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Huff... Huff...

(I'm doing a little better compared to before...)

(But this still isn't enough...!)

(I'm still nowhere near the level An reached that time.)

(I want to get better.)

(In order to surpass RAD WEEKEND.

And to win next time...)

Oh, hello, EVER.

Hey. Wait, Azusawa, are you practicing all on your own? You really are a hard worker.

No, I'm just...

Actually, I could say the same for all of you.

No rest for the wicked.

After all, we need to make up for a bunch of lost time.

Oh, also.

There's something I've been meaning to tell you.

That battle you had against Shiraishi. The way you two performed. It really shook us to the core.

Th-Thank you.

I'm glad to hear that.

To be honest, I don't like the fact that I ended up losing to her...

But I think it's good that I have another thing to feel frustrated about...

Another thing to feel frustrated about...?

What do you mean...?

Oh, so...

Frustration has the ability to help you move forward.

Huh?

When we lost to Taiga that time, I was overcome with frustration...

It's probably strange for me to say that since he's someone who performs all over the world. I know that...

Even so, I couldn't help but feel that way...

Then, this person who's been supporting us told me something.

That I'm frustrated because singing has become part of my identity.

And that what I'm feeling will help me move forward.

...!

It can help you move forward...?

Yes.

I'm frustrated about losing to An.

But I'm also glad I feel that way.

As An and I keep singing, I'm sure I'm going to be faced with more frustration and despair...

But I think I'll be driven to reach greater heights every time I feel those things...

Which is why I want to keep growing and getting better with An moving forward.

I think that's why your singing hits us so hard.

What?

We lost the will to continue after being completely clobbered by Taiga...

But you've been able to turn that experience into fuel.

You tossed aside any doubt or fear you felt, and embraced the frustration you felt. All in order to keep getting better...

You and your team really are something else. You guys are amazing performers, but your sheer will to continue chasing after your dream is beyond inspirational.

You and Shiraishi really opened our eyes. We promise to stop holding you guys back!

What?! No, you never held us back...!

I mean, I still have a lot to learn...

I keep losing and finding myself chasing after all these different people. So...

Let's do our best together!

Thanks.

Let's do our best!