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Location: Fujin Rizing Share House

Kohei: So how did the Halloween party go?

Aoi: Ah, well...it was fun, I guess...

Kohei: That was a rather questionable response...did something happen?

Aoi: It was nothing major but...

Kohei: Was it...Kurama...?

Aoi: Kurama-kun? No, I didn't run into him while I was there. Actually...I had to deal with an embarrassing situation...

Kohei: An embarrassing situation...?

Aoi: Yeah. Everyone at the party had to be in fancy dress.

Kanata-kun had prepared some costumes for us but... my outfit was a cat...

Kohei: A cat...what's wrong with that? That's pretty normal.

Aoi: It's not normal! What's normal about cat ears!? Yamato got to wear a really cool costume!

I had a bunch of people I didn't know asking to take photos with me...it was so tiring...

Kohei: That must've been awful, but didn't you wear cat ears for a Halloween party back in elementary school?

Aoi: I was a little kid back then so it was fine! I'm a university student now, aren't I!?

Kohei: Alright, alright.

Have you got any photos? Did you take any? You should show me later.

Aoi: Nope, you don't need to see them! Well, fine, I'll show you Kou-nii but you absolutely cannot show Futa or Misaki!!

If they saw that they'd definitely make fun of me...

Kohei: ..That's for sure.

Aoi: Just don't let them find out...

Summary
"With great excitement, the battle of the bands is successfully held. While tidying up the venue, Aoi shares a few words with Misaki."

Location: Kamogawa University

Misaki: The weather today is great! These are perfect conditions for our live!

Yamato: Playing on an outdoor stage is nice. It feels good.

Futa: The audience is having so much fun with Argona's performance so we aren't gonna let them down either!

Aoi: Behave yourself on stage, Futa! We've gone through a lot of trouble to get here!

Kohei: Thanks for this, Misaki, Aoi. We're able to stand on stage because of you two.

Misaki: It's not big deal. All we did was tell them the real story.

Aoi: I'm glad the staff gave us a chance to explain. They understood the rumors online were just over exaggerations

Yamato: I didn't think Misaki would be able to persuade other people.

Misaki: Asshole! The hell are you doing thinking 'bout people like that!?

Executive A: Argonavis' performance is coming to a close!

Executive B: Fujin Rizing, please get ready!

Kohei: Alright, it's time. Does everyone remember the setlist?

Misaki: Of course! Aoi was reduced to tears while remaking the setlist so imma give it my all!

Aoi: I did not cry!!

Futa: Alright, let's do this!!

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Kohei: Oi, once you've finished cleaning up over there, come and lend me a hand!

Aoi: I'm almost done! Just give me a second!

Misaki: Alright, I'm almost done tidying up!

Aoi: ...Hey, Misaki.

Misaki: Ah? What's up?

Aoi: ...Thanks for everything.

Misaki: What's with you?

Aoi: When we thought we might not get to perform, I was shocked...I had no idea what to do.

Aoi: But then you came Misaki and bowed to the staff... you were able to convince them to listen.

Aoi: Everything worked out because of you. For that, thank you.

Misaki: Stop that, this is cringe as hell...

Aoi: Haha.

Misaki: ...Well, I guess I owe you my thanks too. All I did was bow.

Aoi: Eh?

Misaki: Didn't you help me a lot when we were younger? Don't make me talk about it.

Aoi: I don't think I did...

Misaki: It doesn't matter what you think.

Misaki: Back then, you, Futa and Kou-nii all helped me. I'm still thankful to this day.

Aoi: Misaki...

Misaki: ...Right then, we're done here! Let's go over to Kou-nii and the others, Aoi!

Aoi: ....Okay!

Summary
"While the committee continues to negotiate with the school, Aoi and Banri wait outside to see the progress. However, Misaki shows up late..."

Location: Kamogawa University

Aoi: Hah... what do I do...

Banri: Well, let's just see what happens. The committee members said they'd try to negotiate with the school.

Aoi: But...if Furai really does get cancelled... I still hope Argona goes on stage.

Banri: What did I say earlier? If that happens then we're notー

Aoi: Stop that! It's Furai's problem but Argona won't perform either? I can't understand that!

Aoi: If it ends up like that...then that's even more painful!

Banri: So stubborn... do you think we'd even be able to have fun if Furai gets cast aside like this?

Banri: How could we? I'm sure that's what the other guys would sayー

Aoi: I'm having trouble figuring out which of us is more stubborn! "Perform!" "Step down!"

Banri: You're the persistent one! I hate it! We're not performing!

Misaki: ...Oi oi, why're you two squabbling in the street when we're supposed to be havin' a meeting inside?

Aoi: Misaki...

Misaki: You're on the verge of tears too... Oi... what's going on, Shiroishi?

