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Memories of Failure
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A few years ago 
*Whistle*
Referee
4-0! Shibuya Diamonds SC wins!
Referee: 4-0! Shibuya Diamonds SC wins!
Elementary School Akito
Good game!
Elementary School Akito
Hey, Shota, you looked like you were out of gas in the second half. You gotta work on your conditioning more.
Shota
S-Sorry! I'll make sure to run more from now on.
Elementary School Akito
As long as you understand...
Shota
But your goal at the end was so cool, Akito. You really are our team's ace!
Elementary School Akito
Well, duh. An ace can't be an ace if they don't score, right?
Shota
Haha. And we don't expect anything less from you.
Elementary School Akito
But since we've made it this far, we're gonna win it all. That means we're definitely winning our next one too.
Shota
Yeah! Oh, but our next opponent is really good too... You sure we can beat them?
Elementary School Akito
What are you saying that for? We've just gotta win no matter who we end up playing against!
Shota
S-Sorry! I'll make sure to run more from now on.
Elementary School Akito
...
Elementary School Akito
Well, whenever you're in trouble, just know that you can pass the ball off to me...
Shota
Oh...
Shota
(Akito's kinda scary on the outside, but he's really a nice guy that everybody can count on...)
Shota
Thanks, Akito...! Let's win the next tournament too!
Elementary School Akito
That's right, I'll be there to take down whoever comes at us!
The day before the tournament Shota
Thank you!
Shota
(Alright, the tournament's tomorrow. No mistakes from here on out...!)
*Kicking*
Shota
Hm? Is that...?
Shota
Akito? But practice is over...
Elementary School Akito
*Huff*... *Huff*...
*Hurried Footsteps*
Shota
Nice work out there, Akito!
Elementary School Akito
Huh? Oh, you're still here?
Shota
I could be asking you the same thing. You stayed behind to practice more?
Elementary School Akito
Yup. We're playing against a pretty good team tomorrow.
Elementary School Akito
And it's our last match as sixth graders. We can't leave anything behind on our way out.
Shota
Just like a true ace...! You're the coolest, Akito!
Elementary School Akito
Quit exaggerating, will you? I just don't want to miss out, you know?
Shota
Yeah...
Shota
Hey, can I stay and practice with you?
Elementary School Akito
Huh?
Shota
I wanna do everything I can too!
Elementary School Akito
Shota...
Elementary School Akito
Alright, but no running out of gas like that other time.
The day of the tournament - Quarterfinals Elementary School Akito
Alright, win this one and we're through to the finals!
Shota
The other team's full of kids that were pulled from famous junior clubs, but we made it this far, so we're gonna win this thing...!
Elementary School Akito
Of course we are. There's no way we're gonna lose!
*Whistling*
Opponent Player A
Nice, we're racking up goals left and right. We've got this!
Opponent Player B
Hey, it's not over yet.
Elementary School Akito
Dammit, they're up three goals already!
Elementary School Akito
(They just keep catching our defenders off guard by slipping behind them...!)
Elementary School Akito
(We're gonna lose at this rate...!)
Teammates
They're playing like they're the favorites...
Teammates
They're too good. There's no way we can beat them...
Elementary School Akito
...!
Elementary School Akito
Hey, don't give up yet! We decided that we're gonna win it all, right?!
Shota
Akito...
Elementary School Akito
Get the ball to me the next time you can. I'll get a goal for you guys.
Elementary School Akito
Just don't give up until it's over, alright? Just run! Keep running! Don't let go!
*Hurried Footsteps*
Shota
Yeah, we're not losing this...! It all starts with one goal...!
Shota
(B-But...)
*Footsteps*
*Hurried Footsteps*
Shota
(They're defending way too well. I can't get it by them...)
Elementary School Akito
Hah...! There!
Shota
(Oh, Akito, wow...! He peeled that guy off like it was nothing!)
Elementary School Akito
...!
Shota
(Now's my chance to get the ball to him...)
*Hurried Footsteps*
Elementary School Akito
Over here...!!
Shota
Akito...!
*Kick*
*Kick*
*Kick*
*Cheering*
Elementary School Akito
Yes, that's one!
Shota
W-We did it...!
Teammates
Whoa, they got through all those defenders...!
Elementary School Akito
Hey, we're just getting started.
