A Night of Defeat/Card Story

**A Night of Defeat**

* Side Story 1
* Side Story 2

**Side Story 1**

**Unlock Requirements:** 1000  | **Rewards:** 25

 Street SEKAI

 Crase Cafe

**\***Cafe Bell**\***

Akito
Hey... **Akito**: Hey...

MEIKO
Akito, welcome! **MEIKO**: Akito, welcome!

Miku
Just you? Where's Toya? **Miku**: Just you? Where's Toya?

Akito
Oh, I'm meeting with Toya later at Weekend Garage. **Akito**: Oh, I'm meeting with Toya later at Weekend Garage.

Miku
Okay, but you came here anyway...? **Miku**: Okay, but you came here anyway...?

MEIKO
Did something happen? **MEIKO**: Did something happen?

Akito
Yes, or it did I guess... **Akito**: Yes, or it did I guess...

Akito
I'm sorry. I was being an idiot... **Akito**: I'm sorry. I was being an idiot...

Akito
But I already apologized to Toya and the others about that... **Akito**: But I already apologized to Toya and the others about that...

Miku
I see... Even so, you don't look too great. **Miku**: I see... Even so, you don't look too great.

Akito
Because there's still one person left I need to apologize to. **Akito**: Because there's still one person left I need to apologize to.

Miku
Oh? Who's that? **Miku**: Oh? Who's that?

Akito
Ken... **Akito**: Ken...

An's Father
Akito, aren't you pushing yourself a little too hard...? **An's Father**: Akito, aren't you pushing yourself a little too hard...?

An's Father
You're all about giving it everything you have while making sure that you don't waste any time or energy, right? **An's Father**: You're all about giving it everything you have while making sure that you don't waste any time or energy, right?

Akito
Thanks for the advice, but... **Akito**: Thanks for the advice, but...

Akito
It's just not enough. **Akito**: It's just not enough.

Akito
And in the end, I lost to Tono again and made my friend come help pick up the pieces afterwards... **Akito**: And in the end, I lost to Tono again and made my friend come help pick up the pieces afterwards...

Miku
I see. Is that why you've been feeling uneasy around them? **Miku**: I see. Is that why you've been feeling uneasy around them?

Akito
Yeah... **Akito**: Yeah...

MEIKO
Hmm... But based on what I've heard from everyone, Ken isn't the kind of person that gets bothered by stuff like that... **MEIKO**: Hmm... But based on what I've heard from everyone, Ken isn't the kind of person that gets bothered by stuff like that...

Akito
... **Akito**: ...

MEIKO
However, I understand your situation. Just take your time and relax a while here until you're ready... **MEIKO**: However, I understand your situation. Just take your time and relax a while here until you're ready...

MEIKO
And here's your usual blend. Oh, also...! Would you like to try some honey instead of sugar today? **MEIKO**: And here's your usual blend. Oh, also...! Would you like to try some honey instead of sugar today?

Akito
Hm? Honey? **Akito**: Hm? Honey?

MEIKO
You seem pretty tired, so I thought something more nutritious might help. **MEIKO**: You seem pretty tired, so I thought something more nutritious might help.

Akito
You're right. Sure, I'll take some... **Akito**: You're right. Sure, I'll take some...

MEIKO
Okay. Just give me a second. **MEIKO**: Okay. Just give me a second.

Miku
MEIKO, can you put that song on too while you're at it? Akito still probably hasn't heard it yet. **Miku**: MEIKO, can you put that song on too while you're at it? Akito still probably hasn't heard it yet.

MEIKO
Oh, right! That song! **MEIKO**: Oh, right! That song!

Akito
That song? **Akito**: That song?

Miku
It's a DJ mix that we recorded. **Miku**: It's a DJ mix that we recorded.

Akito
DJ? You mean Len and... **Akito**: DJ? You mean Len and...

Akito
...! **Akito**: ...!

Akito
(Whoa! It grabs your attention right from the start...!) **Akito**: (Whoa! It grabs your attention right from the start...!)

Akito
(It's put together pretty well too... It sort of feels fun and playful too for some reason...) **Akito**: (It's put together pretty well too... It sort of feels fun and playful too for some reason...)

