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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!

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: Downtown

Felix: Everyone, I thank you dearly for watching us! Please support our respective bands, Fujin Rizing and Fantôme Iris!

Yamato: Phew...

Felix: Did you enjoy yourself, Yamato? I'd like to hear your thoughts on your first street performance.

Yamato: ...It was amazing.

There were moments where the audience got really into it but there were also moments where they listened quietlyー

There were also times when the guitar got the chance to stand out...it was incredible until the very last second.

Felix: It seems you've developed a wonderful understanding. I'm overjoyed for you!

Now then, your lesson ends here. It seems that someone has come to pay you a visit.

Yamato: ...Eh?

Futa: Yamatooo!!

Yamato: Futa?

Felix: You must be the vocalist of Furai. Good evening to you.

Futa: Eh? Ah, h-hello! I'm Fujin Rizing's Kaminoshima Futa!

Yamato: ...How long have you been watching us?

Futa: Since about halfway through... I didn't think I should interrupt you...

Felix: Ah, how disappointing. We could have reached new levels of excitement if you had sung with us.

Futa: I-I could never do that! I definitely would of ruined the mood if I had jumped in!

Felix: Is that so? I think I'd rather enjoy singing alongside you. I'm certain the opportunity will rise again one day.

Now then, allow me to excuse myself. Tomoru will be out looking for me if I don't return soon.

Yamato: ...Um...thank you for today!

Felix: Of course, may the next time we meet be on stage!

(Felix leaves)

Futa: ...Hey, Yamato?

Yamato: Yeah?

Futa: Are you...leaving Furai?

Yamato: ...Huh?

Futa: Are you quitting Furai to go solo!? Don't tell me...you're forming a unit with Felix-san!?

Yamato: What are you talking about?

Futa: It's just...there was so much energy in that performance, you looked like you were having a ton of fun...

Lately, you've been leaving to busk every single day...I haven't been able to stop worrying!!

What's going on!? You're really quitting, aren't you?! Iー I don't want anyone's guitar but yours!

Yamato: ...I'm surprised...I didn't think you'd come up with something like that.

Futa: It's been on my mind all week!

Yamato: ...Until Felix-san's unexpected arrival, I'd been doing this alone, but I haven't been able to stop thinking either.

Futa: ...Eh?

Yamato: I've been thinking about what it would be like if Misaki's drums, Kohei-san's bass, Aoi's trombone and your sax and vocals were here with me.

Futa: Yamato...

Yamato: I don't want anyone else's voice but yours either. I don't want to do it unless it's with all of us. I only want to move forward if it's with you guys.

Futa: Yamato...

Yamato: I haven't been thinking of quitting Furai. I've never even considered it.

Futa: YAMATOOO!!

Yamato: ...Why did you hug me?

Futa: There was nothing to worry about! Thank goodness! I'm so so glad!

Yamato: ...Hey, Futa.

Futa: What's up?

Yamato: While I was busking...I came up with a melody. Can we all get together and work on it?

Futa: Of course!!

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Location: Downtown

Yamato: (I think I'm getting better now...but people still aren't stopping to listen though.)

(But that doesn't bother me. My idol practiced like this too. If I follow his example...I'm certain I'll improve.)

(Even if no one is listening...wait, what? That man over there is watching me...)

...?

???: Ah, so it really is one of the children from Fujin Rizing.

Yamato: You...you're the vocalist for Fantôme...

Felix: Indeed, I am Felix of Fantôme Iris. It's a pleasure to make your acquaintance.

Yamato: ...Same to you. I'm Tsubaki Yamato from Furai.

Felix: I was out for a stroll when my ears were met with the sound of a familiar guitar. That's how I happened upon you.

Out of curiosity, what is it that you're doing here? To me it seems as if you're simply playing your guitar.

Yamato: This is warrior training.

Felix: Warrior training? Don't samurai undergo such a thing?

Yamato: I messed up real bad during our last live...so I need to get a lot better at playing the guitar.

I'm doing street performances as part of my warrior training.

Felix: I see. Such a stoic attitude certainly feels akin to a samurai!

Even so...I feel as if you're mistaken.

Yamato: Mistaken?

Felix: I've been watching you from afar for a while and all I've seen you do is mere practice. This is far from a street performance.

Would it not be more beneficial to practice alongside your colleagues in a studio?

Yamato: ...But, the guitarist I admire uses busking to practice when he messes up during a live.

So I'm doing the same.

Felix: I see...it's quite apparent that you've misunderstood!

Yamato: Huh?

Felix: The street is one of the easiest yet most strenuous stages to perform on.

Anyone can stand up to the challenge but not everyone can captivate an audience.

To draw in a stranger and convince them to listen to your melodies is a troublesome task.

Yamato: I'm fine with no one listening to me...

Felix: That won't do, Yamato. You're on the street for the sake of performing. Further more, the people walking by have no choice but to hear the noise you're making.

Did such a thing cross your mind?

Yamato: ...

Felix: Perhaps...the guitarist you admire began performing on the street to undergo such an experience?

Yamato: ...What do you mean?

Felix: The experience of delivering sweet melodies to those unbeknownst to you, rather than the guests who come to support you at live houses.

Perhaps that is what his "warrior training" was.

Yamato: ...Yeah.

Felix: Lovely, it appears you understand! Now then...let's get to it!

Yamato: ...Huh? What...do you mean?

Felix: The street performance of course!

ーMeanwhileー

Futa: (Yamato...where are you...?)

Woman on the street: Hey, have you heard!? There's a really cool live going on over there!

It's a duo between a guitarist who looks to be in university and really incredible vocalist who seems to be a foreigner!

Futa: ...Huh?

That's the sound of Yamato's guitar! But...

Whose voice is this!?

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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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