Elementary School Akito
We're gonna win this match and the whole tournament! We've gotta keep scoring!
Teammates
Yeah!!
Opponent Players
They score a goal...
Opponent Players
That kid's good. I lost him for a second there.
Opponent Players
But no more... Let's regroup and get back out there!
*Kick*
Referee
Musashino East scores!!
*Cheering*
Audience
Hey, they scored again! And they're back up three?!
Audience
The Shibuya Diamonds just can't keep up, and they've got less than five minutes... Can they pull this off...?
Elementary School Akito
No, seriously...?!
Shota
They're totally in control now... We can't even get a hold of the ball anymore.
Elementary School Akito
No, we still have time!! Don't give up until it's over!
Shota
R-Right...
*Hurried Footsteps*
Elementary School Akito
(Dammit, dammit...! Nothing's working...!!)
Elementary School Akito
(We said we'd win...! I said we'd win...! Things can't end like this!)
Elementary School Akito
Dammit...!!
*Hurried Footsteps*
*Whistling*
Referee
5-1! Musashino East wins!
Opponent Players
Good game!!
Elementary School Akito
Good game...!
Elementary School Akito
Man, we got beat...!
Elementary School Akito
We couldn't we win?! We worked so hard to get here...!
Teammates
We just never stood a chance...
Elementary School Akito
What...?!
Elementary School Akito
You guys...! Don't say stuff like that! That's when it really becomes impossible to win!
Teammates
No, we really didn't stand a chance! Musashino East is full of kids that left home and came all the way here to just play soccer, right?
Elementary School Akito
Huh...?
Teammates
I heard that they practice forever after school too. It's like they're never not kicking around a ball.
Teammates
I mean, they're all serious about going pro, right? They're sacrificing all their free time just to achieve that goal.
Elementary School Akito
...!
Elementary School Akito
(But I always took soccer seriously and did everything I could...)
Elementary School Akito
(I never even thought about leaving home to practice playing soccer from dawn to dusk.)
Elementary School Akito
(But still, I was being serious... I...)
Teammates
There's no way we could beat anyone who's that focused on their goals...
Elementary School Akito
...!
Neighborhood Shota
That was a rough match. It would've been nice to finish the sixth grade with a win... But we still managed to score a goal against them, so that counts, right...?
Elementary School Akito
...
Shota
Hey, Akito, you're gonna keep playing in junior high, right? Let's join the same team!
Elementary School Akito
I'm gonna quit...
Shota
What?! W-Why...?!
Elementary School Akito
Playing against those guys made me realize something today...
Elementary School Akito
They made me doubt how serious I was about playing soccer.
Elementary School Akito
I asked myself if I could do more than they're doing right now, if I could do more in the future...
Elementary School Akito
And I couldn't think of an answer...
Shota
Akito...
Elementary School Akito
I'm such a loser... I talked so big and acted like some kind of bigshot...
Elementary School Akito
But now I don't know what to do. That just means I wasn't really that serious to begin with...
Elementary School Akito
That's why I'm quitting...
Shota
But...
Shota
But I thought you were the most serious about playing soccer out of all of us! Sure the other team was really good, but you're our ace...
Elementary School Akito
Thanks, Shota.
Elementary School Akito
But that's just not enough.
Elementary School Akito
I'll never be happy with just that...
Shota
Akito...
Elementary School Akito
Sorry for being such a useless Ace. Bye...
Shota
W-Wait! Akito, please don't quit...!
*Footsteps*
Live House
*Cheering*
Akito
♪ ————! ————!
Toya
——♪ ——♪
Akito & Toya
♪ ————!
*Cheering*
???
Who would've thought that we'd run into each other here...!
???
Akito and his team might just turn this event on its head...
Summer Festival Invite
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Live House MC
I don't think we even need to tally scores here. The BAD DOGS win! Talk about an awesome song...!
*Cheering*
Audience
Hey, give us one more! You gotta give us an encore!
Audience
Yeah! Just one more!
*Crowd Chattering*
MC
Looks like you've made some friends, BAD DOGS. What do you say, you two?
Akito
Why not? We've still got plenty left in the tank too.
Toya
I see no problem with that. Let's keep singing for as long as we can.
MC
Alright, BAD DOGS, give us an encore!
