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RAISE A SUILEN ~Raise the Curtain~
- Chapter 1
- Chapter 2
- Chapter 3
- Chapter 4
- Chapter 5
- Chapter 6
- Chapter 7
- Chapter 8
- Chapter 9
- Chapter 10
- Chapter 11
- Chapter 12
- Chapter 13
- Chapter 14
- Chapter 15
- Chapter 16
- Chapter 17
- Chapter 18
- Chapter 19
- Chapter 20
- Chapter 21
- Chapter 22
- Chapter 23
- Chapter 24
- Chapter 25
- Kasumi
It's such a shame to see fun times like these end so fast... But the fact that we got to see your sparkling faces makes it all worthwhile!
- Kasumi
O-Tae, Arisa, Rimi-rin, Saya! I'm so glad I'm in Poppin'Party with all of you!
- LOCK
(Everything's sparkling... I'm having so much fun...)
- LOCK
I... I really do love you, Poppin'Party~...!
- LOCK
... Ah!
- LOCK
I got lost in my memories of Poppin'Party's concert again! This happens every time I hear their songs... What time is it...?
- LOCK
... Oh no! It's that late already?! I need to get to school!
- LOCK
Let's see, my keys are right here... As for my bag... Okay, got it. What else do I need to bring...?
- LOCK
My guitar...
- LOCK
Sigh~...
- LOCK
I wish... I was in a band.
- LOCK
... And then, Poppin'Party came back on stage again! Oh~, Poppin'Party really outdid themselves with that show. It was incredible...
- Asuka
Not this story again. Are you forgetting I was there too?
- Ako
Yeah, and I was on that very stage~.
- LOCK
I know, but just thinking about it makes me want to talk about it over and over again. That's the power of Poppin'Party.
- Ako
I thought they were amazing too! Planning a show like that is hard work!
- Ako
That concert was just bursting with Poppin'Party goodness, and it was fun to see everyone together!
- LOCK
Yes! Being able to enter Poppin'Party's huddle is one of my favorite memories from that day.
- Asuka
You've told us that already too. Didn't Poppin'Party invite you to join their band multiple times now?
- Asuka
If you like them so much, why don't you join them?
- LOCK
I-I couldn't possibly! Those five members are what make Poppin'Party what it is! Joining Poppin'Party is out of the question!
- Ako
I think you should join them too! You're super good at the guitar. Why not give it a shot? You could make your debut in the band like, bang!
- LOCK
No, no, absolutely not! Ever since I saw them play at SPACE's last show, Poppin'Party has been my ideal band.
- Asuka
You want to play in a band though, right? You've been saying so since spring.
- LOCK
A band... Of course I want to join one...
- LOCK
I want to play music, and I don't want to quit... But...
- PAREO
Thank you very much for today. Please be careful on your way home.
- LAYER
I thought they were pretty good. They've got the skills for sure.
- MASKING
Huh? You sayin' we should compromise?
- LAYER
I never said that.
- PAREO
They certainly were good at following along with us!
- CHU²
At what point? RAISE A SUILEN is the strongest band in the world. Do we want some half-hearted guitarist? Certainly not.
- CHU²
The band I produce has to be melodic and impeccable!
- CHU²
RAISE A SUILEN is going to go beyond this girls band trend! We're going to change the world! I refuse to settle in any way.
- LAYER
So are we always going to perform using fake guitar effects instead of the real thing?
- CHU²
Absolutely not. However, I need to find a guitarist who will play for me and only me. Without that, I'll never crush Roselia.
- LAYER
... I've been meaning to ask, but what do you mean by that? You're not planning anything dangerous, are you?
- CHU²
Certainly not! I'm just trying to make a point.
- LAYER
So what's the plan?
- CHU²
We're going to find the perfect stage.
- CHU²
So until we find the best guitarist there is, we'll keep holding auditions. You guys just need to focus on your lessons.
- CHU²
PAREO!
- PAREO
Yes, CHU²-sama! I shall bring you some jerky at once!
- CHU²
Nix the jerky! Call in the next guitarist post haste!
- PAREO
But that was the last one...
- CHU²
Really...?
- LOCK
I'm sorry for being late~. I'll start cleaning the floor right away.
- Yoshiko
Ah, Rokka-chan, you've got perfect timing. Could you go hang these posters out front...? They just arrived from the printer.
- LOCK
Of course I can... Hm? "Shoot for Your Dreams" ... "BanG Dream! Girls Band Challenge."
- LOCK
What is this?
- Yoshiko
Oh, you haven't heard yet, have you? Well, do you know how there are a lot of girls bands nowadays?
- Yoshiko
This event is a tournament where those bands will compete for the number one spot.
- LOCK
Huh?! The number one spot?!
- Yoshiko
Bands can perform at any of the participating live houses, and the crowd can then vote for the bands they like. Afterwards, the bands that take first and second place will compete at the budokan.
- LOCK
Th-the budokan?!
- Yoshiko
We weren't originally planning something so elaborate, but the former owner of SPACE is acting as the event advisor, and they wanted more from the event.
- LOCK
SPACE...
- Yoshiko
You went there before they closed, right?
- LOCK
I did! Their last concert was so moving!
- Yoshiko
You said you decided to come to Tokyo after seeing that show, didn't you? That must have been some show~.
- LOCK
It really was! Every single band was amazing, but personally, I thought Poppin'Party was the best!
- Yoshiko
You sure do like that band~.
- LOCK
I love them! They all get along and enjoy being in a band together. That's what makes them sparkle!
- LOCK
Poppin'Party is my ideal band! If only I could join a band like-
- Kasumi
Hello~! Excuse me~, is LOCK here~?
- LOCK
Ah! Poppin'Party!
- Kasumi
We just happened to be passing by, so we brought you a treat~. It's the newest item at Yamabuki Bakery, the Michelle bun!
- LOCK
Th-thank you very much!
- Kasumi
Hm? What's that poster for? Shoot for... your dreams...?
- LOCK
It looks like Galaxy will be holding preliminaries for this competition. The top two bands get to compete at the Budokan!
- Kasumi
Whoa~! The Budokan?! Really?!
- LOCK
I just heard about it myself. It's incredible, isn't it?
- Rimi
Too incredible~.
- Kasumi
Should we join?
- Tae
Yeah!
- Saya
I don't know if we'll make it to the finals, but it sounds like a good goal to aim for.
- Tae
Alright, huddle up, everyone.
- Kasumi
Come on, Arisa, you too!
- Arisa
... Jeez~.
- Kasumi
Alright, let's make it all the way to the Budokan~!
- Poppin'Party
Popipa! Pipopa! Popipapa! Pipopa~!
- LOCK
(Poppin'Party's joining the Girls Band Challenge...)
- Kasumi
Hey... Do you want to enter too, LOCK?
- LOCK
Huh? I-I...
- Kasumi
Join us as we aim for the Budokan, LOCK!
- LOCK
Huh? ... Whaaat?!
- Rimi
Your performance during the culture festival was incredible.
- Arisa
No kidding. Your fingers moved so fast that I couldn't even see them.
- LOCK
I was so focused on playing that I don't really remember. I'm just glad I was able to help...
- Saya
The crowd couldn't take their eyes off of your guitar-playing.
- Kasumi
You're always welcome to join Poppin'Party~!
- LOCK
Th-thank you very much!
- CHU²
PAREO! Why can't you find any good guitarists?!
- PAREO
My apologies, CHU²-sama~.
- LAYER
Don't take it out on PAREO. I've been looking myself, but your criteria require a high level of skill.
- CHU²
Sigh~... We're not making any progress. At this point we'll never unearth our next guitarist!
- CHU²
If I had known it was going to be this difficult, I would've locked Tae Hanazono down while I still had the chance.
- PAREO
But CHU²-sama, were you not moved by Poppin'Party's show?
- CHU²
D-don't mention that!
- CHU²
We have to find a new guitarist. Otherwise we're stuck with fake guitar effects.
- LAYER
(Hana-chan...)
- Tae
I talked to Poppin'Party about being your support guitarist.
- LAYER
That must mean you can play with us, right?
- Tae
Yeah. Thanks for inviting me, LAYER.
- LAYER
You can call me Rei. Just like when we were kids.
- LAYER
I've been waiting for this day. I finally get to be in a band with you...
- Tae
I want to hear your sound, Rei.
- LAYER
Any requests?
- Tae
That song.
- Tae
... I need to talk to you all. I want to quit being the support guitarist of RAS.
- LAYER
Huh...?
- CHU²
Pardon? Why's that, Hanazono?
- Tae
I don't have enough strength to play for both bands...
- Tae
RAS creates incredible music. I don't know how you do it. I wanted to play like that, and I figured I could grow as a musician if I played with you all.
- Tae
If I could train in an amazing band like this, then...
- CHU²
Training...? Do you think this is some kind of game?!
- CHU²
Well, I'll have you know that I'm taking this band seriously! Do you think you can just do whatever you want?! How self-serving do you have to be to quit after only playing with us for a while?!
- CHU²
If you're gonna play with us, you need to take it seriously!
- CHU²
Go take some time to cool off.
- LAYER
Don't listen to CHU². I know you were taking our band seriously, Hana-chan. Your devotion really did show.
- LAYER
... Go back to Poppin'Party.
- Tae
Rei... I'm sorry...
- MASKING
Here, drink this. It's canned coffee.
- LAYER
...
- MASKING
If you're that down in the dumps... How about I bake you a cake?
- LAYER
Fufu, thanks, but I'm alright.
- MASKING
PAREO's worried about you. She thinks you're out here cryin'.
- LAYER
I won't cry. I made a promise to Hana-chan.
- CHU²
PAREO! Jerky!
- PAREO
Roger that! Coming right up~♪
- CHU²
The next video is... Hm? "Mysterious Guitarist Plays at Culture Festival" ... Wait, this is...
- PAREO
CHU²-sama! I have brought your jerky! The flavor of today's jerky is-
- CHU²
Silence! I'm about to play this video...
