# E12 - Rival • Part Two
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**[00:11] Actor 2**
Even the way his yukata flows is beautiful.
**[00:14] Actor 2**
It'll be amazing to see this in full costume.
**[00:18] Actor 1**
Tsukihana Kagura really is
all about the dance.
**[00:22] Actor 1**
It brings the costumes to life.
**[00:24] Actor 1**
Of course, Ruka's performance adds to it.
**[00:27] Actor 2**
Man, it's going to be hard to match that.
**[00:30] Gaku**
Yeah.
**[00:31] Gaku**
I'm gonna have to work extra hard too.
**[00:52] [SONG] ---**
When you see the shooting star sparkle
**[00:55] [SONG] ---**
It's the sign of tomorrow's orbit
**[00:57] [SONG] ---**
Could it light up all the darkness
**[01:00] [SONG] ---**
of the stage for you to see?
**[01:02] [SONG] ---**
End of day, must not let it break down
**[01:05] [SONG] ---**
The flash point is just right ahead, yeah
**[01:07] [SONG] ---**
All my feelings are so unstoppable
**[01:10] [SONG] ---**
I scream them out into the sky
**[01:13] [SONG] ---**
The color of the night
you painted on that day
**[01:15] [SONG] ---**
We watched it as it turned into rain
**[01:17] [SONG] ---**
If that pain stayed with me,
I'd shake it off and say
**[01:20] [SONG] ---**
that this time will be my turn
**[01:23] [SONG] ---**
I know tomorrow will bring a story
**[01:25] [SONG] ---**
that will light the sky all the way
**[01:28] [SONG] ---**
Wake up! Wake up! Wake up! Wake up!
**[01:30] [SONG] ---**
Shine it on!
**[01:32] [SONG] ---**
The light will show your way,
brighter, brighter
**[01:35] [SONG] ---**
Don't throw away your feelings
**[01:38] [SONG] ---**
Light shining so far, forever, never seen...
**[01:40] [SONG] ---**
...a soaring miracle so rightly
**[01:43] [SONG] ---**
Lead the way, brighter, brighter
**[01:45] [SONG] ---**
Free yourself, now let's go
**[01:48] [SONG] ---**
We are here, moving ahead
**[01:50] [SONG] ---**
It's now or never, stand up,
grab the glory stars
**[01:57] [SONG] ---**
Totally asterism
***SIGN*** Rival • Part Two
**[02:08] Choreographer**
That's it. Keep your back straight.
**[02:11] Choreographer**
Be careful not to lean back.
**[02:15] Gaku**
Ouch... This part is tough.
**[02:19] Choreographer**
You've got the moves down.
**[02:20] Choreographer**
Now you just need to limber up some.
**[02:23] Gaku**
Limber up some, huh?
**[02:25] Gaku**
That'll be hard since I'm so stiff.
**[02:28] Actors**
Oh!
**[02:32] Actor 1**
Is that your dance from the last scene?
**[02:34] Actor 1**
You've already perfected it!
**[02:36] Ruka**
Heck yeah! Thanks.
**[02:43] Gaku**
I'm really impressed, Ru.
**[02:45] Gaku**
When did you get so good at dancing?
**[02:48] Ruka**
A few shows back, I did classical Japanese
dance on stage, so probably then.
**[02:54] Gaku**
Oh, that's right.
**[02:55] Gaku**
That one had a lot of dance scenes too.
**[02:58] Actor 1**
Wow, I didn't realize you'd
done roles like that, Ruka.
**[03:02] Ruka**
Yeah. The Japanese dance instructor
really put me through the wringer.
**[03:06] Ruka**
He was terrifying!
**[03:09] Ruka**
I still had fun, though.
**[03:11] Ruka**
I've studied with a lot of teachers before,
but he's in the top three.
**[03:15] Actor 2**
You mean teachers you worked with
for stage rehearsals, right?
**[03:21] Ruka**
Yeah. All 2.5D productions are
set in anime and manga worlds,
**[03:27] Ruka**
so I usually have to play characters
who have unique quirks and skills.
