| Accidental Heartbreak Part 1
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| [Mankai Dormitory Lounge: Evening]
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| Summer Troupe
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Happy Birthday!
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Oh! Thank you, everyone!
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Yay! C'mon, fam! Let's give Mukkun a birthday party to remember!
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Happy birthday, Muku! Here, I got this shiny Mr. Triangle just for you! Let's hang out and play with the kitty cats again sometime soon, 'kay?
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I'm so, so glad I'm part of the Summer Troupe and get act with you all the time! It's lots of fun, and I can't wait to keep doing shows with you!
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You're acting's improved, and you're more confident on stage now. I'll join you the next time you wanna do extra practice or street acts, so just say the word.
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Thanks for being the best romie ever, Mukkun! I always have a blast chatting with you, and hanging out with you legit soothes my soul!
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You've gotten a bit taller lately, so why don't you try switching up your style? I'll help you pick out some new clothes the next time we go shopping.
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Happy birthday, Muku. Thanks for always taking care of and helping with things around the dorm.
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Tenma's right, by the way. Your acting has definitely improved! I'll work hard with you so you can get even better from now on!
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Oh...
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Thank you so much, everyone! Oh, gosh, I don't know what to do with myself! My heart feels so full right now!
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And you even got me such lovely presents, too!
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Huh? What's in this box? Wait, I know this bunny character!
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Hehe! I betcha you do! They're the li'l mascot character from your favorite manga, after all!
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Kazunari showed me some reference images so I could make it for you.
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You made them look adorable, Yuki! I love that manga a lot, so I'm really happy to own a plush of the mascot!
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What kind of manga is it?
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It's an action/romance story set in a fantasy world! The story is really touching.
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Halfway through the series, the heroine and hero get separated, but the quality of the story actually gets even better after that!
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This character plays an integral part in the plot, and the reunion scene between the two protagonists is a real tearierker! It's so wonderful...!
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I totes agree with you, Mukkun! Frooch said that he liked that series, too!
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Wait, that money-grubbing yakuza read it as well?
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I mean, he's not a Shoujo Manga Appreciation Club member for nothing, I guess...
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Muku, you're so good at making manga sales pitches! You've really sold me on that series!
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Yeah, same! I'm super curious about that manga now!
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It's impossible to resist any manga Mukkun recommends! He's so good at introducing the characters and plots, you get sucked right in!
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You looked so happy while talking about that manga that I wanna read it with you too, Muku!
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Huh. Come to think of it, he always gives people quick summaries of our plays when we hand out flyers together, too.
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Yeah, well, his manga retellings become inescapable death traps the second he gets too into it, though.
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Hehe. That's just what makes Muku, Muku!
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I would like to give that manga a try, though! It sounds fascinating.
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Really?! Please do! I have the entire series, so I can lend it to you later!
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Oh, I just remembered but there were a lot of people from my old track team who really liked this series, too. We talked about it a lot together.
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Oh, that's right! You used to be part of the track team.
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Ooh! I wanna know more about your track team days, Mukkun! What were you like back then?
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H-huh? The same, I guess?
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I bet you had lots of fun since you were on if the more experienced members!
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I remember your old teammates came to watch you perform before. You mentioned that everyone in your team was very nice.
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They were! We were all super close, and we'd talk about all kinds of things.
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Everyone was really supportive too, so we'd always give each other advice on our technique and stuff.
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| Past [St Flora Middle School Field: Afternoon]
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You can reduce wind resistance and drag affecting your time if you adjust your running style a little.
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| Teammate
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Should I run like this instead, then?
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Yeah, exactly! That's perfect.
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| Teammate
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Thanks for helping me out, Muku! Your advice is really easy to understand.
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| Teammate
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Okay! Time to test it out. Can you watch me and tell me if I'm running correctly, please?
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Sure!
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| Teammate
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A-also, um... Could I ask you for a favor if it's not too much trouble?
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| Teammate
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I was wondering...if I get a good time in this sprint, do you think you can walk home with me, please?
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Huh?
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Sure, of course!
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| Teammate
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R-really?! Okay! I'll do my best, then!
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(I wonder why they want to go home together?)
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(Oh my gosh! What if they're planning to stay behind and keep practicing if their time doesn't improve?!)
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(I'm glad they're so dedicated to improving their time, but I have to make sure they don't overexert themselves!)
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| Teammate
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I...I got a personal best! Yes!
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That's amazing! Congratulations!
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| Teammate
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Thank you!
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I think a personal best is a great place to stop our practice for today! Let's go home together.
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O-okay!
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