Side Story 1
Unlock Requirements: 200 
| Rewards: 25 
Kamiyama Street 
Akito
I got here faster than I expected...
Akito: I got here faster than I expected...Akito
I guess I can pass the time before Toya gets here by checking the recording from the other day.
Akito: I guess I can pass the time before Toya gets here by checking the recording from the other day.Akito
...
Akito: ...Akito
(The intro's fine, and the next part has a good build-up too.)
Akito: (The intro's fine, and the next part has a good build-up too.)Akito
(But the moment we enter the chorus sucks.)
Akito: (But the moment we enter the chorus sucks.)Akito
...
Akito: ...Akito
(Sigh... Every time, there's just something off with it.)
Akito: (Sigh... Every time, there's just something off with it.)
Toya
Oh, looks like I kept you waiting.
Toya: Oh, looks like I kept you waiting.Akito
Sup, Toya.
Akito: Sup, Toya.Akito
Listen to this.
Akito: Listen to this.Akito
I need your opinion on the chorus here and also at the end.
Akito: I need your opinion on the chorus here and also at the end.Toya
Sure.
Toya: Sure.Toya
...
Toya: ...Toya
(That's the start of the chorus... Hmm, that's odd.)
Toya: (That's the start of the chorus... Hmm, that's odd.)Akito
So?
Akito: So?Toya
There's no change of pace between the verse and the chorus, so it's not very satisfying, is that it?
Toya: There's no change of pace between the verse and the chorus, so it's not very satisfying, is that it?Akito
I was just thinking that there was something off about it...
Akito: I was just thinking that there was something off about it...Akito
So you're saying it's the pace? I guess that's it.
Akito: So you're saying it's the pace? I guess that's it.Toya
But you've picked up on that, so you can fix it.
Toya: But you've picked up on that, so you can fix it.Toya
There's also that last chorus...
Toya: There's also that last chorus...Akito
Yeah. What do you think?
Akito: Yeah. What do you think?Toya
It's quieter than the rest of the song.
Toya: It's quieter than the rest of the song.Akito
Aah, of course!
Akito: Aah, of course!Akito
Crap... This makes me sound like a total amateur.
Akito: Crap... This makes me sound like a total amateur.Toya
I don't think anyone would notice unless they were actively listening out for mistakes.
Toya: I don't think anyone would notice unless they were actively listening out for mistakes.Akito
Yeah, as if. I've got to do better than that. Besides, you'd notice.
Akito: Yeah, as if. I've got to do better than that. Besides, you'd notice.Toya
I suppose so...
Toya: I suppose so...Akito
See?
Akito: See?Akito
And I'd hate that more than anything.
Akito: And I'd hate that more than anything.Toya
I see.
Toya: I see.Akito
Besides, nowadays we often sing together with Kohane and An.
Akito: Besides, nowadays we often sing together with Kohane and An.Akito
Even if they don't have your perfect hearing, they'll be able to tell something wasn't right.
Akito: Even if they don't have your perfect hearing, they'll be able to tell something wasn't right.Akito
You may be right about the crowd, they may not notice.
Akito: You may be right about the crowd, they may not notice.Akito
But it'd bug the heck out of me knowing you guys can hear me putting on a subpar performance.
Akito: But it'd bug the heck out of me knowing you guys can hear me putting on a subpar performance.Toya
Right.
Toya: Right.Toya
...
Toya: ...Akito
Why are you staring at me like this?
Akito: Why are you staring at me like this?Toya
No reason.
Toya: No reason.Akito
You don't stare at people for no reason.
Akito: You don't stare at people for no reason.Akito
Just say it. It's gonna bother me now if you don't.
Akito: Just say it. It's gonna bother me now if you don't.Akito
Some emotion is peering through your poker face for a change, so don't try to cover it up.
Akito: Some emotion is peering through your poker face for a change, so don't try to cover it up.Akito
(He's my partner. I need to know what he's thinking.)