**[03:32] Gaku**
Didn't you once learn rakugo so you
could play a rakugo storyteller?
**[03:36] Gaku**
I remember hearing you practicing in
your room. That sure surprised me!
**[03:40] Gaku**
And you were good at it, too.
**[03:41] Actor 1**
I can't picture that at all.
**[03:44] Actor 2**
What else have you picked up?
**[03:47] Ruka**
Hmm...
**[03:48] Ruka**
Equestrian, ice skating,
parkour, and the koto!
**[03:53] Ruka**
Also...
**[03:54] Gaku**
Speaking of,
**[03:55] Gaku**
didn't you also learn to play sax
while you were doing parkour?
**[03:59] Ruka**
Sure did!
**[04:00] Ruka**
I was practicing it on a break once,
**[04:04] Ruka**
and the other actors whipped out
instruments to form an impromptu band.
**[04:08] Ruka**
We still pass down the legendary tale!
**[04:11] Actor 2**
Do you try to pick up the skills of *every*
character you play, Ruka-san?
**[04:16] Gaku**
He sure does.
**[04:18] Gaku**
And he really tries to perfect them.
**[04:22] Gaku**
You should hear the audience react
when he uses them on stage.
**[04:26] Actor 1 & 2**
He's a prodigy!
**[04:28] Ruka**
Isn't it great that we get to
learn all this new stuff?
**[04:32] Gaku**
Well, for you, yeah.
**[04:34] Gaku**
But most people can't master
everything as easily as you do, Ru.
**[04:38] Ruka**
You really think so?
**[04:40] Actor 1 & 2**
Mm-hmm.
**[04:42] Ruka**
But it's tons of fun.
**[04:44] Ruka**
With every new skill, I feel more like
I can transform into that character.
**[04:50] Ruka**
It's kinda like grinding experience
to get a transformation belt!
**[04:53] Ruka**
Or something.
**[04:55] Gaku**
So your dream to transform has come true.
**[04:58] Gaku**
You see why this is your ideal job?
**[05:01] Gaku**
That's why this isn't just work to him.
He actually really enjoys it.
**[05:06] Gaku**
That makes the audience get into it too.
**[05:09] Actor 1**
Whoa...
**[05:10] Actor 2**
Incredible.
**[05:11] Gaku**
It truly is incredible.
**[05:14] Ruka**
It's almost time for sword practice.
**[05:16] Ruka**
We'd better go get warmed up!
**[05:18] Gaku**
Yeah.
**[05:21] Actor 1**
Hey, did you hear how much
Gaku was praising Ruka?
**[05:26] Actor 2**
Yeah.
**[05:52] Ruka**
Gaku-kun is such a cool fighter!
**[05:55] Actor 1**
Gaku's got some moves too...
**[05:58] Actor 1**
From where I stand, they're both great.
**[06:01] Actor 2**
I couldn't agree more.
**[06:04] Ruka**
Good job today, Gaku-kun.
**[06:05] Gaku**
You too.
**[06:07] Ruka**
I'm ready to get going.
**[06:09] Gaku**
Ah, about that...
**[06:12] Gaku**
I've gotta hit the office for something.
**[06:15] Gaku**
Go on home without me.
**[06:16] Ruka**
Oh, really? Well, I'll go with you.
**[06:19] Gaku**
Nah, it isn't a big deal.
I'd rather go alone.
**[06:22] Ruka**
I mean, you sure?
Then I guess we aren't eating together...
**[06:26] Gaku**
Sorry, I hope that's okay.
**[06:28] Gaku**
See you.
**[06:29] Ruka**
Sure.
**[06:31] Ruka**
See you later.
**[06:36] Gaku**
Now then...
**[06:38] Gaku**
Back to work.
**[06:47] Ruka**
Gaku-kun seemed kinda
strange today. Is it my fault?
**[06:51] Reiji**
Oh, Ruka. You just get back?
**[06:53] Reiji & Ayumu**
Welcome home.
**[06:54] Koduki**
Welcome home.
**[06:56] Ruka**
Welcome home, guys.