*Cheering*
Kamiyama Street
*Hologram Appearing*
Len
<You guys, that was such an amazing show! The whole place was shaking because of all the cheering!>
Akito
Yeah, it was a good show, but we can't let that get to our heads...
Toya
Right. We still have plenty of room for improvement.
Len
<What?! Really?! You guys can relax a little now, right? Aren't you guys not practicing for a while either?>
Len
<An said she's busy with stuff at home, and Kohane's gone off to that seaside school or something, so I feel like you guys can have some fun...>
Akito
Look, they're not skipping practice because they want to. We even said that we'd get right back to it once we can.
Toya
Yes, which is why we shouldn't let our guard down just because Azusawa and Shiraishi aren't here.
Len
<You guys are so cool. That means I need to try harder too...>
???
E-Excuse me...! You're Akito Shinonome, right?
Toya
Len, mind hiding for a bit?
Len
<Okay!>
Akito
You're...
???
Remember me? I'm Shota Hayashi. We used to play on the same soccer team in elementary school.
Akito
Oh...
Elementary School Akito
Sorry for being such a useless Ace. Bye...
Shota
W-Wait! Akito, please don't quit...!
Toya
Akito?
Akito
Yeah, I remember. It's been a while...
Shota
I'm glad you're doing so well! We haven't talked at all since you quit playing soccer.
Akito
Why are you here, anyway...?
Shota
Oh, right... I noticed you performing in that event just now and was wondering if I could ask you to do something...
Akito
Huh? You want us to do something?
Shota
Yeah! I want you guys to perform in the live concert for the Summer Festival!
Toya
The live concert for the Summer Festival?
Shota
It's called the Shibuya Summer Festival. Every year, we invite artists and performers to play in the concert...
Akito
Oh, that festival. Weren't there like pro and amateur divisions for that?
Shota
Yeah, looks like we're on the same page! I'm actually also a part of the planning committee this year.
Akito
You are? How...?
Shota
My brother's on the committee too, but he said that they needed more people. Then I ended up having to lead all the concert stuff...
Shota
And we just found out that our headliner for the amateur division can't make it...
Akito
So you were out looking for a replacement?
Shota
Exactly! Who would've thought I'd run into you like this, Akito...? You sounded amazing up there, so I'm sure you'd be able to make just a big a splash at the Summer Festival!
Shota
So please, I need you guys to perform! I'm begging you...!
Toya
I see... By the way, do you know who else will be performing?
Shota
Yes, of course! Here's a list of all the groups.
*Paper Rustle*
Akito
Hey, hold up... These guys are pretty much all dance teams.
Shota
Yes, this year we've primarily been inviting dance teams to perform in the amateur division.
Toya
I'm sure you noticed during today's event that we're singers and not really dancers.
Toya
I hate to say this, but I'm not sure we'd fit into the overall theme you've established...
Akito
Yeah. Everyone watching will want to see that sort of performance too, right?
Shota
I completely understand how you feel...! But the headliner was also a singing group and not exactly a dance team.
Shota
Our schedule has the amateur division headliner go right before the pros take the stage.
Shota
That's why we've reserved this slot just for someone that can really sing!
Toya
I see...
Shota
S-So, how about it? I'm sure you two would be able to handle it...
Akito
...
Toya
I'm for participating in this event, Akito.
Toya
He gave a reasonable explanation as to why he picked us, complimented our singing ability and made it clear that he needs our help.
Toya
We even happen to be open just around the time of the festival too.
Akito
Right...
Shota
Does that mean...?!
Akito
But since we're gonna be surrounded by dance teams, we should include a little of that in our performance, right?
Akito
We have ages to prepare for this concert of yours, but you think we'll be ready in time?
Shota
No, you don't have to do that! We'd be more than happy with what you usually do...
Akito
It'll pretty much be just dance teams before us, right? We'd just be shortchanging the crowd if we get up there and don't dance at all.
Toya
It's just like you to think that, Akito...
Toya
But I have a feeling that our act will benefit from the addition of a few dance sequences, no?
Toya
We won't be able to practice singing as much, but it may help us down the road by learning to do something new like this...
Akito
...
Akito
(Something new. Something other than singing... Somewhere new might be a nice change of pace too...)
Akito
(And...)
Akito
Alright, we'll do it...
Shota
What?! You will?! Thanks! You're a lifesaver...!
Akito
It looks like we have something to gain from this too.