Akito: (He's my partner. I need to know what he's thinking.)Toya
Is something wrong?
Toya: Is something wrong?Akito
No, I'm just waiting for you to tell me what's on your mind, so hurry it up.
Akito: No, I'm just waiting for you to tell me what's on your mind, so hurry it up.Toya
It wasn't anything important. I was just mildly shocked that you indirectly admitted you think highly of Kohane and Shiraishi.
Toya: It wasn't anything important. I was just mildly shocked that you indirectly admitted you think highly of Kohane and Shiraishi.Akito
...
Akito: ...Akito
Can't deny they're two of the best singers our age I've met.
Akito: Can't deny they're two of the best singers our age I've met.Toya
That's high praise coming from you.
Toya: That's high praise coming from you.Akito
No, it's just a fact.
Akito: No, it's just a fact.Akito
Anyway, let's start our practice.
Akito: Anyway, let's start our practice.Akito
Bear with me until I get all the kinks ironed out in my part. I'm not going to give a half-baked performance when our next gig comes up.
Akito: Bear with me until I get all the kinks ironed out in my part. I'm not going to give a half-baked performance when our next gig comes up.Toya
Yes, of course.
Toya: Yes, of course.
Side Story 2
Unlock Requirements: 1000 | Rewards: 50
Vivid Street Akito
New stuff came in, I see. Probably for the new season.
Akito: New stuff came in, I see. Probably for the new season.Akito
Manager! I'm going to open those boxes.
Akito: Manager! I'm going to open those boxes.
Manager
Thanks! Can you put the new outfits on display too?
Manager: Thanks! Can you put the new outfits on display too?Akito
Sure.
Akito: Sure.Akito
(A perk of working here is that I get to check out the new arrivals before anyone else.)
Akito: (A perk of working here is that I get to check out the new arrivals before anyone else.)Akito
(I'll take my time inspecting the goods while there are no customers...)
Akito: (I'll take my time inspecting the goods while there are no customers...)
Kohane
Will Shinonome be in?
Kohane: Will Shinonome be in?
An
He normally works this shift... There he is!
An: He normally works this shift... There he is!Akito
Ugh...
Akito: Ugh...Kohane
Uh, h-hello, Shinonome.
Kohane: Uh, h-hello, Shinonome.An
Told you!
An: Told you!An
I figured out his shift schedule based on when he comes to my dad's cafe!
An: I figured out his shift schedule based on when he comes to my dad's cafe!Kohane
Wow! That's some neat detective work, An!
Kohane: Wow! That's some neat detective work, An!Akito
If you're not buying anything, can you just leave?
Akito: If you're not buying anything, can you just leave?An
Don't try to chase out your customers. Oh, it's the manager! Haven't seen you in a while!
An: Don't try to chase out your customers. Oh, it's the manager! Haven't seen you in a while!Manager
Hello, An. You brought a friend today?
Manager: Hello, An. You brought a friend today?An
That's right! She's—
An: That's right! She's—
*Phone ringing*
Manager
Sorry, I've got to take this call!
Manager: Sorry, I've got to take this call!Manager
You look after our customers, Akito.
Manager: You look after our customers, Akito.Akito
Sure.
Akito: Sure.Akito
Sigh... What a pain in the neck...
Akito: Sigh... What a pain in the neck...An
Oooh, what sort of attitude is that for a staff member?
An: Oooh, what sort of attitude is that for a staff member?Akito
Get off my back, An. What do you guys want?
Akito: Get off my back, An. What do you guys want?Kohane
Um... I'm... I'm looking for some new clothes...
Kohane: Um... I'm... I'm looking for some new clothes...Akito
What sort?
Akito: What sort?Kohane
Well... Something stylish, like what An wears, that I could use for our gigs...
Kohane: Well... Something stylish, like what An wears, that I could use for our gigs...Akito
Alright. I've got this, and this. Which one do you like?
Akito: Alright. I've got this, and this. Which one do you like?Kohane
You want me to choose from these two? In that case, the one on the right?
