RAISE A SUILEN/Band Story 2

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RAISE A SUILEN has decided to participate in Advance Rock Festival. Things start becoming even more heated during practice.
And then, CHU²'s mother comes to visit Japan?!

• 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

Standard-Bearers

CHU² declares RAS will make history and has her eyes set on their next stage...

CHU²'s Penthouse - Living Room

 

PAREO

Behold Aya-chan's magnificence! Even while overlooking the entire venue, her attention never strays from Maya-chan's drums!

PAREO: Behold Aya-chan's magnificence! Even while overlooking the entire venue, her attention never strays from Maya-chan's drums!

LOCK

Yes, I can see that... You can really tell how focused she is...

LOCK: Yes, I can see that... You can really tell how focused she is...

PAREO

And this moment right here! She is not even looking at the drums, but she manages to smile so brightly right as the cymbals go off!

PAREO: And this moment right here! She is not even looking at the drums, but she manages to smile so brightly right as the cymbals go off!

PAREO

This very smile is what draws the entire audience into Pastel✽Palettes' performance!

PAREO: This very smile is what draws the entire audience into Pastel✽Palettes' performance!

MASKING

Huh~, you're right. That was perfect timin'.

MASKING: Huh~, you're right. That was perfect timin'.

PAREO

What is more amazing is that the spectacular feat was uncalculated! It is the result of her singular desire to entertain the audience!

PAREO: What is more amazing is that the spectacular feat was uncalculated! It is the result of her singular desire to entertain the audience!

PAREO

It truly is a shining example of the A to Z of perfect harmony between two souls...!

PAREO: It truly is a shining example of the A to Z of perfect harmony between two souls...!

LAYER

Interesting. Your explanation makes it clear just how good Pastel✽Palettes is at putting on a show.

LAYER: Interesting. Your explanation makes it clear just how good Pastel✽Palettes is at putting on a show.

PAREO

They are so amazing... so very incredible... Sniff. They truly are the absolute best~.

PAREO: They are so amazing... so very incredible... Sniff. They truly are the absolute best~.

CHU2

Could you guys keep it down for a bit and at least try watching in peace?

CHU2: Could you guys keep it down for a bit and at least try watching in peace?

CHU2

And why are you even crying, PAREO? There's been nothing to cry over.

CHU2: And why are you even crying, PAREO? There's been nothing to cry over.

PAREO

The light with which Pastel✽Palettes shines is so wonderful that I found myself naturally moved to tears...

PAREO: The light with which Pastel✽Palettes shines is so wonderful that I found myself naturally moved to tears...

LOCK

I know the feeling! Sometimes your body just reacts when you become emotional!

LOCK: I know the feeling! Sometimes your body just reacts when you become emotional!

PAREO

Yes, exactly! But the biggest reason is this precious moment where I get to share what I love with all of you! It magnifies my joy a hundred, no, a thousandfold!

PAREO: Yes, exactly! But the biggest reason is this precious moment where I get to share what I love with all of you! It magnifies my joy a hundred, no, a thousandfold!

PAREO

Please join us, CHU²-sama! Let us immerse ourselvesin the world of Pastel✽Palettes together!

PAREO: Please join us, CHU²-sama! Let us immerse ourselvesin the world of Pastel✽Palettes together!

CHU2

No thanks.

CHU2: No thanks.

CHU2

How many times have you watched that concert footage anyway? I'm amazed you're still able to scrounge things up to praise.

CHU2: How many times have you watched that concert footage anyway? I'm amazed you're still able to scrounge things up to praise.

PAREO

That is because it is so wonderful that it ever grows old~.

PAREO: That is because it is so wonderful that it ever grows old~.

LAYER

Are you sure you're one to talk, CHU²? You're always watching Roselia's concert videos.

LAYER: Are you sure you're one to talk, CHU²? You're always watching Roselia's concert videos.

CHU2

What I do is like studying an enemy. Y entire approach is different from the rest of you.

CHU2: What I do is like studying an enemy. Y entire approach is different from the rest of you.

LOCK

You could say I'm studying and learning so much from Hina-senpai's guitar then.

LOCK: You could say I'm studying and learning so much from Hina-senpai's guitar then.

LOCK

The way she plays is so carefree that it's impossible to figure out where her ideas come form. It's all mighty educational!

LOCK: The way she plays is so carefree that it's impossible to figure out where her ideas come form. It's all mighty educational!

MASKING

The kinda music they're goin' for is different from ours, but we could porbably learn a thing or two from their professionalism.

MASKING: The kinda music they're goin' for is different from ours, but we could porbably learn a thing or two from their professionalism.

MASKING

That reminds me. Roselia's also now part of an agency, right? What about us?

MASKING: That reminds me. Roselia's also now part of an agency, right? What about us?

