# E11 - Rival • Part One
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**[00:01] (Flashback) Gaku (kid)**
Wow, is elementary school that much fun?
**[00:04] (Flashback) Ruka (kid)**
Yeah! You and Yuya should come too!
**[00:07] (Flashback) Eita (kid)**
They can't until next year.
**[00:09] (Flashback) Gaku (kid)**
I can't wait to go!
**[00:11] (Flashback) Yuya (kid)**
I want one of those school backpacks!
**[00:14] (Flashback) Ruka (kid)**
They're so cool, right?
**[00:16] (Flashback) Ruka (kid)**
Oh, yeah! We even got homework today.
**[00:18] (Flashback) Eita (kid)**
To write about what we want
to be when we grow up.
**[00:21] (Flashback) Ruka (kid)**
Yeah. I wanna be a super cool hero!
**[00:25] (Flashback) Ruka (kid)**
I'll transform in a flash and turn
into a really strong magician
**[00:29] (Flashback) Ruka (kid)**
and a cook that can make anything!
**[00:32] (Flashback) Gaku (kid)**
Wow!
**[00:33] (Flashback) Yuya (kid)**
That's awesome! What about you, Eita?
**[00:36] (Flashback) Eita (kid)**
I think I'll be a businessman. Like my dad.
**[00:40] (Flashback) Yuya (kid)**
Me? I'm gonna be a space policeman!
**[00:42] (Flashback) Ruka (kid)**
What about you, Gaku-kun?
What do you want to be when you grow up?
**[00:45] (Flashback) Gaku (kid)**
Huh?
**[00:46] (Flashback) Gaku (kid)**
Um... I don't know yet.
**[00:50] (Flashback) Gaku (kid)**
I wanna watch you become a superhero
so I can say you're awesome!
**[00:53] (Flashback) Ruka (kid)**
Huh? That's not the same thing.
**[00:56] (Flashback) Ruka (kid)**
But I like it!
**[00:58] (Flashback) Gaku (kid)**
I knew you would!
**[01:17] [SONG] ---**
When you see the shooting star sparkle
**[01:20] [SONG] ---**
It's the sign of tomorrow's orbit
**[01:22] [SONG] ---**
Could it light up all the darkness
**[01:25] [SONG] ---**
of the stage for you to see?
**[01:27] [SONG] ---**
End of day, must not let it break down
**[01:30] [SONG] ---**
The flash point is just right ahead, yeah
**[01:32] [SONG] ---**
All my feelings are so unstoppable
**[01:35] [SONG] ---**
I scream them out into the sky
**[01:38] [SONG] ---**
The color of the night
you painted on that day
**[01:40] [SONG] ---**
We watched it as it turned into rain
**[01:42] [SONG] ---**
If that pain stayed with me,
I'd shake it off and say
**[01:45] [SONG] ---**
that this time will be my turn
**[01:47] [SONG] ---**
I know tomorrow will bring a story
**[01:50] [SONG] ---**
that will light the sky all the way
**[01:53] [SONG] ---**
Wake up! Wake up! Wake up! Wake up!
**[01:55] [SONG] ---**
Shine it on!
**[01:57] [SONG] ---**
The light will show your way,
brighter, brighter
**[02:00] [SONG] ---**
Don't throw away your feelings
**[02:03] [SONG] ---**
Light shining so far, forever, never seen...
**[02:05] [SONG] ---**
...a soaring miracle so rightly
**[02:08] [SONG] ---**
Lead the way, brighter, brighter
**[02:10] [SONG] ---**
Free yourself, now let's go
**[02:13] [SONG] ---**
We are here, moving ahead
**[02:15] [SONG] ---**
It's now or never, stand up,
grab the glory stars
**[02:22] [SONG] ---**
Totally asterism
***SIGN*** Rival • Part One
**[02:33] Narrator**
*Sing of the Moon, Dance in the Flowers.*
**[02:37] Narrator**
*The otherworldly Japanese fantasy series,*
**[02:39] Narrator**
* Tsukihana Kagura,*
* is putting on a new stage show!*
***SIGN*** Sing of the Moon, Dance in the Flowers
***SIGN*** Tsukihana Kagura
**[02:44] Narrator**
*Advance tickets are on sale now!*
**[02:47] Gaku & Ruka**
Hello, everyone!