Banri: Don't give me such a scary look, this isn't my fault, okay? The truth isー

(Banri explains to Misaki)

Misaki: Furai's been cut from the school festival live...

Banri: We still haven't found a resolution. The executive committee are negotiating it now.

Aoi: I'm sorry, Misaki...it wasn't meant to be like this...

Misaki: Why're you apologising! You have nothing to be sorry for, Aoi!

Misaki: I should be apologising...I'm the one always causing trouble...

Banri: It doesn't matter whose fault it is. It's just a false accusation, right? More importantly, what do we do now...

Misaki: ...Hey, is that the room the executive committee is talking to the school in?

Aoi: Yes but... why do you ask?

Misaki: I know what to do. Alright, here I go!

(Misaki leaves)

Aoi: Eh...? Wait!!

Location: Office

Misaki: Excuse me! I'm Fujin Rizing's Misaki Goto!!

School staff: W-What're you doing?

Misaki: For my misconduct in the past and the unease I've caused you all to harbor, I'm truly sorry!

Misaki: Before anything else, I apologise. However...please allow me to properly explain the situation!

Aoi: Misaki...

Banri: (Huh...Misaki-kun, you know how to earnestly bow your head... yes!)

Banri: I beg of you too! Please listen to what he has to say!

Aoi: Ah...please give him a chance! Let him properly explain the situation!

School staff: ...Very well. I'll hear you out.

Summary
"Aoi and Banri visit the university to check out the venue for the live. However the members of the executive committee make an appearence and give them some upsetting information."

Location: Kamogawa University

Aoi: Thanks for coming by, Shiroishi-kun.

Banri: Good to see you, Aoi-kun! Did you come by yourself to check out the live venue?

Aoi: Yeah. The other guys are out running errands but Misaki might come by later .

Aoi: You're alone too?

Banri: Yep. Today I've gotta sort out the costs of things like equipment. I'm in charge of taking care of that type of stuff.

Aoi: Haha. Shiroishi-kun, you seem quite reliable.

Banri: We'll never have enough money if I don't keep a tight hold on the band's wallet!

Aoi: Yeah, I understand... in our case, the members keep blowing our savings on cheap candy, udon and rice...

Banri: Ahaha, that's terrible!

Executive A: Ah, Shiroishi-san, Wakakusa-san.

Aoi: Oh, the executive committee... I thought we weren't meeting until later?

Executive B: Excuse us, we urgently need to speak with a member of Furai... could we have a moment of your time before you inspect the venue?

Aoi: Sure...

Banri: This doesn't seem good...mind if I come with you? I'm not an outsider, am I?

Executive A: ...As you wish. Come along.

Location: Diner

Banri: Eh...

Banri: Furai's performance has been cancelled, huh...what for?

Executive A: Well...the school saw the rumors online...

Executive B: We simply cannot invite a violent band to a school festival...

Aoi: T-That's...

Banri: I've seen those rumors too but... they're not true, are they?

Aoi: They're not! It's just...when we were in Nagasaki, we got into a bit of a disagreement with a band we were performing with...

Aoi: No one laid a hand on each other! That I can assure you!

Executive A: The school said that even if it's just a rumor, they can't just sweep it under the rug...

Aoi: ( What do I do... if we get cancelled then all our hard work will be for nothing)

Aoi: (This'll be more trouble for Argonavis too...!)

Executive B: This means...Argonavis will be the only ones to perform this time...

Banri: No, if Furai isn't performing then neither are we.

Aoi: Eh!? Wait a second, Shiroishi-kun! This has nothing to do with Argonavis!?

Banri: It has everything to do with us. We were going to have a battle of the bands after all.

Banri: Besides, I know Furai isn't a band like what the rumors say...no, I'm sure of it.

Aoi: ...How?

Banri: Isn't it like you said earlier, Aoi-kun? "No one laid a hand on each other!"

Banri: I believe in that.

Summary
"In preparation for the live at the school festival, Argonavis and Fujin Rizing hold a joint practice. Practice seems to be going well but..."

Location: Practice Studio

Futa: You're just as good at singing as I expected, Ren! How do you even sing like that!? How do I do it like you?!

Ren: You don't need to sing like me! I think Futa-kun's voice is full of energy, it's really good.

Yamato: I'll only ask you one more time. Please show me how you move your fingers.

Yuto: Um, sure but...isn't this just becoming a guitar lesson?

Aoi: Kikyo-kun really is amazing... so much feeling comes from your keyboard!

Rio: I am a genius after all.

Wataru: Seems like this joint practice is helping everyone get along. Kohei-san.

Kohei: I feel a little guilty about asking you for help...

Wataru: Don't be like that. I'm learning the pace from you after all, Kohei-san.

