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MEIKO

Where am I...?

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MEIKO

Did everyone's feelings help create this cafe...?

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MEIKO

But no one else seems to be here.

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MEIKO

In that case...

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MEIKO

There's an assortment of coffee beans and tea leaves here. And the refrigerator appears to be full of cooking ingredients...

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MEIKO

For now, I think I'll brew myself a cup...

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MEIKO

(She's this SEKAI's version of me...)

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(But this cafe seems completely empty...

Is this the moment just after this SEKAI was created?)

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MEIKO

Okay, the beans are all ground up.

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MEIKO

Oh, what a lovely aroma...

I'm sure this coffee is going to taste wonderful.

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MEIKO

(I sensed a powerful desire while walking through those alleyways just now...)

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MEIKO

(The desire to surpass RAD WEEKEND.)

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MEIKO

RAD WEEKEND... The flyers I saw must've been for that...

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MEIKO

I don't know what kind of event it actually was, but I'm sure it was something spectacular...

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The owners of these feelings... An and the others... They're probably singing and practicing right now in order to accomplish that goal.

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MEIKO

(I wonder what they're like...)

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MEIKO

Hehe. For one, I'm sure they all love to sing, and are very passionate about what they do.

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MEIKO

Does that also mean this cafe has a special place in their hearts?

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MEIKO

If so, I'll need to handle this place with great care...

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MEIKO

I guess this SEKAI's version of me has always been a skilled barista...

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MEIKO

Hehe. It really is a lovely aroma.

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Miku

Oh, MEIKO...

Did you just brew up some coffee?

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MEIKO

Yes, I did. Would you like a cup as well, Miku?

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Miku

I'd love one.

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MEIKO

Just give me one second.

Okay, here you are.

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Miku

Thank you.

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Miku

Mmm... This is delicious.

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Miku

You could probably start your own cafe if you're this good at brewing coffee, MEIKO.

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MEIKO

Oh, you think so?

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Miku

Yes, and this place just happens to be vacant, so why not give it a go?

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Miku

Especially since this place was probably made with them in mind...

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MEIKO

Right...

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MEIKO

I thought the same thing.

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I also have a feeling that this cafe is going to be important to them.

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MEIKO

So...

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MEIKO

I want this cafe to be a place where they can relax.

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Since the place they're aiming for is so high up.

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I want to provide an oasis where they can go when they're feeling tired after practice, having a tough time or worrying about something.

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MEIKO

I want this cafe to be that kind of place.

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Miku

And I'm sure it will be...

After all, MEIKO, you're a great listener.

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Miku

And you make great coffee.

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MEIKO

Hehe. If you're willing to give me your seal of approval, Miku, then I guess I don't have anything to worry about.

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Miku

Well, I am pretty picky about these things.

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Miku

Still, I'm looking forward to everyone coming to visit this cafe for the first time.

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MEIKO

Yes, so am I...

Before they do, I'll need to come up with a menu that they'll really enjoy.

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MEIKO

Starting with... Maybe my own original blend?

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Miku

Oh, I'll be looking forward to the way that turns out.

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MEIKO

All this just for them...

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She seems like such a reliable person...

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MEIKO

And you're right.

This cafe is going to have a very special place in their hearts.

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MEIKO

So, please help them out for me... Me...

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Miku

Oh, MEIKO, if you're going to run a cafe, then I think you'll want to have some food on the menu and not just coffee.

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MEIKO

Yes, you're right...

They're bound to get hungry after their practices.

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MEIKO

But I'm not sure about how everything is going to taste.

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Miku

I say just give it a try.

I'll be here to taste test everything.

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MEIKO

Oh? Is that another way of saying that you're hungry, Miku?

Next Chapter: Surpassing That Night