Kohane: You want me to choose from these two? In that case, the one on the right?Akito
Okay. Now, this one or that one?
Akito: Okay. Now, this one or that one?Kohane
The one on the left?
Kohane: The one on the left?Akito
Hmph, you're quick to make up your mind.
Akito: Hmph, you're quick to make up your mind.Akito
I got an idea of what your taste is like. Wait here.
Akito: I got an idea of what your taste is like. Wait here.Akito
How's this? It goes well with the other items.
Akito: How's this? It goes well with the other items.Kohane
Wow, that's so cool! Thanks, Shinonome!
Kohane: Wow, that's so cool! Thanks, Shinonome!An
Yeah, that looks good. Why don't you try it on, Kohane?
An: Yeah, that looks good. Why don't you try it on, Kohane?Kohane
Oh yeah! Is that okay?
Kohane: Oh yeah! Is that okay?Akito
The fitting rooms are that way.
Akito: The fitting rooms are that way.Kohane
I see. Thanks!
Kohane: I see. Thanks!Akito
Handle the stuff with care, though.
Akito: Handle the stuff with care, though.Kohane
Huh?
Kohane: Huh?Akito
That shirt you're holding in your left hand's a hundred thousand yen.
Akito: That shirt you're holding in your left hand's a hundred thousand yen.Kohane
R-Really?
Kohane: R-Really?Akito
Damage it or get dirt on it and you'll have to pay compensation.
Akito: Damage it or get dirt on it and you'll have to pay compensation.Kohane
C-Compensation?!
Kohane: C-Compensation?!An
Kohane, this store caters to high school kids. There's no way they'd carry items that expensive.
An: Kohane, this store caters to high school kids. There's no way they'd carry items that expensive.Kohane
What do you mean?
Kohane: What do you mean?Akito
You just had to ruin my fun, didn't you? Meh, whatever. Go try the outfit on, Kohane.
Akito: You just had to ruin my fun, didn't you? Meh, whatever. Go try the outfit on, Kohane.Kohane
I put it on... How does it look?
Kohane: I put it on... How does it look?An
Hmm... It looks big on you.
An: Hmm... It looks big on you.Akito
Yeah. The colors match fine, though.
Akito: Yeah. The colors match fine, though.An
Can you find her a smaller size in a similar color?
An: Can you find her a smaller size in a similar color?Akito
(Hmph. Her fashion sense isn't bad.)
Akito: (Hmph. Her fashion sense isn't bad.)Akito
I've got something that fits the bill. Here, try this.
Akito: I've got something that fits the bill. Here, try this.An
Oh, this is nice! It's just right! Try it on, Kohane!
An: Oh, this is nice! It's just right! Try it on, Kohane!Kohane
O-Okay!
Kohane: O-Okay!Kohane
Um, Shinonome...
Kohane: Um, Shinonome...Akito
Hmm?
Akito: Hmm?Kohane
I, um...wanted to thank you. For helping me pick a new outfit.
Kohane: I, um...wanted to thank you. For helping me pick a new outfit.Akito
It's my job. And besides...
Akito: It's my job. And besides...Akito
I had to make sure you don't buy a horrible outfit and damage the store's rep.
Akito: I had to make sure you don't buy a horrible outfit and damage the store's rep.Side Story 1
Kamiyama Street Akito
I got here faster than I expected...
Akito: I got here faster than I expected...Akito
I guess I can pass the time before Toya gets here by checking the recording from the other day.
Akito: I guess I can pass the time before Toya gets here by checking the recording from the other day.Akito
...
Akito: ...Akito
(The intro's fine, and the next part has a good build-up too.)
Akito: (The intro's fine, and the next part has a good build-up too.)Akito
(But the moment we enter the chorus sucks.)
Akito: (But the moment we enter the chorus sucks.)Akito
...
Akito: ...Akito
(Sigh... Every time, there's just something off with it.)
Akito: (Sigh... Every time, there's just something off with it.)Toya
Oh, looks like I kept you waiting.
