See you tomorrow.
It was just one surprise after another today.
Yeah, it was.
I didn't expect to hear that Taiga was back in town.
Not only is he Ken's partner and one of the key figures behind RAD WEEKEND, he's a world-famous artist now...
That alone was enough of a surprise.
But what really took the cake today was...
♪ ————! ————!
♪ ————————!!
His singing was indescribable.
I bet. The first time I heard him sing, I didn't really know what to do with myself afterward.
I see.
(No musical performance has had this much of an impression on me since...)
(The first time I saw Dad's concert...)
(He remained completely loyal to the original music. He never once improvised or added anything in.)
(Some would say that there's no fun in that, but he pulled the entire audience into a whole new world after playing just a few notes.)
(He's world-class in every sense of the word. From his unyielding obsession to his actual playing ability...)
(I always figured that there were others in this world who could match Dad in terms of musical talent...)
(But to think that one of them would be in this city...)
Toya? Hey, you there?
Oh, sorry about that.
...
Akito?
It's just... You seem pretty calm considering how surprised you said you were.
I am. I meant every bit of what I said.
However, I live with a world-class artist, so I may not have quite the same reaction as others when it comes to being starstruck.
Oh, right. Your dad...
Yeah, that makes sense...
Then, I guess there's nothing to worry about.
You're worried...?
Again, it's nothing to worry about.
Also, it'd be great if Kohane does get to practice with Taiga.
Yes, it would be...
(He's worried...?)
(But it wasn't just today either. Between Kohane's performance at STAY GOLDEN to Taiga suddenly appearing, these past few days have been full of surprises.)
(I guess he was wondering if it was starting to be too much for me.)
(But he has seemed more concerned than usual as of late...)
Is something bothering you, Akito?
Huh? Uh, no...
Let's get started with practice.
(Oh, I know. Before we head over...)
...
(He really is keeping an eye out for everyone...)
Akito.
Hm?
A lot has been happening lately, huh?
Yeah...
Is there anything I can do to help?
Oh...
Nah, just keep doing what you usually do.
Okay.
Wait, just like that...?
A part of me was expecting that, so I wasn't really taken aback by it.
(It may be that he won't tell me or can't tell me right now.)
But feel free to ask for help if you feel you need it.
Toya...
Alright, I will if it comes to that.
Good.