CHU2

What do you mean by what about us?

CHU2: What do you mean by what about us?

MASKING

Y'know, goin' pro.

MASKING: Y'know, goin' pro.

CHU2

I think you've got the wrong idea. Going pro means making a living out of music, not joining some music agency.

CHU2: I think you've got the wrong idea. Going pro means making a living out of music, not joining some music agency.

CHU2

As you all know, we've gotten out fair share of offers from agencies too, but we've been turning them down.

CHU2: As you all know, we've gotten out fair share of offers from agencies too, but we've been turning them down.

CHU2

That's because equating being a professional musician with belonging to an agency is as old-fashioned as it gets.

CHU2: That's because equating being a professional musician with belonging to an agency is as old-fashioned as it gets.

CHU2

And I refuse to have us go along with such an outdated way of thinking.

CHU2: And I refuse to have us go along with such an outdated way of thinking.

CHU2

As the standard-bearers of this girls band age, we should be revolutionizing music and making history...

CHU2: As the standard-bearers of this girls band age, we should be revolutionizing music and making history...

CHU2

That's what we need to be doing.

CHU2: That's what we need to be doing.

LOCK

Revolutionizing music and making history... Th-that's so grand-scale...

LOCK: Revolutionizing music and making history... Th-that's so grand-scale...

CHU2

And as a test, I've got an event lined up for us a month from now.

CHU2: And as a test, I've got an event lined up for us a month from now.

MASKING

An event? There's a ton this time of the year...

MASKING: An event? There's a ton this time of the year...

CHU2

We're joining this one. Recognize it?

CHU2: We're joining this one. Recognize it?

LAYER

Wait... The Advanced Rock Festival...?!

LAYER: Wait... The Advanced Rock Festival...?!

MASKING

Whoa, seriously?! That's a pretty major event!

MASKING: Whoa, seriously?! That's a pretty major event!

LOCK

Isn't it supposed to be a huge indoor music festival featuring lots of musicians from major labels?

LOCK: Isn't it supposed to be a huge indoor music festival featuring lots of musicians from major labels?

PAREO

The other day, CHU²-sama negotiated the deal with the company in charge of organizing it~♪

PAREO: The other day, CHU²-sama negotiated the deal with the company in charge of organizing it~♪

CHU2

We'll just be the opening act, but it should be enough for us to make an impression.

CHU2: We'll just be the opening act, but it should be enough for us to make an impression.

CHU2

And I'm even working on the song just for the occasion. You can be sure how it's going to blow away the entire music scene.

CHU2: And I'm even working on the song just for the occasion. You can be sure how it's going to blow away the entire music scene.

MASKING

I like where this is goin'. I say we bury the rest of the performers with our openin' act.

MASKING: I like where this is goin'. I say we bury the rest of the performers with our openin' act.

LAYER

Yeah. Let's make them disappear without a trace. Fufufu.

LAYER: Yeah. Let's make them disappear without a trace. Fufufu.

LOCK

It looks like we're going to be busy since we also hve a show at dub coming up next weekend!

LOCK: It looks like we're going to be busy since we also hve a show at dub coming up next weekend!

CHU2

All of you had better be prepared to practice till you drop once we're done with our dub concert because I want our best performance at the festival!

CHU2: All of you had better be prepared to practice till you drop once we're done with our dub concert because I want our best performance at the festival!

All

Okay!
Got it!
Alright!

All: Okay!
Got it!
Alright!

Festival Preparations

As RAS practices hard for the festival, a certain individual contacts CHU².

CHU²'s Penthouse - Studio

 

LOCK

Don't you feel even more fired up now after what CHU²-san said yesterday~?

LOCK: Don't you feel even more fired up now after what CHU²-san said yesterday~?

LOCK

She's thinking so big... I mean, she wants us to make history and revolutionize music!

LOCK: She's thinking so big... I mean, she wants us to make history and revolutionize music!

MASKING

But stuff like that doesn't seem quite so impossible when she's the one sayin' it. There's this confidence behind her words, you know?

MASKING: But stuff like that doesn't seem quite so impossible when she's the one sayin' it. There's this confidence behind her words, you know?

LAYER

If you ask me, that's pretty important for a producer.

LAYER: If you ask me, that's pretty important for a producer.

MASKING

Can't wait to start practicin'. CHU²'s real eager now, so we better be ready for whatever she decides to throw at us.

MASKING: Can't wait to start practicin'. CHU²'s real eager now, so we better be ready for whatever she decides to throw at us.

LOCK

So, where is she anyway?

LOCK: So, where is she anyway?

LAYER

Apparently, she's still asleep. PAREO's gone to wake her up.

LAYER: Apparently, she's still asleep. PAREO's gone to wake her up.

MASKING

Bet she was up late workin' on that new song.

MASKING: Bet she was up late workin' on that new song.