Toya: Oh, looks like I kept you waiting.Akito
Sup, Toya.
Akito: Sup, Toya.Akito
Listen to this.
Akito: Listen to this.Akito
I need your opinion on the chorus here and also at the end.
Akito: I need your opinion on the chorus here and also at the end.Toya
Sure.
Toya: Sure.Toya
...
Toya: ...Toya
(That's the start of the chorus... Hmm, that's odd.)
Toya: (That's the start of the chorus... Hmm, that's odd.)Akito
So?
Akito: So?Toya
There's no change of pace between the verse and the chorus, so it's not very satisfying, is that it?
Toya: There's no change of pace between the verse and the chorus, so it's not very satisfying, is that it?Akito
I was just thinking that there was something off about it...
Akito: I was just thinking that there was something off about it...Akito
So you're saying it's the pace? I guess that's it.
Akito: So you're saying it's the pace? I guess that's it.Toya
But you've picked up on that, so you can fix it.
Toya: But you've picked up on that, so you can fix it.Toya
There's also that last chorus...
Toya: There's also that last chorus...Akito
Yeah. What do you think?
Akito: Yeah. What do you think?Toya
It's quieter than the rest of the song.
Toya: It's quieter than the rest of the song.Akito
Aah, of course!
Akito: Aah, of course!Akito
Crap... This makes me sound like a total amateur.
Akito: Crap... This makes me sound like a total amateur.Toya
I don't think anyone would notice unless they were actively listening out for mistakes.
Toya: I don't think anyone would notice unless they were actively listening out for mistakes.Akito
Yeah, as if. I've got to do better than that. Besides, you'd notice.
Akito: Yeah, as if. I've got to do better than that. Besides, you'd notice.Toya
I suppose so...
Toya: I suppose so...Akito
See?
Akito: See?Akito
And I'd hate that more than anything.
Akito: And I'd hate that more than anything.Toya
I see.
Toya: I see.Akito
Besides, nowadays we often sing together with Kohane and An.
Akito: Besides, nowadays we often sing together with Kohane and An.Akito
Even if they don't have your perfect hearing, they'll be able to tell something wasn't right.
Akito: Even if they don't have your perfect hearing, they'll be able to tell something wasn't right.Akito
You may be right about the crowd, they may not notice.
Akito: You may be right about the crowd, they may not notice.Akito
But it'd bug the heck out of me knowing you guys can hear me putting on a subpar performance.
Akito: But it'd bug the heck out of me knowing you guys can hear me putting on a subpar performance.Toya
Right.
Toya: Right.Toya
...
Toya: ...Akito
Why are you staring at me like this?
Akito: Why are you staring at me like this?Toya
No reason.
Toya: No reason.Akito
You don't stare at people for no reason.
Akito: You don't stare at people for no reason.Akito
Just say it. It's gonna bother me now if you don't.
Akito: Just say it. It's gonna bother me now if you don't.Akito
Some emotion is peering through your poker face for a change, so don't try to cover it up.
Akito: Some emotion is peering through your poker face for a change, so don't try to cover it up.Akito
(He's my partner. I need to know what he's thinking.)
Akito: (He's my partner. I need to know what he's thinking.)Toya
Is something wrong?
Toya: Is something wrong?Akito
No, I'm just waiting for you to tell me what's on your mind, so hurry it up.
Akito: No, I'm just waiting for you to tell me what's on your mind, so hurry it up.Toya
It wasn't anything important. I was just mildly shocked that you indirectly admitted you think highly of Kohane and Shiraishi.
Toya: It wasn't anything important. I was just mildly shocked that you indirectly admitted you think highly of Kohane and Shiraishi.Akito
...
Akito: ...Akito
Can't deny they're two of the best singers our age I've met.
Akito: Can't deny they're two of the best singers our age I've met.Toya
That's high praise coming from you.
Toya: That's high praise coming from you.Akito
No, it's just a fact.