Akito
(Did Len do this part? No, this doesn’t sound like anything I've heard him play...) **Akito**: (Did Len do this part? No, this doesn’t sound like anything I've heard him play...)

Akito
(So that means it has to be...) **Akito**: (So that means it has to be...)

Akito
Um, so who helped make this mix...? **Akito**: Um, so who helped make this mix...?

Miku
Oh, that would be KAITO. Speaking of which... **Miku**: Oh, that would be KAITO. Speaking of which...

**\***Cafe Bell**\***

KAITO
Hello, MEIKO...! **KAITO**: Hello, MEIKO...!

MEIKO
Oh, KAITO. Welcome. **MEIKO**: Oh, KAITO. Welcome.

Akito
Ah... **Akito**: Ah...

KAITO
Oh, Akito! It's been a while! How have you been? **KAITO**: Oh, Akito! It's been a while! How have you been?

Akito
Hey. Yeah, I've been good... **Akito**: Hey. Yeah, I've been good...

KAITO
Really? Your friends seemed to be very worried about you... **KAITO**: Really? Your friends seemed to be very worried about you...

Akito
We've already dealt with that. **Akito**: We've already dealt with that.

KAITO
You have? That's great! **KAITO**: You have? That's great!

KAITO
In that case, MEIKO, can I have an orange juice and a melon soda? **KAITO**: In that case, MEIKO, can I have an orange juice and a melon soda?

MEIKO
Wait, both? **MEIKO**: Wait, both?

Miku
Could it be that you're trying to show off by treating Akito? **Miku**: Could it be that you're trying to show off by treating Akito?

Akito
Me? I already have my coffee though... **Akito**: Me? I already have my coffee though...

KAITO
Oh, no. These are just for me. **KAITO**: Oh, no. These are just for me.

Miku
O-Okay... **Miku**: O-Okay...

Akito
... **Akito**: ...

MEIKO
Hehe. Alright, an orange juice and melon soda it is then. **MEIKO**: Hehe. Alright, an orange juice and melon soda it is then.

Akito
Hey, Miku... Is KAITO always like this...? **Akito**: Hey, Miku... Is KAITO always like this...?

Miku
Like this...? **Miku**: Like this...?

Akito
You know, like he always has his head in the clouds or something...? **Akito**: You know, like he always has his head in the clouds or something...?

Miku
Yes, I'd say this is normal. **Miku**: Yes, I'd say this is normal.

Akito
Okay... **Akito**: Okay...

Miku
Does that bother you, Akito? **Miku**: Does that bother you, Akito?

Akito
No, not really. At least, I don't think so... **Akito**: No, not really. At least, I don't think so...

Akito
It's just that it feels so different from what I heard in that mix a second ago. **Akito**: It's just that it feels so different from what I heard in that mix a second ago.

Miku
I understand. Music can act as a reflection of someone's heart or personality. **Miku**: I understand. Music can act as a reflection of someone's heart or personality.

Akito
Someone's heart? **Akito**: Someone's heart?

Miku
Yes, like their love of music or even their commitment to it. **Miku**: Yes, like their love of music or even their commitment to it.

Akito
... **Akito**: ...

Miku
There certainly is that side to him where he seems aloof and goes around eating Len's ice cream... **Miku**: There certainly is that side to him where he seems aloof and goes around eating Len's ice cream...

Miku
But he's also Len's teacher as a DJ and knows exactly what kind of music he wants to make. **Miku**: But he's also Len's teacher as a DJ and knows exactly what kind of music he wants to make.

Akito
He knows what he wants... I definitely get that. **Akito**: He knows what he wants... I definitely get that.

Akito
\*Sigh\*... All these people that are way too good are popping up left and right... **Akito**: \*Sigh\*... All these people that are way too good are popping up left and right...

Miku
Hehe. But when you get a chance, I hope you'll talk to him. I'm sure you'll enjoy it. **Miku**: Hehe. But when you get a chance, I hope you'll talk to him. I'm sure you'll enjoy it.

Akito
Yeah, when I do get a chance... **Akito**: Yeah, when I do get a chance...

MEIKO's Voice
K-KAITO?! What are you doing?! **MEIKO's Voice**: K-KAITO?! What are you doing?!

Akito
Hm? **Akito**: Hm?