- CHU²
Hm? This sound...
- CHU²
... Well.
- CHU²
I've found her... I've found my guitarist...!
- LOCK
Sigh~...
- Kasumi
Join us as we aim for the Budokan, LOCK!
- LOCK
(Poppin'Party is so nice... I really do love them...)
- LOCK
(When will I find my own band...?)
- LOCK
Sigh~... At this rate, I never will...
- PAREO
Good afternoon!
- LOCK
Y-yes, welcome...! Huh? Aren't you in RAS...?
- PAREO
I am honored to know that you remember me! Allow me to reintroduce myself. I am CHU²-sama's keyboardist maid, PAREO.
- LOCK
It's nice to meet you... I'm-
- PAREO
Rokka Asahi! Birthday: July seventeenth. Zodiac sign: Cancer. Blood Type: A. You've been living at this bathhouse since spring. You clean the baths in the morning, go to school, and-
- LOCK
...?! U-um! Why do you know all that...?
- PAREO
I've done my research, of course♪ I come bearing an invitation, which I hope you will accept.
- LOCK
Huh? An invitation...?
- PAREO
We wish to show you a brand new stage. Poppin'Party will be there too, so we hope to see you there♪
- PAREO
Now then, if you'll excuse me.
- LOCK
What's this invitation for...? A RAS solo concert?
- Kasumi
Look at all the people~.
- Arisa
They've even got original merchandise. They're like a professional band.
- Lisa
Oh~, so you guys came too, huh?
- Kasumi
Ah, Lisa-san and Yukina-senpai!
- Yukina
Was Poppin'Party invited as well?
- Kasumi
Huh? You guys were too?!
- Lisa
I think she called herself CHU². That girl sure was persistent. She kept talking about there being a new leader in the age of girls bands... So naturally we were curious.
- Kasumi
A new leader...
- Arisa
In the age of girls bands...?
- Tae
Sorry for the wait. I ran into LOCK, so I brought her with me.
- Kasumi
Wow~, LOCK's here~!
- LOCK
Tae-senpai helped me just as I was getting lost in the crowd. I wasn't sure about coming to this event, but I was invited, so...
- Kasumi & Arisa
You too?
- Yukina
That girl... What is she thinking...?
- Kasumi
That RAS show was so cool...!
- Lisa
Ahaha... That was way beyond my expectations...
- Sayo
The guitar seemed to be an effect, but all the other members were very high-level, so it was hardly noticeable.
- Ako
King's drumming was super-duper cool! It was so exciting~!
- Saya
Their music felt like it was going to swallow me up...
- LOCK
It really was incredible...
- LOCK
Masuki-san is the daughter of the owner of Galaxy. She's been attending the private school Shirayuki Academy since she was in kindergarten.
- Arisa
Huh?! Shirayuki?! Isn't that a super fancy all-girls' school?!
- Kasumi
Ah, check out the stage! CHU² is coming out! It looks like she has something to say...!
- CHU²
Hello, everyone! I have some sweet news for you before the encore!
- CHU²
My band, RAISE A SUILEN will be participating in the BanG Dream! Girls Band Challenge!
- CHU²
And more importantly... At the Girls Band Challenge, we will take on Roselia...
- Yukina
...?
- CHU²
and Poppin'Party...
- Kasumi
...?
- CHU²
... and crush them!
- Kasumi & Yukina
...?!
- LOCK
(Eek~! Wh-what's going on...? This is getting out of hand...!)
- CHU²
And in order to do that...
- CHU²
We want to recruit you as our guitarist, Rokka Asahi!
- LOCK
...!
- Asuka
Are they still following you...? You know, that RAS band...
- LOCK
Yes...
- Asuka
They've even followed you all the way to school... They must be pretty desperate.
- CHU²
We want to recruit you as our guitarist, Rokka Asahi!
- LOCK
...!
- LOCK
... Huh? Whaaat?!
- LOCK
I... I'm sorry...
- Asuka
You turned them down just like that, huh...?
- LOCK
I was scared, and it came out of nowhere. What's more, she said they're trying to crush Poppin'Party and Roselia...
- PAREO
Rokka Asahi is proving to be quite elusive. Shall we try another day?
- CHU²
Negative! We've finally found a guitarist worthy of RAISE A SUILEN...
- CHU²
You saw the video of her at that culture festival! I knew we needed her sound from the moment I heard it!
- CHU²
Her guitar skills are the real deal.
- PAREO
CHU²-sama... In that case, let us try over there! We know she has to be here somewhere!
- CHU²
We'll find her, and then we'll make her RAISE A SUILEN's guitarist.
- Asuka
Phew... You can come out now, Rokka.
- LOCK
That was so close~...
- Asuka
... You know, those girls seem to understand how talented you are. They said they saw a video of you at the culture festival.
- LOCK
So they saw my performance...
- CHU²
PAREO~! Where are you~?! I'm thirsty!
- CHU²
All I did was rest for a little bit! Where could she be?!
- Yukina
Would you like some milk tea?
- CHU²
Urgh?! Yukina Minato...
- Yukina
Did you forget your wallet?
- CHU²
I-I never carry cash with me... And I'll take a black coffee.
- CHU²
S-so bitter...
- Yukina
...
- CHU²
To think I'd be treated to coffee by the enemy...
- Yukina
The enemy?
- CHU²
Yeah, you're the enemy! I'm entering Girls Band Challenge to crush Roselia. You're going to accept my challenge, right?
- Yukina
...
- CHU²
That's the entire reason RAS was formed!
- Yukina
... I rejected your offer to produce because Roselia is not a stage for you to perform your own music on.
- CHU²
What's wrong with wanting my own music? If I'm going to make the perfect band with impeccable music and members, why should I have to compromise?
- Yukina
You... You're very similar.
- CHU²
What?
- Yukina
Understood. I will consider entering Girls Band Challenge.
- CHU²
I look forward to your response. Farewell.
- LOCK
Phew... I don't think they'd follow me all the wa-
- PAREO
Rokka-sama.
- LOCK
E-eek!
- PAREO
There is no need to be alarmed. CHU²-sama is resting at the moment, so you can relax.
- LOCK
I-I see...
- PAREO
Do you not have any interest in bands?
- LOCK
Huh...? That's not...
- PAREO
CHU²-sama desires your talents more than anything. I would also welcome you to our band.
- PAREO
Please feel free to stop by whenever you are ready.
- LOCK
...
- PAREO
Now then, if you'll excuse me.
- MASKING
Argh~, it's so cold~. Ridin' around on a motorcycle this time of year sucks.
- Yoshiko
Ah, Masuki-chan, welcome home~. Be careful with that bike.
- MASKING
Is that one chick here? You know, the one with glasses.
- Yoshiko
Rokka-chan? She was cleaning the floor up until a second ago... Maybe she's on the stage.
- MASKING
The stage? ... Hm? I can hear somethin' comin' from inside...
- MASKING
Is she... playin' guitar...?
- LOCK
Sigh~...
- PAREO
Do you not have any interest in bands?
- LOCK
I...
- LOCK
(I want bandmates who I need to be in a band with. People I can't see myself without...)
- LOCK
(Those are the kind of people I want to be in a band with!)
- MASKING
Hey.
- LOCK
Ah, Masuki-san! I didn't see you there. Are you here to practice?
- MASKING
You're comin' with me.
- LOCK
Huh?! Wh-what's going on?! Don't pull on me like that!
- MASKING
They need to hear your "R・I・O・T."
- LOCK
Wh-who are you talking about...?!
- MASKING
Come on, put this helmet on. We're goin'.
- LOCK
G-going where?! Eek~!
- PAREO
Oh, if it isn't Massu-san. Didn't you already leave before?
- MASKING
Hey, PAREO. I brought her.
- LOCK
...?!
- PAREO
Rokka-sama! Welcome!
- LOCK
Wh-where am I...?!
- PAREO
This is CHU²-sama's private studio.
- LOCK
Eek~!
- LAYER
Are you alright?
- MASKING
Calm down. It's not like we're gonna eat you.
- CHU²
Well, well, well~... So you've finally shown your face, Rokka Asahi. Are you ready to join us?
- LOCK
N-no! Masuki-san brought me here against my will...!
- MASKING
You sure about that? Maybe you should listen to your own music. Sounds don't lie.
- MASKING
Come on, we're doin' a session together.
- LOCK
A-a session?! Eek~!
- LAYER
Staying in that corner is going to make playing difficult, you know. Come over here.
- LOCK
O-okay, then I'll stand beside you...
- LAYER
What song are we playing?
- MASKING
R・I・O・T. That girl managed to play our song after only hearin' it once. That's fine by you, right?
- LOCK
Y-yes... That's fine.
- CHU²
Then feel free to get wild.
- LOCK
...!
- LOCK
(Th-this is amazing... I can feel their sound crashing over my body...)
- LOCK
(This is the music of RAS... Playing their songs really shows you how incredible they are...)
- LOCK
(I must... I need to match them...!)
- CHU²
...
- LOCK
Huff... Puff...
- LOCK
(I-it's been so long since I played music with others... It felt so... good...!)
- LAYER
She did well, don't you think? She's really easy to play with.
- PAREO
Agreed! That was very good!
- MASKING
Hmmm... Somethin' ain't right...
- LOCK
... Huh?
- MASKING
When you were playin' at Galaxy, it was... different somehow...
- CHU²
Sigh...
- LOCK
U-um...
- CHU²
I don't need a sound that's trying to fit in with everybody else...
- CHU²
My condolences... You fail.
- LOCK
...?!
- Marina
Today's the day~. Thanks to the BanG Dream! Girls Band Challenge, we've got a full house♪
- Marina
Yoshiko, Rokka-chan, thank you for coming to help out today. I really appreciate it.
- Yoshiko
Not at all. You'd do the same for us.
- LOCK
The crowd seems a little anxious.
- Marina
Their votes are going to decide the rankings, so I'm sure the atmosphere feels different from our usual events.
