Thanks for all your hard work today, Aoyagi.
Likewise. It's been quite a long day. We practiced in the morning, went to school, sang in an event and practiced individually once that was all done.
Yeah...
But I'm so glad we won that event.
We just barely got a decision in our favor, but we really gave it everything we had. Also...
Shinonome was so amazing.
He was. Akito's been so dependable as of late.
He's been giving off this powerful aura that seems to declare, “I'm going to win no matter what.”
And I suspect he's practicing with Ken right now.
Right...
He's been looking really exhausted lately. Is he going to be okay...?
I think so.
According to Akito...
Ken told him to relax and sing from his heart more.
He understood what Ken was saying, but he had trouble putting that into practice.
I see...
Thing just aren't that easy...
I'm not even sure I understand how to achieve the thing I've been assigned...
Me neither.
Just as with Akito, we won't achieve our assignments overnight.
An was saying the same thing.
Thank you for seeing us out, Shiraishi. We really appreciate it.
It's totally fine since it's just to the front of the cafe!
Is Shinonome staying again today?
He's been working so hard lately...
Yeah... The other day, I got to see Akito and my dad singing together for like a split second...
Dad wasn't holding back either.
It reminded me of when he was performing in events when I was little...
It's been so long since I've seen him so pumped up.
After all this time too...
Uncle Taiga actually popped into my head.
Taiga...?
(If it were me...)
(Would I be able to stand up against Ken and all his might...?)
(When we battled against Taiga, I couldn't do anything... He squashed me like a bug.)
(And Ken was Taiga's partner.
Even if it isn't as a battle, singing with him one on one must feel so tense...)
(I can't begin to imagine how difficult that is.)
(And in Akito's case, it's not just that there's a massive skill gap between them...)
(He's also Akito's hero.)
(I hope that isn't making him feel more anxious...)
(No, what am I saying...?
I'm sure he'll figure out a way like he always does.)
Akito always knows how to produce good results.
And when he does, we'll have to figure out a way to perform at his level...!
Let's keep doing our best, Azusawa.
We're going to surpass RAD WEEKEND. Together.
*Nod*
Let's do everything we can, Aoyagi!