Side Story 1
Unlock Requirements: 1000 
| Rewards: 25 
Weekend Garage 
Kohane
...
Kohane: ...Kohane
So the biggest difference between amateurs and pro musicians is the number of gigs they've done...
Kohane: So the biggest difference between amateurs and pro musicians is the number of gigs they've done...
An
...hane! Kohane! Hey!
An: ...hane! Kohane! Hey!Kohane
Huh?! Um, An? What's wrong?
Kohane: Huh?! Um, An? What's wrong?An
It should be me asking you that. You totally zoned out.
An: It should be me asking you that. You totally zoned out.Kohane
Oh, sorry...
Kohane: Oh, sorry...An
What's on your mind? You can talk to me.
An: What's on your mind? You can talk to me.Kohane
Hehehe. Thanks, An.
Kohane: Hehehe. Thanks, An.Kohane
It keeps nagging at me that I'm so inexperienced compared to you guys.
Kohane: It keeps nagging at me that I'm so inexperienced compared to you guys.An
...
An: ...Kohane
So... I was wondering if I could sing here at Weekend Garage someday, in front of the cafe's customers...
Kohane: So... I was wondering if I could sing here at Weekend Garage someday, in front of the cafe's customers...An
That's a great idea! And I'd get to listen to your singing while waiting tables! Awesome!
An: That's a great idea! And I'd get to listen to your singing while waiting tables! Awesome!Kohane
Phew, it's reassuring that you're supportive of my idea.
Kohane: Phew, it's reassuring that you're supportive of my idea.An
Okay, you just wait here, and I'll go speak with my dad and—
An: Okay, you just wait here, and I'll go speak with my dad and—Kohane
Um... Wait, An!
Kohane: Um... Wait, An!Kohane
I'd like to speak to him myself. It really should come from me.
Kohane: I'd like to speak to him myself. It really should come from me.Kohane
I can't let you take care of everything for me all the time, or I'll never learn.
Kohane: I can't let you take care of everything for me all the time, or I'll never learn.Kohane
Besides... This is going to be my solo performance.
Kohane: Besides... This is going to be my solo performance.An
Kohane... Yeah, you're right!
An: Kohane... Yeah, you're right!Kohane
Thanks, An.
Kohane: Thanks, An.
An's Father
An, are you working or what?
An's Father: An, are you working or what?An
Oops! Sorry, Dad!
An: Oops! Sorry, Dad!An
I've got stuff to do. Speak to you later, Kohane!
An: I've got stuff to do. Speak to you later, Kohane!
*Walking*
An's Father
Here's your milk tea. Careful, it's hot.
An's Father: Here's your milk tea. Careful, it's hot.Kohane
Um, Mr. Shiraishi!
Kohane: Um, Mr. Shiraishi!An's Father
Yes? Did you want to order something else?
An's Father: Yes? Did you want to order something else?Kohane
N-No, I... I wanted to ask you a favor...
Kohane: N-No, I... I wanted to ask you a favor...An's Father
Oh?
An's Father: Oh?Kohane
It's... It's just that I... I'm the least experienced member of our group.
Kohane: It's... It's just that I... I'm the least experienced member of our group.Kohane
But I don't think it's fair that I'm holding everyone back because I'm new to this.
Kohane: But I don't think it's fair that I'm holding everyone back because I'm new to this.Kohane
I'd like to... Get more experience singing in public.
Kohane: I'd like to... Get more experience singing in public.Kohane
Do you think I could sing at your cafe, even just one day a week? Would it be okay?
Kohane: Do you think I could sing at your cafe, even just one day a week? Would it be okay?An's Father
...
An's Father: ...Kohane
Is... Is that a no?
Kohane: Is... Is that a no?An's Father
I'm not saying no, but I wanted to warn you first that since you teamed up with An, Akito, and Toya, people started paying attention to you, too.
An's Father: I'm not saying no, but I wanted to warn you first that since you teamed up with An, Akito, and Toya, people started paying attention to you, too.An's Father
The first time you sang here, they had low expectations, since you were a rookie. But that's no longer the case.
