| Taichi | “Haha, you’re exaggerating. |
| Fine, I’ll teach you. My name is Touma.” |
| Kumon | “R-really…!? Thanks! |
| I’m Akito. Nice to meet you!” |
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| Izumi | (Tsuzuru-kun’s script is finished and the full-fledged rehearsals have begun…) |
| (But Kumon’s ollie…) |
| |
| *flashback starts* |
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| Tsuzuru | …You want to perform an ollie in the show? |
| Kumon | Yeah! |
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| Tsuzuru | If it’s possible, then of course I think it would look great on stage. But it takes time to learn how to ollie, doesn’t it? |
| Taichi | You’re aware, Tsuzuru-kun? |
| Tsuzuru | Well, I’m doing lots of research in order to write the script. |
| Considering the time between our rehearsals and the show, wouldn’t it be hard for a rookie skater like Kumon? |
| Kumon | …You might have a point. |
| But I’ve been asked to play the lead together with Taichi-san who’s good at skateboarding. |
| I wanna challenge it in my own, amateur way! |
| Izumi | I’d also like to take Kumon-kun’s feelings into account, if possible… |
| Tsuzuru | … |
| I understand. |
| Kumon | ! Seriously! |
| Tsuzuru | But it might be easier to consider the staging, rather than change the script. |
| If Kumon can learn to ollie by the day of, then he’ll go ahead and perform it on the stage. |
| Worst case scenario, if he can’t pull it off and the show is coming up, then we can compensate with some video production—. |
| That way, we could respond to how it plays out, either way. |
| Izumi | Hm, fair point… that might work. |
| I’ll discuss it over with Banri-kun too. |
| Tsuzuru | Sure. |
| Taichi | I’ll support you with all I have so you can land an ollie, Kyu-chan! |
| Kumon | Everyone… thanks! |
| Alright, I’ll do my best! |
| |
| *flashback ends* |
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| Izumi | Okay, today’s rehearsal will finish up here. |
| Masumi | Good work. |
| Tsumugi | Great work today. |
| Kumon | I’m off to practice my ollie! |
| Taichi | I’m going with you! |
| Azuma | Take care and good luck. |
| Kumon | Yeah! |
| *door closes* |
| Omi | He’s continuing with his skateboard practice after rehearsal, huh? |
| That’s some dedication. |
| Homare | We must practice as well so we don’t forget how it feels to ride our boards. |
| Muku | That’s right! |
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| Taichi | Your back foot goes here, and you place your front foot around here. |
| As for your stance… |
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| Kumon | Mhm, mhm. Got it! |
| …Alright. |
| I’ll push and… |
| *skates and jumps* |
| HAH! …Err, uwahh!? |
| *falls* |
| Ow, ow, ow… |
| Damn it~. One more time…! |
| |
| *Pant, pant*… |
| Taichi | Are you okay? |
| Kumon | You gave me so much advice and I attempted it so many times, but I can’t do it at all… |
| Ollies really are tough, huh? |
| It’s totally different from regular skating. |
| Taichi | Well, yeah, an ollie isn’t a trick that’s easy to master. |
| But the rush you get when you leave the ground just can’t be compared to anything else! |
| Kumon | I… wanna fly like Taichi-san too. |
| That’s why I wanna keep trying ‘til the very last moment! |
| Taichi | …Yeah! |
| In that case, I’ll stay with you until the very end! |
| |
| Kumon | Tonight’s dinner looks great already! |
| Itadakimaaasu. |
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| Juza | …Oi, are you okay? |
| Kumon | Ah, nii-chan! Am I okay? |
| Juza | You’re gettin’ more scratched up every day from your skateboardin’ practice. |
| Kumon | I’m fine, I’m fine! Don’t worry about it. |
| Azami | It’s also tough to cover up with make-up, so don’t get hurt any more than this. Heal up quickly. |
| Kumon | Ahaha. My bad, my bad. |
| I’m treating myself properly. |
| Izumi | Are you sure you’re alright, Kumon-kun? |
| Kumon | This much is totally fine! |
| Izumi | (I can’t help but worry even if he says so…) |
| |
| (I wonder… if everyone will be able to get up for morning practice today.) |
| (Um, huh? There’s someone in the rehearsal hall already?) |
| Taichi | Ah, Director-sensei. Morning! |
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| Izumi | You’re early, Taichi-kun. |
| Taichi | Yep! I just woke up early. |
| Izumi | Perfect timing. |
| It’s about Kumon-kun… |
| It looks like his injuries have been increasing, so I wonder if he’s doing alright. |
| Taichi | Kyu-chan is trying and practicing super hard. |
| I know firsthand that it’s not something you can master easily… |
| But I understand Kyu-chan’s feelings of wanting to attempt it more than anyone else. |
| Back when I picked up skateboarding, I practiced to death until I could do an ollie! |
| And the excitement I felt the first time I landed one is irreplaceable. I’ll never forget it. |
| Izumi | I see… |
| Taichi | Of course I know it’s pointless if he wrecks his body! |
| And I bet I’d say the same thing if I was in your shoes… |
| But for now, I’d like to respect Kyu-chan’s wishes of wanting to challenge it. |
| Izumi | …I understand. |
| However, please don’t overdo it, alright? |
| Taichi | …Right! |