***SIGN*** Sing of the Moon, Dance in the Flowers
***SIGN*** Tsukihana Kagura
**[02:49] Ruka**
I'm Ruka Nadumi.
**[02:50] Gaku**
And I'm Gaku Oguro.
**[02:51] Ruka**
The curtain is about to open on the
Botan chapter of Tsukihana Kagura!
**[02:55] Gaku**
We're reprising our roles
as members of the Botan crew
**[02:57] Gaku**
that was introduced in the Kikyo chapter.
**[03:00] Gaku**
This one is about our backgrounds
and how we first met.
**[03:04] Ruka**
You'll learn how that happened and what
went down before we became sworn brothers.
**[03:08] Ruka**
You'll want to see it with your own eyes!
**[03:11] Ruka**
Especially because Gaku-kun
and I are starring in it!
**[03:14] Ruka**
The show is full of dance scenes and
lives up to the Tsukihana Kagura name.
**[03:18] Ruka**
We know you're going to love it!
**[03:20] Gaku**
It's a big responsibility
to be the stars this time.
**[03:24] Gaku**
Honestly, I'm a little nervous,
**[03:26] Gaku**
but with Ru and everyone's help, I'll do
my best to bring you all a wonderful show.
**[03:32] Ruka**
And I'll do my best to surprise you
and take your breath away!
**[03:36] Ruka**
We're bringing dance and action and
all sorts of stuff to the stage!
**[03:39] Ruka**
It's gonna be great!
**[03:40] Gaku & Ruka**
We'll see you at the theater!
***SIGN*** Sing of the Moon, Dance in the Flowers
***SIGN*** Tsukihana Kagura
**[03:43] Yuya**
Wow! Gaku and Ruka are costarring?!
**[03:47] Eita**
There's no way I'd miss our old pals' show!
**[03:50] Yuya**
It sounds like they're here. The door's open!
**[03:54] Gaku**
Hi, guys!
**[03:55] Ruka**
It's been so long, Yuya-kun, Eita-kun!
**[03:58] Eita**
Hey, guys!
**[03:59] Yuya**
Come on in! Don't be strangers.
**[04:02] Yuya**
Not that I think you would.
**[04:04] Ruka**
Yeah, already got my shoes off.
**[04:05] Gaku**
Thanks for having us!
**[04:07] Ruka**
Here's the book I borrowed, Eita-kun.
**[04:09] Ruka**
Just like you said, it was *really* good!
**[04:12] Eita**
I know, right?
**[04:13] Eita**
Here. This is the spin-off.
**[04:15] Ruka**
Thanks!
**[04:16] Gaku**
Say, you sure keep this place clean.
**[04:18] Yuya**
I finally put everything away after moving.
**[04:21] Ruka**
So this is your new pad, Yuya-kun?
**[04:24] Ruka**
It's my first time here,
but it feels so familiar!
**[04:27] Gaku**
Yeah, I remember the layout.
**[04:31] Eita**
I thought the same thing.
**[04:32] Eita**
I never imagined any of us would
return to this apartment complex.
**[04:38] Yuya**
When I was apartment hunting, the guy said,
"I know a place that has everything you want."
**[04:43] Yuya**
And this was it! I said yes on the spot.
**[04:45] Ruka**
You made the right choice!
**[04:48] Ruka**
I'm so happy the four of us
can party where we first met.
**[04:54] Gaku**
We'll be up all night talking about old times!
**[04:56] Yuya**
I know! So I wanted to invite you
over before the place got messy.
**[05:00] Eita**
You're planning to make a mess?
