Shrine Grounds
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Mizuki

There we go!

Just cut through here, and we can head straight for the station.

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Ena

I never knew a shortcut like this existed...!

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Mafuyu

How did you find this?

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Mizuki

Hehe. I was wandering around here one time and just found this place by complete accident.

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Kanade

Thank you, Mizuki.

You helped us so much.

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Mizuki

You're welcome!

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Kanade

Hey, what's what...?

It looks like they're getting ready for something...

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Mafuyu

That board says, Shibuya Summer Festival...

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Ena

Oh, the Shibuya Summer Festival...

I think I went once when I was still in junior high.

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Ena

I remember it being a lot of fun because of all the food stalls and the concert they put on.

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Mizuki

A concert?

I wonder who's performing...

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Ena

We can probably find out pretty quick on our phones... See? Here we go.

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Mizuki

Let's see... Hey, there's a ton of people performing!

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Mizuki

What?! ZEROstear's coming?!

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Kanade

ZEROstear? Oh, the artist that does a lot of anime songs?

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Mizuki

Yeah!

They did the opening theme for a really popular show this season too!

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Ena

I don't know much about anime, but they know how to get famous artists, huh...?

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Mizuki

Yeah, it's just wall-to-wall A-listers!

Wait, I'm not sure who A-GURI is...

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Kanade

Did you say, A-GURI...?

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Mafuyu

Do you know who they are, Kanade?

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Kanade

Yes... They're not all that famous yet, but they've started gaining some popularity with the videos they've been posting.

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Kanade

I was under the impression that they wouldn't perform live, so it took me by surprise a little...

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Ena

So it's not just famous people?

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Mafuyu

There's an amateur division that's separate from the pro stage too...

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Kanade

Yes, I see that. These mostly look like dance teams, but some good singing groups are apparently coming too.

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Ena

Oh, so this is meant to have a whole range of amateur and professional artists performing all together.

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Ena

(Wait, they all seem pretty into this...!

This could be a chance to have Mizuki go out with us too...)

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Ena

Hey, since this is happening, why don't we all go see this show?

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Kanade

Huh...?

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Mizuki

I think I'll pass...

It's still gonna be pretty hot out, right?

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Mizuki

I've been to an outdoor event like this before and I came back completely exhausted. I'm not sure Kanade could handle it, you know?

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Mafuyu

She might collapse from heat-stroke.

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Kanade

Urgh... Maybe...

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Ena

But it says they're doing it at night.

It should be much cooler by then, so we should be fine.

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Mizuki

Hmm... Still...

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Kanade

If we bring a lot of cold drinks, do you think we'll be okay...?

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Mizuki

Wait, you wanna go?!

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Kanade

I've never been to an outdoor concert like this, but I am interested in seeing A-GURI perform live. I may not get this chance in the future...

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Ena

How about you, Mafuyu?

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Mizuki

There's no way Mafuyu's gonna be free...

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Mafuyu

I have cram school that day, but classes should end early. I shouldn't have to prepare much for next time either, so I think I can go.

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Mizuki

Wait, seriously?!

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Ena

Then it's settled. You're coming too, Mizuki. I mean, some artists you like are coming too, right?

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Mizuki

Okay, fine. I'll go...

My first Summer Festival in absolutely forever♪

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Kanade

I need to be careful not to suffer from heat-stroke. Mizuki, would you mind telling us what we should be bringing to an event like this later?

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Mizuki

Yeah, you got it!

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Ena

Alright, I'll message all of you once I get more details too.

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Mafuyu

If I think I'm going to be running late, I'll let everyone know.

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Ena

Okay, thanks.

Let's enjoy this as much as we can since we all get to go!

Shinonome Household - Living Room
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Akito

Man...

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Akito

(It's a lot harder than I expected to make what we already have better...)

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Akito

(We're gonna have to keep practicing to be able to sing while we do all this too...)

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Akito

(But these shoes I got yesterday are nice. They're lighter and easier to move around in than anything I've ever worn before...)

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Akito

Okay, I should go over that last dance one more time.

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Mother

So you're going to the Summer Festival with your friends this weekend...?

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Akito

(Hm? This weekend...?)

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Ena

Yup! So I won't be needing dinner!

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Mother

That's fine by me. Have fun but be safe, okay?

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Ena

I will.

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Akito

(Ena's home already...?)

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Akito

(Hold on, she said Summer Festival. Did she mean the Shibuya Summer Festival? And Ena's going?)

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Akito

(If she sees me and Toya performing... I don't want to think about it more than that...)

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Ena

Oh, Akito, you're home?

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Akito

Yeah.

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Ena

Hey, that bag you're holding... It's from that new store that just opened, right?

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Akito

It's nothing.

What does it matter if I...?

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Ena

Wait, are these dancing shoes?

Lemme see! Are you gonna wear them to an event or something?

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Akito

Hey, hands off. I didn't say you could...

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Ena

Hmm... Don't you think this design's a little out of your league, Akito?

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Akito

Quit it. Who asked you anyway?

And give them back already!

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Ena

Okay, okay.

Have fun practicing with them.

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Akito

Yup...

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Akito

(The Summer Festival, huh...?)

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Akito

(I wonder if she still remembers what happened back then...)

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