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Alright, we're all busy after this, so let's call it a day.
Right.
Do you think you'll make it to your practice with Taiga in time, Azusawa?
Yeah!
I should be okay as long as I leave within the next ten minutes.
Why don't you take a quick break since you still have time? I'm sure you're tired after singing so much.
Thanks, I think I will.
Oh, before I forget... I have a question for you guys.
Hm? What's up?
It's about RAD WEEKEND...
You guys said that there aren't any videos, but isn't there anything left that can tell me what the actual show was like...? Photos, anything...?
Photos? There might be some of the venue, but no cameras were allowed inside.
Exactly.
Still, why this all of a sudden?
So I was talking to Minori and another classmate today about how we all practice...
I see.
So that we all have the same mental image.
Yeah. That's why I want to learn more about what RAD WEEKEND was really like.
Yes, that would be ideal.
We already know how important it is to have the same picture in our minds, so it should certainly help us grow as a team.
But we've already told you everything we know...
Yeah, like which teams were there and their set lists... Also, we already lent you all the CDs that they had out at the time.
That's on top of all of my dad and Uncle Taiga's stories, so I'm not really sure what's left...
If it were any other event, we could just ask around at the live house where it took place...
But the venue for RAD WEEKEND closed ages ago and the owner's retired since.
Yeah, it happened at this really old place called “COL”, and RAD WEEKEND became its final event.
I see...
That might just leave...
The event's atmosphere.
From what I've heard, it was nothing like what anyone had experienced before...
And there really isn't any way for either myself or Azusawa to fully comprehend that.
R-Right!
I'd like to know more about that as well!
I mean... I dunno...
How do you even describe it...?
Same.
You can't really put it into words...
It was just... Absolutely mind-blowing, you know?
So it was completely inexplicable...
Yeah, I guess so...
(Isn't there anything we can do to learn more about what really happened during RAD WEEKEND?)
Are you okay for time, Azusawa?
Don't you have to go practice with Taiga soon?
No, I completely forgot...!
Sorry, I need to go!
Have fun!
I'll try asking around about RAD WEEKEND while you're gone!
Okay! Thanks, An!
He should be around here somewhere...
There you are.
Sorry for the wait.
Thank you for meeting again with me today, Taiga!
Alright, let's get started.
What are we going to do today?
Well...
How about a little walk?
O-Okay...
Not in the mood?
N-No, it's not that...!
We took a walk last time, so...
Haha. That's true.
But we're not just walking around today.
I want you to take a good look at this city and all its people, and let it really sink in.
At this city...?
Oh, that's right. You mentioned that last time...
How there's something you want everyone to “see through music.”
They say that about 80% of the information we take in comes from what we see.
You can learn a lot from just people-watching, looking around the city, seeing all the colors and gauging how close or far away certain things are.
But where does that leave our ears?
What can we learn from hearing?
We can... Hear how people feel...?
Yeah, exactly.
That also includes how far away they are and which way they're facing.
Still, our eyes still end up being more powerful than our ears. Which means there's only so much you can do with sound alone.
But we're here to sing.
So the question becomes, “How do you make people see through music?”
See through music...?
Yeah.
More than that depending on the situation.
Anyway, my point is that just singing isn't enough. I want you to at least take that away from this...
Okay...!
Hang on. Does this walk have anything to do with what happened back then...?
That you'll have to figure out for yourself. I mean, you still have plenty of time...
Huh...?!
W-Wait, please!
(Absorb what you see... Just absorb...)
(Oh, I didn't know there was an instrument shop here...)
(We usually practice just over there too...
I guess I don't know this area as well as I thought...)
Hey, Taiga, what's up?!
You even brought Kohane along.
We're taking a walk.
I'm showing her around this area.
Nice.
You're always welcome to sing here if you're ever free. Just let me know and I'll open up a slot for you.
Yeah, could be good for a change.
I'll think about it.
You will?!
Thank you!
(Hehe. He's so popular around here.
So many people have called out to him already...)
Hm? Kohane, is that you?
Huh?
Oh, I remember you! We were in a lot of the same events when I was performing on my own...!
(No, I need to stay focused.
Taiga probably won't like it if...)
(Oh, he's still talking, so I guess it's okay for me to do the same.)
What brings you here? Wait...
Are you with Taiga?
So the rumors were true?
He's taken you under his wing?
N-No, he's just been giving me some advice and observing how I practice!
That's still unbelievable!
This is Taiga we're talking about! A world-famous musician!
You should've seen him during RAD WEEKEND. Amazing doesn't even begin to describe what happened.
You saw him perform?
Yeah, of course!
I see... I really envy you.
Hm? Why's that?
I... I just wish I could've been there.
Everyone's told me all about how great RAD WEEKEND was, but there's no way for me to actually see for myself...
Yeah...
Plus, Ken went into retirement...
But there should be a video of it somewhere. I remember seeing someone recording everything.
What...?
But I was told that no cameras were allowed.
You're right, but there was definitely someone there taking a video. It was too dark to see who, but my guess is that they were staff or something.
...!
Th-Thank you so much!
I-I'll try to see if I can find that video!
Yeah, good luck.
Actually, Taiga might know who.
Okay!
Hey, thanks for waiting.
Hm? What's up...?
Um...
Do you know where the video of RAD WEEKEND is?!