KAITO
Oh, I thought mixing my orange juice and melon soda together would be good. **KAITO**: Oh, I thought mixing my orange juice and melon soda together would be good.

MEIKO
I'm glad you didn't make a mess or anything, but what's a grown man doing something like that for?! **MEIKO**: I'm glad you didn't make a mess or anything, but what's a grown man doing something like that for?!

KAITO
My apologies! It's just my natural desire to mix things up, I suppose. **KAITO**: My apologies! It's just my natural desire to mix things up, I suppose.

KAITO
It's all a part of being a DJ. Haha. **KAITO**: It's all a part of being a DJ. Haha.

Akito & Miku
... **Akito & Miku**: ...

Akito
That part I'll never understand... **Akito**: That part I'll never understand...

Miku
Yeah, I think you're better off not trying to... **Miku**: Yeah, I think you're better off not trying to...

**Side Story 2**

**Unlock Requirements:** 4000  • 1200  • 120  | **Rewards:** 50

 Kamiyama Street

Akito
\*Sigh\*... **Akito**: \*Sigh\*...

Akito
(It's been a while since I've been by this place thanks to what happened...) **Akito**: (It's been a while since I've been by this place thanks to what happened...)

Akito
(But I have to do this. We need to talk about what we're gonna do moving forward so...) **Akito**: (But I have to do this. We need to talk about what we're gonna do moving forward so...)

 Weekend Garace

**\***Cafe Bell**\***

Akito
Hey... **Akito**: Hey...

An's Father
Hey, Akito. Long time no see. **An's Father**: Hey, Akito. Long time no see.

Akito
Um... **Akito**: Um...

An's Father
Here, have a seat. What'll it be? Your usual blend? **An's Father**: Here, have a seat. What'll it be? Your usual blend?

Akito
Uh, yes... Thank you. **Akito**: Uh, yes... Thank you.

Akito
(I'll start by saying I'm sorry for not taking his warning seriously...) **Akito**: (I'll start by saying I'm sorry for not taking his warning seriously...)

An's Father
... **An's Father**: ...

An's Father
Also, Akito... Would you like a dollop of cream with your coffee? **An's Father**: Also, Akito... Would you like a dollop of cream with your coffee?

Akito
Huh...? **Akito**: Huh...?

An's Father
Think of it as a treat for being one of my regulars. **An's Father**: Think of it as a treat for being one of my regulars.

MEIKO
Oh, also...! Would you like to try some honey instead of sugar today? **MEIKO**: Oh, also...! Would you like to try some honey instead of sugar today?

Akito
(First MEIKO, now Ken...) **Akito**: (First MEIKO, now Ken...)

Akito
Are you trying to get me to eat something sweet so that I'll start feeling better...? **Akito**: Are you trying to get me to eat something sweet so that I'll start feeling better...?

An's Father
Hahaha! You got me! **An's Father**: Hahaha! You got me!

Akito
I appreciate the thought, but I'll pass... **Akito**: I appreciate the thought, but I'll pass...

Akito
... **Akito**: ...

Akito
Ken... **Akito**: Ken...

An's Father
Yes...? **An's Father**: Yes...?

Akito
I'm sorry about ignoring what you said even though I knew you were worried about me. **Akito**: I'm sorry about ignoring what you said even though I knew you were worried about me.

Akito
After that Tono guy said that we wouldn't be able to surpass RAD WEEKEND, I challenged him and lost even though I gave it everything I had... **Akito**: After that Tono guy said that we wouldn't be able to surpass RAD WEEKEND, I challenged him and lost even though I gave it everything I had...

Akito
I ran off and tried to do everything on my own... **Akito**: I ran off and tried to do everything on my own...

An's Father
I really don't think you need to apologize or anything... **An's Father**: I really don't think you need to apologize or anything...

An's Father
Honestly, I was sort of happy to see you acting more like a normal kid. **An's Father**: Honestly, I was sort of happy to see you acting more like a normal kid.

Akito
Huh? What do you mean by that? **Akito**: Huh? What do you mean by that?

An's Father
From time to time, you guys always try to be act more grown up than you really are. **An's Father**: From time to time, you guys always try to be act more grown up than you really are.

An's Father
Like that time Toya was having issues with his father. **An's Father**: Like that time Toya was having issues with his father.