- LOCK
Only the top two bands get to perform at the Budokan, right?
- Marina
I wonder who will make it. Afterglow decided to play at a festival downtown instead, but Roselia and Poppin'Party entered, so I can't wait to see what happens~.
- Yoshiko
Don't forget about RAS.
- LOCK
...!
- CHU²
My condolences... You fail.
- LOCK
... Sigh~.
- CHU²
PAREO! Play the last part of that phrase once more, and be careful! You were late by a tenth of a second!
- PAREO
I can't move my fingers anymore~.
- CHU²
Shut up!
- MASKING
She's even more worked up than usual.
- LAYER
That's because the first round of votes are in. Roselia is in first place, while we were second...
- MASKING
Why's she so obsessed with Roselia anyway?
- CHU²
Why not?! With me as your producer, you could become the strongest band ever! You could change the world!
- Yukina
I'm sorry, but my answer remains the same.
- CHU²
But why?! You're wasting Roselia's performance skills! I only approached you after seeing how well you perform!
- CHU²
I finally found the perfect sound...
- Yukina
We are aiming to the top, and we will get there through our own music. We do not need a producer.
- CHU²
Why?! Why?! I don't believe this! I'll never forgive you...
- CHU²
I'll crush bands like you!
- CHU²
What are we missing? Our first performance was perfect! So why...?
- LAYER
Hey, CHU²... Are we really going to continue without a guitarist?
- LAYER
What happened to that last girl? Rokka-chan, was it? Weren't you the one who reached out to her? You must have thought she was something special.
- CHU²
I did, but she didn't meet my expectations. More importantly, you need to focus on your lessons. That last concert was-
- LAYER
... Hm? It's from Hana-chan. Sorry, I'm going to head out.
- CHU²
No~! I'm not done talking to you~!
- Tae
Here, have a baked sweet potato. They gave me an extra when I bought one in front of the station.
- LAYER
Thanks. You always ask to meet on such short notice, Hana-chan.
- Tae
Were you busy?
- LAYER
No. By the way, Poppin'Party is entering the Girls Band Challenge, right?
- Tae
Yep. Our preliminary show at Galaxy is coming up.
- LAYER
I see. We might perform together somewhere along the line.
- Tae
Yeah...
- LAYER
...
- LAYER
Ah... That reminds me. That girl who works part-time at Galaxy visited us the other day.
- Tae
Huh? You mean LOCK?
- LAYER
It was for an audition for our guitarist... You see...
- Kasumi
Huh?! She failed?!
- Arisa
Huh? What's their problem?! Why'd they make such a big deal out of scouting her then?!
- Rimi
So that's what happened... I hope LOCK-chan's okay...
- Tae
I think LOCK wants to play with RAS.
- Saya
Fixating on every little thing could be holding her back. She must be feeling so helpless.
- Tae
I want to cheer up LOCK.
- Kasumi
Yeah!
- Saya
Ah, in that case, how about we try this?!
- Kasumi
Try what?!
- Saya
So about that new song we're playing in the preliminaries...
- Kasumi
It's finally here. Today's our first preliminary show!
- Saya
I knew I'd be nervous, but still...
- Rimi
Let's just do our best.
- Arisa & Tae
Y-yeah! Yeah!
- LOCK
Okay, Poppin'Party, good luck out there!
- Kasumi
Thanks, LOCK! Make sure you really listen to our new song, got it?!
- LOCK
G-got it!
- Kasumi
Good evening, everybody~! We are~...
- Poppin'Party
Poppin'Party!
- Kasumi
And we've decided to enter the Girls Band Challenge! We hope you'll all show us your support!
- Kasumi
Now then, first up is our new song!
- Tae
We wrote this song with a very special friend in mind.
- Rimi
We hope we can make this friend smile and help her do what she wants to do without a second thought.
- LOCK
Huh...?
- Kasumi
We hope you'll enjoy...
- Poppin'Party
Step×Step!
- LOCK
(Poppin'Party... made this song... for me...?! They're performing it on such an important day too...)
- LOCK
...
- LOCK
(Do what I want... without a second thought... I...)
- LOCK
I want to be in a band!
- LOCK
Please! Give me one more chance...! I want to audition again!
- CHU²
Rokka Asahi. I'm sorry, but you don't have what it takes to perform with RAS.
- CHU²
PAREO! Show our guest to the exit.
- LOCK
... I'm not goin' nowhere!
- CHU²
What?
- LOCK
I've wanted to be in a band for a very long time now!
- LOCK
I want to perform with people who make me feel something special, just like Poppin'Party. And I felt a little bit of that at my audition...
- LOCK
I know it might be too late... But I want to play music with RAS. I want to give it my all and fight!
- LOCK
I wanna be in a band with RAS!
- CHU²
...
- MASKING
CHU²... Give the girl a chance to prove herself.
- CHU²
Fine... However... This is your last chance.
- LOCK
... Hmph.
- LOCK
...
- LOCK
Here I go!
- LOCK
(I don't want to leave with any regrets... So...)
- LOCK
(I just have to give it my all... and play!)
- All
...!
- PAREO
... Oh, I'm getting goosebumps.
- MASKING
This girl... Is she tryin' to take over the bass and keyboard too?
- LAYER
She makes me want to sing.
- MASKING
... Jeez.
- LOCK
... ?!
- LOCK
(Everyone...?!)
- LOCK
Huff... Puff...
- LAYER
Rokka-chan, you and your guitar really got carried away.
- LOCK
LAYER-san... Masuki-san, PAREO-san...
- MASKING
Ain't no way we could just sit back and watch a performance like that. We had to get in on the action.
- PAREO
I am beyond satisfied~♪
- LOCK
Bands are... are...
- LOCK
So amazing!!
- MASKING
What'd you think, CHU²?
- CHU²
...
- CHU²
Alright, Rokka Asahi... I shall permit your entry into RAS.
- LOCK
...!
- CHU²
However...
- CHU²
You are only our temporary guitarist!
- MASKING
Huh? Why the temporary status?
- CHU²
Because she's still not ready. Rokka Asahi, I want you to become a guitarist worthy of RAS!
- LOCK
...!
- LOCK
Temporary...? What does that mean...?
- CHU²
Rokka Asahi, if you don't wipe that stupid expression off your face, you'll never be more than a temporary member.
- CHU²
What's more, here. I got you a new guitar. Use this.
- LOCK
But I already have a guitar...
- CHU²
I don't want to tamper with the music you play on something so important to you. Use this guitar when you play with RAS.
- MASKING
Whoa~, now that's a sweet guitar! You look so cute holdin' it, too.
- LOCK
That's not true!
- CHU²
More importantly, how's perfecting our new song going? Is it ready for our music video?
- LAYER
EXPOSE 'Burn out!!!' is such a great song.
- PAREO
Of course it is! Everything from the lyrics to the composition and arrangement is all done by our CHU²-sama!
- LOCK
Huh?! Wait, does that include all the different parts? The guitar, bass, drums, keyboard, and the DJ too... You really can do anything.
- CHU²
...
- PAREO
Our goal is to capture the hearts of the audience with this music video and get them to come to our shows!
- CHU²
I'll decide whether you remain a temporary member based on what happens here today. Alright, now get in the booth.
- LOCK
Yes...!
- CHU²
No! Stop. Do it again.
- LOCK
...?!
- LOCK
(If I want to become a true member of the band, I need to do my best here...)
- CHU²
Stop!
- LOCK
(Wh-what am I doing wrong...? I should be playing the same way as last time...)
- CHU²
Rokka Asahi, do you think this is a solo performance?
- LOCK
Huh...?
- CHU²
At this rate, you'll remain a temporary member. We're done for today.
- LOCK
Um... I'm sorry for holding you guys back... I tried to play with everything I had like last time...
- MASKING
No need to apologize. I know the feelin'.
- LOCK
Huh?
- MASKING
I get carried away and start havin' fun when I'm drummin' too. CHU² is always gettin' mad at me.
- MASKING
I mean, I never had a place I could really let loose before I joined RAS.
- LOCK
Masuki-san...
- MASKING
Even when I did join a band, I could never see eye-to-eye with the other members, so I'd end up leavin' before long. That's when CHU² scouted me.
- CHU²
My name is CHU², and I'm a producer. You've shown some real talent on the drums, so I came here to recruit you.
- MASKING
Huh? Sorry, kid, I don't have time to play with you.
- CHU²
They call you the Mad Dog, right? I know all about it.
- MASKING
... What?
- CHU²
I'll show you that I've got what it takes to tame you... I'll give you a place where you can really run wild... Mad Dog.
- MASKING
At first I thought she was just a weird brat, but her passion for music is the real deal.
- LOCK
I'm the same way... I always played alone... But that performance...
- LOCK
I want... to play with everyone...
- MASKING
Rei and PAREO are the same way. Even if you let loose and go wild, it's like they can still hear you.
- MASKING
And even when I'm in the zone, I can still hear them. Your sound is incredible too, you know. CHU² wouldn't add you to the band if she thought you'd hold us back.
- LOCK
Masuki-san... Thank you...
- MASKING
Just show us what you got!
- LOCK
Yes, I will! Ah, but first I need to finish this ramen!
- MASKING
Come on, no need to rush. You should enjoy your food.
- LOCK
I'm sorry...! I always eat ramen really slowly...
- LOCK
Please! Let me try again!
- CHU²
Like I said, we're done for the day. I literally told you this just a little while-
- LOCK
I want to play until I can't anymore! Please listen to me play!
- CHU²
Wow! Sweet! Excellent! Unstoppable! Now that was an ensemble!
- PAREO
Leave it to CHU²-sama to make such a marvelous music video~♪
- LOCK
U-um... So was that... good?
- PAREO
CHU²-sama only says that when things are truly magnificent.
- CHU²
You can't make a music video with only one scene. You have to create it by layering elements on top of each other. Just like a band.
- MASKING
Filmin' was a real riot too!
- LOCK
Yes, it was super fun!