An's Father: The first time you sang here, they had low expectations, since you were a rookie. But that's no longer the case.Kohane
Oh...
Kohane: Oh...An's Father
You may be face with a demanding audience. Are you prepared for that?
An's Father: You may be face with a demanding audience. Are you prepared for that?Kohane
... Yes! I can do it!
Kohane: ... Yes! I can do it!Kohane
It may be difficult for me if the reaction's not positive, but this is something I have to do anyway.
Kohane: It may be difficult for me if the reaction's not positive, but this is something I have to do anyway.Kohane
This is the only way forward if I'm to stay in the group.
Kohane: This is the only way forward if I'm to stay in the group.Kohane
And that's really important to me. So please, let me sing here!
Kohane: And that's really important to me. So please, let me sing here!An's Father
Well, it seems like you've made up your mind.
An's Father: Well, it seems like you've made up your mind.Kohane
I have!
Kohane: I have!An's Father
But you know, it's not just successful performances that count towards experience. Failures do, too.
An's Father: But you know, it's not just successful performances that count towards experience. Failures do, too.Kohane
Failures...count?
Kohane: Failures...count?An's Father
You see, everyone's afraid of failure. Of losing their fame, or their team's trust because of it.
An's Father: You see, everyone's afraid of failure. Of losing their fame, or their team's trust because of it.An's Father
But what's the worst about it is when you're too scared to face it, and you run away.
An's Father: But what's the worst about it is when you're too scared to face it, and you run away.Kohane
Oh...
Kohane: Oh...Kohane
If you run away from failure, the damage can't be undone...
Kohane: If you run away from failure, the damage can't be undone...An's Father
Exactly. But you're strong enough to confront it. Sure there are many things you can't do yet, but you're not all green.
An's Father: Exactly. But you're strong enough to confront it. Sure there are many things you can't do yet, but you're not all green.An's Father
So sing with confidence and pride.
An's Father: So sing with confidence and pride.Kohane
I will! Thank you, Mr. Shiraishi!
Kohane: I will! Thank you, Mr. Shiraishi!
*Walking*
An
Make space on your table, I've got cookies for you.
An: Make space on your table, I've got cookies for you.Kohane
Oh? Did I order cookies?
Kohane: Oh? Did I order cookies?An
It's on us! Looks like the talk went well?
An: It's on us! Looks like the talk went well?Kohane
Yes!
Kohane: Yes!
*Setting tray down*
Kohane
(That's a small step forward...)
Kohane: (That's a small step forward...)Kohane
(I'm so glad An trusted me with this.)
Kohane: (I'm so glad An trusted me with this.)
Side Story 2
Unlock Requirements: 4000 • 1200 
• 120 
| Rewards: 50
Outside the live house 
Akito
Tch! An's running late. Where the heck's she gone?
Akito: Tch! An's running late. Where the heck's she gone?
Toya
It looks like she's having some trouble finding the event organizer.
Toya: It looks like she's having some trouble finding the event organizer.Kohane
An's got so many connections. She even got us a special invite to this event...
Kohane: An's got so many connections. She even got us a special invite to this event...Kohane
...
Kohane: ...Toya
Kohane, you okay?
Toya: Kohane, you okay?Kohane
Sorry, I was just thinking that I need to give it my best today.
Kohane: Sorry, I was just thinking that I need to give it my best today.Akito
Don't stress out about it so much, or you'll panic and fumble again.
Akito: Don't stress out about it so much, or you'll panic and fumble again.Kohane
I won't! I'll sing as well as you do!
Kohane: I won't! I'll sing as well as you do!Akito
Neat, you're finally showing some confidence.
Akito: Neat, you're finally showing some confidence.
*Crowd*
Toya
A crowd's starting to form by the stage.
Toya: A crowd's starting to form by the stage.Audience Member A
Did you see? Vivid BAD SQUAD's in today's lineup.