Akito
That wasn't really the plan, but I mean, we're in high school so we're a little more grown up than... **Akito**: That wasn't really the plan, but I mean, we're in high school so we're a little more grown up than...

An's Father
Oh, come on. High schoolers are still kids in most people's eyes. **An's Father**: Oh, come on. High schoolers are still kids in most people's eyes.

An's Father
That includes me. Do you know how many times my partner and I fought back then? **An's Father**: That includes me. Do you know how many times my partner and I fought back then?

Akito
You fighting, Ken? **Akito**: You fighting, Ken?

An's Father
Yeah. Back then, compared to me, you would've looked like an honor student. **An's Father**: Yeah. Back then, compared to me, you would've looked like an honor student.

An's Father
But... **An's Father**: But...

An's Father
RAD WEEKEND, huh...? **An's Father**: RAD WEEKEND, huh...?

Akito
Is something wrong? **Akito**: Is something wrong?

An's Father
Oh, I think I'm just happy that there are youngsters out there, like you and Arata, that made that even a part of their goal in life. **An's Father**: Oh, I think I'm just happy that there are youngsters out there, like you and Arata, that made that even a part of their goal in life.

An's Father
But you also shouldn't lock yourself into just that. **An's Father**: But you also shouldn't lock yourself into just that.

Akito
Huh? **Akito**: Huh?

An's Father
Goals and ideals are things that can give people purpose, but also mislead them. **An's Father**: Goals and ideals are things that can give people purpose, but also mislead them.

An's Father
A lot of people end up seeing the past, their own pasts especially, through rose-colored glasses. **An's Father**: A lot of people end up seeing the past, their own pasts especially, through rose-colored glasses.

An's Father
Without even realizing it, we all sort of exaggerate the truth and detach ourselves from reality. **An's Father**: Without even realizing it, we all sort of exaggerate the truth and detach ourselves from reality.

Akito
I'm not sure what you're trying to say. **Akito**: I'm not sure what you're trying to say.

An's Father
I'm sure you'll understand in time... **An's Father**: I'm sure you'll understand in time...

An's Father
For now, just make sure to cherish your friends. They seemed very worried about you over what happened. **An's Father**: For now, just make sure to cherish your friends. They seemed very worried about you over what happened.

Akito
Right. I've already learned my lesson. **Akito**: Right. I've already learned my lesson.

Akito
But what did you mean by truth and reality just now? **Akito**: But what did you mean by truth and reality just now?

An's Father
Hm? Oh, that? If you're so grown up, you should be able to find the answer. **An's Father**: Hm? Oh, that? If you're so grown up, you should be able to find the answer.

Akito
What?! You were the one that said I was still a kid! **Akito**: What?! You were the one that said I was still a kid!

An's Father
Hahaha. Did I? **An's Father**: Hahaha. Did I?

Akito
You're pulling my leg... **Akito**: You're pulling my leg...

An's Father
Oh, relax. Let me get you a nice, big dollop for your coffee too. **An's Father**: Oh, relax. Let me get you a nice, big dollop for your coffee too.

Akito
You are messing with me! **Akito**: You are messing with me!

An's Father
So that's a no? **An's Father**: So that's a no?

Akito
Ugh... Fine, I'll take some... **Akito**: Ugh... Fine, I'll take some...

An
Dad, I have a little time, so I'll help out until everyone else get here. **An**: Dad, I have a little time, so I'll help out until everyone else get here.

An
Oh, A-Akito...? You're already here? **An**: Oh, A-Akito...? You're already here?

Akito
Oh, yeah... **Akito**: Oh, yeah...

Akito
... **Akito**: ...

Akito
On second thought, Ken... I'll pass on that topping. **Akito**: On second thought, Ken... I'll pass on that topping.

An's Father
Sorry, the order's already in. **An's Father**: Sorry, the order's already in.

An's Father
Hey, An. Can you get this? A dollop of cream for his coffee! **An's Father**: Hey, An. Can you get this? A dollop of cream for his coffee!

An
A dollop of cream? **An**: A dollop of cream?

Akito
What are you looking at...? **Akito**: What are you looking at...?

An
Oh, nothing. Would you like a little extra as a freebie? **An**: Oh, nothing. Would you like a little extra as a freebie?