- CHU²
Rokka Asahi! From this day on, you will be known as LOCK, an official member of RAISE A SUILEN.
- LOCK
Th-thank you very much!
- PAREO
Congratulations~♪
- LAYER
I can't wait to work with you more.
- MASKING
Good for you, LOCK!
- LOCK
Ah, but how did you know people call me LOCK? I don't think I ever told you...
- PAREO
Isn't that how the members of Poppin'Party refer to you?
- CHU²
No! That's not the same at all! I'm talking about an actual lock!
- LOCK
But why...?
- MASKING
Maybe it's got somethin' to do with that key around your neck.
- CHU²
With you, the strongest band ever, RAISE A SUILEN, is complete. Now our attack can truly begin.
- CHU²
Watch out, Yukina Minato... I'll prove to you that RAISE A SUILEN is the true leader of the girls band era!
- Ako
Rokka! I saw RAISE A SUILEN's new music video! So you decided to join them after all~!
- Asuka
Yeah, you never told us.
- LOCK
I'm sorry. I was only a temporary member until recently...
- Ako
What does that mean?
- LOCK
It means I wasn't officially in the band. They finally allowed me to join after we shot the music video.
- Asuka
That video was pretty cool. My sister's band said they want to make a video too after seeing yours.
- LOCK
Wow~, a Poppin'Party music video! I absolutely must see it...!
- Asuka
So did the members of RAS end up being people who you can't see yourself without? You said you wanted to find bandmates like the members of Poppin'Party.
- LOCK
At first I was a little afraid of them, but once I actually started playing with them, it was... How do I put this...?
- LOCK
... Yeah. I think they might just be the band for me.
- Asuka
Okay, then I won't worry. Doesn't this make you enemies with my sister's band, though?
- Ako
Ah! The same goes for Roselia!
- LOCK
N-no! That's not true...!
- Asuka & Ako
Ahahaha...
- Lisa
Phew~, now that rehearsal felt good~. Yukina, has your vocal range grown again?
- Yukina
Has it? ... Hm? Is that...?
- CHU²
Yukina Minato... I see you entered the Girls Band Challenge after all. I'll give you some credit for not running away.
- Yukina
...
- CHU²
However... RAS is going to win. Did you see our music video? I doubt Roselia could make something like that.
- CHU²
Feel free to copy it if you like.
- Yukina
My apologies, but I haven't seen it. I also do not see a need for a video either. We are competing through our performances.
- CHU²
So it's a competition, huh? Fine, then let's compete. I want your band to play in the same preliminary show as us. It'll be a showdown between RAS and Roselia.
- CHU²
So, are you going to accept? Or...
- Yukina
We accept.
- Lisa
Huh?! Yukina?!
- CHU²
Hello, everyone. I'm the producer of RAISE A SUILEN, CHU².
- CHU²
I'm here to tell you about our next preliminary concert. We've decided to perform with the band currently in first place, Roselia.
- CHU²
It's no exaggeration to say this showdown will rock the entire girls band world and decide who stands at the top.
- CHU²
What's more, as you may have seen from our music video, we've got ourselves a melodious new guitarist.
- CHU²
I hope you'll come witness the revolutionary band that never stops charging ahead, RAISE A SUILEN.
- CHU²
... Wait for us, Roselia! This is it!
- PAREO
In conclusion, we will use the preliminary concerts' voting system to decide the winner of this competition. The band with the most votes will be announced as the victor.
- Yukina
So in other words, whoever leaves a bigger impact on the audience wins.
- Lisa
What order should we play in?
- CHU²
Whoever plays last will have a better chance of leaving an impression... What does Roselia want?
- Yukina
I do not care either way.
- CHU²
Then I've got an idea.
- Sayo
What kind of an idea...?
- CHU²
We'll hold a survey at the entrance of the venue to see which band people are coming to see. Whichever band gets the most votes goes last. How does that sound?
- Rinko
So the band that is... more highly anticipated... will become the headliner... Is that it?
- CHU²
Precisely! Sounds like a pretty exciting idea, wouldn't you say?
- PAREO
Wow~♪ As always, CHU²-sama, you're chock-full of wonderful ideas~♪
- Yukina
I see nothing wrong with that. We will move forward with your plan.
- LOCK
Thank you again for letting me join your solo practice session!
- MASKING
I can play alone whenever I want, and I'd rather play with someone else anyway. I invited Rei too, but she's not comin'. She said somethin' about wantin' to focus on her own.
- LOCK
I see... LAYER-san... She seemed a little sad after our last practice...
- MASKING
Did she...?
- LAYER
Hey, Masuki...
- LAYER
What do you think... about this show we're doing with Roselia?
- MASKING
Huh?
- LAYER
Competing against them in this tournament is fine, but CHU² even made a video egging them on...
- MASKING
That just shows you that she means business.
- LAYER
And you're okay with that?
- MASKING
... I'd love to go up against Roselia at their best.
- MASKING
I wanna find out just how far we can go when we're up against a band like that.
- LAYER
I see...
- LOCK
LAYER-san must be worried about something, right...? Do you know anything, Masuki-san?
- MASKING
Don't look at me... By the way, what do you think of our show with Roselia?
- LOCK
I... Well, I... I'm very nervous. I can't believe we're going to stand on the same stage as Roselia...
- LOCK
And...
- MASKING
And...?
- LOCK
I've always wanted bandmates who I couldn't see myself without, so...
- LOCK
I need to work hard so that you, LAYER-san, CHU²-san, and PAREO-san will feel that way about me...
- MASKING
Bandmates you can't see yourself without, huh...?
- MASKING
Haha... Man, now that... sounds like a band.
- LOCK
Yes! That's what makes a band a band!
- MASKING
Fufu... Can you keep goin'? I wanna play one more time.
- LOCK
Of course! I'm ready when you are!
- Asuka
The showdown between Roselia and RAS is finally here... I wonder if Ako and Rokka are feeling the pressure...
- Kasumi
Ah, Aa-chan, you're here! Today's the day~. I'm so nervous~!
- Asuka
Why are you nervous, Sis?
- Kasumi
Ehehe... Ah, this must be where we put our stickers! Evidently they're deciding the performance order with our votes. That's a pretty big responsibility~.
- Asuka
The band with the most stickers gets to be the headliner, right?
- Kasumi
Right! Which band should I pick~? I came here to see both RAS and Roselia~... I'll just put it in the middle!
- Asuka
You can't do that!
- Kasumi
Awww~, then what should I do?! Maybe this band! No, but what about this one?! Waaah~, I can't choose just one~.
- Asuka
(Ako and Rokka must be in the dressing rooms by now... Good luck, you two...)
- LOCK
Excuse me, I'm coming in... Huh?! R-Roselia, they're...!
- PAREO
Ah, what ever is the matter, LOCK-san?
- LAYER
Did something happen?
- LOCK
Th-the members of Roselia have all collapsed!
- MASKING
Hey! You guys alright?!
- Ako
C-carved into my right hand... It is the mark... of darkness...
- MASKING
Huh? Darkness...? What're you talkin' about?!
- Ako
...?! U-um... You see... My right hand...
- MASKING
... Hm? You know... You're pretty darn cute.
- LOCK
Masuki-san, this isn't the time for that! They need our help!
- Lisa
Sorry about that... We're fine... We just passed out for a second there...
- LOCK
P-passed out... What is she talking about, Ako-chan?!
- Ako
Ah, Rokka. Um, we won't know if we're performing first or second until later, right?
- Ako
We prepared two set lists because of that, one for if we go first, and one for if we go second. We've been perfecting both up until now.
- Ako
Since we've been hard at work this whole time, we're a little low on energy right now.
- LOCK
You prepared two set lists...
- MASKING
Whoa, talk about commitment...
- Sayo
Imai-san, wouldn't this be a good time for us to have something sweet?
- Lisa
Ah, good point! Alright, everyone, here you go! Dig in☆
- Ako
Yippee! With Lisa-nee's cookies, I'll have a hundred times more energy than normal! Munch... Yup, perfect as always~! Come on, Rin-rin, have some!
- Rinko
O-okay... Thank you for the cookies...
- Lisa
Everyone in RAS is more than welcome to have some. As you can probably tell by watching Ako, they aren't poisoned♪ Ahaha...
- MASKING
Whoa~... This icin' job is incredible.
- PAREO
You're right! It is absolutely adorable♪
- Lisa
Would you guys like to snack with us? That goes for you too, LAYER-san.
- LAYER
Yes, thank you...
- LAYER
(Roselia prepped two set lists and practiced both until they collapsed... These people really are-)
- CHU²
No! This isn't the time for snacking! The votes are finally in! The headliner of today's show is...
- Kasumi
My heart won't stop pounding! I wonder which band will go first? The band that got the most stickers is the one going second, right?!
- Asuka
Sis, calm down already.
- Kasumi
Ah! Look at the stage! Someone's coming out! It's...
- Yukina
Good evening. We are Roselia.
- CHU²
I knew we'd win!
- PAREO
Congratulations, CHU²-sama~!
- LAYER
...
- CHU²
Finally, the time has come for us to show everyone that RAISE A SUILEN is better than Roselia!
- CHU²
That's the power of RAS! LOCK, this is your first performance! Get out there and kick butt!
- LOCK
R-right!
- CHU²
Alright, let's go!
- LOCK
U-um...! Aren't we going to do a huddle?
- CHU²
Huh? No way are we doing that.
- LOCK
I-I suppose it is a little silly...
- MASKING
Let's do it.
- LOCK
Huh?!
- PAREO
Yes, let's! I've always loved group huddles!
- MASKING
Come on, Rei!
- LAYER
... So what do we do now?
- MASKING
That's, uh... What do we do?
- LOCK
Um... R-RAISE A SUILEN~!
- LAYER, MASKING & PAREO
Y-yeah~...?
- CHU²
Sigh... Rejected...
- PAREO
Congratulations, everyone~♪
- CHU²
That was a phenomenal show. I've prepared this food and drinks for you all! Eat and party to your heart's content!