**[05:02] Gaku**
Okay, I'll get the food going so
we can hurry up and make a toast.
**[05:06] Eita**
Ooh! Izakaya Gaku-kun, open for business!
**[05:09] Yuya**
I've been waiting for this!
**[05:10] Yuya**
My kitchen will be happy to be used for once.
**[05:13] Gaku**
Before I get started, any requests?
**[05:15] Yuya**
Hamburg steak!
**[05:16] Ruka & Eita**
Croquettes!
**[05:17] Gaku**
Got it. The usual it is.
**[05:23] Yuya**
All right. In honor of us
old pals hanging out again!
**[05:28] Ruka**
To everlasting friendship!
**[05:30] Gaku; Ruka; Yuya; Eita**
Cheers!
**[05:38] Eita**
Man, it really has been too long.
**[05:40] Eita**
We last met up a year ago, right?
**[05:42] Gaku**
Yeah. The timing didn't work
out for a New Year's party,
**[05:46] Gaku**
and then Yuya was busy getting ready to move.
**[05:49] Ruka**
Before that, we were doing
this, like, every month.
**[05:52] Yuya**
With you two in ROCK DOWN,
of course it's hard to find time.
**[05:56] Yuya**
You're killing it. You're super popular!
**[05:59] Ruka**
Thanks, man! They sure do keep us busy.
**[06:01] Gaku**
Not to brag, but I feel pretty lucky.
**[06:05] Gaku**
And we've got VAZZROCK Live coming up,
so we're about as busy as it gets now.
**[06:10] Eita**
You've hit real stardom.
**[06:12] Yuya**
Yeah. It's insane!
**[06:14] Yuya**
For you, Ruka, it's like your
childhood dream came true.
**[06:18] Eita**
Ah, that's right! A super something hero?
**[06:22] Ruka**
A super cool hero!
**[06:24] Eita**
Yeah, yeah, that was it!
**[06:25] Gaku**
You said you'd transform into a
really strong magician and cook!
**[06:31] Ruka**
I later added Olympic athlete
and pro fisherman too!
**[06:36] Eita**
That's way too much!
**[06:38] Yuya**
It was such a wild dream,
**[06:40] Yuya**
but then you became a 2.5D actor and
really made it all happen on stage.
**[06:44] Yuya**
I guess that's one way to do it!
**[06:47] Ruka**
And it's all so fun.
**[06:49] Ruka**
The 2.5D productions let you try
out all sorts of characters.
**[06:53] Ruka**
Nothing beats it!
**[06:54] Eita**
So you scored the ideal job, huh?
**[06:56] Yuya**
Yeah, he totally earned it.
**[07:00] Yuya**
But I never thought Gaku
would make it this far too.
**[07:04] Gaku**
Huh?
**[07:05] Eita**
Me either. I mean, remember your debut?
**[07:08] Gaku**
Yeah.
**[07:09] Yuya**
You asked Ruka to take you on set
so you could try acting as an extra,
**[07:13] Yuya**
but then he begged the director
and got you a spot as a regular.
**[07:19] Ruka**
That shoot was so much fun!
**[07:22] (Flashback) Ruka**
Director, didn't you say you
wanted to give the scene impact?
**[07:26] (Flashback) Ruka**
Why don't you just give him a chance?
**[07:29] (Flashback) Ruka**
I mean, I totally vouch for him!
**[07:31] (Flashback) Director**
But he doesn't have any experience, does he?
**[07:37] (Flashback) Ruka**
Gaku-kun! He said okay!
**[07:39] (Flashback) Gaku**
I just wanted to try something different.
**[07:42] (Flashback) Gaku**
You didn't need to beg him to put me in.
**[07:46] (Flashback) Ruka**
No, no, no!
**[07:48] (Flashback) Ruka**
I want to act together with you, Gaku-kun!
**[07:51] (Flashback) Ruka**
So, about the role...
**[07:53] (Flashback) Gaku**
Yeah. You get into a brawl, right?
