[Back home, the Rodriguez brothers sure made a name for themselves -- but not a particularly good one, despite being excellent musicians. The laughing stock of the town, his father had once called them, and he'd been quick to equate that with Manolo's own desire to be a guitarrista.
But here? People like Kaneda were supportive of him from the very start, as if they truly believed Manolo had a gift that ought to be shared.
Manolo squared his shoulders with confidence. If other people could believe in him so fully, then the least he could do was believe in himself too.]
It's always been my dream to become a full-time musician. If that'll help me achieve my goal, then...I'll do whatever it takes.
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[Back home, the Rodriguez brothers sure made a name for themselves -- but not a particularly good one, despite being excellent musicians. The laughing stock of the town, his father had once called them, and he'd been quick to equate that with Manolo's own desire to be a guitarrista.
But here? People like Kaneda were supportive of him from the very start, as if they truly believed Manolo had a gift that ought to be shared.
Manolo squared his shoulders with confidence. If other people could believe in him so fully, then the least he could do was believe in himself too.]
It's always been my dream to become a full-time musician. If that'll help me achieve my goal, then...I'll do whatever it takes.