EpsilonΦ Band Story - Chapter 4, Episode 3

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Chapter 4: Episode 3

Rival
Haruka continues to help Yamato with his practice. Yamato asks Haruka about their relationship, and Haruka is confused by his words.

 Haruka:‏‏‎‏‏‎‏‏‎‏‏‎ ‎

‏‏‎1You’re really such a crybaby, Kanata ... don’t cry. Since ... Nii-chan is here for you.

 Kanata:‏‏‎‏‏‎‏‏‎‏‏‎ ‎

‏‏‎I still remember the hand that was extended to me.

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‏‏‎The hand of the hero who pulled me out of the house when I was sick and tended to stay indoors.

 Haruka:‏‏‎‏‏‎‏‏‎‏‏‎ ‎

‏‏‎Kanata’s going to the same school ... ? And, for him to also play the piano ... well, there’s nothing wrong with that, but ... I’m busy. I won’t be able to take care of him.

 Kanata:‏‏‎‏‏‎‏‏‎‏‏‎ ‎

‏‏‎I’ve always had this sense of longing—but not to be a hero.

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‏‏‎I just wanted to be able to stand next to Haruka, for him to approve of me, to be special to him.

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‏‏‎That was all—

 Haruka:‏‏‎‏‏‎‏‏‎‏‏‎ ‎

‏‏‎You’re copying me again ... if you don’t stop, I will.

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‏‏‎... You want to know why? Ha, you can’t be serious ...

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‏‏‎I know you’re just going to screw everything up—I’m sick of it!  Just stay away from me!

 Kanata:‏‏‎‏‏‎‏‏‎‏‏‎ ‎

‏‏‎*(So I’ll just do as I please. It’s not like I have a choice. After all, it’s Aniki’s fault for running away from me.)*

 Reiji:‏‏‎‏‏‎‏‏‎‏‏‎ ‎

‏‏‎...Haruka, where are you going? Our ride will be here soon.

 Haruka:‏‏‎‏‏‎‏‏‎‏‏‎ ‎

‏‏‎I don’t need one.

 Kanata:‏‏‎‏‏‎‏‏‎‏‏‎ ‎

‏‏‎Huh—? Come back with us, Aniki. We’re all going home to the same place.

 Haruka:‏‏‎‏‏‎‏‏‎‏‏‎ ‎

‏‏‎Don't touch me.

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*\*Smack\**

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*\*Footsteps\**

 Kanata:‏‏‎‏‏‎‏‏‎‏‏‎ ‎

‏‏‎Aw man. He’s gone. Aniki’s really the same as ever.

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‏‏‎... Well then, let’s see—maybe I’ll go too.

 Tadaomi:‏‏‎‏‏‎‏‏‎‏‏‎ ‎

‏‏‎You’re not going home?

 Kanata:‏‏‎‏‏‎‏‏‎‏‏‎ ‎

‏‏‎I’ve got some business to attend to. Some very important business. See ya—!

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*\*Footsteps\**

 Tadaomi:‏‏‎‏‏‎‏‏‎‏‏‎ ‎

‏‏‎Kanata-kun seems to be enjoying himself.

 Reiji:‏‏‎‏‏‎‏‏‎‏‏‎ ‎

‏‏‎... My head hurts. Shu, did you fire Kanata up knowing that this would happen?

 Shu:‏‏‎‏‏‎‏‏‎‏‏‎ ‎

‏‏‎The situation’s gettin’ more and more interestin’. I already can’t wait to hear what sound’ll come outta this.

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— Musical Instruments Store —

 Haruka:‏‏‎‏‏‎‏‏‎‏‏‎ ‎

‏‏‎...

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*\*Guitar playing\**

 Haruka:‏‏‎‏‏‎‏‏‎‏‏‎ ‎

‏‏‎... Ha, that really does sound awful.

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*\*Footsteps\**

 Haruka:‏‏‎‏‏‎‏‏‎‏‏‎ ‎

‏‏‎You’re at it again?

 Yamato:‏‏‎‏‏‎‏‏‎‏‏‎ ‎

‏‏‎2Ipu’s guitarist, hey.

 Haruka:‏‏‎‏‏‎‏‏‎‏‏‎ ‎

‏‏‎Tch, don’t call me that ... it’s Nijo Haruka.

 Yamato:‏‏‎‏‏‎‏‏‎‏‏‎ ‎

‏‏‎Right, Nijo. You’ve come to the right place. I have a question for you.

 Haruka:‏‏‎‏‏‎‏‏‎‏‏‎ ‎

‏‏‎What is it?

 Yamato:‏‏‎‏‏‎‏‏‎‏‏‎ ‎

‏‏‎I told Aoi ... Fuurai’s trombonist about you, but he got angry at me for getting along with a rival.

 Yamato:‏‏‎‏‏‎‏‏‎‏‏‎ ‎

‏‏‎Are we rivals?

 Haruka:‏‏‎‏‏‎‏‏‎‏‏‎ ‎

‏‏‎You ... what are you saying all of a sudden ...? What’s wrong with you?

 Yamato:‏‏‎‏‏‎‏‏‎‏‏‎ ‎

‏‏‎Is it cold3? I’d say it’s a bit hot, actually.

 Haruka:‏‏‎‏‏‎‏‏‎‏‏‎ ‎

‏‏‎So—... god, c’mon, what the heck ...

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‏‏‎I really don’t understand you.

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‏‏‎Talking to you makes me feel like an idiot for being so obsessed with boring stuff.

 Kanata:‏‏‎‏‏‎‏‏‎‏‏‎ ‎

‏‏‎Ah, Aniki!

 Haruka:‏‏‎‏‏‎‏‏‎‏‏‎ ‎

‏‏‎!?

 Kanata:‏‏‎‏‏‎‏‏‎‏‏‎ ‎

‏‏‎Aha. Turns out you were here, after all.

 Yamato:‏‏‎‏‏‎‏‏‎‏‏‎ ‎

‏‏‎You are...

 Kanata:‏‏‎‏‏‎‏‏‎‏‏‎ ‎

‏‏‎Hello, hello, nice to meet you—! Kana-chan here—! I hope you’ve been taking good care of Aniki~ ... just kidding!

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