**[06:57] Ruka**
How are the VAZZROCK Live rehearsals?
**[06:59] Reiji**
We're really starting to get somewhere!
**[07:02] Ayumu**
There are a few overall
changes we need to make.
**[07:04] Ayumu**
I'll send you all the details later.
**[07:07] Ruka**
Great! Thanks as always.
**[07:09] Koduki**
You and Gaku-kun came home together, right?
**[07:12] Koduki**
Is he in his room?
**[07:13] Ruka**
No, he had other plans today.
He isn't back yet.
**[07:18] Koduki**
Oh, really? I came to deliver
the materials he asked for.
**[07:22] Ruka**
Want me to give them to him, then?
**[07:24] Koduki**
You don't mind? Thanks so much.
**[07:27] Ayumu**
You were on set together but
left separately? I guess it happens.
**[07:33] Ruka**
He said he had something to do at the office.
**[07:36] Koduki**
Huh?
**[07:37] Reiji**
But when he does,
don't you always go with him?
**[07:40] Ruka**
He said it wasn't a big deal and went alone.
**[07:43] Reiji**
Hmm.
**[07:44] Koduki**
That's odd.
**[07:46] Ayumu**
What is?
**[07:47] Koduki**
Oh, well...
**[07:49] Koduki**
He told me he couldn't get to the office
for a while because of rehearsals.
**[07:53] Koduki**
That's why I brought the materials here.
**[07:56] Ruka**
Huh?
**[07:57] Koduki**
If he was coming, why didn't he—
**[08:00] Koduki**
We must have just missed each other!
**[08:02] Koduki**
I'm headed back there anyway,
so I'll get in touch with him.
**[08:05] Koduki**
I'll be off now!
**[08:07] Reiji**
Nice job.
**[08:08] Ayumu**
Take care.
**[08:09] Ruka**
S-See you later!
**[08:12] Ruka**
Huh? Was Gaku-kun lying
about going to the office?
**[08:18] Reiji**
Nah, I'm sure he just forgot to mention it.
**[08:22] Ayumu**
But still, maybe...
**[08:24] Ayumu**
Ruka, has Gaku been avoiding you?
**[08:27] Ruka**
I knew it!
**[08:28] Reiji**
Oh, come on! Why can't you take a hint?
**[08:32] Ayumu**
It's better to be open about these things.
**[08:35] Ayumu**
It'd be worse if he figured it out later.
**[08:39] Ruka**
Oh no! It's because I was acting
so frustrated and awkward!
**[08:43] Ayumu**
Frustrated?
**[08:44] Reiji**
Awkward?
**[08:46] Ayumu**
Mind telling us the whole story?
**[08:49] Ruka**
All right.
**[09:00] Reiji**
So, to summarize...
**[09:02] Reiji**
your childhood friend said
that costars are like rivals,
**[09:07] Reiji**
so you decided to treat Gaku
like a rival for the play.
**[09:13] Ruka**
Yeah.
**[09:14] Ayumu**
But Gaku wouldn't compete with you like that,
**[09:18] Ayumu**
which frustrated you and things
grew awkward between you two.
**[09:22] Ruka**
Yeah...
**[09:24] Ayumu**
I don't get what happened.
**[09:26] Ruka**
I wanted him to come straight
out and challenge me!
**[09:29] Ruka**
"You'll never beat me!
Just watch, punk!" Like that!
**[09:33] Reiji**
Why would you expect Gaku to act that way?
**[09:35] Reiji**
It's so out of character.
**[09:36] Ruka**
I know, but still!
**[09:38] Ruka**
I tried to push him...
**[09:40] Ruka**
But not anymore!
**[09:42] Ayumu**
You said you overcame your frustration?
**[09:45] Ruka**
Yeah.
**[09:46] Ruka**
Gaku-kun and I have different
ways of doing things,
**[09:50] Ruka**
but I realized we're still always
facing the same direction!
**[09:54] Ruka**
Except Gaku-kun started avoiding
me when I was acting weird...
**[09:58] Ruka**
And now here we are.