Audience Member A: Did you see? Vivid BAD SQUAD's in today's lineup.Audience Member B
I saw those guys at STAY GOLDEN. They're nothing special.
Audience Member B: I saw those guys at STAY GOLDEN. They're nothing special.Kohane
!!
Kohane: !!Audience Member A
Really? I heard good things about them before.
Audience Member A: Really? I heard good things about them before.Audience Member B
They were riding out their luck, nothing more than that. I'm surprised they got in on this event at all.
Audience Member B: They were riding out their luck, nothing more than that. I'm surprised they got in on this event at all.Audience Member A
Aw, dude. I was kind of hyped to see them, but it looks like I shouldn't have got my hopes up.
Audience Member A: Aw, dude. I was kind of hyped to see them, but it looks like I shouldn't have got my hopes up.Akito
Tch...
Akito: Tch...Toya
...
Toya: ...Kohane
I... I'm sorry...
Kohane: I... I'm sorry...Toya
No need to talk about it anymore, Kohane.
Toya: No need to talk about it anymore, Kohane.Kohane
B-But, it's my fault...
Kohane: B-But, it's my fault...Akito
Look, there's always gonna be haters. Don't let it get to you.
Akito: Look, there's always gonna be haters. Don't let it get to you.Kohane
!!
Kohane: !!Kohane
(But... If it weren't for me messing up at STAY GOLDEN, our rep wouldn't have taken such a hit.)
Kohane: (But... If it weren't for me messing up at STAY GOLDEN, our rep wouldn't have taken such a hit.)Akito
Sheesh. I take back what I said about you learning to be confident.
Akito: Sheesh. I take back what I said about you learning to be confident.Akito
If it bothers you so much what people say about us, shut them up with an awesome performance. Like that other time.
Akito: If it bothers you so much what people say about us, shut them up with an awesome performance. Like that other time.Kohane
That other time?
Kohane: That other time?
Kohane
I want to organize a great event with An that will get everyone there excited!
Kohane: I want to organize a great event with An that will get everyone there excited!
Akito
I admit, it looks like you may have the resolve after all.
Akito: I admit, it looks like you may have the resolve after all.Akito
Your song was great. Sorry about messing things up before.
Akito: Your song was great. Sorry about messing things up before.Kohane
Oh...
Kohane: Oh...Kohane
(That's right... At first, Akito didn't acknowledge me, but he changed his mind after seeing me on stage.)
Kohane: (That's right... At first, Akito didn't acknowledge me, but he changed his mind after seeing me on stage.)Akito
Keep your chin high and show them how awesome you are.
Akito: Keep your chin high and show them how awesome you are.Kohane
I will!
Kohane: I will!Kohane
Hmm... An's dad said something similar to me earlier.
Kohane: Hmm... An's dad said something similar to me earlier.Toya
He actually told me that too, when I had just teamed up with Akito.
Toya: He actually told me that too, when I had just teamed up with Akito.Akito
Oh yeah?
Akito: Oh yeah?Akito
Anyway, An's really late. Let's go inside.
Akito: Anyway, An's really late. Let's go inside.Kohane
But...
Kohane: But...Akito
It's fine, we'll find her inside.
Akito: It's fine, we'll find her inside.Akito
Besides, this way our sensitive member won't have to listen to some guys badmouthing us while they wait for the gig.
Akito: Besides, this way our sensitive member won't have to listen to some guys badmouthing us while they wait for the gig.
*Walking*
Kohane
Um... Was Akito being considerate towards me just now?
Kohane: Um... Was Akito being considerate towards me just now?Toya
Yeah, I think he was.
Toya: Yeah, I think he was.Akito
Hurry up, you two! Or I'll go on ahead without you!
Akito: Hurry up, you two! Or I'll go on ahead without you!Toya
Right. Let's go, Kohane.
Toya: Right. Let's go, Kohane.Kohane
Okay!
Kohane: Okay!Side Story 1
Weekend Garage Kohane
...
Kohane: ...Kohane
So the biggest difference between amateurs and pro musicians is the number of gigs they've done...
