Hey...
Akito, welcome!
Just you? Where's Toya?
Oh, I'm meeting with Toya later at Weekend Garage.
Okay, but you came here anyway...?
Did something happen?
Yes, or it did I guess...
I'm sorry.
I was being an idiot...
But I already apologized to Toya and the others about that...
I see...
Even so, you don't look too great.
Because there's still one person left I need to apologize to.
Oh? Who's that?
Ken...
Akito, aren't you pushing yourself a little too hard...?
You're all about giving it everything you have while making sure that you don't waste any time or energy, right?
Thanks for the advice, but...
It's just not enough.
And in the end, I lost to Tono again and made my friend come help pick up the pieces afterwards...
I see. Is that why you've been feeling uneasy around them?
Yeah...
Hmm... But based on what I've heard from everyone, Ken isn't the kind of person that gets bothered by stuff like that...
...
However, I understand your situation. Just take your time and relax a while here until you're ready...
And here's your usual blend.
Oh, also...! Would you like to try some honey instead of sugar today?
Hm? Honey?
You seem pretty tired, so I thought something more nutritious might help.
You're right. Sure, I'll take some...
Okay. Just give me a second.
MEIKO, can you put that song on too while you're at it? Akito still probably hasn't heard it yet.
Oh, right! That song!
That song?
It's a DJ mix that we recorded.
DJ? You mean Len and...
...!
(Whoa! It grabs your attention right from the start...!)
(It's put together pretty well too... It sort of feels fun and playful too for some reason...)
(Did Len do this part? No, this doesn’t sound like anything I've heard him play...)
(So that means it has to be...)
Um, so who helped make this mix...?
Oh, that would be KAITO.
Speaking of which...
Hello, MEIKO...!
Oh, KAITO. Welcome.
Ah...
Oh, Akito! It's been a while!
How have you been?
Hey. Yeah, I've been good...
Really? Your friends seemed to be very worried about you...
We've already dealt with that.
You have? That's great!
In that case, MEIKO, can I have an orange juice and a melon soda?
Wait, both?
Could it be that you're trying to show off by treating Akito?
Me? I already have my coffee though...
Oh, no. These are just for me.
O-Okay...
...
Hehe. Alright, an orange juice and melon soda it is then.
Hey, Miku...
Is KAITO always like this...?
Like this...?
You know, like he always has his head in the clouds or something...?
Yes, I'd say this is normal.
Okay...
Does that bother you, Akito?
No, not really. At least, I don't think so...
It's just that it feels so different from what I heard in that mix a second ago.
I understand. Music can act as a reflection of someone's heart or personality.
Someone's heart?
Yes, like their love of music or even their commitment to it.
...
There certainly is that side to him where he seems aloof and goes around eating Len's ice cream...
But he's also Len's teacher as a DJ and knows exactly what kind of music he wants to make.
He knows what he wants...
I definitely get that.
*Sigh*... All these people that are way too good are popping up left and right...
Hehe. But when you get a chance, I hope you'll talk to him. I'm sure you'll enjoy it.
Yeah, when I do get a chance...
K-KAITO?! What are you doing?!
Hm?
Oh, I thought mixing my orange juice and melon soda together would be good.
I'm glad you didn't make a mess or anything, but what's a grown man doing something like that for?!
My apologies! It's just my natural desire to mix things up, I suppose.
It's all a part of being a DJ. Haha.
...
That part I'll never understand...
Yeah, I think you're better off not trying to...