**[10:02] Reiji**
So just tell Gaku what you told us now.
**[10:07] Ruka**
You think?
**[10:08] Ayumu**
Yeah. To clear up the confusion.
**[10:11] Ruka**
Yeah, you're right... I'll try that!
**[10:14] Ayumu**
When things get awkward, get ramen!
**[10:16] Ruka & Reiji**
Huh?
**[10:18] Ayumu**
It'll bring you closer together.
**[10:20] Reiji**
Ah, well, I guess.
**[10:22] Reiji**
He'll probably come back hungry,
**[10:24] Reiji**
so maybe you can talk it out
over a bowl of ramen or something.
**[10:28] Reiji**
Gaku might have something on his mind too.
**[10:32] Ruka**
All right.
**[10:34] Ruka**
Ramen it is! I'll make some.
**[10:42] Gaku**
Phew. Hmm?
**[10:44] Gaku**
That smells like...
**[10:47] Ruka**
Welcome home, Gaku-kun.
**[10:50] Ruka**
Ta-da!
**[10:52] Gaku**
It's been ages since I had your signature
stir-fry-everything-and-toss-it-in ramen.
**[10:57] Ruka**
I haven't made it in a while.
**[10:59] Ruka**
You hungry?
**[11:00] Gaku**
Yeah.
**[11:01] Ruka**
Then come and take a seat, sir.
**[11:03] Gaku & Ruka**
Let's dig in!
**[11:12] Gaku**
Delicious!
**[11:13] Ruka**
Oh, good.
**[11:15] Ruka**
Today's secret ingredient is dried scallop.
**[11:18] Gaku**
Yeah. It makes a great soup.
**[11:21] Ruka**
Gaku-kun, I'm sorry.
**[11:23] Gaku**
Hmm?
**[11:24] Ruka**
It's my fault that you're
avoiding me, isn't it?
**[11:28] Gaku**
Huh?
**[11:30] Ruka**
Because I got so frustrated when
you wouldn't act like my rival.
**[11:36] Ruka**
But I'm over it now and back to normal!
**[11:40] Ruka**
I won't be a downer anymore!
**[11:42] Ruka**
So please come home and eat dinner
with me like you always used to!
**[11:45] Gaku**
H-Hey, hold on, Ru! That isn't it.
**[11:48] Ruka**
What isn't?
**[11:49] Gaku**
Well, I guess I have a few things to explain.
**[11:54] Gaku**
But first, what's this about me not being
your rival? What are you talking about?
**[11:58] Ruka**
I mean, you always compliment whatever
I do, but you never try to challenge me.
**[12:04] Gaku**
That isn't true at all.
**[12:06] Ruka**
Oh, yes, it is!
**[12:09] Gaku**
It might seem that way to you,
**[12:12] Gaku**
but ever since the start of rehearsals,
I've totally been trying to compete with you.
**[12:17] Ruka**
What?!
**[12:18] Gaku**
Why are you so surprised?
**[12:20] Gaku**
You eclipsed me in the dance scene.
How could I not care about that?
**[12:25] Ruka**
I didn't even notice.
**[12:27] Gaku**
That's why today, I...
**[12:29] Gaku**
I'll say it because I think you already know.
**[12:32] Gaku**
I lied about heading to the office.
**[12:35] Gaku**
I was practicing the whole time.
**[12:39] Ruka**
Is that what you were up to?
**[12:40] Gaku**
Yeah.
**[12:41] Gaku**
Since we're costars, I didn't want to
tell you I was rehearsing by myself.
**[12:46] Gaku**
I'm sorry.
**[12:47] Ruka**
No, there's no reason for you to apologize!
**[12:50] Ruka**
I see... So that's what it was.
**[12:53] Gaku**
And on top of that, this dish has always
rivaled my own "Izakaya Gaku" menu.
**[13:00] Ruka**
Huh?
**[13:01] Gaku**
You just throw things together,
but it still turns out delicious.
**[13:05] Gaku**
I've always been so jealous.