Kohane: So the biggest difference between amateurs and pro musicians is the number of gigs they've done...An
...hane! Kohane! Hey!
An: ...hane! Kohane! Hey!Kohane
Huh?! Um, An? What's wrong?
Kohane: Huh?! Um, An? What's wrong?An
It should be me asking you that. You totally zoned out.
An: It should be me asking you that. You totally zoned out.Kohane
Oh, sorry...
Kohane: Oh, sorry...An
What's on your mind? You can talk to me.
An: What's on your mind? You can talk to me.Kohane
Hehehe. Thanks, An.
Kohane: Hehehe. Thanks, An.Kohane
It keeps nagging at me that I'm so inexperienced compared to you guys.
Kohane: It keeps nagging at me that I'm so inexperienced compared to you guys.An
...
An: ...Kohane
So... I was wondering if I could sing here at Weekend Garage someday, in front of the cafe's customers...
Kohane: So... I was wondering if I could sing here at Weekend Garage someday, in front of the cafe's customers...An
That's a great idea! And I'd get to listen to your singing while waiting tables! Awesome!
An: That's a great idea! And I'd get to listen to your singing while waiting tables! Awesome!Kohane
Phew, it's reassuring that you're supportive of my idea.
Kohane: Phew, it's reassuring that you're supportive of my idea.An
Okay, you just wait here, and I'll go speak with my dad and—
An: Okay, you just wait here, and I'll go speak with my dad and—Kohane
Um... Wait, An!
Kohane: Um... Wait, An!Kohane
I'd like to speak to him myself. It really should come from me.
Kohane: I'd like to speak to him myself. It really should come from me.Kohane
I can't let you take care of everything for me all the time, or I'll never learn.
Kohane: I can't let you take care of everything for me all the time, or I'll never learn.Kohane
Besides... This is going to be my solo performance.
Kohane: Besides... This is going to be my solo performance.An
Kohane... Yeah, you're right!
An: Kohane... Yeah, you're right!Kohane
Thanks, An.
Kohane: Thanks, An.An's Father
An, are you working or what?
An's Father: An, are you working or what?An
Oops! Sorry, Dad!
An: Oops! Sorry, Dad!An
I've got stuff to do. Speak to you later, Kohane!
An: I've got stuff to do. Speak to you later, Kohane!
*Walking*
An's Father
Here's your milk tea. Careful, it's hot.
An's Father: Here's your milk tea. Careful, it's hot.Kohane
Um, Mr. Shiraishi!
Kohane: Um, Mr. Shiraishi!An's Father
Yes? Did you want to order something else?
An's Father: Yes? Did you want to order something else?Kohane
N-No, I... I wanted to ask you a favor...
Kohane: N-No, I... I wanted to ask you a favor...An's Father
Oh?
An's Father: Oh?Kohane
It's... It's just that I... I'm the least experienced member of our group.
Kohane: It's... It's just that I... I'm the least experienced member of our group.Kohane
But I don't think it's fair that I'm holding everyone back because I'm new to this.
Kohane: But I don't think it's fair that I'm holding everyone back because I'm new to this.Kohane
I'd like to... Get more experience singing in public.
Kohane: I'd like to... Get more experience singing in public.Kohane
Do you think I could sing at your cafe, even just one day a week? Would it be okay?
Kohane: Do you think I could sing at your cafe, even just one day a week? Would it be okay?An's Father
...
An's Father: ...Kohane
Is... Is that a no?
Kohane: Is... Is that a no?An's Father
I'm not saying no, but I wanted to warn you first that since you teamed up with An, Akito, and Toya, people started paying attention to you, too.
An's Father: I'm not saying no, but I wanted to warn you first that since you teamed up with An, Akito, and Toya, people started paying attention to you, too.An's Father
The first time you sang here, they had low expectations, since you were a rookie. But that's no longer the case.
An's Father: The first time you sang here, they had low expectations, since you were a rookie. But that's no longer the case.Kohane
Oh...
