Side Story 1
Unlock Requirements: 1000 | Rewards: 25
*Cafe Bell*

An's Father
Ah, Akito, you're here pretty early today.


An's Father
Which probably means that you wanted to talk to me...


An's Father
A kid like you doesn't need to put on a face for me. Anyway, come on in.


An's Father
Alright, here's your usual coffee.

*Clinking*

An's Father
So, what is it that you wanted to talk to me about...?


An's Father
Yeah, I remember.


An's Father
I do...


An's Father
RAD WEEKEND, huh...?


An's Father
Goals and ideals are things that can give people purpose, but also mislead them.


An's Father
A lot of people end up seeing the past, their own pasts especially, through rose-colored glasses.


An's Father
Without even realizing it, we all sort of exaggerate the truth and detach ourselves from reality.


An's Father
I'm sure you'll understand in time...


An's Father
For now, just make sure to cherish your friends. They seemed very worried about you over what happened.


An's Father
Right...


An's Father
Though, I have a feeling you already know the answer to that question.


An's Father
Sorry, I wasn't trying to be unforthcoming or anything...


An's Father
A part of me knew you'd return to ask me about what I said someday. So, please feel free to speak your mind.

Akito
When you said how goals and ideals can mislead people, were you actually talking about Nagi and RAD WEEKEND?


An's Father
Yes...


An's Father
What you youngsters saw and what's become a part of the fabric of this town... They're the same thing, but also not.


An's Father
Unless you know the secret behind that event, and understand all the emotions we felt... You and your team won't be able to surpass it.


An's Father
We knew that, but we still decided to pass the torch on to the next generation.


An's Father
There's a huge gap between those who know the truth and those who don't.


An's Father
I think a part of Taiga was really bothered by how things became so distorted.


An's Father
So, as much as I don't like how he went about things, I believe that was his way of telling you all the truth...


An's Father
Nagi's passing, our choices, our ruse... None of that is anything to be glorified.


An's Father
Sounds like you got the answer you were looking for.

Akito
(When he told me to cherish my friends that time, he probably wasn't just giving me advice. He was also probably talking about Nagi...)
Side Story 2
Unlock Requirements: 4000 • 1200
• 120
| Rewards: 50
*Footsteps*

Akito, Kohane & Toya
Yeah!

Toya
Our first step should probably be to secure more time together. Would that be a problem for anyone?

Toya
That time can be used both for longer practices and for us to brainstorm our plans going forward.
*Footsteps*

Manager
Then, Akito, let's do our best again today.


Manager
Hm? Yes, of course.


Male Customer
Yeah, I was looking for something that goes well with a short-sleeved shirt underneath.

Akito
Do you have any particular fabrics or designs in mind, or any colors or anything? We have a fairly wide selection here.


Male Customer
Oh, I'm not really the fashion-conscious type... The clothes I usually get sort of all look the same, you know?


Male Customer
So, could you help me pick out an outfit?

Akito
(Based on what he's wearing now, I doubt he'd usually go for clothing with printed patterns. But he also said he wants something different from his usual repertoire...)

Akito
How about something with a patterned inner lining? We also have some interesting shirts that aren't too flashy.


Male Customer
You do?! Then, I'd like to try both of those!


Manager
Nice work today, Akito. Your work ethic and customer service skills are always a huge help around here.


Manager
Oh, that's right! You asked earlier if we could chat! Now should be fine since we don't have any customers at the moment.


Manager
...!


Manager
Would you mind telling me why...?


Manager
I see...


Manager
I'd heard rumors that you and your friends battled against Taiga...


Manager
And how you heard about what happened to Nagi...


Manager
Yes...


Manager
I'm so sorry. I wish I could've told you...


Manager
...! Right...


Manager
You said that you need more time to practice. Do you and your team already have a plan in mind?


Manager
Understood. Then, this can be your last day.


Manager
Under normal circumstances. But I'm making a special exception as your manager.


Manager
Yes... This may be shameless of me to say, but I am rooting for you guys...