**[13:07] Ruka**
Even though your cooking is so much better?
**[13:09] Gaku**
I learned to cook by trial and error,
**[13:13] Gaku**
but you always cook from the heart
and still come up with genius recipes.
**[13:17] Gaku**
That's what I mean.
**[13:20] Gaku**
Get it? I do see you as a rival.
**[13:24] Ruka**
Yeah. I've discovered my secret rival!
**[13:27] Gaku**
I never meant to tell you that, though.
**[13:32] Ruka**
It's all thanks to the power of ramen.
**[13:34] Gaku**
Yeah, maybe so.
**[13:36] Ruka**
Okay, okay. It all makes sense now.
**[13:38] Ruka**
You and I really are the same, Gaku-kun.
**[13:41] Gaku**
Hmm?
**[13:43] Ruka**
Actually, I...
**[13:46] Gaku**
Now I get it.
**[13:48] Gaku**
I'm the present and you're the future, right?
**[13:51] Gaku**
I think that's about the size of it.
**[13:54] Ruka**
Right?
**[13:55] Ruka**
And you know what I think?
**[13:57] Ruka**
Since you live in the moment,
**[13:59] Ruka**
you tend to be really hard
on your current self.
**[14:03] Gaku**
Oh?
**[14:04] Ruka**
Instead of thinking long term,
**[14:06] Ruka**
you try to finish things right away
and overwork yourself.
**[14:10] Gaku**
Maybe so.
**[14:11] Gaku**
Even with things I should take my time on,
**[14:14] Gaku**
I don't feel right unless
I can wrap it all up in a day's work.
**[14:18] Gaku**
I do that all the time.
**[14:21] Ruka**
You're dang right.
**[14:22] Ruka**
So what's happening here is that
you're seeing your "rival" dance,
**[14:27] Ruka**
and it's stirring a competitive urge
that you're desperate to shake, right?
**[14:31] Gaku**
I really hate it when you make that face.
**[14:33] Ruka**
Don't worry, Gaku-kun.
**[14:36] Ruka**
You've gotten this far by always finishing
your day's work, even when it's hard.
**[14:44] Ruka**
You'll get your dancing
to where you want it, too.
**[14:49] Gaku**
I feel like my enemy is showing me mercy.
**[14:51] Ruka**
Rivals are also your most
dependable allies, you know?
**[14:55] Gaku**
Ain't that the truth.
**[14:56] Ruka**
So, anyway...
**[15:00] Ruka**
I suggest we practice together
instead of alone!
**[15:04] Gaku**
That figures.
**[15:06] Ruka**
We'll push each other, help each other,
**[15:10] Ruka**
and turn this into the best show ever!
**[15:14] Gaku**
Yeah. I'm sure we will.
**[16:06] Yuya**
They said they're rehearsing right now.
**[16:08] Eita**
Should I message
to ask if they need anything?
**[16:12] Yuya**
Yeah, good idea.
**[16:13] Yuya**
It's so crazy.
**[16:15] Yuya**
They said they had today off,
but they're still practicing this late?
**[16:19] Yuya**
They sure are working hard.
**[16:20] Eita**
No kidding. They've always been like that.
**[16:24] Eita**
Always challenging each other, giving it
all they've got, and getting the best results.
**[16:30] Yuya**
Yeah, they always made a great team.
***SIGN*** Nadumi
***SIGN*** Oguro
**[16:36] Ruka**
That one was great!
**[16:38] Gaku**
Yeah, I finally feel like we got
through the whole thing okay.
**[16:43] Gaku**
Just in time, too.
**[16:44] Ruka**
Maybe so, but we sure cleaned house today!
**[16:48] Gaku**
We sure did.
**[16:49] Ruka**
The show opens tomorrow.
Let's do this thing!
**[16:52] Gaku**
Yeah! We've got this!
**[17:03] Eita**
I'm starting to get nervous.
**[17:05] Yuya**
Why are *you* getting nervous?
**[17:24] Ruka**
So, you're all that's left now.
**[17:27] Actor 1**
We can't do this!
He's too tough! Let's go!