Akito: No, it's just a fact.Akito
Anyway, let's start our practice.
Akito: Anyway, let's start our practice.Akito
Bear with me until I get all the kinks ironed out in my part. I'm not going to give a half-baked performance when our next gig comes up.
Akito: Bear with me until I get all the kinks ironed out in my part. I'm not going to give a half-baked performance when our next gig comes up.Toya
Yes, of course.
Toya: Yes, of course.Side Story 2
Vivid Street Akito
New stuff came in, I see. Probably for the new season.
Akito: New stuff came in, I see. Probably for the new season.Akito
Manager! I'm going to open those boxes.
Akito: Manager! I'm going to open those boxes.Manager
Thanks! Can you put the new outfits on display too?
Manager: Thanks! Can you put the new outfits on display too?Akito
Sure.
Akito: Sure.Akito
(A perk of working here is that I get to check out the new arrivals before anyone else.)
Akito: (A perk of working here is that I get to check out the new arrivals before anyone else.)Akito
(I'll take my time inspecting the goods while there are no customers...)
Akito: (I'll take my time inspecting the goods while there are no customers...)Kohane
Will Shinonome be in?
Kohane: Will Shinonome be in?An
He normally works this shift... There he is!
An: He normally works this shift... There he is!Akito
Ugh...
Akito: Ugh...Kohane
Uh, h-hello, Shinonome.
Kohane: Uh, h-hello, Shinonome.An
Told you!
An: Told you!An
I figured out his shift schedule based on when he comes to my dad's cafe!
An: I figured out his shift schedule based on when he comes to my dad's cafe!Kohane
Wow! That's some neat detective work, An!
Kohane: Wow! That's some neat detective work, An!Akito
If you're not buying anything, can you just leave?
Akito: If you're not buying anything, can you just leave?An
Don't try to chase out your customers. Oh, it's the manager! Haven't seen you in a while!
An: Don't try to chase out your customers. Oh, it's the manager! Haven't seen you in a while!Manager
Hello, An. You brought a friend today?
Manager: Hello, An. You brought a friend today?An
That's right! She's—
An: That's right! She's—
*Phone ringing*
Manager
Sorry, I've got to take this call!
Manager: Sorry, I've got to take this call!Manager
You look after our customers, Akito.
Manager: You look after our customers, Akito.Akito
Sure.
Akito: Sure.Akito
Sigh... What a pain in the neck...
Akito: Sigh... What a pain in the neck...An
Oooh, what sort of attitude is that for a staff member?
An: Oooh, what sort of attitude is that for a staff member?Akito
Get off my back, An. What do you guys want?
Akito: Get off my back, An. What do you guys want?Kohane
Um... I'm... I'm looking for some new clothes...
Kohane: Um... I'm... I'm looking for some new clothes...Akito
What sort?
Akito: What sort?Kohane
Well... Something stylish, like what An wears, that I could use for our gigs...
Kohane: Well... Something stylish, like what An wears, that I could use for our gigs...Akito
Alright. I've got this, and this. Which one do you like?
Akito: Alright. I've got this, and this. Which one do you like?Kohane
You want me to choose from these two? In that case, the one on the right?
Kohane: You want me to choose from these two? In that case, the one on the right?Akito
Okay. Now, this one or that one?
Akito: Okay. Now, this one or that one?Kohane
The one on the left?
Kohane: The one on the left?Akito
Hmph, you're quick to make up your mind.
Akito: Hmph, you're quick to make up your mind.Akito
I got an idea of what your taste is like. Wait here.
Akito: I got an idea of what your taste is like. Wait here.Akito
How's this? It goes well with the other items.
Akito: How's this? It goes well with the other items.Kohane
Wow, that's so cool! Thanks, Shinonome!
Kohane: Wow, that's so cool! Thanks, Shinonome!An
Yeah, that looks good. Why don't you try it on, Kohane?
An: Yeah, that looks good. Why don't you try it on, Kohane?Kohane
Oh yeah! Is that okay?
