Hey.
Hi, Shinonome!
Over here!
Be right there.
We're figuring out the set list for our next event, right?
Alright, let's get that out of the way so we can get to practicing!
You two seem way too excited...
Well, we've had an interesting couple of days.
Wow...!
So this is where RAD WEEKEND happened...
It's so much smaller than I remember.
Probably because we were kids.
I'm guessing we were both a lot shorter back then.
Haha. That means we've grown up a lot since.
Still, the stage is literally right in front of us...
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It's about time you guys saw this.
It's a video of RAD WEEKEND.
So, what did you think of RAD WEEKEND?
Think you can surpass it...?
I can't say for sure...
It exceeded all of my expectations...
I sort of can't believe something like this actually happened...
It's... Scary...
But...
I feel more excited about this than before.
I feel even more determined to surpass RAD WEEKEND now. So...
We will... We absolutely will!
Yeah, I guess just that day alone was pretty jam-packed...
Exactly.
Not only did we get to visit where you and Shiraishi had gone all those years ago, we got to see a video of what happened.
Right.
But it wasn't just us.
Mita, Tono and even his partner...
They were all there too.
Yeah, I'm pretty sure all the other teams we've been running into were there as well.
That's on top of our local music lovers!
All true.
Come to think of it, that was also when I first met that one guy.
(So many people. I can't see the stage at all.)
(Most of these people are probably regulars here, so I won't be able to just push my way through them. I'll just listen here and...)
Hey, you!
Huh? A-Are you talking to me...?
Yeah, you!
Don't be a wallflower! Get in the middle!
But I...
This might be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, kid! We're probably never gonna see a lineup like this again!
You had the guts to come here, so you should try to get the most out of this chance!
Don't worry, we're all here to have fun and see what unfolds!
O-Okay...
In that case...
That really happened...?
That was so nice of him.
Yeah, he's sort of the reason why I was able to get into music. He showed me how fun it could be.
And he hasn't changed one bit.
You mean now?
You've met him before.
He's the manager where I work.
Yeah, you're totally right!
He's like the definition of a music connoisseur!
I've even heard that he wanted to open a shop on Vivid Street just so he can go to live houses every day.
Does that mean you started working for him because of this encounter you had?
No, that was just a coincidence.
I went around Vivid Street to see if there was anything good since it was close to the park where we practice...
That was when I stumbled upon this boutique shop. It was only when I went in to take a look that I found out he's the manager.
He vaguely remembered who I was, patted me on the back and said, “Look at you! All grown up!”
Haha! He sounds like your uncle, not your manager!
I know, right? He was just looking to hire someone, so I decided to work there.
(Not only that, he didn't laugh at my dream.)
You're gonna surpass RAD WEEKEND, huh...?
That's great! I've been waiting for a kid like you to show up!
Wouldn't it be something if you ended up becoming the next RADder, Akito?
Oh, don't forget to let me know when you're gonna be in events and stuff! I'll be there rooting for you!
...
Anyway, enough talk.
Let's get this set list out of the way.
Now Akito's all fired up.
Hehe. I can see that.
All good in my book!
Let's hurry up and do this already!