Akito
But again, we're not shortchanging the crowd. If we're gonna be the headliners, we've gotta sing AND dance.
Shota
Reliable ol' Akito... You haven't changed one bit since then.
Shota
Again, thanks. I'll do whatever I can to support you guys along the way too!
Akito
Alright, just make sure to tell us once you've got all the details worked out.
Akito
And now we're performing in the Summer Festival...
Toya
Yes, I'm looking forward to it.
Akito
You are? Toya, does that mean you've...?
Toya
I am genuinely excited about performing in this event and plan on doing everything I can to make it a success.
Toya
However, it will also be my first time going to the Summer Festival, so I can't wait to see what it's like.
Akito
Alright, fine. Whatever...
Len
<Hey, can I come out now...?>
Toya
Yes, you should be fine now.
Akito
Sorry about that, Len.
Len
<No, don't worry about it! But since you guys are going to the Summer Festival now, can I come with you?>
*Hologram Appearing*
Akito
Sure, but we're not going just to have fun.
Len
<I know!>
Len
<But you're gonna be singing and dancing, right? So you'll be doing dance practices too?>
Akito
Yup.
Len
<Then, can I help you with that? I even just got a new pair of shoes.>
Len
<They fit really nicely, so I'm thinking about turning them into my dancing shoes!>
Akito
Dancing shoes?
Len
<Yeah, I was told that it's good to have several pairs of shoes for when you're working on complicated dance sequences!>
Len
<Like this!>
Toya
Yes, I see. That's very cool.
Len
< I know, right?! I was saying how my old shoes were getting worn out, and KAITO just ended up giving me a brand-new pair!>
Akito
So that's what happened, huh?
Toya
Then why don't we practice in SEKAI?
Akito
And shoes just for dancing...
Akito
I never really thought about it, but can't we just use what we usually wear for this?
Toya
I've looked this up before and found that dancing shoes, such as ballet slippers, aren't necessarily made of anything special.
Toya
But it's also apparently good to choose them based on their lightness or purpose, such as if they can handle tough step sequences.
Akito
I had no idea...
Toya
I doubt our current shoes will hinder us in any way, but it may be good to have a separate pair if we do plan on getting better.
Akito
Maybe... I'm not trying to copy Len, but it would be a source of motivation too.
Akito
Wanna go check some out after practice?
Len
<Yay! Tell me once you're done, alright? I can't wait to see what you get!>
Miyamasuzaka 
Ena
Okay, wanna call it a day?
Mizuki
Thanks for planning our after-party, Ena. It was really fun.
Ena
I'm glad you enjoyed yourself, Mizuki, but you're doing everything next time.
Mizuki
Haha. Well, if I have time...
Ena
Ugh...
Ena
(There's still this divide between us... Normally, I wouldn't have to go as far as saying that I'd plan one of these to get it off the ground...)
Ena
(I even promised myself to just wait and see...)
Mafuyu
Okay, I'm going home now.
Ena
Oh, yeah... Bye.
Mizuki
Bye bye!
*Footsteps*
Kanade
Oh, I almost forgot. I wanted to visit the CD shop on the way back, so I'll go with you until then, Mafuyu...
Mafuyu
...
Kanade
Is something wrong?
Mafuyu
It's blocked... They're doing construction.
Kanade
Huh...?
Ena
You're kidding. This whole road's blocked until the main intersection? I have to figure out a different way back..
Mizuki
You know, it's sort of a scenic route, but wanna try going around and through that park over there? We can head straight for the station once we're out.
Ena
That's pretty far and it's still hot out, but I guess we don't have much of a choice...
Mizuki
I mean, you and Kanade don't get enough exercise anyway, right? It'll be good for you two.
Ena
You hardly look all that different from me, Mizuki. Don't put yourself up on a pedestal, alright?
Mizuki
Alright, alright. Anyway, let's go!
You're Going Too?
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Shrine Grounds Mizuki
There we go! Just cut through here, and we can head straight for the station.
Ena
I never knew a shortcut like this existed...!
Mafuyu
How did you find this?
Mizuki
Hehe. I was wandering around here one time and just found this place by complete accident.
Kanade
Thank you, Mizuki. You helped us so much.
Mizuki
You're welcome!
Kanade
Hey, what's what...? It looks like they're getting ready for something...
Mafuyu
That board says, Shibuya Summer Festival...