Kohane: Oh...An's Father
You may be face with a demanding audience. Are you prepared for that?
An's Father: You may be face with a demanding audience. Are you prepared for that?Kohane
... Yes! I can do it!
Kohane: ... Yes! I can do it!Kohane
It may be difficult for me if the reaction's not positive, but this is something I have to do anyway.
Kohane: It may be difficult for me if the reaction's not positive, but this is something I have to do anyway.Kohane
This is the only way forward if I'm to stay in the group.
Kohane: This is the only way forward if I'm to stay in the group.Kohane
And that's really important to me. So please, let me sing here!
Kohane: And that's really important to me. So please, let me sing here!An's Father
Well, it seems like you've made up your mind.
An's Father: Well, it seems like you've made up your mind.Kohane
I have!
Kohane: I have!An's Father
But you know, it's not just successful performances that count towards experience. Failures do, too.
An's Father: But you know, it's not just successful performances that count towards experience. Failures do, too.Kohane
Failures...count?
Kohane: Failures...count?An's Father
You see, everyone's afraid of failure. Of losing their fame, or their team's trust because of it.
An's Father: You see, everyone's afraid of failure. Of losing their fame, or their team's trust because of it.An's Father
But what's the worst about it is when you're too scared to face it, and you run away.
An's Father: But what's the worst about it is when you're too scared to face it, and you run away.Kohane
Oh...
Kohane: Oh...Kohane
If you run away from failure, the damage can't be undone...
Kohane: If you run away from failure, the damage can't be undone...An's Father
Exactly. But you're strong enough to confront it. Sure there are many things you can't do yet, but you're not all green.
An's Father: Exactly. But you're strong enough to confront it. Sure there are many things you can't do yet, but you're not all green.An's Father
So sing with confidence and pride.
An's Father: So sing with confidence and pride.Kohane
I will! Thank you, Mr. Shiraishi!
Kohane: I will! Thank you, Mr. Shiraishi!
*Walking*
An
Make space on your table, I've got cookies for you.
An: Make space on your table, I've got cookies for you.Kohane
Oh? Did I order cookies?
Kohane: Oh? Did I order cookies?An
It's on us! Looks like the talk went well?
An: It's on us! Looks like the talk went well?Kohane
Yes!
Kohane: Yes!
*Setting tray down*
Kohane
(That's a small step forward...)
Kohane: (That's a small step forward...)Kohane
(I'm so glad An trusted me with this.)
Kohane: (I'm so glad An trusted me with this.)Side Story 2
Outside the live house Akito
Tch! An's running late. Where the heck's she gone?
Akito: Tch! An's running late. Where the heck's she gone?Toya
It looks like she's having some trouble finding the event organizer.
Toya: It looks like she's having some trouble finding the event organizer.Kohane
An's got so many connections. She even got us a special invite to this event...
Kohane: An's got so many connections. She even got us a special invite to this event...Kohane
...
Kohane: ...Toya
Kohane, you okay?
Toya: Kohane, you okay?Kohane
Sorry, I was just thinking that I need to give it my best today.
Kohane: Sorry, I was just thinking that I need to give it my best today.Akito
Don't stress out about it so much, or you'll panic and fumble again.
Akito: Don't stress out about it so much, or you'll panic and fumble again.Kohane
I won't! I'll sing as well as you do!
Kohane: I won't! I'll sing as well as you do!Akito
Neat, you're finally showing some confidence.
Akito: Neat, you're finally showing some confidence.
*Crowd*
Toya
A crowd's starting to form by the stage.
Toya: A crowd's starting to form by the stage.Audience Member A
Did you see? Vivid BAD SQUAD's in today's lineup.
Audience Member A: Did you see? Vivid BAD SQUAD's in today's lineup.Audience Member B
I saw those guys at STAY GOLDEN. They're nothing special.
Audience Member B: I saw those guys at STAY GOLDEN. They're nothing special.Kohane
!!
Kohane: !!Audience Member A
Really? I heard good things about them before.