**[17:30] Ruka**
Halt!
**[17:31] Gaku**
You there.
**[17:36] Gaku**
The road ahead is dangerous.
I wouldn't risk it.
**[17:41] Ruka**
Huh?
**[17:41] Ruka**
There's only one person in this
world who can stop me, and that's *me*.
**[17:48] Gaku**
Dear me.
**[17:49] Gaku**
*He's* the skilled fighter from the
other side that I've heard about?
**[17:53] Gaku**
I'd rather not take him on.
**[18:01] Ruka**
Hey! Did you do this?
**[18:04] Gaku**
No. They were like this when I got here.
**[18:08] Gaku**
While the factions that you and I are
assisting were busy fighting each other,
**[18:13] Gaku**
another gang must have swooped in
to take advantage of the confusion.
**[18:16] Ruka**
Are you serious?
**[18:17] Gaku**
I think they've worn out their welcome here.
**[18:24] Ruka**
Hey, I know!
**[18:25] Gaku**
Huh?
**[18:26] Ruka**
In that case, let's join forces.
**[18:28] Gaku**
What?
**[18:29] Ruka**
You and I call our groups together,
**[18:32] Ruka**
but then corner the scoundrels
and squeeze them out!
**[18:35] Ruka**
Well?
**[18:38] Gaku**
Not a bad idea.
**[18:40] Gaku**
I'm Gaku Oguro. What about you?
**[18:42] Ruka**
I'm Ruka Nadumi. Call me Ru.
**[18:45] Ruka**
Nice to meet you, partner!
**[18:55] Ruka**
Oh no!
**[18:56] Gaku**
Hyah!
**[19:00] Gaku**
Sorry I was late!
**[19:01] Ruka**
No kidding. But...
**[19:04] Ruka**
now that you're here, victory is ours.
**[19:06] Ruka**
I'll cut a path through them!
**[19:08] Ruka**
You deal the final blow!
**[19:10] Gaku**
Okay. Leave it to me.
**[19:14] Ruka**
Hey, would you be my brother?
**[19:17] Gaku**
Are you always so direct?
**[19:19] Ruka**
I like the city of Botan.
I want to protect it.
**[19:24] Ruka**
I'm prepared to take on any fight to do that.
**[19:27] Ruka**
But I can only do so much alone.
**[19:28] [SONG] song**
Sing of the Moon, Dance in the Flowers
**[19:29] Ruka**
For a partner, I'd need
someone tough and trustworthy
**[19:34] Ruka**
who can watch my back like you do.
**[19:35] [SONG] song**
Do not become misled by this
world of love and grief
**[19:37] Ruka**
Let's protect Botan together, Gaku-kun!
**[19:42] Gaku**
You sure don't waste time.
**[19:42] [SONG] song**
Instead, in the flowers' notes,
you will find the true way
**[19:44] Gaku**
But okay.
**[19:46] Gaku**
You want to protect Botan together, Ru?
**[19:49] Gaku**
Not a bad idea.
**[19:49] [SONG] song**
Only kings who ascend here
have flowers in their soul
**[19:56] [SONG] song**
Of Tsukihana Kagura, a dancer you will be
**[20:06] [SONG] song**
Every night, every night,
mesmerized by the feeling
**[20:09] [SONG] song**
That this place is the door
to illusion elegant
**[20:12] [SONG] song**
If you fleet as gently as
the petals in your dance,
**[20:15] [SONG] song**
the night sky will reveal itself to you
**[20:24] Ruka**
And the curtain has risen.
**[20:26] Ruka**
Let's keep up the momentum, brother!
**[20:30] Gaku**
Ru, come back to Earth!
**[20:32] Gaku**
We need to get some rest while we can.
**[20:34] Ruka**
Oh!
**[20:38] Ruka**
I guess it's started.
**[20:39] Gaku**
Yeah. The battle isn't over yet.
**[20:41] Ruka**
And I'm not gonna lose.
**[20:43] Gaku**
I'm playing to win, too.
**[20:45] Ruka**
Oh yeah?