Ena
Oh, the Shibuya Summer Festival... I think I went once when I was still in junior high.
Ena
I remember it being a lot of fun because of all the food stalls and the concert they put on.
Mizuki
A concert? I wonder who's performing...
Ena
We can probably find out pretty quick on our phones... See? Here we go.
*Tapping*
Mizuki
Let's see... Hey, there's a ton of people performing!
Mizuki
What?! ZEROstear's coming?!
Kanade
ZEROstear? Oh, the artist that does a lot of anime songs?
Mizuki
Yeah! They did the opening theme for a really popular show this season too!
Ena
I don't know much about anime, but they know how to get famous artists, huh...?
Mizuki
Yeah, it's just wall-to-wall A-listers! Wait, I'm not sure who A-GURI is...
Kanade
Did you say, A-GURI...?
Mafuyu
Do you know who they are, Kanade?
Kanade
Yes... They're not all that famous yet, but they've started gaining some popularity with the videos they've been posting.
Kanade
I was under the impression that they wouldn't perform live, so it took me by surprise a little...
Ena
So it's not just famous people?
Mafuyu
There's an amateur division that's separate from the pro stage too...
Kanade
Yes, I see that. These mostly look like dance teams, but some good singing groups are apparently coming too.
Ena
Oh, so this is meant to have a whole range of amateur and professional artists performing all together.
Ena
(Wait, they all seem pretty into this...! This could be a chance to have Mizuki go out with us too...)
Ena
Hey, since this is happening, why don't we all go see this show?
Kanade
Huh...?
Mizuki
I think I'll pass... It's still gonna be pretty hot out, right?
Mizuki
I've been to an outdoor event like this before and I came back completely exhausted. I'm not sure Kanade could handle it, you know?
Mafuyu
She might collapse from heat-stroke.
Kanade
Urgh... Maybe...
Ena
But it says they're doing it at night. It should be much cooler by then, so we should be fine.
Mizuki
Hmm... Still...
Kanade
If we bring a lot of cold drinks, do you think we'll be okay...?
Mizuki
Wait, you wanna go?!
Kanade
I've never been to an outdoor concert like this, but I am interested in seeing A-GURI perform live. I may not get this chance in the future...
Ena
How about you, Mafuyu?
Mizuki
There's no way Mafuyu's gonna be free...
Mafuyu
I have cram school that day, but classes should end early. I shouldn't have to prepare much for next time either, so I think I can go.
Mizuki
Wait, seriously?!
Ena
Then it's settled. You're coming too, Mizuki. I mean, some artists you like are coming too, right?
Mizuki
Okay, fine. I'll go... My first Summer Festival in absolutely forever♪
Kanade
I need to be careful not to suffer from heat-stroke. Mizuki, would you mind telling us what we should be bringing to an event like this later?
Mizuki
Yeah, you got it!
Ena
Alright, I'll message all of you once I get more details too.
Mafuyu
If I think I'm going to be running late, I'll let everyone know.
Ena
Okay, thanks. Let's enjoy this as much as we can since we all get to go!
Shinonome Household - Living Room Akito
Man...
Akito
(It's a lot harder than I expected to make what we already have better...)
Akito
(We're gonna have to keep practicing to be able to sing while we do all this too...)
Akito
(But these shoes I got yesterday are nice. They're lighter and easier to move around in than anything I've ever worn before...)
Akito
Okay, I should go over that last dance one more time.
Mother
So you're going to the Summer Festival with your friends this weekend...?
Akito
(Hm? This weekend...?)
Ena
Yup! So I won't be needing dinner!
Mother
That's fine by me. Have fun but be safe, okay?
Ena
I will.
Akito
(Ena's home already...?)
Akito
(Hold on, she said Summer Festival. Did she mean the Shibuya Summer Festival? And Ena's going?)
Akito
(If she sees me and Toya performing... I don't want to think about it more than that...)
Ena
Oh, Akito, you're home?
Akito
Yeah.
Ena
Hey, that bag you're holding... It's from that new store that just opened, right?
Akito
It's nothing. What does it matter if I...?
*Rustling*
Ena
Wait, are these dancing shoes? Lemme see! Are you gonna wear them to an event or something?
Akito
Hey, hands off. I didn't say you could...
Ena
Hmm... Don't you think this design's a little out of your league, Akito?