Kohei: It's good that were both learning from each other. But...I'm worried about those guys over there.

Wataru: ...Agreed.

Misaki: You see! Follow my sound here! We won't get in any practice otherwise!

Banri: Aren't drumming sessions all about clashing sounds together? It's no fun if it's just about waiting your turn!

Misaki: You bastard... you have the nerve to try and act mature when really you've got a mouth that just won't stop asking for a fight!

Banri: Haha, you have a face that's asking for a fight!

Kohei: ...Are those two okay?

Wataru: I doubt they'll turn it into a real fight but...

Location: Shopping district

Misaki: Holy crap, how selfish can you be...

Aoi: You seem angry. Your practice with Shiroishi-kun didn't go well, did it?

Misaki: That guy treats drumming like it's just a game! We didn't get any practice done!

Aoi: Haha, you seem to like that kind of thing, Misaki. Aren't you the type to gladly bite the bait when someone's offering a fight?

Misaki: I don't bite no bait! ...Well, maybe there was one time...

Misaki: I can't keep acting like that, I'll only trouble you guys...

Aoi: ...Are you worried about the rumors online, by chance?

Misaki: ...Well it's a fact that we've been having disagreements with those guys we're meant to perform with.

Misaki: We don't need anymore rumors, we shouldn't add onto what's already going around.

Aoi: Oh...

Misaki: What...?

Aoi: You've grown up before I even realized it, Misaki.

Misaki: Don't talk me like you're my grandpa!

Misaki: I'll get along with Shiroishi! ...We can't let the school festival live fail after all.

Aoi: ...Yeah, that's right!

Location: Downtown

Futa: Hey, Yamato...what was it like performing with Felix-san?

Yamato: ...It was overwhelming.

Futa: I bet...that guy views the world in a pretty exquisite way.

Yamato: It's definitely more fun with you guys. Performing alone or with Felix-san doesn't even compare.

Futa: Yamatooo!!

(Futa hugs Yamato)

Yamato: Don't cling to me, it's too hot.

Futa: That's Furai's guitarist for ya!

Yamato: ...What?

Futa: In Furai, there's nothing more important than "fun"!

It's fine if you've skill got some improving to do! Other than Kou-nii-chan, we're all about the same level.

But that doesn't change how much I love everyone's sound! Especially when we're together as a band, our sounds overflow with "fun"!

Yamato: A sound that overflows with "fun"...

Futa: Don't you think the people who come to see us get that impression? Everyone messes up from time to timeー

But we can blow it off by showing how much "fun" we all have when we're together!

Yamato: But isn't everyone...everyone other than me, capable of that since you're all childhood friends?

The amount of time I've spent with you all...it's nowhere near as long as you've all known each other. You've all had so much time to learn that abilityー

Futa: That has nothing to do with it!!

Yamato: Huh...

Futa: You have fun with us, don't you Yamato? I have fun with you, and so does everyone else!

That's why it doesn't matter how long we've known each other! We're all together now so...we're all having fun!!

Yamato: ...I see...so that's how it is.

Futa: Yep, that's how it works!

Location: Fujin Rizing share house

Kohei: So Felix from Fantôme and Yamato did a street performance together, huh...

Aoi: I'm surprised they teamed up. I kinda wish I could've seen it.

Futa: It was amazing! They really got the audience drawn in!

Yamato: That was just...Felix-san's strength. All I did was follow his lead.

Misaki: That Fantôme Iris is pretty impressive. They've got a special charm to them.

Kohei: Did you find this to be good practice, after all? Seems like your warrior training was worth it in the end.

Yamato: Yeah, I'm really glad I did it.

Aoi: So did you think of a new song while you were training?

Yamato: I did. I can play some of it if you'd like.

Futa: I can't help but get excited when I hear a new song! It just...makes me feel like moving ahead!

After all, it's much more like us to push forward with new music than to let old music hold us down!

Kohei: New music is good but aren't our old songs important too? We still need to practice them as well.

Misaki: He's talking to you, Yamato!

Yamato: Understood.

Aoi: Okay, let's give this song a listen and see where to go from there. What kind of impression did you want the song to have, Yamato?

Yamato: Well...kind of like a dashing swoosh and a shouty whoo...

Misaki: You're not making any sense!!

(Making music with everyone...it really is fun.)

(If it's okay...I'll stay here. No...I want to be here.)

Yamato: (Because being with them...is more fun than anything.)

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Location: Fujin Rizing Share House

Futa: Busking all alone...is Yamato really gonna be okay...?

Misaki: Won't he get involved with the wrong people if he's out doing street performances in Tokyo? He might get himself a fine...

Kohei: I don't think you need to worry about that...

Futa: I have an idea! Why don't we go spy on him!?