- LOCK
This is amazing... To be honest, I was so focused on playing during the concert that I don't really remember what happened...
- PAREO
Roselia certainly was spectacular, though! My heart wouldn't stop pounding.
- CHU²
Affirmative... But who ended up winning?
- PAREO
RAISE A SUILEN~♪
- CHU²
Exactly! And who's in first place for the Girls Band Challenge?
- PAREO
With 6,961 votes, it's RAISE A SUILEN~♪ We're beating Roselia by almost 500 votes, so we have successfully secured first place for ourselves~♪
- CHU²
As for Poppin'Party, they're in twenty-second place with 1,283 votes.
- CHU²
In other words, the victor is RAS. Justice for RAS!
- PAREO
Yes! Justice~.
- LAYER
...
- LOCK
(LAYER-san... What's wrong...?)
- Ako
Wow~, it sounds like you guys really partied~.
- Asuka
Both of you were really cool on stage yesterday.
- LOCK
Thank you. I'm glad you could take time out of your busy schedule to see us.
- Asuka
Ah, that reminds me, my sister's band said they were going to come up with a strategy to catch up to Roselia and RAS.
- LOCK
A strategy...?
- Asuka
For now, they're going to play at a bunch of different live houses. Evidently they'll be doing two shows every day.
- Ako
Two shows every day...?! Isn't that going too far?!
- MASKING
Hey, LOCK, you in here~?
- LOCK
Ah, Masuki-san?!
- MASKING
Oh, looks like you've got guest... Wait, you're Roselia's...?!
- Ako
Th-that's right! You are now in the presence of Roselia's drummer, who sprang from the gates of... dark... shadowy... stuff!
- MASKING
You really are...
- MASKING
... So darn cute.
- Ako
Huh? But I thought that sounded pretty cool...
- MASKING
Roselia is surprisingly adorable. You guys looked like you were having fun chattin' it up in the dressing room.
- LOCK
I know what you mean! Even Yukina-senpai seemed to enjoy those cat-shaped cookies.
- Asuka
Whoa~, I can't even imagine...
- Ako
We stuffed ourselves with cookies after our show too. It hurt to lose like that, but we're all fired up and ready to work hard for our next show!
- Ako
Roselia is gonna get even more cool! And that means I'm gonna become an even cooler drummer!
- MASKING
You... You're not just cute. You're pretty cool too.
- Ako
Really?! You're super cool too, King~!
- LAYER
Let's see... I think this should be enough steel strings for now. What else do I need...?
- Lisa
LAYER-san! Hi there~♪
- LAYER
Huh? Imai-san...?
- Lisa
Ah, did you come here to stock up on strings? Me too~. That show yesterday sure was intense. No wonder we need to buy more~. Great work, by the way!
- LAYER
You too.
- Lisa
RAS' performance really was cool though! Your voice and bass-playing are both so powerful.
- LAYER
Well... I could only do that after seeing your show. I wasn't sure about our showdown, but I eventually realized that I did want to try going up against Roselia...
- LAYER
I'm glad we were able to play on the same stage.
- Lisa
Come on, don't say it like that! I feel the same way! You looked so cool holding your bass on stage.
- LAYER
You looked wonderful up there as well.
- Lisa
Fufu~, thank you☆ It's nice to hear that from you.
- Lisa
When did you start playing the bass, LAYER-san?
- LAYER
I started because of Hana-chan... I mean, because of Tae Hanazono. I wanted to be in a band with her.
- Lisa
Whoa~, really?! I'm the same way! I started because of my childhood friend Yukina.
- Lisa
I can't believe we started playing bass for the same reason. Ahahaha...
- LAYER
Fufufu...
- Lisa
Ah, instead of standing around, why don't we find some place to sit down and chat? They've got a nice rest area here anyway.
- LAYER
Sure, that sounds good.
- Lisa
You know, RAISE A SUILEN's songs sure are something else. They gave me goosebumps.
- LAYER
Roselia's performance was also fantastic... I could feel myself being drawn in...
- Lisa
Ahaha, happy to hear it~☆ By the way, those cookies I made were...
- CHU²
Hm~... Poppin'Party is steadily rising in the ranks.
- PAREO
Their daily Galaxy shows seem to have been a big hit. They even received a perfect score for their last performance. The reaction to their music video is also positive, so they're getting more votes!
- CHU²
Things are getting interesting. However! RAISE A SUILEN will still have the last laugh!
- PAREO
By the way, it seems Poppin'Party isn't just sticking to Galaxy either. They'll be performing at CiRCLE next!
- PAREO
I have also heard that they applied to perform at dub as well!
- CHU²
...?! So they're trying to overtake our base of operations, huh? They've got some nerve.
- CHU²
I can't believe you'd come all this way just to get crushed...
- PAREO
You could say they are like moths to a flame!
- Kasumi
Huh...? Moths...? Flames...?
- Saya
They're basically saying we're sitting ducks.
- Kasumi
Huh?! Ducks...?!
- CHU²
Shut up!
- CHU²
Have it your way, Poppin'Party. As you wish, we'll crush you!
- Kasumi
Okay! Thank you!
- CHU²
Huh?
- MASKING
Since that's outta the way, here. I made this here financier tower. Dig in.
- Rimi
Wow~!
- Arisa
This looks good enough to be sold in shops...
- Saya
Alright, and here's a gift from us as well. This is a new item at Yamabuki Bakery...
- PAREO
Ah, Michelle buns! Thank you very, very much~!
- LAYER
I've been waiting for you guys to make it here, Hana-chan.
- Tae
Me too. Let's make today's show a good one.
- CHU²
Why are you all being so chummy?! Isn't Poppin'Party up first?! Have you finished preparing for the show?
- Kasumi
Ah, right! Well, we better get going then~! See ya later~!
- CHU²
Sigh~...
- LOCK
Poppin'Party's show has finally started! I can't believe the one and only Poppin'Party is performing at dub!
- LAYER
Didn't they play at Galaxy before this?
- MASKING
They sure do look like they're havin' a blast!
- LOCK
Exactly! That's what Poppin'Party's shows are all about!
- CHU²
They're out of their minds. Why would they dare to invade dub? This is our space.
- MASKING
Well, we did some talkin', and they mentioned wantin' to perform here. So I invited them over.
- CHU²
What?!
- MASKING
They sure are somethin' else though. They're performin' all over the place, includin' CiRCLE... I heard they've been doin' two shows per day.
- LAYER
Yet they all seem to be having fun...
- LOCK
Oh~, I want to see them up close~.
- MASKING
Alright, then let's go!
- CHU²
I'll... pass.
- PAREO
Then I will also remain here by CHU²-sama's side!
- MASKING
... 'Kay. Come on, LOCK, Rei.
- LAYER
...
- CHU²
PAREO, jerky!
- PAREO
Coming right up! You seem to be in a bad mood. Whatever is the matter? We absolutely destroyed Poppin'Party at our last concert~.
- CHU²
Of course we did! But the others are being way too friendly with Poppin'Party! I can't believe they invited them to dub! They even went to see their show!
- CHU²
RAISE A SUILEN doesn't need friendship! It's completely superfluous!
- PAREO
CHU²-sama...
- CHU²
PAREO! I figured out the staging for our next concert, so hurry up and call everyone here.
- PAREO
Now? I believe everyone has plans today...
- CHU²
Plans?
- PAREO
They're helping out with Poppin'Party's show at Galaxy.
- CHU²
Again with Poppin'Party...?
- Kasumi
Thank you for going out of your way to help us~!
- LOCK
It was nothing! I'd do anything for Poppin'Party!
- MASKING
That was one fun show!
- LAYER
We can tell you all get along from your shows.
- LOCK
Is there some sort of secret to getting along?
- Rimi
A secret? Hm~, I don't know if this counts, but we always try to have birthday parties for each of our members.
- LAYER
Birthday parties?
- Arisa
Come on, that's not the only reason we do it. You guys will take any opportunity to party.
- Kasumi
That's because partying with everyone is so much fun♪ Do you guys celebrate stuff together?
- LAYER
Well, CHU²'s birthday is coming up, so we're secretly planning a party of our own.
- Kasumi
Wow, so it'll be a surprise party!
- MASKING
I'm makin' a huge strawberry shortcake. I hope you're ready for it.
- LAYER
Yeah, I can't wait.
- LOCK
Ah, look, everyone! They updated the rankings for the Girls Band Challenge!
- Arisa
Oh! It's about time!
- Saya
Where's Poppin'Party?!
- LOCK
Let's see... Poppin'Party is in sixth place!
- Kasumi
Sixth?! We did it! Our ranking went up~! I'm so glad we did two shows a day~♪
- Arisa
Now we're finally catching up to RAS and Roselia.
- MASKING
Well, LOCK? How's RAS doin'?
- LOCK
Let's see... Ah...
- Kasumi
What's wrong, LOCK?
- LAYER
RAS... has fallen to second place.
- LOCK
CHU²-san, you must be furious. You demanded that we all assemble right away...
- MASKING
She's probably just sulkin'. Now we're the ones losin' to Roselia.
- CHU²
Certainly not. I don't care about that stuff.
- LAYER
CHU²...
- CHU²
We might be in second place, but only by a little. I've already thought of a way we can turn things around.
- CHU²
In order for us to succeed...
- CHU²
From now on, you are all to follow my orders.
- MASKING
Huh? Your orders...?
- CHU²
I will be managing your schedules myself. What's more, you are all forbidden from interacting with other bands. It's a waste of time.
- LOCK
Huh?!
- MASKING
What're you talkin' about?
- CHU²
I've already got everything planned out. You just have to follow along. Cancel all your individual plans and jobs. Starting from tomorrow's show, we're getting serious. Do what you're told.
- MASKING
... Are you for real?
- CHU²
This is war!
- MASKING
Sigh~... Talk about petty. This is why we're losin' to Roselia.
- CHU²
What?! We're not losing! We won that last battle with them, didn't we?! If we do that again, we'll win for sure! All you have to do is follow my orders!