Akito
No, you're the same as him! **Akito**: No, you're the same as him!

## Side Story 1

 Street SEKAI

 Crase Cafe

**\***Cafe Bell**\***

Akito
Hey... **Akito**: Hey...

MEIKO
Akito, welcome! **MEIKO**: Akito, welcome!

Miku
Just you? Where's Toya? **Miku**: Just you? Where's Toya?

Akito
Oh, I'm meeting with Toya later at Weekend Garage. **Akito**: Oh, I'm meeting with Toya later at Weekend Garage.

Miku
Okay, but you came here anyway...? **Miku**: Okay, but you came here anyway...?

MEIKO
Did something happen? **MEIKO**: Did something happen?

Akito
Yes, or it did I guess... **Akito**: Yes, or it did I guess...

Akito
I'm sorry. I was being an idiot... **Akito**: I'm sorry. I was being an idiot...

Akito
But I already apologized to Toya and the others about that... **Akito**: But I already apologized to Toya and the others about that...

Miku
I see... Even so, you don't look too great. **Miku**: I see... Even so, you don't look too great.

Akito
Because there's still one person left I need to apologize to. **Akito**: Because there's still one person left I need to apologize to.

Miku
Oh? Who's that? **Miku**: Oh? Who's that?

Akito
Ken... **Akito**: Ken...

An's Father
Akito, aren't you pushing yourself a little too hard...? **An's Father**: Akito, aren't you pushing yourself a little too hard...?

An's Father
You're all about giving it everything you have while making sure that you don't waste any time or energy, right? **An's Father**: You're all about giving it everything you have while making sure that you don't waste any time or energy, right?

Akito
Thanks for the advice, but... **Akito**: Thanks for the advice, but...

Akito
It's just not enough. **Akito**: It's just not enough.

Akito
And in the end, I lost to Tono again and made my friend come help pick up the pieces afterwards... **Akito**: And in the end, I lost to Tono again and made my friend come help pick up the pieces afterwards...

Miku
I see. Is that why you've been feeling uneasy around them? **Miku**: I see. Is that why you've been feeling uneasy around them?

Akito
Yeah... **Akito**: Yeah...

MEIKO
Hmm... But based on what I've heard from everyone, Ken isn't the kind of person that gets bothered by stuff like that... **MEIKO**: Hmm... But based on what I've heard from everyone, Ken isn't the kind of person that gets bothered by stuff like that...

Akito
... **Akito**: ...

MEIKO
However, I understand your situation. Just take your time and relax a while here until you're ready... **MEIKO**: However, I understand your situation. Just take your time and relax a while here until you're ready...

MEIKO
And here's your usual blend. Oh, also...! Would you like to try some honey instead of sugar today? **MEIKO**: And here's your usual blend. Oh, also...! Would you like to try some honey instead of sugar today?

Akito
Hm? Honey? **Akito**: Hm? Honey?

MEIKO
You seem pretty tired, so I thought something more nutritious might help. **MEIKO**: You seem pretty tired, so I thought something more nutritious might help.

Akito
You're right. Sure, I'll take some... **Akito**: You're right. Sure, I'll take some...

MEIKO
Okay. Just give me a second. **MEIKO**: Okay. Just give me a second.

Miku
MEIKO, can you put that song on too while you're at it? Akito still probably hasn't heard it yet. **Miku**: MEIKO, can you put that song on too while you're at it? Akito still probably hasn't heard it yet.

MEIKO
Oh, right! That song! **MEIKO**: Oh, right! That song!

Akito
That song? **Akito**: That song?

Miku
It's a DJ mix that we recorded. **Miku**: It's a DJ mix that we recorded.

Akito
DJ? You mean Len and... **Akito**: DJ? You mean Len and...

Akito
...! **Akito**: ...!

Akito
(Whoa! It grabs your attention right from the start...!) **Akito**: (Whoa! It grabs your attention right from the start...!)

Akito
(It's put together pretty well too... It sort of feels fun and playful too for some reason...) **Akito**: (It's put together pretty well too... It sort of feels fun and playful too for some reason...)

Akito
(Did Len do this part? No, this doesn’t sound like anything I've heard him play...) **Akito**: (Did Len do this part? No, this doesn’t sound like anything I've heard him play...)

