Scramble Crossing
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An

*Sigh*

That event was so much fun!

2
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Kohane

Yeah, I also really enjoyed it since we hadn't performed in front of an audience in so long.

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An

Exactly!

What if we started working more events into our practice schedule?!

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Akito

I get why you're excited...

But have you done your English homework due tomorrow?

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An

Huh?! No, I forgot...!

I need to do it when I get home...

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Toya

We don't have practice today, so please make sure that you do.

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An

Ugh... I will...

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Akito

Then, let's call it a day here.

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Kohane

Okay, see you all tomorrow!

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Akito

By the way, I already finished my homework...

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Toya

You have?

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Akito

I made sure to get an early start on them since I knew we'd be performing in an event today.

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Toya

Your foresight is admirable.

I couldn't be prouder as your partner.

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Akito

Proud?

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Toya

Akito...

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Akito

Hm?

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Toya

Do you think you'll be back on your feet soon...?

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Akito

Huh...?

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Akito

...

You noticed, then?

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Toya

Yes.

It's subtle, but it's affecting your singing.

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Akito

Okay.

Yeah, that's the thing...

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Akito

Ever since RAD BLAST, I've been having trouble singing with the same power.

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Akito

I'm missing that something I had a hold of that time...

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Toya

...

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Akito

If it's showing in my singing, then that means the other two must also know.

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Toya

Yes, I suspect that's the case.

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Akito

Right...

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Akito

(But the fact that they haven't said anything about it means...)

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Akito

I need to get back in the saddle as fast as I can.

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Toya

Akito...

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Akito

Don't look so concerned.

I'm not gonna go off and do anything crazy.

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Toya

Okay.

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Toya

Then, in the meantime, we'll be waiting.

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Akito

Thanks.

Akito's Room
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Toya

It's subtle, but it's affecting your singing.

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Akito

(It’s affecting my singing...)

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Akito

(I still want to stand on top of the world with them, and I'm doing everything I can to make that happen.)

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Akito

(But I guess...)

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Akito

(There's something missing.

I don't feel as driven as I did that time...)

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Akito

Did my flame go out...?

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Akito

(Anyway, the reason doesn't matter...)

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Akito

(I have to do something.

Because if I don't, I'll be holding them back.)

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Akito

(But what am I supposed to do...?)

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Akito

(How do I get the drive I felt back then...?

That fire...)

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Akito

*Sigh*

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Akito

Brooding in my room isn't gonna solve anything.

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Akito

Going over there might help.

Next Chapter: A New Heat