Manager
Thank you for being such a wonderful employee. It was fun while it lasted. Be sure to drop by as a customer from time to time, okay?

Side Story 1
*Cafe Bell*

An's Father
Ah, Akito, you're here pretty early today.


An's Father
Which probably means that you wanted to talk to me...


An's Father
A kid like you doesn't need to put on a face for me. Anyway, come on in.


An's Father
Alright, here's your usual coffee.

*Clinking*

An's Father
So, what is it that you wanted to talk to me about...?


An's Father
Yeah, I remember.


An's Father
I do...


An's Father
RAD WEEKEND, huh...?


An's Father
Goals and ideals are things that can give people purpose, but also mislead them.


An's Father
A lot of people end up seeing the past, their own pasts especially, through rose-colored glasses.


An's Father
Without even realizing it, we all sort of exaggerate the truth and detach ourselves from reality.


An's Father
I'm sure you'll understand in time...


An's Father
For now, just make sure to cherish your friends. They seemed very worried about you over what happened.


An's Father
Right...


An's Father
Though, I have a feeling you already know the answer to that question.


An's Father
Sorry, I wasn't trying to be unforthcoming or anything...


An's Father
A part of me knew you'd return to ask me about what I said someday. So, please feel free to speak your mind.

Akito
When you said how goals and ideals can mislead people, were you actually talking about Nagi and RAD WEEKEND?


An's Father
Yes...


An's Father
What you youngsters saw and what's become a part of the fabric of this town... They're the same thing, but also not.


An's Father
Unless you know the secret behind that event, and understand all the emotions we felt... You and your team won't be able to surpass it.


An's Father
We knew that, but we still decided to pass the torch on to the next generation.


An's Father
There's a huge gap between those who know the truth and those who don't.


An's Father
I think a part of Taiga was really bothered by how things became so distorted.


An's Father
So, as much as I don't like how he went about things, I believe that was his way of telling you all the truth...


An's Father
Nagi's passing, our choices, our ruse... None of that is anything to be glorified.


An's Father
Sounds like you got the answer you were looking for.

Akito
(When he told me to cherish my friends that time, he probably wasn't just giving me advice. He was also probably talking about Nagi...)
Side Story 2
*Footsteps*

Akito, Kohane & Toya
Yeah!

Toya
Our first step should probably be to secure more time together. Would that be a problem for anyone?

Toya
That time can be used both for longer practices and for us to brainstorm our plans going forward.
*Footsteps*

Manager
Then, Akito, let's do our best again today.


Manager
Hm? Yes, of course.


Male Customer
Yeah, I was looking for something that goes well with a short-sleeved shirt underneath.

Akito
Do you have any particular fabrics or designs in mind, or any colors or anything? We have a fairly wide selection here.


Male Customer
Oh, I'm not really the fashion-conscious type... The clothes I usually get sort of all look the same, you know?


Male Customer
So, could you help me pick out an outfit?

Akito
(Based on what he's wearing now, I doubt he'd usually go for clothing with printed patterns. But he also said he wants something different from his usual repertoire...)

Akito
How about something with a patterned inner lining? We also have some interesting shirts that aren't too flashy.


Male Customer
You do?! Then, I'd like to try both of those!


Manager
Nice work today, Akito. Your work ethic and customer service skills are always a huge help around here.


Manager
Oh, that's right! You asked earlier if we could chat! Now should be fine since we don't have any customers at the moment.


Manager
...!


Manager
Would you mind telling me why...?


Manager
I see...


Manager
I'd heard rumors that you and your friends battled against Taiga...


Manager
And how you heard about what happened to Nagi...


Manager
Yes...


Manager
I'm so sorry. I wish I could've told you...


Manager
...! Right...


Manager
You said that you need more time to practice. Do you and your team already have a plan in mind?


Manager
Understood. Then, this can be your last day.


Manager
Under normal circumstances. But I'm making a special exception as your manager.


Manager
Yes... This may be shameless of me to say, but I am rooting for you guys...


Manager
Thank you for being such a wonderful employee. It was fun while it lasted. Be sure to drop by as a customer from time to time, okay?

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