Akito
(So that means it has to be...) **Akito**: (So that means it has to be...)

Akito
Um, so who helped make this mix...? **Akito**: Um, so who helped make this mix...?

Miku
Oh, that would be KAITO. Speaking of which... **Miku**: Oh, that would be KAITO. Speaking of which...

**\***Cafe Bell**\***

KAITO
Hello, MEIKO...! **KAITO**: Hello, MEIKO...!

MEIKO
Oh, KAITO. Welcome. **MEIKO**: Oh, KAITO. Welcome.

Akito
Ah... **Akito**: Ah...

KAITO
Oh, Akito! It's been a while! How have you been? **KAITO**: Oh, Akito! It's been a while! How have you been?

Akito
Hey. Yeah, I've been good... **Akito**: Hey. Yeah, I've been good...

KAITO
Really? Your friends seemed to be very worried about you... **KAITO**: Really? Your friends seemed to be very worried about you...

Akito
We've already dealt with that. **Akito**: We've already dealt with that.

KAITO
You have? That's great! **KAITO**: You have? That's great!

KAITO
In that case, MEIKO, can I have an orange juice and a melon soda? **KAITO**: In that case, MEIKO, can I have an orange juice and a melon soda?

MEIKO
Wait, both? **MEIKO**: Wait, both?

Miku
Could it be that you're trying to show off by treating Akito? **Miku**: Could it be that you're trying to show off by treating Akito?

Akito
Me? I already have my coffee though... **Akito**: Me? I already have my coffee though...

KAITO
Oh, no. These are just for me. **KAITO**: Oh, no. These are just for me.

Miku
O-Okay... **Miku**: O-Okay...

Akito
... **Akito**: ...

MEIKO
Hehe. Alright, an orange juice and melon soda it is then. **MEIKO**: Hehe. Alright, an orange juice and melon soda it is then.

Akito
Hey, Miku... Is KAITO always like this...? **Akito**: Hey, Miku... Is KAITO always like this...?

Miku
Like this...? **Miku**: Like this...?

Akito
You know, like he always has his head in the clouds or something...? **Akito**: You know, like he always has his head in the clouds or something...?

Miku
Yes, I'd say this is normal. **Miku**: Yes, I'd say this is normal.

Akito
Okay... **Akito**: Okay...

Miku
Does that bother you, Akito? **Miku**: Does that bother you, Akito?

Akito
No, not really. At least, I don't think so... **Akito**: No, not really. At least, I don't think so...

Akito
It's just that it feels so different from what I heard in that mix a second ago. **Akito**: It's just that it feels so different from what I heard in that mix a second ago.

Miku
I understand. Music can act as a reflection of someone's heart or personality. **Miku**: I understand. Music can act as a reflection of someone's heart or personality.

Akito
Someone's heart? **Akito**: Someone's heart?

Miku
Yes, like their love of music or even their commitment to it. **Miku**: Yes, like their love of music or even their commitment to it.

Akito
... **Akito**: ...

Miku
There certainly is that side to him where he seems aloof and goes around eating Len's ice cream... **Miku**: There certainly is that side to him where he seems aloof and goes around eating Len's ice cream...

Miku
But he's also Len's teacher as a DJ and knows exactly what kind of music he wants to make. **Miku**: But he's also Len's teacher as a DJ and knows exactly what kind of music he wants to make.

Akito
He knows what he wants... I definitely get that. **Akito**: He knows what he wants... I definitely get that.

Akito
\*Sigh\*... All these people that are way too good are popping up left and right... **Akito**: \*Sigh\*... All these people that are way too good are popping up left and right...

Miku
Hehe. But when you get a chance, I hope you'll talk to him. I'm sure you'll enjoy it. **Miku**: Hehe. But when you get a chance, I hope you'll talk to him. I'm sure you'll enjoy it.

Akito
Yeah, when I do get a chance... **Akito**: Yeah, when I do get a chance...

MEIKO's Voice
K-KAITO?! What are you doing?! **MEIKO's Voice**: K-KAITO?! What are you doing?!

Akito
Hm? **Akito**: Hm?

