Nana 2 Page #2

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Uh-huh.

Okay, wait. Stay calm.

Just stay calm, Nana.

I am. You're not.

We sent our demos and videos

to record companies.

Then, one of them called us.

Gaia Records, the industry's biggest.

What? No way!

Are they signing you?

First, they're sending someone

to see our next show.

If he likes us, we'll talk.

Then it's in the bag!

Your live shows rock!

I know. He's putty in our hands.

You know what, Nana?

After Trapnest's last show,

Takumi dropped by.

I know. I saw you two

getting all lovey-dovey.

You didn't hear me call you.

I'm sorry.

About what?

It must've surprised you.

I didn't tell you anything.

Yeah, I was.

But don't be sorry.

I realized later that

you left on account of us.

Don't sweat it.

Actually, I'm going to hang out

with Ren for a while.

You're going to Ren's?

Just for 2 weeks...

while the band's off.

We don't often get the chance

to spend time together.

The next morning when I awoke...

Nana was gone.

Like the view?

Wanna live here?

I'll think about it.

Let's take a trip, then.

We've got time.

You've got time. But I don't.

Take time off from work.

We're practicing for a big gig.

I'd totally forgotten...

that Tokyo faces the sea.

I didn't take a day off work

while Nana was gone.

I didn't miss a single rehearsal, either.

Takumi never called.

"Fireworks Display"

This is soon.

Yeah.

Nearby, too. Let's all go.

Okay.

Thanks. I'll be fine from here.

Sorry to put you out.

What is it?

I can't.

Can't what?

Nothing.

I'll try again later.

Try what?

He's got me beat all around.

I can't win.

What's this about? I'm all ears.

But I'll beat him someday.

Who?

Takumi.

Good night.

Evening. We're The Black Stones.

I hear the fighting in my ears

Familiar rumblings of the night

Without a song to sing, I disappear

Beneath the timbre of a gentle voice

I sense an evil presence beckoning

I never intended to hurt you

On an unfamiliar street corner

Tears form a whirlpool and drain away

You were a mirage that I could hold

Back when I looked good in a smile

Back when I felt I could protect you

Eyes for the moon

Charisma.

That's what you have.

Plus musical chops.

I've been doing this for a long time.

But I've rarely felt this excited.

There.

Hello, Nana here.

Nana, how'd it go?

I'm all set here.

When will you guys be here?

Sorry but we can't make it.

The scout's invited us for dinner.

Did you cook up a meal?

No, not yet. I just got home.

I'm really sorry.

That's okay.

Go have a good time.

It's only natural that Nana choose...

dinner with a record scout over me.

And that she start spending

more time with Ren.

Why shouldn't she?

But I can't help feeling... unnecessary.

Not a word from Takumi.

On occasion, I sent him short mail.

But he never replied.

Thank you for everything.

My pleasure.

Let's get another drink.

I think I'll go check it on Hachi.

Welcome home! Sorry about last night.

Nana called us over.

This is incredible!

So tell me. When's your big debut?

I'm afraid it's not that simple.

We just need to focus on our music,

right?

You haven't exactly been

cranking out the hits.

Don't say that. Nobu can do it!

In fact, he already has.

Remember that song you wrote

when you first got to Tokyo?

It's my all-time favorite.

I'm not just saying that.

It really blew me away.

It gave me goose bumps.

Nobu's songs can't miss!

Thanks, Hachi. But it's okay.

We've nothing to drink here.

Someone should do a beer run.

Why not you?

I should've noticed. I'll go.

She shouldn't go out alone, Nobu.

Right.

I love you.

I realize it doesn't do me any good

to say that now.

I know about you and Takumi.

You've fallen for him, right?

Where's Hachi?

Out shopping.

I took off work early to get here.

She may be gone for a while.

Why?

We sent Nobu with her.

I get it.

Nice work, Shin!

Truth is...

I didn't want anyone to know

about me and Takumi.

That way, I could pretend that

nothing happened.

It's pretty lame, I know.

You can't think much of me.

Actually...

I'm relieved.

I was killing myself trying to

figure out a way to give up on you.

Nobu...

I don't think it'd be right to try

and steal you away.

You'd torture yourself for

being caught in the middle.

You're considerate... sensitive.

And I...

stand no chance against Takumi.

That's not true.

If by some miracle you left him

to be with me...

I swear I'd make you happy.

If you and he don't work out...

come to me.

I'll be waiting.

Takumi, we need to talk.

Call me when you get the chance.

Sorry. I know you're busy. Nana.

Message Sent

Hello?

What's up?

Something the matter?

Can we talk in person... now?

I can't. I'm in the mixing room.

Sorry to disturb you at work.

You can't talk over the phone?

My schedule's packed.

I don't know when I'll be free.

I see.

What do I do?

What, don't tell me you're pregnant.

Huh? Of course not.

'Course not.

Don't scare me like that.

I'm more fragile than you think.

Sorry. I gotta go.

I'll call you soon.

Don't bother.

Don't bother!

In fact, don't call me at all! Good-bye!

I did it! I can't believe it!

It's finally over. I've awakened!

I came.

Sorry to bother you at work.

I made Nana tell me your address.

What time do you get off?

At 9 but...

Then I'll wait at the cafe next door.

Wait, hold on a sec!

You can't.

Why not?

I said come only if it's over with him.

It is. So I did.

That quick?

Maybe so, but I just couldn't wait

any longer. Today felt like a year!

Okay, it felt like a year.

But it's still been just a day.

I'll wait one more day.

Never mind.

Can you make beef stew?

It's my specialty!

Morning.

Nana, I didn't expect you back.

Where's Ren?

Working. He's hardly ever home.

Who were you with?

Um... well...

Did you find Nobu yesterday?

Yeah... thanks.

I had to talk to him.

You'd make a good fit... you two.

He's always been a straight up,

heart-on-his-sleeve guy.

You both think alike.

Nana...

You know what I think?

I think I've fallen...

totally and madly in love with him.

Why not?

Nana

The number you are calling

cannot be connected.

And now a typhoon update.

Typhoon No. 11 is gaining strength

as it blows over the Kanto Plain.

Traveling northward at

55 kilometers per hour...

It's Hachi.

Uh, hi.

Nobu, get your ass over here!

You promised to pick Hachi up at 7!

Have you looked outside?

The fireworks have been canceled.

Don't you want to see Hachi

in her "yukata"?

She rocks!

I brought fireworks.

The moment the storm passes.

Who invited you?

You guys are soaked.

Well, it's pouring.

Hachi was our band's muse,

our patron saint.

Her smiling face electrified us,

in rehearsals or on stage.

I knew that no musician,

however talented, could bring us that.

What is that?

You had no idea, Hachi.

How your every move stirred

my emotions with typhoon force.

I felt like a young boy

in the throes of his first love.

I had been spending half of each week

at Ren's place.

And yet our time together was always

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