**[07:56] (Flashback) Gaku**
When the lead hoodlums start fighting,
I run into the school building.
**[08:01] (Flashback) Gaku**
How fast should I run?
**[08:04] (Flashback) Ruka**
Oh, scrap that.
**[08:05] (Flashback) Gaku**
Huh?
**[08:06] (Flashback) Ruka**
Forget all about it. Change of plans.
**[08:09] (Flashback) Gaku**
Forget it? What do you mean?
**[08:12] (Flashback) Ruka**
You and me are gonna fight!
**[08:15] (Flashback) Gaku**
You mean I'm part of the brawl now?
**[08:17] (Flashback) Ruka**
Bingo! I knew you'd catch on, Gaku-kun.
**[08:20] (Flashback) Ruka**
You and I play students from rival schools.
**[08:25] (Flashback) Ruka**
We'll be right behind the
leads during the fight.
**[08:28] (Flashback) Ruka**
Like, right over there.
**[08:29] (Flashback) Ruka**
So now we just have to keep
brawling until he yells "cut."
**[08:36] (Flashback) Gaku**
Dude, was this your plan all along?
**[08:38] (Flashback) Ruka**
You could tell?
**[08:40] (Flashback) Gaku**
I was wondering why I got a different
costume than the other extras.
**[08:45] (Flashback) Ruka**
And you look great in it!
**[08:48] (Flashback) Ruka**
Ow!
**[08:50] (Flashback) Ruka**
Gaku-kun, don't flick me so hard!
**[08:52] (Flashback) Gaku**
I was holding back.
**[08:54] (Flashback) Gaku**
A hoodlum, huh? Jeez...
**[08:56] (Flashback) Gaku**
If I do this, I'm gonna do it right.
**[08:59] (Flashback) Gaku**
You'd better not wimp out, Ru.
**[09:02] (Flashback) Gaku**
Give it all you got.
**[09:03] (Flashback) Ruka**
Okay!
**[09:06] Ruka**
And voila! We nailed it on the first take!
**[09:11] Yuya**
Every time I hear that story,
it sounds like a manga.
**[09:13] Eita**
I remember thinking,
"Man, Gaku's such a good actor!"
**[09:16] Eita**
But knowing how it all went down,
I never expected he'd go this far.
**[09:22] Gaku**
I didn't either.
But I still find ways to keep it fun.
**[09:25] Gaku**
It's actually very satisfying work.
**[09:27] Yuya**
And you've made it to where you can say that.
**[09:30] Yuya**
That's just like you, Gaku.
**[09:32] Gaku**
You think so?
**[09:33] Yuya**
For sure. You've always been
kind of special, Gaku.
**[09:38] Yuya**
You have a strong personality,
but you never swim against the current.
**[09:41] Yuya**
Or, I mean, you're willing to go with the flow.
**[09:43] Ruka & Eita**
Yeah, yeah.
**[09:45] Yuya**
But then, wherever you wash up,
you make it your own, you know?
**[09:50] Eita**
Oh, totally.
**[09:51] Eita**
And after doing that over and over, he's
gained all kinds of skills and experiences.
**[09:56] Yuya**
Yeah, that's what I mean!
He's a real talented guy.
**[10:00] Gaku**
Hmm...
**[10:02] Ruka**
I hear you!
**[10:03] Ruka**
Even with tons of people around,
Gaku-kun's always like,
**[10:06] Ruka**
"Here's what's up." He always figures it out.
**[10:09] Ruka**
He shines a special light on things, I guess.
**[10:13] Ruka**
But it's always just the right light.
**[10:16] Ruka**
He doesn't try to blind anyone else.
**[10:19] Ruka**
Not a lot of people can pull that off.
**[10:21] Gaku**
I don't really get what you mean.
**[10:24] Yuya**
Well, you made it this far without noticing.
**[10:27] Eita**
Still broadening your horizons, too.
**[10:29] Eita**
First TV shows, then movies,
then music with ROCK DOWN, and all that.