KAITO
Oh, I thought mixing my orange juice and melon soda together would be good. **KAITO**: Oh, I thought mixing my orange juice and melon soda together would be good.

MEIKO
I'm glad you didn't make a mess or anything, but what's a grown man doing something like that for?! **MEIKO**: I'm glad you didn't make a mess or anything, but what's a grown man doing something like that for?!

KAITO
My apologies! It's just my natural desire to mix things up, I suppose. **KAITO**: My apologies! It's just my natural desire to mix things up, I suppose.

KAITO
It's all a part of being a DJ. Haha. **KAITO**: It's all a part of being a DJ. Haha.

Akito & Miku
... **Akito & Miku**: ...

Akito
That part I'll never understand... **Akito**: That part I'll never understand...

Miku
Yeah, I think you're better off not trying to... **Miku**: Yeah, I think you're better off not trying to...

## Side Story 2

 Kamiyama Street

Akito
\*Sigh\*... **Akito**: \*Sigh\*...

Akito
(It's been a while since I've been by this place thanks to what happened...) **Akito**: (It's been a while since I've been by this place thanks to what happened...)

Akito
(But I have to do this. We need to talk about what we're gonna do moving forward so...) **Akito**: (But I have to do this. We need to talk about what we're gonna do moving forward so...)

 Weekend Garace

**\***Cafe Bell**\***

Akito
Hey... **Akito**: Hey...

An's Father
Hey, Akito. Long time no see. **An's Father**: Hey, Akito. Long time no see.

Akito
Um... **Akito**: Um...

An's Father
Here, have a seat. What'll it be? Your usual blend? **An's Father**: Here, have a seat. What'll it be? Your usual blend?

Akito
Uh, yes... Thank you. **Akito**: Uh, yes... Thank you.

Akito
(I'll start by saying I'm sorry for not taking his warning seriously...) **Akito**: (I'll start by saying I'm sorry for not taking his warning seriously...)

An's Father
... **An's Father**: ...

An's Father
Also, Akito... Would you like a dollop of cream with your coffee? **An's Father**: Also, Akito... Would you like a dollop of cream with your coffee?

Akito
Huh...? **Akito**: Huh...?

An's Father
Think of it as a treat for being one of my regulars. **An's Father**: Think of it as a treat for being one of my regulars.

MEIKO
Oh, also...! Would you like to try some honey instead of sugar today? **MEIKO**: Oh, also...! Would you like to try some honey instead of sugar today?

Akito
(First MEIKO, now Ken...) **Akito**: (First MEIKO, now Ken...)

Akito
Are you trying to get me to eat something sweet so that I'll start feeling better...? **Akito**: Are you trying to get me to eat something sweet so that I'll start feeling better...?

An's Father
Hahaha! You got me! **An's Father**: Hahaha! You got me!

Akito
I appreciate the thought, but I'll pass... **Akito**: I appreciate the thought, but I'll pass...

Akito
... **Akito**: ...

Akito
Ken... **Akito**: Ken...

An's Father
Yes...? **An's Father**: Yes...?

Akito
I'm sorry about ignoring what you said even though I knew you were worried about me. **Akito**: I'm sorry about ignoring what you said even though I knew you were worried about me.

Akito
After that Tono guy said that we wouldn't be able to surpass RAD WEEKEND, I challenged him and lost even though I gave it everything I had... **Akito**: After that Tono guy said that we wouldn't be able to surpass RAD WEEKEND, I challenged him and lost even though I gave it everything I had...

Akito
I ran off and tried to do everything on my own... **Akito**: I ran off and tried to do everything on my own...

An's Father
I really don't think you need to apologize or anything... **An's Father**: I really don't think you need to apologize or anything...

An's Father
Honestly, I was sort of happy to see you acting more like a normal kid. **An's Father**: Honestly, I was sort of happy to see you acting more like a normal kid.

Akito
Huh? What do you mean by that? **Akito**: Huh? What do you mean by that?

An's Father
From time to time, you guys always try to be act more grown up than you really are. **An's Father**: From time to time, you guys always try to be act more grown up than you really are.

An's Father
Like that time Toya was having issues with his father. **An's Father**: Like that time Toya was having issues with his father.

