Chapter 12 We've Got You
An's POV
The day of the event had arrived, and Vivid BAD SQUAD was getting ready backstage.
"Look, everyone", Kohane said as she looked out into the audience. "Mita-San, Tono-San and Okazaki-San are here."
"They are", Toya asked.
Then, we all looked into the audience, and spotted our companions
"I'm glad they're here", Akito revealed. "I wasn't sure they were going to actually show up."
"Thankfully they did", I added. "Now we can show them we're not giving up!"
"An-Chan", Kohane started. "Are you sure you're okay to do this?"
"You are about to perform a very personal song", Toya added.
"It's okay guys", I reassured. "I think…this is something I have to do."
After I said this, my teammates all looked at each other, before nodding.
"Well", Akito started, before putting his hand on my shoulder. "Remember that we're here for you, An."
"We've got your back, Shiraishi-San", Toya added.
"We'll support you, An-Chan", Kohane added.
"Thank you, everyone", I said, before taking a deep breath. "Okay, let's go."
With this, we all walked onto the stage.
"Hello, everyone", Kohane greeted the audience. "Thank you so much for coming to see our performance!"
"The song we're about to sing is a very special one", Toya revealed. "It's an original song Shiraishi-San wrote."
"Right", I said, before taking a deep breath. "Nagi-San was very important to me. She inspired me so much. Nagi-San, this song is for you!"
With this, the music began playing.
Then, we began singing.
Me
End roll with no answer, how to find you
I don't even know the secret word
Kohane
I can't even say goodbye
Hey, can I catch this if I reach out my hand?
Akito and Toya
Inspiring and active love
If it is undeniably deep, I can deliver it to you.
Fearful tears are not beautiful
You don't need it, you don't need it.
It's out of place, but everyone wants it
Kohane and Me
But it's too late, but I really want to tell you
Of the beautiful sadness of the world you can't see anymore
The voice of a person who exceeds hundreds of millions of stars,
All
listen
Sing Day by Day, from now on your
Is it okay not to lose it? I wonder if I can listen to the song again
I'll be sure to find you soon, even if you meet in a dream
For you who never end, can't you forget?
That electronic sound, your voice
Toya
Is it just me?
Even if you try to pack a similar figure
Akito
Which one will you use as your substitute?
It's okay by accident, let's find out
Kohane and Toya
"Did that voice resemble you?" "Do you feel that sound the same?"
"Are the rhythms the same?" "The sounds are similar."
No foolish resemblance does not fit! Waste of just copying
Trying to reproduce that person, don't make him dirty!
Akito and Me
As a part of self-expression or make a crying story
Doing that kind of thing without saying "I really liked it"?
I know that girl doesn't make songs or draw pictures
But I cried and couldn't sleep that day
All
listen
Sing on day by day, I wanted to know
The fun of this world is you
Can you hear this sound Can you see this sound
This is a person who knows "love" that you raised
Sowed seeds into flowers
Akito and Toya
Look for the appearance in the spreading call
Kohane
Everyone hopes for you again
Me
I need to be alive
No no no no where you should be
After I sang this part, I began getting so emotional that I thought I wasn't going to be able to finish the song.
Then, Kohane suddenly grabbed onto my one hand; Akito grabbed onto my other; and Toya put his hand on my shoulder.
When my teammates did this…I was suddenly filled with determination.
(I can do this, because my team is by my side!)
All
listen
Sing Day by Day, from now on your
I knew I couldn't help calling my name
Probably not anymore
Played to be loved The first and best person
listen
Sing Day by Day You're still here
The seed you planted has saved me
Delivery This world is kind to you
I will protect your whereabouts forever
Me
I'm always waiting for people who never end
With this, the song came to an end…and the audience broke out into a loud applause.
I don't know if it was because the performance was intense, or because I was overcome with emotions, but I suddenly began falling backwards!
But before I completely collapsed…Akito caught me from behind, while Kohane and Toya grabbed onto my hands.
"Gotcha", Akito said.
"Don't worry, An-Chan", Kohane said. "We've got you."
After I heard this from my friends…a smile came to my face.
"I know you guys do."
…
We walked outside the venue, and when we did…we found someone waiting for us.
"Arata", Akito said in shock.
"Hey there, guys", Arata greeted.
"What are you doing here, Tono-San", Toya asked.
"Your performance was great", Arata stated. "It reminded me that, if anybody can surpass Rad Weekend, it's definitely you guys."
"You really think so", Kohane asked.
"I do", Arata replied. "However, I think I've got a long way to go before I reach that level. That's why…I've decided to leave Vivid Street."
"You're leaving, Vivid Street", Akito asked in shock.
"Yes", Arata replied. "I wanna perform in other places in order to improve my skills."
After we heard this, we all looked at each other sadly, before sighing in defeat.
"Well", Akito started. "If that's what you want, then we can't force you to stay."
After Akito said this, he put his fist on Arata's shoulder.
"Good luck out there, Arata", he said.
"And remember, Arata", I started. "You're always welcome to come back to Vivid Street."
"I'll keep that in mind", Arata said. "See around guys, and good luck with surpassing Rad Weekend. I know you can do it."