**[10:33] Eita**
And now you're the star of a play!
**[10:36] Yuya**
Yeah, that's right! You're both
costarring this time, right?
**[10:40] Gaku**
Yeah.
**[10:41] Ruka**
It's so cool that you knew!
**[10:42] Ruka**
We'll introduce you to everyone,
so come see it!
**[10:45] Yuya**
Yeah, I'll totally go!
**[10:46] Eita**
Me too! I can't wait to see you as rivals!
**[10:50] Ruka**
Huh?
**[10:51] Yuya**
Idiot! Costarring doesn't mean they're rivals.
**[10:54] Yuya**
It means they're both lead actors.
**[10:55] Eita**
But doesn't that make them rivals?
**[10:58] Eita**
Like, fighting over who's the best lead.
**[11:00] Yuya**
Oh.
**[11:01] Ruka**
Rivals?
**[11:03] Ruka**
Huh... I guess you could think
about costarring that way.
**[11:08] Yuya**
How's it feel to be Ruka's rival or whatever?
**[11:11] Gaku**
What are you talking about?
I don't see it like that.
**[11:14] Ruka**
Huh?
**[11:15] Gaku**
Anyway, I just gotta do the best
I can to try and keep up with Ru.
**[11:20] Yuya**
Yeah, I get that. He's got
more stage experience, after all.
**[11:24] Ruka**
Th-That doesn't mean anything.
**[11:27] Ruka**
Don't worry about keeping up.
Just shine like you always do, Gaku-kun!
**[11:32] Gaku**
Okay, sure.
**[11:52] Actor 1**
Outta my way!
**[11:54] Ruka**
I don't think so.
**[11:55] Ruka**
If you want to fight, you'll
have to go through me first!
**[12:00] Actor 1**
Ow, ow, ow, ow!
**[12:02] Ruka**
Had enough yet?
**[12:04] Ruka**
I'll take on anyone in Botan
who wants to fight!
**[12:09] Actor 3**
Man, he sure can move fast.
**[12:11] Director**
You're next, youngsters. Get ready!
**[12:14] Gaku; Actor 2; Actor 3**
Okay!
**[12:17] Gaku**
You're putting me in a real tough spot here.
**[12:20] Actor 2**
Shut up!
**[12:35] Gaku**
Hyah!
**[12:46] Director**
Stop!
**[12:49] Actor 1**
What a cool finish with a high kick!
**[12:52] Ruka**
Wow...
**[13:03] Ruka**
I still can't do it like Gaku-kun.
**[13:06] Ruka**
If only I was built more like him,
**[13:09] Ruka**
I'd look good for the camera
and could do more stuff.
**[13:12] Ruka**
I wish.
**[13:14] Gaku**
Good work, Ru!
**[13:17] Ruka**
Oh, right back at you.
**[13:19] Ruka**
I was watching earlier.
**[13:20] Ruka**
Your stage fighting really
is awesome, Gaku-kun.
**[13:23] Gaku**
Yeah?
**[13:24] Ruka**
Yeah! I don't have nearly that much power.
**[13:28] Ruka**
I'm jealous, but you're so cool!
**[13:30] Ruka**
You showed me that I gotta work at it more.
**[13:33] Gaku**
I think your fighting's already solid, Ru.
**[13:36] Gaku**
You looked great!
**[13:40] Ruka**
Gaku-kun, you always just compliment me.
**[13:45] Gaku**
Huh?
**[13:49] Ruka**
Ah, sorry. That didn't come out right.
**[13:52] Gaku**
Oh, that's okay.
Did I do something wrong?
**[13:56] Ruka**
Nah, you're just being yourself.
**[13:59] Ruka**
It only just hit me that this
is normal for you, I guess.
**[14:03] Gaku**
The heck do you mean?
**[14:05] Ruka**
Yeah, I know, right? I do, but...
**[14:09] Ruka**
I don't know how to say it!
**[14:11] Gaku**
Ru?