Akito
That wasn't really the plan, but I mean, we're in high school so we're a little more grown up than... **Akito**: That wasn't really the plan, but I mean, we're in high school so we're a little more grown up than...

An's Father
Oh, come on. High schoolers are still kids in most people's eyes. **An's Father**: Oh, come on. High schoolers are still kids in most people's eyes.

An's Father
That includes me. Do you know how many times my partner and I fought back then? **An's Father**: That includes me. Do you know how many times my partner and I fought back then?

Akito
You fighting, Ken? **Akito**: You fighting, Ken?

An's Father
Yeah. Back then, compared to me, you would've looked like an honor student. **An's Father**: Yeah. Back then, compared to me, you would've looked like an honor student.

An's Father
But... **An's Father**: But...

An's Father
RAD WEEKEND, huh...? **An's Father**: RAD WEEKEND, huh...?

Akito
Is something wrong? **Akito**: Is something wrong?

An's Father
Oh, I think I'm just happy that there are youngsters out there, like you and Arata, that made that even a part of their goal in life. **An's Father**: Oh, I think I'm just happy that there are youngsters out there, like you and Arata, that made that even a part of their goal in life.

An's Father
But you also shouldn't lock yourself into just that. **An's Father**: But you also shouldn't lock yourself into just that.

Akito
Huh? **Akito**: Huh?

An's Father
Goals and ideals are things that can give people purpose, but also mislead them. **An's Father**: Goals and ideals are things that can give people purpose, but also mislead them.

An's Father
A lot of people end up seeing the past, their own pasts especially, through rose-colored glasses. **An's Father**: A lot of people end up seeing the past, their own pasts especially, through rose-colored glasses.

An's Father
Without even realizing it, we all sort of exaggerate the truth and detach ourselves from reality. **An's Father**: Without even realizing it, we all sort of exaggerate the truth and detach ourselves from reality.

Akito
I'm not sure what you're trying to say. **Akito**: I'm not sure what you're trying to say.

An's Father
I'm sure you'll understand in time... **An's Father**: I'm sure you'll understand in time...

An's Father
For now, just make sure to cherish your friends. They seemed very worried about you over what happened. **An's Father**: For now, just make sure to cherish your friends. They seemed very worried about you over what happened.

Akito
Right. I've already learned my lesson. **Akito**: Right. I've already learned my lesson.

Akito
But what did you mean by truth and reality just now? **Akito**: But what did you mean by truth and reality just now?

An's Father
Hm? Oh, that? If you're so grown up, you should be able to find the answer. **An's Father**: Hm? Oh, that? If you're so grown up, you should be able to find the answer.

Akito
What?! You were the one that said I was still a kid! **Akito**: What?! You were the one that said I was still a kid!

An's Father
Hahaha. Did I? **An's Father**: Hahaha. Did I?

Akito
You're pulling my leg... **Akito**: You're pulling my leg...

An's Father
Oh, relax. Let me get you a nice, big dollop for your coffee too. **An's Father**: Oh, relax. Let me get you a nice, big dollop for your coffee too.

Akito
You are messing with me! **Akito**: You are messing with me!

An's Father
So that's a no? **An's Father**: So that's a no?

Akito
Ugh... Fine, I'll take some... **Akito**: Ugh... Fine, I'll take some...

An
Dad, I have a little time, so I'll help out until everyone else get here. **An**: Dad, I have a little time, so I'll help out until everyone else get here.

An
Oh, A-Akito...? You're already here? **An**: Oh, A-Akito...? You're already here?

Akito
Oh, yeah... **Akito**: Oh, yeah...

Akito
... **Akito**: ...

Akito
On second thought, Ken... I'll pass on that topping. **Akito**: On second thought, Ken... I'll pass on that topping.

An's Father
Sorry, the order's already in. **An's Father**: Sorry, the order's already in.

An's Father
Hey, An. Can you get this? A dollop of cream for his coffee! **An's Father**: Hey, An. Can you get this? A dollop of cream for his coffee!

An
A dollop of cream? **An**: A dollop of cream?

Akito
What are you looking at...? **Akito**: What are you looking at...?

An
Oh, nothing. Would you like a little extra as a freebie? **An**: Oh, nothing. Would you like a little extra as a freebie?

Akito
No, you're the same as him! **Akito**: No, you're the same as him!

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