your own. Please, try not to push yourself too hard...Akito
This is nothing. And I don't want to make you worry again by doing too much.
Akito: This is nothing. And I don't want to make you worry again by doing too much.Akito
I mean, between practice and making your own track, you're not exactly taking it easy either. That means I should also be doing what I can.
Akito: I mean, between practice and making your own track, you're not exactly taking it easy either. That means I should also be doing what I can.Arata
Sounds like your efforts have lit a flame under Akito.
Arata: Sounds like your efforts have lit a flame under Akito.Toya
The same goes for me.
Toya: The same goes for me.Toya
Like him, I want to do what I can as well.
Toya: Like him, I want to do what I can as well.Kotaro
These guys are like...
Kotaro: These guys are like...Tatsuya
Well, I see no problem if they're saying that they're okay.
Tatsuya: Well, I see no problem if they're saying that they're okay.Tatsuya
However, how one performs can change drastically based on the way they spend their time preparing.
Tatsuya: However, how one performs can change drastically based on the way they spend their time preparing.Arata
Yes, that's very true. You can try all you want, but it's all for naught if you're too exhausted.
Arata: Yes, that's very true. You can try all you want, but it's all for naught if you're too exhausted.Akito
Yeah, I get that... But don't you guys do stuff outside of our joint practices?
Akito: Yeah, I get that... But don't you guys do stuff outside of our joint practices?Kotaro
I usually crash and fall asleep whenever I feel really tired. I'm usually all ready to sing by the time I wake up the next day!
Kotaro: I usually crash and fall asleep whenever I feel really tired. I'm usually all ready to sing by the time I wake up the next day!Akito
I was asking about how you guys practice...
Akito: I was asking about how you guys practice...Tatsuya
He may be a bit of an extreme example, but I also like to rest whenever I can.
Tatsuya: He may be a bit of an extreme example, but I also like to rest whenever I can.Tatsuya
I usually use that time to listen to our songs or watch videos of our shows to imagine how we're going to perform.
Tatsuya: I usually use that time to listen to our songs or watch videos of our shows to imagine how we're going to perform.Arata
I also prefer to take it easy the day before long practices or rehearsals.
Arata: I also prefer to take it easy the day before long practices or rehearsals.Arata
I may try to get a breath of fresh air by traveling somewhere far away to take photos or something else that's unrelated to music.
Arata: I may try to get a breath of fresh air by traveling somewhere far away to take photos or something else that's unrelated to music.Arata
Those sorts of trips can also lead to some nice inspiration. Seeing things from new perspectives tend to help me put on better performances.
Arata: Those sorts of trips can also lead to some nice inspiration. Seeing things from new perspectives tend to help me put on better performances.Kotaro
See? I'm not crazy! Taking breaks and resting is really important!
Kotaro: See? I'm not crazy! Taking breaks and resting is really important!Akito
It sounds less compelling when you say it...
Akito: It sounds less compelling when you say it...Tatsuya
In any case, working hard isn't the only way to put on better performances.
Tatsuya: In any case, working hard isn't the only way to put on better performances.Tatsuya
So, why not set aside some days here and there to stop and smell the flowers?
Tatsuya: So, why not set aside some days here and there to stop and smell the flowers?Toya
Yes, I see... Then, it may be good for us to make some adjustments to our practice schedule.
Toya: Yes, I see... Then, it may be good for us to make some adjustments to our practice schedule.Akito
Yeah, I agree. But for now, we gotta keep working on our new songs.
Akito: Yeah, I agree. But for now, we gotta keep working on our new songs.Akito
We can come back to that after the event.
Akito: We can come back to that after the event.Kotaro
...
Kotaro: ...Akito
What is it? You got something to say?
Akito: What is it? You got something to say?Kotaro
No, not really. It's just... You seem all prickly most of the time, but you're really not deep down.
Kotaro: No, not really. It's just... You seem all prickly most of the time, but you're really not deep down.Akito
Huh? What are you talking about?
Akito: Huh? What are you talking about?Tatsuya
Yeah, I thought you were pretty stubborn and unbending at first, but you're more flexible than I initially realized.
Tatsuya: Yeah, I thought you were pretty stubborn and unbending at first, but you're more flexible than I initially realized.Akito
Give me some credit... Of course I'm willing to try things that could prove beneficial to my team.
Akito: Give me some credit... Of course I'm willing to try things that could prove beneficial to my team.Tatsuya
Haha. Yeah, sorry, I wasn't trying to be mean or anything.
Tatsuya: Haha. Yeah, sorry, I wasn't trying to be mean or anything.Tatsuya
Anyway, I'll be looking forward to hearing Vivid BAD SQUAD's new songs.
Tatsuya: Anyway, I'll be looking forward to hearing Vivid BAD SQUAD's new songs.Akito
It goes without saying that we're gonna blow the roof off the place.
Akito: It goes without saying that we're gonna blow the roof off the place.Arata
Hehe. I like that... With the time we have left, let's all do our best to make our event a good one.