Audience Member A: Really? I heard good things about them before.Audience Member B
They were riding out their luck, nothing more than that. I'm surprised they got in on this event at all.
Audience Member B: They were riding out their luck, nothing more than that. I'm surprised they got in on this event at all.Audience Member A
Aw, dude. I was kind of hyped to see them, but it looks like I shouldn't have got my hopes up.
Audience Member A: Aw, dude. I was kind of hyped to see them, but it looks like I shouldn't have got my hopes up.Akito
Tch...
Akito: Tch...Toya
...
Toya: ...Kohane
I... I'm sorry...
Kohane: I... I'm sorry...Toya
No need to talk about it anymore, Kohane.
Toya: No need to talk about it anymore, Kohane.Kohane
B-But, it's my fault...
Kohane: B-But, it's my fault...Akito
Look, there's always gonna be haters. Don't let it get to you.
Akito: Look, there's always gonna be haters. Don't let it get to you.Kohane
!!
Kohane: !!Kohane
(But... If it weren't for me messing up at STAY GOLDEN, our rep wouldn't have taken such a hit.)
Kohane: (But... If it weren't for me messing up at STAY GOLDEN, our rep wouldn't have taken such a hit.)Akito
Sheesh. I take back what I said about you learning to be confident.
Akito: Sheesh. I take back what I said about you learning to be confident.Akito
If it bothers you so much what people say about us, shut them up with an awesome performance. Like that other time.
Akito: If it bothers you so much what people say about us, shut them up with an awesome performance. Like that other time.Kohane
That other time?
Kohane: That other time?
Kohane
I want to organize a great event with An that will get everyone there excited!
Kohane: I want to organize a great event with An that will get everyone there excited!
Akito
I admit, it looks like you may have the resolve after all.
Akito: I admit, it looks like you may have the resolve after all.Akito
Your song was great. Sorry about messing things up before.
Akito: Your song was great. Sorry about messing things up before.Kohane
Oh...
Kohane: Oh...Kohane
(That's right... At first, Akito didn't acknowledge me, but he changed his mind after seeing me on stage.)
Kohane: (That's right... At first, Akito didn't acknowledge me, but he changed his mind after seeing me on stage.)Akito
Keep your chin high and show them how awesome you are.
Akito: Keep your chin high and show them how awesome you are.Kohane
I will!
Kohane: I will!Kohane
Hmm... An's dad said something similar to me earlier.
Kohane: Hmm... An's dad said something similar to me earlier.Toya
He actually told me that too, when I had just teamed up with Akito.
Toya: He actually told me that too, when I had just teamed up with Akito.Akito
Oh yeah?
Akito: Oh yeah?Akito
Anyway, An's really late. Let's go inside.
Akito: Anyway, An's really late. Let's go inside.Kohane
But...
Kohane: But...Akito
It's fine, we'll find her inside.
Akito: It's fine, we'll find her inside.Akito
Besides, this way our sensitive member won't have to listen to some guys badmouthing us while they wait for the gig.
Akito: Besides, this way our sensitive member won't have to listen to some guys badmouthing us while they wait for the gig.
*Walking*
Kohane
Um... Was Akito being considerate towards me just now?
Kohane: Um... Was Akito being considerate towards me just now?Toya
Yeah, I think he was.
Toya: Yeah, I think he was.Akito
Hurry up, you two! Or I'll go on ahead without you!
Akito: Hurry up, you two! Or I'll go on ahead without you!Toya
Right. Let's go, Kohane.
Toya: Right. Let's go, Kohane.Kohane
Okay!
Kohane: Okay!Other Kohane Card Stories
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- Gloomy Night/Card Story
- Happy Birthday!! (Kohane)/Card Story
- Happy Birthday!! 2023 (Kohane)/Card Story
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- I'll Tell You Lots!/Card Story
- I Got Praised ♪/Card Story
- In My Own Words/Card Story
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- Sea Glass Full Of Feelings/Card Story
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- Tiny Timid Creature/Card Story
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