- LAYER
... I don't know about that.
- CHU²
What...? What are you saying? We'll never win with that cowardly attitude! Don't you care about RAS at all?!
- LAYER
...?!
- CHU²
That goes for all of you! RAS isn't the kind of band that would stumble here! You don't have time for games or Poppin'Party concerts!
- CHU²
Don't you dare work in my band with that kind of weak conviction!
- MASKING
Whoa, CHU², you're goin' a bit too fa-
- CHU²
Are you questioning me?! I'm the producer!
- All
...
- MASKING
Got it...
- LOCK
M-Masuki-san?!
- CHU²
...!
- PAREO
CHU²-sama... Are you here?
- PAREO
Are you hiding in the closet...?
- CHU²
...
- PAREO
Um, CHU²-sama... No matter what... I... I will always be here for you. I promise.
- CHU²
Shut up! You're no use to me alone!
- PAREO
Huh...?
- CHU²
...
- CHU²
... Sigh...
- LOCK
Sigh...
- LOCK
(At this rate, RAS will-)
- Kasumi
Ah, LOCK~!
- LOCK
Ah, Kasumi-senpai.
- Kasumi
Are you alone today? What are you doing here?
- LOCK
Huh? No... It's... Um...
- Kasumi
You seem kinda sad. Did something happen?
- LOCK
Well... We're in dire straits.
- Kasumi
In what now?
- LOCK
Ah, it means we're in a bad situation... A lot has happened...
- Kasumi
Did you guys fight?
- LOCK
I... I want RAS to have the same feel as Poppin'Party. I want us all to have fun and get along...
- Kasumi
I think RAS is a great band, but...
- Kasumi
Dire straits, huh...? If it was Poppin'Party in your situation, what would I do...?
- Kasumi
... Yeah, I would never give up!
- LOCK
Huh?
- Kasumi
I would do what I can and ask everyone what they want to do. After all, a band isn't made up of just one person!
- LOCK
A band... isn't just one person...
- Kasumi
We fight sometimes too, you know. But we all love and treasure Poppin'Party...
- Kasumi
We're always thinking about what we want to do with Poppin'Party. That's what makes us who we are.
- Kasumi
So even if we're in this dire straits thingy, it'd be fine!
- LOCK
I see... You're right...
- LOCK
I have to go! Thank you, Kasumi-senpai!
- LOCK
Masuki-san... I finally found you...
- MASKING
LOCK... What're you doin' here...?
- LOCK
Please don't quit RAS!
- LOCK
Your drumming makes me play without a second thought! It's so strong, I feel like we can stand against anything. It's almost reassuring...
- MASKING
That's my job as the drummer. But... I don't think I'm good enough...
- LOCK
That's not true! You're always supporting us! If it weren't for you, I wouldn't be in RAS!
- LOCK
Without you, we wouldn't be able to have ramen together after practice! It's thanks to you that I finally found a band!
- LOCK
So please don't leave RAS!
- MASKING
I never said I was gonna...
- LOCK
Huh? What? But you left practice without a word... I thought you were angry...
- MASKING
Yeah... My bad. I just wanted to cool down... Argh~, seein' everyone at the concert today is gonna be so awkward~.
- LOCK
Then let's go! Right now!
- MASKING
But...
- MASKING
CHU² hasn't contacted me at all...
- LOCK
It'll be fine!
- Tae
I see... So that's what happened...
- LAYER
When CHU² asked me if I cared about RAS, I was so shocked...
- LAYER
I've been taking both my singing and performance seriously, but... I guess I'm still lacking something...
- Tae
The vocalist... is the star.
- LAYER
... The star?
- Tae
When it gets so dark that you lose your way, the stars become the marker that leads you back.
- LAYER
A marker...
- Tae
Your light is your own, so... whatever path you choose will become your band's path as well.
- LAYER
My... Path...?
- Tae
Yeah! Good luck with your show today.
- LOCK
We're up next!
- MASKING
And PAREO's still not here. Are we gonna play without a keyboardist?
- CHU²
We'll just have to use a recording.
- MASKING
Hold on, she's not the type to skip out on a show without tellin' anybody...
- CHU²
...
- CHU²
... Let's go.
- LAYER
...
- ???
... "The RAS show was the best! They're crushing the competition!"
- ???
...
- ???
... "I was sad to see PAREO-chan missing, but the show was so much fun~."
- ???
...
- ???
Good... Even without PAREO... They still performed...
- ???
Then PAREO is...
- Homeroom Teacher
That makes Reona Nyubara our new class president. How very reassuring. I look forward to the coming year.
- Reona
I-I will do my best...
- Classmate
That's our Nyubara-san! You've been class president since elementary school. You really are the perfect student...!
- Reona
...
- Reona
Sigh...
- Reona
(Perfect, huh...?)
- Reona
(I have to be the best student I can be... I don't want mother and father to-...)
- Reona
(They're already so busy with work... I mustn't worry them...)
- Reona
Ah, right. I should check the video I uploaded of me playing music...
- Reona
Let's see... "Luminous Once More" has... eight views...
- Reona
... Hm? ... I got a new message. Who's "CHIYU"?
- Reona
What does it say...? "Unstoppable!" ...?
- CHIYU
Stop!
- Reona
...?!
- CHIYU
It's impressive that you were able to perfect the song in just a few days. That alone shows why you were invited to audition as my keyboardist...
- CHIYU
However... This time, I want you to stop holding back.
- Reona
H-holding back? That wasn't my intention at all...
- CHIYU
I don't need some picture-perfect student. Aren't you sick of being one?
- Reona
...?!
- Reona
Wow~! Look at all these cute clothes! Why are there so many? Are these all yours, Chiyu?
- CHIYU
Certainly not. Mom called a sales person from the department store. Also, from now on, you can call me CHU².
- Reona
CHU²?
- CHU²
That's my producer name.
- Reona
It's very cool!
- CHU²
Do you wanna try one of these outfits on?
- Reona
Huh? I can't...! Clothes like these should be worn by someone cute...
- CHU²
I hate it when people talk like that.
- Reona
...! I-I'm sorry...
- CHU²
So what do you really want to do?
- Reona
Well...
- CHU²
See? You're adorable.
- Reona
R-really?
- CHU²
Your new name will be PAREO.
- Reona
You mean, like the swimsuit cover...?
- CHU²
When I see you, I think of something that conceals your emotions and desires.
- CHU²
Why not come dancing into the light and join my worldwide revolution?
- Reona
W-worldwide...?!
- CHU²
We'll change the world... Well? Are you in? Or out?
- Reona
I... I...
- PAREO
Very well, CHU²-sama...!
- LOCK
She's not... answering her phone... Maybe she's sick...
- CHU²
Sick...?
- MASKING
Try again! She'll answer if you call her, right?!
- CHU²
I told you, I've already tried!
- LAYER
Hey, isn't this a little weird? Did something happen?
- CHU²
...
- MASKING
Hey, CHU²... Where's PAREO? Any ideas?
- CHU²
No. Shouldn't she be at home?
- MASKING
You...! Try thinkin' about the band members for once!
- CHU²
...! I'm leaving!
- MASKING
... Fine! That leaves us, LOCK! Let's go!
- LOCK
Go?! Go where?!
- MASKING
Ain't it obvious?! We're gonna find PAREO!
- LAYER
...
- CHU²
(I checked the phone... It looks like she hasn't called...)
- CHU²
Wait... PAREO?!
- CHU²
... No. It's a video message from Mom...
- CHU²'s Mom
Hi, Chiyu. Is it snowing in Japan yet? Your mama's concert yesterday was another big success! I even got a standing ovation. I received multiple curtain calls as well.
- CHU²'s Mom
Where are you spending your birthday? Papa and I picked out a present for you. I hope you'll look forward to its arrival. If there's anything else you want, let me know. Bye-bye.
- CHU²
... They don't get it.
- CHU²
Mom and Dad will get me whatever instrument I want. No matter what my performance is like, they'll always praise me... But...
- CHU²
(I know... I don't have the talent to play an instrument... I'm not like Mom...)
- CHU²
I don't need their condescending praise. If I can't perform on my own, I told myself I'd assemble the strongest band members around... I'd get them to recognize me through other means...
- CHU²
So why...?
- LAYER
CHU²... Are you in there?
- CHU²
...?!
- LAYER
I'm coming in.
- LAYER
... Are you hiding in the closet again?
- LAYER
Masuki and LOCK left to look for PAREO. You should come too, CHU².
- CHU²
...
- LAYER
Even if they do manage to find her, right now, our hearts are not one.
- LAYER
You know... I've been thinking about this for a while now...
- LAYER
Masuki and LOCK both have such a strong desire to be in a band, and PAREO is always so considerate of us... As for me...
- LAYER
I joined as soon as I was invited, and all I've been doing is singing...
- CHU²
That's your job, isn't it?
- LAYER
Singing alone doesn't make me the face of our band.
- LAYER
I was able to concentrate on my singing and performance because you did everything else as our producer.
- LAYER
You were the one who pushed us forward, just like Kasumi-chan and Minato-san...
- LAYER
I'm so sorry for putting all of that on you...
- CHU²
Why...? Why are you talking about it as if it's the past...?
- LAYER
I want to stop...
- CHU²
...?!
- LAYER
I want to stop pretending to be an adult, and I refuse to be a vocalist who just does what they're told. From now on, I want RAS to argue when it's necessary.
- CHU²
...
- LAYER
CHU²... I'll say this as a member of RAS... At this rate, RAS will fall apart. Do you want that?
- CHU²
N-no...
- LAYER
I want to protect RAS.
- CHU²
I... I told PAREO... She was useless to me alone...
- LAYER
...?! Why would you-
- CHU²
I...
- LAYER
I won't let this happen. I don't want RAS to end!
- LAYER
Let's go!
- CHU²
...?!
- MASKING
We're comin' for ya, PAREO!
- LOCK
I-I know that's what we're trying to do, but...!