Akito
Quit it. Who asked you anyway? And give them back already!
Ena
Okay, okay. Have fun practicing with them.
*Footsteps*
Akito
Yup...
Akito
(The Summer Festival, huh...?)
Akito
(I wonder if she still remembers what happened back then...)
Words From Long Ago
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Shinonome Household - Living Room Elementary School Akito
Ugh, I'm so bored...
Elementary School Akito)
(I have absolutely nothing to do. What did I usually do before?
Elementary School Akito
(Soccer in the afternoon, watch soccer after I got home, practice juggling after dark and...)
Elementary School Akito
(Wow, every day was really just all about soccer. But...)
Teammates
Musashino East is full of kids that left home and came all the way here to just play soccer, right?
Teammates
I heard that they practice forever after school too. It's like they're never not kicking around a ball.
Teammates
I mean, they're all serious about going pro, right? They're sacrificing all their free time just to achieve that goal.
Elementary School Akito
(I just didn't do enough. I didn't practice enough, I didn't prepare enough and everything else in between...)
Elementary School Akito
...
*Ringing*
Elementary School Akito
(Someone's calling? Ena...?)
Elementary School Akito
Hello?
Junior High School Ena
<Akito, where are you right now?!>
Elementary School Akito
Where? I'm at home... Hang on, didn't you say you're going to the Summer Festival?
Junior High School Ena
<I did, and I'm calling you from the fairgrounds. I'm so glad you picked up. I'm in a little trouble at the moment.>
Elementary School Akito
What you mean by trouble? I'm not gonna be your errand boy if that's what this is about.
Junior High School Ena
<That's not why I'm calling you! I got hurt, and I need you to come and get me!>
Elementary School Akito
What...? You're hurt?
Summer Festival Fairgrounds Junior High School Ena
Hey, Akito! I'm over here!!
*Hurried Footsteps*
Elementary School Akito
Geez, you really are hurt! I brought your shoes but can you even walk right now?!
Junior High School Ena
Yeah! My wooden sandal didn't fit right and really made my feet hurt. I'm so glad you were home...
Elementary School Akito
Wait, what...?! You're not actually hurt?! I came all this way because your feet were sore?!
Elementary School Akito
Don't call me for stuff like that! You know I rushed over because I was worried, right...?
Junior High School Ena
What do you mean, Stuff like that? My feet really hurt, and I seriously can't walk, so I was legitimately in trouble!
Elementary School Akito
Will you just shut up! Here, put on your shoes.
Junior High School Ena
I should be the one telling you to shut up! But thanks for bringing these...
Junior High School Ena
Hey, wait! You brought my sneakers?! These are totally gonna clash with my yukata!
Elementary School Akito
Seriously? You're worried about that?
Junior High School Ena
Yes, it matters! Don't you know how dumb I'll look if I wear sneakers with this thing?!
Elementary School Akito
You were the one that said you needed something comfortable to walk in! Quit complaining!
Junior High School Ena
I know, but...! I didn't mean these! It's gonna be so embarrassing if someone I know sees me wearing these...
Elementary School Akito
What?! Forget it, I'm leaving! You're on your own!
*Footsteps*
Junior High School Ena
A-Akito, wait...!
Elementary School Akito
(Seriously, she just decides to go off on me after I came all this way to get her...?!)
Shota
Huh? Akito...? I didn't know you were here!
Elementary School Akito
It's you...!
Shota
Long time no see! I was wondering what you were up to after that tournament.
Shota
So are you really gonna quit playing soccer, Akito? Everybody's saying that they want you to come back...
Elementary School Akito
...
Shota
I promise to start practicing just as hard as you do! Please, come back so we can all...
Elementary School Akito
Like I said before, that's not the issue. I'm done playing soccer.
Elementary School Akito
Bye.
*Footsteps*
Shota
But...
Elementary School Akito
There's just no point...
Elementary School Akito
It doesn't matter how much I try...
Junior High School Ena
A-Akito...
Elementary School Akito
Ena... You finally decide to put your shoes on?
Junior High School Ena
What choice did I have?! I won't be able to get home if I don't, but I look so stupid...
Elementary School Akito
Relax, nobody's paying attention to what you're wearing.
Junior High School Ena
What?! That's not what I'm talking about!
Junior High School Ena
Anyway, that other boy... Isn't he the one from your soccer team?
