Orange Light in Digital Dreams

Shinji

(Another day where I couldn't do anything right...)

Chika

Shinji-kun! I just finished my concert and wanted to see you!

Chika

You should have seen the crowd tonight - everyone was so happy!

Shinji

That's... that's nice, Chika-chan.

Shinji

(She's so bright... I don't want to bring her down with my problems.)

Chika

Hey... something's wrong, isn't it?

Chika

(My usual energy isn't working. He needs something different.)

Shinji

I just... I feel like I'm not good enough for anything.

Shinji

Everyone else seems to have it figured out, but I...

Chika

You know... before every concert, I'm terrified I'll mess up.

Chika

Sometimes I think everyone would be better off without me stumbling around.

Shinji

But... you're always so confident on stage.

Shinji

(She understands... maybe I'm not as alone as I thought.)

Chika

The confidence comes from knowing that even if I fall, I can try again tomorrow.

Chika

And now I know you'll be there trying too, Shinji-kun.