Arata: Hehe. I like that... With the time we have left, let's all do our best to make our event a good one.Side Story 2
Shibuya Park Akito
Alright, let's go with this set list. Are we all good with that?
Akito: Alright, let's go with this set list. Are we all good with that?An
Yup! I'm okay with it.
An: Yup! I'm okay with it.Toya
I'm also okay with it.
Toya: I'm also okay with it.Akito
Then, that settles that.
Akito: Then, that settles that.Kohane
And I feel our set list has become really good thanks to the addition of your track, Aoyagi.
Kohane: And I feel our set list has become really good thanks to the addition of your track, Aoyagi.An
Totally! It adds such a nice accent. I can't wait to see how the crowd's gonna react to it.
An: Totally! It adds such a nice accent. I can't wait to see how the crowd's gonna react to it.Toya
I'm happy that you're saying that, but...
Toya: I'm happy that you're saying that, but...Akito
What's up?
Akito: What's up?Toya
I know I should've said this sooner, but I'm sorry for making it without asking you all first.
Toya: I know I should've said this sooner, but I'm sorry for making it without asking you all first.Toya
Not only did it take you all by surprise, but we have to practice even more now after deciding to perform two songs. It seems like such a large burden.
Toya: Not only did it take you all by surprise, but we have to practice even more now after deciding to perform two songs. It seems like such a large burden.Kohane
But it's not a burden. We agreed to perform two songs because we all think that your song is just that amazing.
Kohane: But it's not a burden. We agreed to perform two songs because we all think that your song is just that amazing.Akito
Also, we sort of already knew that you were working on something.
Akito: Also, we sort of already knew that you were working on something.Toya
Ah, I had a feeling...
Toya: Ah, I had a feeling...Akito
However, it didn't seem like you were being bothered by anything, and you were doing fine during practice.
Akito: However, it didn't seem like you were being bothered by anything, and you were doing fine during practice.Akito
In the end, we figured that there was nothing for us to worry about since you seemed to know what you were doing.
Akito: In the end, we figured that there was nothing for us to worry about since you seemed to know what you were doing.An
And we had a feeling that you'd come talk to us if you needed our help.
An: And we had a feeling that you'd come talk to us if you needed our help.Akito
Still, I wasn't expecting to hear that you were working on your own track.
Akito: Still, I wasn't expecting to hear that you were working on your own track.Toya
Again, sorry about that...
Toya: Again, sorry about that...Toya
I'll let you all know the next time I do.
Toya: I'll let you all know the next time I do.Akito
You don't have to tell us every single time. Just bring it over for us to listen if you think it's good.
Akito: You don't have to tell us every single time. Just bring it over for us to listen if you think it's good.Akito
And ask me for help if you ever need it. I'll always be willing to help.
Akito: And ask me for help if you ever need it. I'll always be willing to help.An
Yeah, what he said! I'll help too if you ever think you need it!
An: Yeah, what he said! I'll help too if you ever think you need it!Kohane
Oh, me too...! That is, if you think I can help.
Kohane: Oh, me too...! That is, if you think I can help.Toya
Yes, thank you all very much.
Toya: Yes, thank you all very much.Akito
It could be fun to make a track together down the road.
Akito: It could be fun to make a track together down the road.Toya
Yes, that does sound fun...
Toya: Yes, that does sound fun...An
Oh, I really wanna hear that song!
An: Oh, I really wanna hear that song!Kohane
A track by you two... That does sound interesting. I wonder how it'll turn out.
Kohane: A track by you two... That does sound interesting. I wonder how it'll turn out.Akito
It's not like we've actually decided to make one... But I am looking forward to that prospect.
Akito: It's not like we've actually decided to make one... But I am looking forward to that prospect.An
Oh, what if you two started fighting while making it...?
An: Oh, what if you two started fighting while making it...?Toya
I hope we don't... Akito, please tell me straight away without hiding it if something is bothering you.
Toya: I hope we don't... Akito, please tell me straight away without hiding it if something is bothering you.An
Haha. When that happens, Kohane or I will step in to save the day.
An: Haha. When that happens, Kohane or I will step in to save the day.Toya
Yes, I'd appreciate that very much.
Toya: Yes, I'd appreciate that very much.Akito
What are you all going on about...?
Akito: What are you all going on about...?Kohane
Hehe...!
Kohane: Hehe...!An
We're just making sure that we're prepared.
An: We're just making sure that we're prepared.Akito
*Sigh* More importantly, we have an event to think about.
Akito: *Sigh* More importantly, we have an event to think about.An
All good! I'm gonna do mental prep for our rehearsal starting tomorrow.
An: All good! I'm gonna do mental prep for our rehearsal starting tomorrow.Akito
Fine. In any case, we have a lot of work ahead of us if we plan on singing both our song and Toya's at a high level.
Akito: Fine. In any case, we have a lot of work ahead of us if we plan on singing both our song and Toya's at a high level.Toya
Right. Let's do our best to make our next event one to remember.
Toya: Right. Let's do our best to make our next event one to remember.Kohane & An
Yeah!
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