Elementary School Akito
Why do you care?
Elementary School Akito
And I'm done playing soccer. I'm not on that team anymore.
Junior High School Ena
Oh...?
Junior High School Ena
But you've had this cloud over your head lately.
Elementary School Akito
What are you talking about?
Junior High School Ena
You know exactly what I'm talking about. Right after you quit, you've been so mopey. It's honestly hard not to notice.
Elementary School Akito
Shut up! What do you know about how I...?!
*Cheering*
Junior High School Ena
What's going on?! Where's this noise coming from...?
Elementary School Akito
Oh, it's probably that concert. I saw a bunch of people moving towards that stage over there...
Junior High School Ena
A concert? Like Summer Fest?
Elementary School Akito
I dunno, but I think so. Anyway, I'm not really interested, so I'm going home...
Junior High School Ena
Akito, wait! Wanna try checking it out since we're here?
Elementary School Akito
Why? Also, what about your foot...?
Junior High School Ena
I'm in my sneakers now, so I'm fine! C'mon, let's go!
Elementary School Akito
Hey, wait...! Quit pulling my arm!!
*Footsteps*
Summer Festival Stage Musician
♪——! ——!!
*Cheering*
Junior High School Ena
Whoa, everyone's really into it!
Junior High School Ena
Is this artist really popular or something? The whole crowd's going nuts...!
Elementary School Akito
Yeah, they are...
Elementary School Akito
(Live concerts, huh....? I've never really been interested in music.)
Elementary School Akito
(But... I think I like this.)
Musician
♪——!!
*Cheering*
Elementary School Akito
(Whoa, they're cheering even louder now...!!)
Elementary School Akito
(They're making everything shake like crazy...! I never knew that a musician could make so many people go wild like this...)
Elementary School Akito
This is awesome...
Junior High School Ena
Alright, wanna head home? That show was amazing...
Elementary School Akito
Yeah...
Elementary School Akito
(That was so incredible. My heart's still pounding...!)
Spectator A
Man, that event was something else!
Spectator B
Yeah! But this has nothing on KEN and his crew!
Spectator A
They're just on a completely different level. Isn't he putting on a huge event or something next year?
Spectator B
Yeah, I heard that too! I can't wait to see what happens!
Elementary School Akito
(KEN...? There's someone better than who I just saw...?)
Junior High School Ena
Akito? Hey, you there? Did that concert really get to you?
Elementary School Akito
No! Quit asking!
Junior High School Ena
I totally get how you feel. The music, the crowd, everything... It was so much fun.
Elementary School Akito
I said quit asking!
Junior High School Ena
Hey, Akito... Why don't you try doing something like that...?
Elementary School Akito
Huh?
Junior High School Ena
This was the first time in a while that I saw you actually having fun. Why not try taking a stab at this kind of music?
Elementary School Akito
Try...? You expect me to just dive in without really knowing if I can even succeed?
Junior High School Ena
Who said anything about diving in? Just have fun with it, you know?
Elementary School Akito
But... What if I end up quitting that too? I'd look really stupid for even trying in the first place.
Junior High School Ena
Akito...
Junior High School Ena
You need to stop giving up before you've even given it a chance, alright?
Elementary School Akito
Shut up...! What do you know about me?!
Junior High School Ena
What do I know? Well, nothing. How am I supposed to know how you feel?
Elementary School Akito
Huh...?
Junior High School Ena
Even if I said that I do know how you feel, you'd just snap back by saying that I don't, right?
Elementary School Akito
Yeah, but...
Junior High School Ena
You just need to quit obsessing over details. You're really athletic, so I'm sure there's a lot you're capable of, but you need to give things a try first.
Junior High School Ena
You can think about taking it up seriously later on.
Elementary School Akito
(Later on, huh...?)
Elementary School Akito
Fine, if I feel like it... I'll keep thinking about it...
Junior High School Ena
Alright...
Junior High School Ena
Now, let's go home. Oh, wanna get some cheesecake at the convenience store on the way back? We can eat it when we get back.
Elementary School Akito
Hmm... Okay...
Elementary School Akito
(I can decide later...)
Elementary School Akito
(And I can start by just listening to a few songs...)
Akito
(And I'm doing this now because she told me to just give it a try back then.)
Akito
(That concert taught me how incredible music is, then I saw RAD WEEKEND, and now I'm on this path...)
