Alright, I think we're just about finished here, so let's start heading back!
Sounds good.
No one forgot anything, right?
Wait, sorry!
Gimme a second to go put back the ladle and bucket!
Okay, go for it!
(I'm so glad that we got to come here today.)
(Nagi...)
Huff... Huff... Huff...
You sounded pretty amazing, but this first bout's a loss for you.
Yes...
That makes twelve in total.
You have to defeat us one at a time.
A-All twelve of you...?!
(What...?)
(They're better than the others...? But there are so many of them...)
(When I was battling against everyone from RUST and GLaP day...)
(I realized that you and your team constantly competed with these really amazing singers and won, Nagi.)
(And each day, I was given a brutal reminder of just how incredible you were.)
(But because of everything you accomplished, I'm now able to say...)
Thank you.
Huh?
Huh? Oh, did I just say that out loud?!
Yes, who were you thanking?
Um, I was just thinking...
How Nagi, An's dad and Taiga spent every day on Vivid Street competing against RUST, GLaP day... All these really amazing singers...
And how their accomplishments led us to where we are now.
They led us...?
I see.
I think I know what you mean, Azusawa.
The bigger your hero's feats, the more likely it is that you'll have trouble surpassing them... But the sense of accomplishment you feel when you do is unmatchable.
Exactly. And I feel like we were able to reach the zenith of that night because Nagi paved the way first.
Which is why I felt the need to thank her.
And you couldn't help but say it out loud?
Hehe. It's so like you to do that, Kohane!
It is...?
Yeah. You're honest, hard-working...
And you treasure every moment you've experienced, don't you?
You're the kind of person Aunt Nagi loved the most. I'm sure she's smiling at you from up above right now!
Haha. Yeah!
She did have that kind of personality.
Sh-She did...?
Haha. Maybe she and An would've even fought over you.
What? Me and Aunt Nagi fighting over Kohane...?
No, even if she groveled and begged, I'd never let her have Kohane...!
Okay?
You're so popular, Azusawa.
U-Uhh... Haha...
That being said...
I'm still your partner no matter what, An.
Huh?
You taught me that I could feel this incredible kind of excitement.
I had nothing going on in my life...
But now I have something I really love doing and have a better understanding of my ego.
Nagi showed us the path, but you've been walking with me every step of the way, An.
Also, I...
I can confidently say now that no singer other than me is worthy of performing by your side!
Kohane...
I want to keep feeling that way and being able to say that... I think...?
Why'd you add that qualifier at the end?
Humility is a virtue, is it not...?
Just one reason why Kohane's the best partner ever!
You saying that makes me so happy.
So, let's keep doing our best together! Partner!
*Nod*
Hey, you guys!
I put the ladle and bucket back!
Oh, you're back!
Then, let's head out.
Still, Azusawa, you've become so dependable.
Yes, I agree.
We'll need to do our best to make similar strides.
Th-Thank you...!
We also plan to keep doing our best.
See, Aunt Nagi?
Isn't she just the best partner ever?