Kohei: Calm down, Futa. It's still only his first day, remember?

Aoi: Besides, you're not his parent. Why don't you just wait to ask him how it's coming along?

Futa: But...what if he's crying because he's all alone?

Kohei: ...You're worrying way too much.

Misaki: Not to mention, he must have mustered up a lot of courage to be able to do this alone. We don't want to ruin that, do we?

Futa: Uuu...Yamato...

ーA few hours laterー

Yamato: I'm back.

Futa: Yamato! You're backー!

Misaki: Tell us when you're going to be late for dinner, damnmit! ...Anyway, how did it go!?

Yamato: I just played the song I messed up during the live.

Misaki: I see...wait, you were only playing one song!? You're just practicing in the street at that point!

Kohei: Was there anyone one listening to you?

Yamato: ...No? There wasn't?

Kohei: Well, no one's going to want to stop and watch some guy practicing guitar in the street...

Yamato: I thought it was fine without an audience.

Futa: ...Well, that's to be expected on your first day! Don't sweat it!

Aoi: Y'know, if you're just doing the same as usual, why not come and practice at the studio with us?

Yamato: It's no good unless I'm busking.

Kohei: Why is it that you're so set on busking?

Yamato: It's something my favorite guitarist used to do.

Aoi: ...Huh?

Yamato: He mentioned in his autobiography that he practiced by playing in the street when his performances weren't to his expectations.

That's why I'd like to do the same.

Aoi: Oh...right...

Kohei: That's our Yamato...

Futa: If that's your reason then...we won't stop you, but...aren't you lonely? You don't feel like crying?

Yamato: I'm fine. I haven't shed a single tear.

ーOne week laterー

Yamato: I'll be off for today.

Misaki: I'll leave some food out for you! You can heat it up later!

Yamato: Right, see ya.

Aoi: It's been...a week now? I wonder how his training is coming along.

Kohei: He told me he still hasn't attracted a single audience member. Well, that's to be expected when all he's doing is practicing.

Aoi: It's amazing how much mental strength he has.

Misaki: Ain't he just thick in the head?

Futa: ...

Kohei: What's wrong, Futa? You're rather quiet today, aren't you?

Aoi: Usually you'd be going on about things like, "Does he have a pick? Does he have a handkerchief?"...

Futa: ...I'm at my limit...

Misaki: Huh?

Futa: I've been worried to no end...I can’t do this anymore! I'm going to see how he is!

(Futa leaves the share house)

Kohei: Oi, Futa!

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Location: Downtown

Kohei: Great work, everyone! Today's live was fantastic!

Futa: Everyone was so excited, it felt amazing!

Yamato: ...

Futa: Is something wrong, Yamato!? Didn't you have fun?

Yamato: ...I messed up the last song.

Aoi: Really? I didn't notice.

Futa: You worry too much about the little things, Yamato! As for me, I don't sweat it as long as I'm having fun!

Aoi: You really should care a bit more!

Kohei: Well, it's good to reflect on yourself but you shouldn't let your mistakes hold you back.

It's more important to look at your accomplishments. In terms of delivering a live, it was a great success.

Yamato: But I...

Futa: Hey, I wanna make a new song soonー!

Misaki: That sure came out of nowhere...

Futa: Rather than being stuck with old songs, we should push ahead with some new music!

Aoi: ...I agree.

Futa: What kind of song should we make? I have no idea!

Misaki: You haven't got a clue!?

Yamato: ...

Futa: ...Oi, Yamato? Are you listening?

Yamto: Guys...I need your advice.

Kohei: What's up, did something happen?

Yamato: I need to leave for warrior training.

Futa: ...Warrior training? Are you going to run away to the mountains? And meditate under waterfalls!?

Misaki: Are ya gonna challenge your enemies to duels and beat up bad guys!?

Kohei: Woah, hang on a second! Where did this idea suddenly come from, Yamato?

Yamato: I practiced so much for today's live but I still messed up.

I want to get better. That's why I want to try practicing alone for a while.

Misaki: That's your warrior training?

Futa: You worry too much, Yamato! Having fun is what's important!

Yamato: If I'm like this...I can't have fun. I can't enjoy myself while I'm messing up where it matters most.

Futa: ...If you say so...

Yamato: I want to make my performance perfect before the next live. I just need a little time.

Kohei: Well, if this is what you want, we won't stop you... but what exactly does your "warrior training" entail?

Aoi: Will you be at the studio more?

Misaki: Are ya gonna become the pupil of a super guitarist?

Futa: Are you gonna meditate under waterfalls after all!?

Yamato: I considered the waterfall for a moment but I think my guitar would rust.

Actually...I'm gonna try busking.

Aoi, Futa, Kohei, Misaki: ...

EHHHHH!?

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