Pent-Up Frustration: Side Story (Part 1)
サイドストーリー（前編） (Saido Sutoorii (Zenpen))
Character appearances:
Translator(s):
HATSUNE MIKU: COLORFUL STAGE!
Source(s):
HATSUNE MIKU: COLORFUL STAGE!
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Akito
Thank you for visiting!
Akito
(That was the last customer.
I should have a bit of leeway now to...hm?)
I should have a bit of leeway now to...hm?)
Akito
(Toya's already outside, which means my shift is probably almost over.)
Akito
(I should finish some urgent stuff first before leaving.)
Akito
Thanks for the day, everyone!
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Akito
Sorry, were you waiting long?
Toya
You're just on time. Don't worry about it.
Akito
Great. So, about our next event...
Akito
The set list from the previous show felt pretty good. I think we can stick with that and...
Toya
...
Akito
What is it? Why do you keep staring at me? Is there something on my face or what?
Toya
No, I was just thinking about how expressive you are.
Akito
What? What's that supposed to mean?
Toya
Your smile is so soft when entertaining customers, but you also tend to look scary from time to time.
Akito
Scary... that's a pretty mean way of putting it.
Toya
But it's true.
Akito
Well, I'll admit I may put on a scary face sometimes...
Toya
That reminds me. When we first started singing together, your face would sometimes turn scary all of a sudden too.
Toya
That really surprised me back then.
Akito
When you were talking about your father, right?
Akito
I was just angry that he seemed to be mocking our music, that's all.
Toya
I see.
Toya
(Akito's serious about his music, so he can't help but feel strongly when someone tries to belittle it.)
Toya
(If I told him he really saved me when he got angry on my behalf that day, he'd probably say I was being dramatic...)
Akito
What're you thinking about this time?
If you have something to say, just say it.
If you have something to say, just say it.
Toya
No, I wasn't trying to say anything.
I was just lost in thought...
I was just lost in thought...
Akito
Sigh...
Akito
You, on the other hand, should really let your emotions show on your face more often.
Akito
Sometimes I just don't understand what's on your mind.
Toya
Yes...I get that comment a lot.
Toya
Personally, I think I express my joy and anger quite normally, though...
Akito
Well, it's just a matter of getting used to it.
Akito
Let's try something... Give me an angry face.
Toya
Okay... How about this?
Akito
That doesn't look anything like an angry face. Okay, next. Give me a smile.
Toya
Right... Like this?
Akito
It's not very different than before.
Toya
Sorry...
Akito
You don't have to apologize for anything...
Akito
Still, your expressions are so natural when you're singing. Why's it so hard for you to do the same in your daily life?
Toya
I was hoping to become better at that by learning from you.
Toya
Except your scary face.
Akito
Don't worry. No matter what scary thing you're thinking of, I highly doubt it'll ever show on that poker face of yours.
Toya
That can't be true.
I may...smirk. I guess.
I may...smirk. I guess.
Akito
Sure, that'll be the day.
Anyway, let's get back to talking about our next show.
Anyway, let's get back to talking about our next show.