**[20:46] Ruka**
When the play's over, for other jobs
and even VAZZROCK Live,
**[20:50] Ruka**
I'll put you in your place!
**[20:51] Gaku**
We'll see about that!
**[20:54] Ruka**
Gaku-kun, my friend and immortal rival!
**[20:57] Ruka**
It's great working with you.
**[20:59] Gaku**
Likewise. Let's do this, Ru!
**[21:12] [SONG] ---**
Noble days and peaceful times
**[21:15] [SONG] ---**
Have never yet been fully realized
**[21:17] [SONG] ---**
Rain of blood fell from the sky
That past will now tell us why
**[21:21] [SONG] ---**
And how we found a new reason to arise
**[21:23] [SONG] ---**
The wind that passes through the land
**[21:26] [SONG] ---**
Reveals the long-lost secrets of the time
**[21:28] [SONG] ---**
Bringing forth a warning and knowledge
**[21:30] [SONG] ---**
Of the power of the dance and of the song
**[21:33] [SONG] ---**
Oh you, lost upon the opposite shore,
**[21:36] [SONG] ---**
must have your own reason why
you cannot give up the fight
**[21:39] [SONG] ---**
When the souls draw together
**[21:42] [SONG] ---**
They make their stand
**[21:44] [SONG] ---**
Sheathed in gardens of colors abloom
**[21:47] [SONG] ---**
Of the moon, sing at last
of the weight of the past
**[21:50] [SONG] ---**
Sing forth to the moonlight a great ode
**[21:52] [SONG] ---**
The age red flowers burned,
we'll not let it return
**[21:55] [SONG] ---**
Instead dance the Kagura's so sacred colors
**[21:58] [SONG] ---**
And the wise ones who show
what happens tomorrow
**[22:00] [SONG] ---**
Have no vision to tell us which way it will go
**[22:03] [SONG] ---**
A peaceful new time is up to you and I
**[22:06] [SONG] ---**
It's the season for our
lovely flowers to blossom
**[22:09] [SONG] ---**
We are the pride of the flowers that grow
**[22:11] [SONG] ---**
Mt. Kataku and volcanoes
ripped the land across the plains
**[22:14] [SONG] ---**
And tore the continent to pieces,
splitting islands from the mainland
**[22:16] [SONG] ---**
Then spread out into a circle,
each one now with its own world
**[22:19] [SONG] ---**
Yet if flowers and seeds met,
they bring a new age that's truly grand
**[22:22] [SONG] ---**
But difference in how they thought
kept them apart as they still fought
**[22:24] [SONG] ---**
So where do years of battle lead?
The ship's direction unforeseen
**[22:28] [SONG] ---**
With the violent, tectonic,
blossoming of the world at hand...
**[22:30] [SONG] ---**
The flowers, countries,
all split into thirteen islands
**[22:39] Futaba**
The play was great.
**[22:42] Ayumu**
Yes, very moving.
**[22:44] Yuma**
I could feel the bond between Gaku-san
and Ruka-san even more than before.
**[22:48] Ouka**
We've got to work at that, too.
**[22:50] Naosuke**
Yeah, I'm really fired up now!
**[22:53] Issa**
Once the play concludes, they'll finally
be able to join us in rehearsals.
**[22:58] Reiji**
Yeah, they said they'd run right over.
**[23:01] Takaaki**
Without missing a beat?
They sure are motivated.
**[23:04] Haruto**
I'm sure they'll bring more energy
to rehearsals than we can imagine.
**[23:09] Haruto**
I bet they'll catch up in no time.
**[23:12] Takaaki**
That'll be inspiring for us, too.
**[23:13] Takaaki**
I think it'll get us off to
a good start for the concert.
**[23:17] Shou**
Yeah. It isn't just them, either.
**[23:19] Shou**
All twelve of us, in ROCK DOWN and VAZZY,
have bonds that connect each other.
**[23:24] Shou**
I want everyone to see that power!
**[23:27] All**
At VAZZROCK Live!
***SIGN*** Illustrated by Hanamaru Sakurai