Kohane: Oh yeah! Is that okay?Akito
The fitting rooms are that way.
Akito: The fitting rooms are that way.Kohane
I see. Thanks!
Kohane: I see. Thanks!Akito
Handle the stuff with care, though.
Akito: Handle the stuff with care, though.Kohane
Huh?
Kohane: Huh?Akito
That shirt you're holding in your left hand's a hundred thousand yen.
Akito: That shirt you're holding in your left hand's a hundred thousand yen.Kohane
R-Really?
Kohane: R-Really?Akito
Damage it or get dirt on it and you'll have to pay compensation.
Akito: Damage it or get dirt on it and you'll have to pay compensation.Kohane
C-Compensation?!
Kohane: C-Compensation?!An
Kohane, this store caters to high school kids. There's no way they'd carry items that expensive.
An: Kohane, this store caters to high school kids. There's no way they'd carry items that expensive.Kohane
What do you mean?
Kohane: What do you mean?Akito
You just had to ruin my fun, didn't you? Meh, whatever. Go try the outfit on, Kohane.
Akito: You just had to ruin my fun, didn't you? Meh, whatever. Go try the outfit on, Kohane.Kohane
I put it on... How does it look?
Kohane: I put it on... How does it look?An
Hmm... It looks big on you.
An: Hmm... It looks big on you.Akito
Yeah. The colors match fine, though.
Akito: Yeah. The colors match fine, though.An
Can you find her a smaller size in a similar color?
An: Can you find her a smaller size in a similar color?Akito
(Hmph. Her fashion sense isn't bad.)
Akito: (Hmph. Her fashion sense isn't bad.)Akito
I've got something that fits the bill. Here, try this.
Akito: I've got something that fits the bill. Here, try this.An
Oh, this is nice! It's just right! Try it on, Kohane!
An: Oh, this is nice! It's just right! Try it on, Kohane!Kohane
O-Okay!
Kohane: O-Okay!Kohane
Um, Shinonome...
Kohane: Um, Shinonome...Akito
Hmm?
Akito: Hmm?Kohane
I, um...wanted to thank you. For helping me pick a new outfit.
Kohane: I, um...wanted to thank you. For helping me pick a new outfit.Akito
It's my job. And besides...
Akito: It's my job. And besides...Akito
I had to make sure you don't buy a horrible outfit and damage the store's rep.
Akito: I had to make sure you don't buy a horrible outfit and damage the store's rep.Other Akito Card Stories
- A Choice to Be Proud Of/Card Story
- A Night of Defeat/Card Story
- A Winter Evening Chat/Card Story
- Bask in Happiness/Card Story
- Because We're Partners/Card Story
- Brand New Style (Akito)/Card Story
- Bristling Irritation/Card Story
- Committed Actor/Card Story
- Flame Passed On/Card Story
- Happy Birthday!! (Akito)/Card Story
- Happy Birthday!! 2022 (Akito)/Card Story
- Happy Birthday!! 2023 (Akito)/Card Story
- How We Each Spend Our Days Off/Card Story
- It's About The Journey/Card Story
- Late-Night Learner/Card Story
- Newfound Enthusiasm/Card Story
- No Compromises When Making Chocolates/Card Story
- No Way Out In Sight/Card Story
- One-Act Morning Practice/Card Story
- Outfit Assembler!/Card Story
- Strategy Meeting With Cheesecake/Card Story
- The Reason For His Words/Card Story
- There’s No Time To Lose!/Card Story
- Thirsting Wanderer/Card Story
- Those Wild Cheers/Card Story
- Towards Legend/Card Story
- Unchanging Summer Festival/Card Story
- Unyielding Resolve/Card Story
- Waiting For You/Card Story
- Well-Known Big Shot/Card Story
- With The Plushies/Card Story
Vivid BAD SQUAD (Akito), 42, 2, Shinonome Akito, Azusawa Kohane, Shiraishi An, Aoyagi Toya