Akito
(I met Toya and even ended up forming Vivid BAD SQUAD...)
Akito
(If I didn't have that conversation with Ena back then, where would I be now?)
Akito
(And I'm guessing she's forgotten all about it now...)
Shibuya Summer Festival
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A few days later Park Akito
♪——! ——!!
Toya
♪—— ——!!
Len
<Wow, you guys are getting really good at this!>
Akito
I mean, we've been practicing every day...
Toya
Also, we're exaggerating each move quite a bit, but what we're doing isn't all that difficult.
Toya
Based on our time budget until the event, we chose to focus on how we look on stage as opposed to what we actually do.
Len
<Oh, I see! I need to keep trying too then...!>
Akito
When we practiced in SEKAI that other time, I thought your moves were coming along pretty well too.
Len
<Wait, you think so?!>
Toya
Yes, I think so too.
Len
<Hehe. Thanks! Let's practice together again sometime!>
Akito
Yeah, that'd be nice. Maybe once more just before the event or something.
Toya
Right. I feel like we're able to learn more about ourselves when you're there with us, Len.
Len
<Great! I can't wait!>
Shinonome Household - Living Room Akito
*Yawn*... So sleepy...
Akito
(I'm beat. I guess we did practice pretty late today...)
Akito
(Dinner... Nah, forget it. I'll just take a bath and go to bed.)
Ena
Oh, Akito, you're back.
Akito
Yeah, I'm home.
Ena
What happened? You look a little dazed.
Akito
I'm fine.
Ena
Okay...
Ena
Oh, before I forget... Mom said she bought some pudding.
Akito
Pudding?
Ena
If you don't want any, I'll just take yours too.
Akito
I didn't say that. I'll have one...
Ena
Okay, okay... I guess they say that sweets are the best cure for being tired.
Akito
I'm not that tired or anything...
Ena
*Yawn*... Anyway, I'm getting pretty sleepy, so I'm going to bed.
Ena
You should go to bed soon too. Night.
Akito
I will. Night.
Akito
Do I really look that tired...?
The day of the Summer Festival Summer Festival Fairgrounds Len
<Whoa, this is so cool! So many food stalls!>
Len
<Yakisoba, caramel apples... Everything looks delicious!>
Akito
Len, keep it down. I don't want to find out what's gonna happen if someone sees you.
Len
<I know... But this is my first time coming to a Summer Festival like this!>
Toya
Me too. It's like the School Festival but feels much grander.
Len
<Hey, since we're here, why don't we check out what we can?!>
Toya
Oh, I'd like that too. It could be fun.
Akito
Fine... Once we're done performing, alright?
Toya
We can buy some stuff here and take it over to SEKAI to share with everyone else.
Len
<Yay! I'll choose what to take! Oh, chocolate-dipped bananas might be good!>
Akito
Alright, alright. We can look later. For now, we have somewhere to be.
Len
<Right! But promise we'll go back, okay?>
Summer Festival Stage Akito
(So this is it. It seemed a lot bigger when I came here with Ena that one time.)
Akito
(It looks a lot smaller now.)
Shota
Thanks so much for doing this, you guys! Everyone else is rehearsing right now, so it'll be just a few more minutes.
Shota
You can leave any valuables in the lockers by the gates, and any large objects can... Oh, sorry, you'll have to use one of these boxes for the time being...
Akito
That's fine. This box should work.
Shota
Great! I'll be looking forward to your performance!
*Hurried Footsteps*
Toya
Everybody's so busy rehearsing.
Akito
Well, yeah. Anyway, I'm gonna put some stuff in this box. Got anything you need to store, Toya?
Toya
I don't have much in terms of luggage, so I'll just put what I have in one of those lockers.
Akito
Alright.
Akito
(But there's so many people... I'd hate to get in the way of something, so I guess I can leave my shoes here too.)
Akito
Okay, let's close these two boxes up and leave them off to the side somewhere.
Toya
Sure, that may be best since so much equipment is still being moved around.
Len
<Wow, you can see the whole festival from here! This stage is set up a lot better than I was expecting!>
Akito
Whoa, Len! You've gotta be more careful when you do that!
Len
<Don't worry, I am!>
Len
<You said that this is the amateur division, but the singing groups and dance teams rehearsing right now look really good!>