Ashino: You have no need to doubt your intentions: the classes and the past months you lived together are all embedded in the message you wanted to convey. We’re certain of it. Tadokoro: You’ve got it from here on out. We trust you kiddos—so go ahead, believe in yer song, an’ have it your way tomorrow!
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Sora: So? How are you feeling? Arashi: …I wanna be on stage. I’m dyin’ to sing. Sora: Ehe, that’s what I like to hear: a confident go-getter. Arashi: What ‘boutcha? Sora: I can’t stay in place, I wish the audience could listen to our song already. Arashi: Heh, we’re like two peas in a pod. Sora: Of course! We’re buddies after all.
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Iori: How odd. It’s not like you to rehearse before the big day. Haruhi: Yeah, I know, but I can’t bring myself to make light of it. Everything is too important this time around. Iori: … Haruhi: This will be my final participation in the Color Sonic, so I will go all out to leave without regrets. Iori: …I understand.
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Mirai: I, uh, I wanted to talk ‘bout whatcha said in front of the others earlier… Towa: Mhm? Mirai: Ya stunned me. I didn’t expect that… I didn’t expect you to talk ‘bout it. Towa: Oh… Hehe, I guess… No really one did.
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Kagura: We never eat together. What has gotten into you? Kairi: …Mh, nothing really. Just thought I’d be nice to… Share these kinda moments while we can. Kagura: Pardon? Kairi: Well, once the Color Sonic ‘s done an’ our graduation ‘s over, we won’t be seeing each other all that much, y’see? Kagura: That… is indeed a possibility.
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Oshiro: First of all, we would like to formally thank you for sparing your precious time to witness our first steps on this stage… Tomoe: Care to tell what you’re brewing this time? Oshiro: I’m practisin’ my speech fer tomorrow, what else? Tomoe: Huh? ...What do we have here—seriously!? Eurgh, nope, drop the idea! (Tomoe rips the paper.)
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Arashi: The “Tokyo Color Sonic,” this music festival held once every year… Sora: A festival where students pour their souls into their work to be crowned KING. Arashi: Tomorrow, at long last, the curtain will lift on the final stage.