***SIGN*** The cake's expiration date is tomorrow. -Ayumu
***SIGN*** {\shad0\bord1\fsArial\fs18\move(345.333,133.333,345.33,499.999
)\blur2\3c&H878885&\frz7.237}STAGE REHEARSAL!
***SIGN*** Gaku
***SIGN*** Ayumu
***SIGN*** Magazine shoot
Should be home by 2:00
***SIGN*** 10:00~ recording 1:00~ shoot 8:00 home
***SIGN*** Haruto Kujikawa
***SIGN*** Cheers!
***SIGN*** Shou
***SIGN*** ~6:00 Studio A
***SIGN*** November 14
**[14:13] Ruka**
I'm back, sweet home of mine!
**[14:15] Gaku**
We're home!
**[14:17] Gaku**
Ru, you wanna eat together again?
**[14:20] Gaku**
What do you feel like?
**[14:21] Ruka**
Uh, I think I'll pass tonight.
**[14:24] Gaku**
Huh?
**[14:26] Ruka**
I love your cooking, Gaku-kun,
but I kinda feel like eating alone tonight.
**[14:31] Gaku**
I-Is that so?
**[14:33] Ruka**
Sorry! Thanks for the invite.
**[14:35] Ruka**
I'll catch you later.
**[14:37] Gaku**
Yeah, see you later.
**[14:38] Ruka**
H-Hey, how's it going?
**[14:40] Shou**
Good to see you too, Ruka.
**[14:41] Haruto**
Catch you later.
**[14:44] Shou**
Welcome home, Gaku.
**[14:45] Gaku**
Thanks.
**[14:46] Shou**
We caught the end of that.
Did something happen?
**[14:53] Haruto**
It's unusual for Ruka-san
to turn you down like that.
**[14:57] Gaku**
Yeah, you're telling me.
**[15:02] Haruto**
Are you fighting?
**[15:03] Gaku**
Er, we aren't fighting, but things
are a little awkward right now.
**[15:11] Gaku**
Have you guys had dinner?
**[15:12] Gaku**
If you want, I'll make something. Hungry?
**[15:15] Shou & Haruto**
Yes, thank you, sir!
**[15:17] Gaku**
Well, that was quick.
**[15:26] (Flashback) Gaku**
What are you talking about?
I don't see it like that.
**[15:30] (Flashback) Gaku**
I think your fighting's already solid, Ru.
**[15:33] (Flashback) Gaku**
You looked great!
**[15:37] Ruka**
Gaku-kun's always gonna be the
coolest rival I have nearby.
**[15:44] Ruka**
But he never really wants to face off.
**[15:47] Ruka**
Or is he trying to dodge me?
**[15:49] Ruka**
Why can't he at least notice how I feel?
**[15:57] Ruka**
Yes, who is it?
**[15:59] Ruka**
Ruka-kun is preoccupied with some
well-deserved gloom at the moment.
**[16:03] Ruka**
Oh!
**[16:06] Ruka**
Hello, Eita-kun? Long time no cheers!
**[16:08] Eita**
Long time no cheers. Can you talk?
**[16:11] Ruka**
Yeah, I'm free.
**[16:13] Ruka**
I was just chilling in my room.
**[16:15] Eita**
Oh, good.
**[16:17] Eita**
So, hey, you know the book
I lent you when we were drinking?
**[16:20] Ruka**
* Yeah. I'm not far into it*
* yet, but I did start it.*
**[16:23] Eita**
Was there a picture stuck inside?
**[16:25] Ruka**
Oh? I'm not sure. Just a sec.
**[16:33] Ruka**
Hey, I found one. Oops.
**[16:41] Ruka**
Wow, this brings back memories!
***SIGN*** Nadumi
***SIGN*** Oguro
**[16:45] Eita**
*So it was in there!*
***SIGN*** Eita
***SIGN*** In call
**[16:47] Eita**
* I was looking at it while reading,*
* so I thought it might be.*
**[16:51] Ruka**
But what's it doing in your book?