- MASKING
Huh?! I can't hear you~!
- LOCK
How are we going to bring her back~?!
- MASKING
We're just gonna have to convince her!
- LOCK
That's not what I mean~! We're on a motorcycle! We can't fit three people! How are we going to bring her back?!
- MASKING
Shut up~! Now where's PAREO's house?!
- LOCK
Whaaat?!
- MASKING
She's not here... Come on, LOCK, let's circle the area one more time!
- LOCK
Masuki-san, didn't you hear me?! I don't think we're going to find her just by riding around.
- LOCK
If we ask the students in the area, we might find her that way.
- MASKING
Ah, good point... You're pretty smart. Alright, then we'll start with this school.
- LOCK
M-Masuki-san... Please smile a bit more...!
- MASKING
Is this really PAREO's place?
- LOCK
Reona Nyubara... Evidently, that's her real name...
- LOCK
I had no idea...
- MASKING
They said she's a smart, quiet girl at school.
- LOCK
According to them, she's also class president and vice president of the arts and crafts club...
- MASKING
She sounds like the perfect student...
- MASKING
Are we sure this is the right person? PAREO's completely different.
- LOCK
I never asked her about her home or school before...
- MASKING
Come to think of it, neither did I.
- LOCK
Is this really okay? We came to her house without warning. What if we're just causing trouble...?
- MASKING
Wanna leave then?
- LOCK
No... We...
- LOCK
We can't do that! We need to talk to PAREO-san!
- Reona
Ah...
- MASKING
Y-you...
- Reona
...
- MASKING
Those clothes...
- Reona
D-don't look at me...!
- MASKING
Hey, wait!
- LOCK
We have to follow her!
- MASKING
Huff... Puff... Man... She sure is fast...
- LOCK
Huff... Puff... It's a dead end up ahead.
- LOCK
If we just make it there... PAREO-san!
- Reona
You are mistaken...
- MASKING
What're you talkin' 'bout? You're Reona Nyubara, right?
- Reona
...?!
- MASKING
We asked around your school. Once we showed them a picture of PAREO, they guessed that it was probably you we were looking for.
- LOCK
We're sorry for doing all this without your permission...
- Reona
No, it's fine... Did they say anything about PAREO?
- LOCK
Huh? Yes, they all said she looked really cute...
- Reona
I see... Good. PAREO is cute, so she's completely different from me...
- MASKING
Huh? What're you sayin'? Come on, let's get goin', PAREO.
- Reona
I'm not going anywhere... PAREO is...
- MASKING
Wait... Are you plannin' on quittin' the band?
- LOCK
That can't be!
- Reona
PAREO is gone...
- Reona
PAREO... is gone...
- MASKING
The hell are you talkin' about? RAS ain't possible without you.
- Reona
You can perform just fine without PAREO...
- MASKING
But then we're missin' your cuteness! CHU²'s songs, Rei's voice, and your cuteness are what makes RAS what it is. It's adorable.
- MASKING
I like cute things too, so if you're gone, I'll miss you. Besides, CHU²'s waitin' for you.
- Reona
I do not like liars. I know Chiyu is not waiting for me.
- LOCK
That's not true! Please don't quit, PAREO-san!
- Reona
You're asking for the impossible. I thought it would be fine as long as Chiyu had PAREO by her side, but...
- CHU²
Shut up! You're no use to me alone!
- Reona
PAREO lost her reason for existing... So please-
- LOCK
Hold on just a darn minute!
- MASKING & Reona
...?!
- LOCK
RAS ain't RAS unless it's the five of us! We need LAYER-san, Masuki-san, CHU²-san, myself, and PAREO-san! If one of us leaves, then it ain't the same band!
- MASKING
LOCK... You...
- LOCK
PAREO-san... Do you not like being in a band with us?
- Reona
That's...
- LOCK
I think we're the strongest when all five of us are together.
- LOCK
We all have the the power to make it on our own, but if we combine forces, we become an extraordinary band...
- LOCK
Our sounds all echo forth, and our passion really shines through. That's not easy to do, and we should be happy about that!
- LOCK
It's so much fun too. This might not seem like much coming from me...
- LOCK
But I know we can go even farther. That's the kind of band RAS is...
- LOCK
As long as everyone treasures RAS, we'll be fine, even if we are in dire straits.
- LOCK
I don't want things to end like this...
- Reona
LOCK-san...
- Reona
... Hm? Wait, that's...?!
- CHU²
Huff, puff, huff, puff...!
- LAYER
Look! PAREO's over there!
- CHU²
I can see that! Why do you think I'm running?!
- Reona
That's...
- CHU²
PAREO~!
- PAREO
CHU²-sama...! Wh-what are you doing here...?!
- CHU²
PAREO... PAREO... PAREO...! Forgive me! I shouldn't have said such mean things... I'm sorry...
- PAREO
Ohhh~! CHU²-sama~!
- CHU²
P-PAREO...! You're squeezing me too tight!
- PAREO
My sincerest apologies for skipping a concert without permission! My sincerest apologies for refusing to pick up the phone! I did not mean to trouble you~!
- CHU²
C-come on... That's still too tight!
- PAREO
I shall never leave you again! I shall always be by your side, CHU²-sama!
- CHU²
P-PAREO! The others are watching! It's embarrassing!
- PAREO
There is nothing to be embarrassed about! Something like this would never embarrass me!
- CHU²
...
- LAYER
Fufu... Looks like that's settled... Right?
- MASKING
Right.
- LAYER
Then let's head back.
- LOCK
Okay!
- MASKING
Yeah! ... Still, I came here by motorcycle, so...
- LAYER
You never think ahead, do you?
- MASKING
Gimme a break, will ya?
- LOCK
Fufufu.
- CHU²
Argh~! PAREO!
- PAREO
CHU²-sama~!
- PAREO
CHU²-sama! Happy Birthday~!
- CHU²
Huh...?
- MASKING
It's your birthday today, right?
- LAYER
Did you forget?
- LOCK
I'm so glad we could all be here for your special day!
- LAYER
Happy Birthday, CHU². Thank you for inviting me to join RAS. We'll create the greatest band around.
- MASKING
I really owe you one. I figured I'd never be in a band my whole life. I've got a long ways to go as a drummer, but I'm here for you.
- LOCK
CHU²-san! I'm so glad the five of us are in a band together...! Everything is so exciting and fun now... I love it!
- PAREO
A very Happy Birthday to you, CHU²-sama! You were the one that discovered PAREO in the darkness... And I shall always love you for it!
- CHU²
...
- MASKING
Come on~, say somethin', Choo-choo~!
- CHU²
D-don't say my name like that! And this isn't fair!
- MASKING
Oh~, now that... is a cute face!
- CHU²
Shut up!
- All
Ahahaha...
- CHU²
...
- LAYER
Hm? What is it?
- CHU²
No matter how good the music is, no one's gonna hear it if there's no one to perform it...
- CHU²
I don't have the power to perform my music, so...
- CHU²
... I really respect all of you.
- All
CHU²... CHU²-san... CHU²-sama...
- LAYER
Thank you... When we first met, all we did was practice. I never thought we'd be able to tell each other how we feel.
- LAYER
I hope we keep learning more and more about one another.
- CHU²
... Yeah.
- MASKING
... For sure.
- PAREO
Ah... You're both tearing up...
- MASKING & CHU²
No I ain't! I am not!
- LOCK
Sorry to make you all worry...
- LAYER
Thank you for everything.
- Kasumi
No, it was no problem at all!
- Rimi
I'm glad you were all able to make up.
- LOCK
Me too!
- CHU²
That being said... We're not gonna go easy on you all just because you helped us. We won't stand around and let you pass us by. Nor will we be satisfied with second place.
- LAYER
The band that takes first place and proceeds to the finale will be RAISE A SUILEN.
- Tae
We're gaining on you though. We'll catch up soon enough.
- MASKING
Hey, you...
- Poppin'Party
...?!
- MASKING
You guys always practice here? It's kinda like a secret base. You've even got your equipment here. Nice.
- Saya
Oh, right, it's your first time here, isn't it? I think CHU² and PAREO have both been here before.
- MASKING
Yeah, this is my first time.
- LAYER
Same here.
- Tae
You're always welcome.
- Arisa
Hey! Don't just invite people to someone else's home!
- CHU²
Now then, we'll be taking our leave.
- Kasumi
Aw~, you're going back already? Can't you relax for a little bit more~?
- CHU²
No, thank you. We can't just stand around doing nothing. We are RAISE A SUILEN. We must always rush forward! We're unstoppable!
- LOCK
We have to get back to band practice!
- MASKING
... Ah, before that, we need to make a slight pit stop!
- CHU²
What...?
- LOCK
So the pit stop you mentioned...
- LAYER
... is here...?
- MASKING
It can't hurt, right? Come on.
- CHU²
Wait... Isn't this... a public bath...?
- PAREO
So we're going to have bath time together♪ I wholeheartedly support this venture~♪
- MASKING
This place belongs to LOCK's family. Havin' a quick bath should help us focus durin' practice, right?
- LAYER
Fufufu... This will be our first step to getting to know each other. I think it's a good idea. Let's do it. That means you too, CHU²!
- CHU²
Really?! Sigh... Unbelievable...
- LOCK
Today's the day. The final rankings for the Girls Band Challenge are being announced soon...
- MASKING
The bands that place first and second are gonna compete at the budokan, right?
- LOCK
Yes, exactly! We'll finally know who's making it to the finale...!
- MASKING
We'll make it there for sure!
- LAYER
No, Masuki. We won't just make it... We'll win!
- MASKING
... Yeah!
- PAREO
My deepest apologies for the wait, everyone~♪ The time has finally come!
- PAREO
CHU²-sama~! The webpage announcing the results is finally live~♪
- CHU²
Yes...
- PAREO
Now then, I, PAREO, will access the results... Go!
- LAYER
First place is...
- LOCK
Ah, Poppin'Party~!