**[16:53] Ruka**
You're not even in the picture, Eita-kun.
**[16:56] Eita**
Hmm, I have no clue.
**[16:59] Eita**
A while ago, I was searching through
childhood photos to use for a profile pic.
**[17:04] Eita**
Must've happened then.
**[17:05] Ruka**
That's gotta be it.
**[17:08] Ruka**
But this sure takes me back.
**[17:10] Ruka**
Gaku-kun and Yuya-kun were a year behind,
**[17:14] Ruka**
but we got to compete together
because we were all in class 3.
**[17:17] Eita**
I remember when you and Gaku got
picked for the class relay race.
**[17:21] Ruka**
Uh-huh, that's right!
**[17:23] Vazzcats**
Meow!
**[17:29] (Flashback) Ruka (kid)**
I think Gaku-kun should be the anchor.
**[17:32] (Flashback) Gaku (kid)**
Huh? Not you, Ru?
**[17:34] (Flashback) Ruka (kid)**
Yeah. I'll run second to last.
**[17:37] (Flashback) Ruka (kid)**
The leg before the anchor
is gonna be a crazy close race,
**[17:41] (Flashback) Ruka (kid)**
but I'll shake them off and get ahead.
**[17:44] (Flashback) Ruka (kid)**
And you're about as fast as me, so if I
pass to you, I know we'll take first place!
**[17:51] (Flashback) Gaku (kid)**
So that's the plan.
**[17:53] (Flashback) Ruka (kid)**
Yeah. What do you think?
**[17:55] (Flashback) 1st-4th graders**
Let's do it!
**[17:56] (Flashback) Ruka (kid)**
Then it's settled.
**[17:58] (Flashback) Ruka (kid)**
Be sure to win at the end, Gaku-kun!
**[18:00] (Flashback) Gaku (kid)**
All right. I'll finish first
with the baton you give me!
**[18:04] (Flashback) Kids in background**
Go for it!
**[18:06] (Flashback) Kids in background**
Hurry up!
**[18:07] (Flashback) Kids in background**
Run!
**[18:08] (Flashback) 2nd grader**
Ruka-kun's so fast!
**[18:09] (Flashback) 2nd grader**
Go!
**[18:20] (Flashback) Ruka (kid)**
Damn it!
**[18:32] (Flashback) Gaku (kid)**
Ru!
**[18:34] (Flashback) Ruka (kid)**
Gaku-kun!
**[18:41] (Flashback) Gaku (kid)**
I got this!
**[18:50] (Flashback) 3rd grader**
They're in the last corner!
**[18:52] (Flashback) Ruka (kid)**
Go for it, Gaku-kun!
**[19:05] Ruka**
At the time, Gaku-kun and everyone praised
me for catching up and not giving up,
**[19:12] Ruka**
but I thought Gaku-kun was the awesome one.
**[19:18] Eita**
*Huh.*
**[19:19] Ruka**
I was sprinting hard,
but he matched me for the pass.
**[19:23] Ruka**
You could see how determined he
was to win in that last stretch!
**[19:27] Eita**
Yeah.
**[19:28] Ruka**
Most of all, when I passed him
the baton, I was so relieved!
***SIGN*** Nadumi
***SIGN*** Oguro
**[19:34] Ruka**
Whenever Gaku-kun says he'll do
something, he makes it happen!
**[19:38] Eita**
*For sure.*
**[19:40] Ruka**
I wonder where he gets that power from.
**[19:44] Ruka**
I've got my dreams, but Gaku-kun has...
**[19:48] (Flashback) Gaku (kid)**
I wanna watch you become a superhero
so I can say you're awesome!
**[19:53] (Flashback) Gaku (kid)**
All right. I'll finish first
with the baton you give me!
**[19:58] (Flashback) Gaku**
Anyway, I just gotta do the best
I can to try and keep up with Ru.
**[20:05] Ruka**
I get it now.