- Kasumi
Oh~, LOCK! Did you guys get called here too?!
- CHU²
If you were also asked to be here, that means...
- MASKING
We're gonna duke it out for our spot in the finale.
- Rimi
Huh...? Really?!
- CHU²
We may have surrendered first place to Roselia, but mark my words...
- CHU²
I have no intention of surrendering the budokan stage to you!
- Kasumi
This is still a big surprise though~! I can't believe Poppin'Party and RAS tied for second place!
- Tae
It's like we're twins...
- Kasumi
Yeah, twins♪
- Arisa
You guys should really read the room...
- Saya
... Ah, here comes Marina-san and the others.
- Marina
Thanks for waiting, you guys~. Sorry to call you here so suddenly.
- CHU²
You've got two bands in second place. You called us here to figure out which one of us will proceed to the finale, right?
- Marina
Yep, and after talking about it with the staff...
- Marina
We're going to have both RAISE A SUILEN and Poppin'Party appear in the final competition!
- All
What?!
- Marina
We'll have to adjust the schedule a little bit, but we think doing so will give us the best show possible.
- Marina
So the final competition will include Roselia, RAISE A SUILEN, and Poppin'Party!
- MASKING
... That means...
- LOCK
We're performing together with Poppin'Party~!
- Kasumi
Yay~!
- PAREO
Congratulations, CHU²-sama! And congratulations to you all!
- MASKING
You too!
- LAYER
We should all celebrate.
- Tae
Yeah!
- Marina
Alright, guys! We don't have much time before the finale, so we'll all have to work together!
- LAYER
Masuki, that was too fast! You need to listen closely to the surrounding music!
- MASKING
Gotcha!
- CHU²
PAREO, the entrance into the last hook is still too weak. If you can't do it here in practice, you won't be able to do it at our actual show. Aim for an exemplary performance!
- PAREO
Roger that, CHU²-sama!
- LOCK
Um, can we play that last part again?! I think I've almost got it!
- MASKING
LOCK, you've been playin' non-stop. Take a breather.
- LOCK
No, this is my chance to play with Poppin'Party! I need to give it my all!
- CHU²
... Hm? Who could that be?
- CHU²
Understood. Alright, come in...
- CHU²
Speaking of whom, looks like Poppin'Party is here.
- LOCK
Huh? They are?!
- Kasumi
We're finally here! We've made it to the budokan!
- LAYER
Morning.
- LOCK
Good morning!
- PAREO
Today is the day of our final showdown. I cannot wait to play with you all♪
- MASKING
Yawn~... I'm beat...
- Rimi
W-wow... Aren't you nervous?
- CHU²
Certainly not! They say a monster lurks within the budokan. It'll swallow you up if it senses any sort of fear.
- Kasumi & Tae
A monster?!
- MASKING
You say that, but you were plenty nervous yesterday too.
- CHU²
...?!
- LAYER
With the finale on your mind, you almost ended up drowning in the bath.
- PAREO
It was indeed a very close call! Luckily, I was able to save you in the nick of time!
- Saya
... Huh? Did you guys bathe together?
- LOCK
We did! The bath at CHU²-san's penthouse is huge! It might be bigger than the one at Asahi Bathhouse...
- CHU²
Stop! Th-that's enough! Don't tell them anymore!
- CHU²
Kasumi Toyama... As I mentioned before... We're ready for anything... I look forward to our show.
- Kasumi
Yeah! We're completely prepared too! In that case, we should make sure to enjoy ourselves down to the very last minute!
- Marina
Alright, you're up for rehearsal, RAS!
- MASKING
Sigh~, it's so tall~.
- Ako
Hm? What're you doing, King?
- MASKING
Lookin' up at the ceilin'. It's so far away, ain't it? Why don't you lay down and see for yourself?
- Ako
Okay! Wow, you're right!
- MASKING
I've performed with other bands at the budokan before, but today the ceilin' feels especially far away.
- Ako
Hey, Rin-rin, you need to check this out! You too, Rokka!
- Rinko & LOCK
Huh?
- LAYER
Masuki... You really can sleep anywhere... Come on, we need to rehearse.
- MASKING
Just gimme a minute. Besides, you should rest too. I'm guessin' you didn't get much sleep last night.
- LAYER
Huh?
- PAREO
Allow me to join you as well~♪ You should lay down too, CHU²-sama! The space next to me is wide open!
- CHU²
No, thank you...
- PAREO
Aw~, please~?
- MASKING
There's nothin' to be embarrassed about, Choo-choo~!
- CHU²
I told you to stop saying my name like that!
- Marina
We've officially opened the venue!
- Marina
Roselia, Poppin'Party, RAISE A SUILEN, you all worked hard to make it here!
- Marina
We're so happy to see you made it to today without any issues. It's so exciting to see you standing here at the budokan!
- Marina
Together... We'll shoot for our dreams!
- All
Yeah!
- Marina
Now then... Here's to a great show!
- All
Yeah! Thank you!
- LOCK
Wow... This is amazing! Poppin'Party really is the best!
- Lisa
Ahaha... You sure do like Poppin'Party, Rokka~.
- LOCK
Yes, I love them! They're cute, energetic, and they always manage to bring the whole audience into their show...
- MASKING
Hey, LOCK! It's almost our turn!
- LOCK
Ah, I'm sorry! I was distracted by Poppin'Party.
- LAYER
They seemed nervous at first, but they were having so much fun that it's hard to believe this was their first show at the budokan.
- MASKING
Come on, guys. Huddle up.
- LOCK
Ah... O-okay!
- PAREO
Group huddles truly are excellent, aren't they? I love them♪
- LAYER
I guess you could say... They make us feel like a band.
- CHU²
So... Where should I stand...?
- PAREO
CHU²-sama~! You may stand next to me!
- LAYER
Fufu... Looks like we're finally all together.
- CHU²
Wh-what are you getting all emotional for?! Are we doing this huddle thing or not?! Hurry up!
- MASKING
Right! You're up, Rei. Give us a cheer.
- LAYER
Huh? Me?
- LOCK
You're the only one who can, LAYER-san!
- PAREO
Indeed♪
- LAYER
... Okay. In that case...
- LAYER
Let's do this our way! We are...
- All
RAISE A SUILEN!!
- LAYER
(These applause are for all of us... I am here with my own band made up of the strongest musicians possible.)
- LAYER
We hope you'll enjoy... "Beautiful Birthday."
- Band Member
Do you wanna perform with us at the budokan?
- Rei
The budokan...?
- Band Member
We need a temporary member, and if it's you, we don't have to worry about quality...
- Rei
... Phew.
- Rei
I'll be leaving now.
- Band Member
Aw~, you're leaving already?
- Rei
I hope we can work with each other again...
- Rei
(The budokan... Those cheers were amazing... However...
- Rei
(Those cheers... They weren't for a temporary member like me...)
- CHU²
You're quite the vocalist.
- Rei
Huh?
- CHU²
Rei Wakana... I'm here to scout you. I want you to join my band.
- Rei
I'm sorry. I don't do bands. I only do temporary work.
- CHU²
Wait! It has to be you!
- CHU²
You deserve to stand in the spotlight as my vocalist. Let's change the world together.
- LAYER
(Right here, right now... These cheers are for us.)
- LAYER
(CHU²... Thank you... Thank you for bringing us here...)
- LAYER
(However... From now on...)
- LAYER
(I... will become...)
- LAYER
(RAISE A SUILEN's star!!)
- Marina
And now for the results of the Girls Band Challenge! Please welcome our presenter with a big round of applause!
- Shihune
...
- Kasumi
... Huh?! The owner?!
- Shihune
Everyone...
- Shihune
Well done.
- CHU²
I-it's Shisen from MiraculouScarlet... Unbelievable...
- MASKING
N-no way... It's the real deal...
- Shihune
Now then, I will now announce the grand prize winner of the BanG Dream! Girls Band Challenge!
- Shihune
The winner is...
- Shihune
... Roselia!
- Yukina
...!
- Lisa
Whoa, no way! Seriously?! Woohoo~!
- Ako
Rin-rin~! Sayo-san~! We did it~!
- Rinko
Isn't this great, Ako-chan...?
- Sayo
Listen to those applause... I'll never forget this sound for my entire life...
- CHU²
...
- MASKING
CHU²...
- PAREO
CHU²-sama...
- LAYER
We did well, CHU².
- CHU²
... Yes. I see...
- LAYER
Everyone! Take pride in the work we did today!
- LOCK & MASKING
Right! Yeah!
- CHU²
Y-Yukina Minato...
- Yukina
What is it?
- CHU²
Roselia's performance today... was excellent...
- CHU²
However!
- CHU²
I will have my revenge!
- Yukina
Of course. I'll be waiting.
- Shihune
I hate to rain on all your parades, but I'm not done yet.
- All
Huh?!
- Shihune
The award for Best Performance goes to... RAISE A SUILEN.
- LOCK
B-Best Performance...?
- CHU²
What?!
- Shihune
And the award for Best Band goes to... Poppin'Party.
- Saya
W-we got something too?!
- Arisa
What's going on?!
- Kasumi
The best band won Best Band! Yaaay~!
- Shihune
Everyone...
- Shihune
That was a great show!
- LOCK
This is... truly...
- LOCK
... the girls band era!
- CHU²
Kasumi Toyama! If we're not gonna do it now, when are we? This whole thing was your idea, wasn't it?!
- Kasumi
Ah, right! I almost forgot! Hey, everybody! We've got one more song for you!
- Kasumi
Poppin'Party, Roselia, and RAS made this song especially for today! We hope you enjoy...
- All
Straight Through Our Dreams!
- PAREO
Everyone has a side of them they'd rather not let others see...
- MASKING
Our passion burns from deep within our hearts...
- LAYER
From the dark, we crave the light...
- CHU²
And so... This time, we will...
- All
RAISE A SUILEN! (Raise the Curtain!)
- LOCK
And once we do...
- LOCK
We'll change the world!
- LOCK
Bands really are... the best!!
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