***SIGN*** Eita
***SIGN*** In call
**[20:07] Eita**
*Hmm?*
**[20:07] Ruka**
It's me.
**[20:08] Eita**
*Huh? What is?*
**[20:10] Ruka**
The reason Gaku-kun is so awesome!
**[20:12] Eita**
*Huh?*
**[20:14] Ruka**
I mean... it's me!
**[20:16] Eita**
*Huh?*
**[20:17] Ruka**
It's me. Or, I mean, the time we're together.
**[20:20] Ruka**
That's what Gaku-kun is focused on.
**[20:22] Ruka**
I put all my energy into flying
straight toward my dreams,
**[20:27] Ruka**
and Gaku-kun puts that same kind
of energy into the current moment.
**[20:30] Eita**
Ah, so that's what you meant.
**[20:33] Eita**
Gaku really does shine when he's with you.
**[20:36] Ruka**
Right?
**[20:38] Ruka**
Maybe it was fate that brought us together,
**[20:41] Ruka**
but Gaku lives for the now,
and I live for the future!
**[20:44] Ruka**
We look at different things,
but we're facing the same way!
**[20:48] Ruka**
Because the future always
follows the present.
**[20:51] Eita**
The present and future, huh?
You guys sound like a good match.
**[20:55] Ruka**
Right?
**[20:57] Ruka**
That must be why it never
feels like we're competing.
**[21:02] Ruka**
What a relief!
**[21:03] Ruka**
Now I'll be able to put all
my energy into the play.
***SIGN*** Nadumi
***SIGN*** Oguro
***SIGN*** 11/27 Costume fitting
~11/29 Stage rehearsal
12/1 Dress rehearsal
12/2~12/18 Theater performances
12/18 Join the VAZZROCK Live rehearsal
12/27 Venue rehearsal
12/28 VAZZROCK Live Concert
**[21:20] Gaku**
Good.
**[21:22] Gaku**
Ru?
**[21:25] Ruka**
Morning, Gaku-kun!
**[21:26] Gaku**
Morning, Ru.
**[21:28] Gaku**
You're sure in a good mood.
**[21:29] Ruka**
Heh heh heh.
**[21:31] Ruka**
Now that I figured it all out,
I'm not scared of anything!
**[21:35] Ruka**
I'll be the best costar I can!
**[21:40] Gaku**
I'm not sure what happened, but great.
**[21:44] Gaku**
That's the Ru I know!
**[21:59] [SONG] ---**
It's all good, it's all good, it's all good
**[22:03] [SONG] ---**
'Cause you and me are here standing together
**[22:07] [SONG] ---**
It's all good, it's all good, it's all good
**[22:11] [SONG] ---**
Nothing out there can get in our way
**[22:16] [SONG] ---**
Is it odd, have you thought,
that when we meet we say "hello"?
**[22:20] [SONG] ---**
That for me, you should know,
is like a miracle each day
**[22:25] [SONG] ---**
Or does that sound like a drama?
**[22:30] [SONG] ---**
When I need to laugh with you,
I see clear skies and lift my head
**[22:34] [SONG] ---**
When I cry, full of gloom,
I stare straight down like when it rains
**[22:38] [SONG] ---**
That's still the way I am, you know
**[22:43] [SONG] ---**
When it's hard to see, when it's tough for me
**[22:47] [SONG] ---**
I imagine your face as you're gazing afar
**[22:51] [SONG] ---**
That look means you're so thoughtful,
keeping your heart right to see us through
**[22:57] [SONG] ---**
So I know we'll make it far
**[23:02] [SONG] ---**
So it's all good, it's all good, it's all good
**[23:06] [SONG] ---**
'Cause you and me are here standing together
**[23:10] [SONG] ---**
It's all good, it's all good, it's all good
**[23:13] [SONG] ---**
Because you're always right here by my side
**[23:17] [SONG] ---**
We're good forever and ever, I know
***SIGN*** Rival • Part Two