My apologies for the wait, everybody~. I have woken up CHU²-sama~♪

{{{2}}}

My apologies for the wait, everybody~. I have woken up CHU²-sama~♪: {{{2}}}

CHU2

Good morning... Yawn~...

CHU2: Good morning... Yawn~...

LAYER

That mark on your cheek looks like it's from the carpet... You slept on the floor again, didn't you?

LAYER: That mark on your cheek looks like it's from the carpet... You slept on the floor again, didn't you?

CHU2

But it was worth it. I'm starting to get a clear image of our new song. We should be able to start practicing it after our weekend concert.

CHU2: But it was worth it. I'm starting to get a clear image of our new song. We should be able to start practicing it after our weekend concert.

LOCK

I'm mighty looking forward to seeing the song!

LOCK: I'm mighty looking forward to seeing the song!

CHU2

The plan is to perfect our performance of our current songs so that we'll be able to focus entirely on the new one starting next week.

CHU2: The plan is to perfect our performance of our current songs so that we'll be able to focus entirely on the new one starting next week.

CHU2

Be prepared, people. Practice is going to be even tougher than usual.

CHU2: Be prepared, people. Practice is going to be even tougher than usual.

MASKING

Heh, I ain't plannin' on holdin' back, so you're the one that I had best be prepared, CHU².

MASKING: Heh, I ain't plannin' on holdin' back, so you're the one that I had best be prepared, CHU².

CHU2

Let's get started. Into the booth.

CHU2: Let's get started. Into the booth.

Galaxy Ramen

 

MASKING

Man~, CHU² wasn't kiddin' when she said it was gonna be tougher than usual~. Can't even lift my damn arms.

MASKING: Man~, CHU² wasn't kiddin' when she said it was gonna be tougher than usual~. Can't even lift my damn arms.

LOCK

Thw two of you did go at each other pretty hard. My ears are still ringing from all the angry shouting.

LOCK: Thw two of you did go at each other pretty hard. My ears are still ringing from all the angry shouting.

MASKING

Seriously. Don't ya think she could've offered at least a little praise? It's supposed to be the carrot and stick for a reason, but all I got was a beatin' with the stick. Sheesh.

MASKING: Seriously. Don't ya think she could've offered at least a little praise? It's supposed to be the carrot and stick for a reason, but all I got was a beatin' with the stick. Sheesh.

LAYER

You didn't seem to mind all that much, at least based on how much it sounded like you were enjoying letting yourself loose.

LAYER: You didn't seem to mind all that much, at least based on how much it sounded like you were enjoying letting yourself loose.

MASKING

It was your bass that made me do it, Rei. I was just taggin' along for the ride.

MASKING: It was your bass that made me do it, Rei. I was just taggin' along for the ride.

LAYER

Stop trying to pin all the blame of me, fufufu.

LAYER: Stop trying to pin all the blame of me, fufufu.

Shopkeeper

Hearing you girls talk is brinigng back memories. We'd go on about stuff like that every day back in my Death Galaxy days... Oh, and here's your ramen.

Shopkeeper: Hearing you girls talk is brinigng back memories. We'd go on about stuff like that every day back in my Death Galaxy days... Oh, and here's your ramen.

MASKING

Thanks. Let's dig in, guys.

MASKING: Thanks. Let's dig in, guys.

All

Looks delicious~.

All: Looks delicious~.

Shopkeeper

Every time after practice, we'd go round and round about how the guitar was or how the drum was.

Shopkeeper: Every time after practice, we'd go round and round about how the guitar was or how the drum was.

Shopkeeper

And we'd always end up hopping on our bikes to go see the stars and the city lights. You remember all those times with us?

Shopkeeper: And we'd always end up hopping on our bikes to go see the stars and the city lights. You remember all those times with us?

MASKING

You bet.

MASKING: You bet.

LOCK

You're talking about the hilltop we went to together a while back, aren't you?

LOCK: You're talking about the hilltop we went to together a while back, aren't you?

LAYER

Ah, the one in that photo that you showed me before? It looked really nice.

LAYER: Ah, the one in that photo that you showed me before? It looked really nice.

MASKING

You ain't seen nothin' till you've seen the real thing. Right, LOCK?

MASKING: You ain't seen nothin' till you've seen the real thing. Right, LOCK?

LOCK

Yes, it definitely has to be seen with your own eyes because it's not something that can be captured on camera.

LOCK: Yes, it definitely has to be seen with your own eyes because it's not something that can be captured on camera.

LAYER

Now you're making me want to go check it out really bad...

LAYER: Now you're making me want to go check it out really bad...

MASKING

We should totally do that one of these days! Me and LOCK were talkin' about it!

MASKING: We should totally do that one of these days! Me and LOCK were talkin' about it!

Shopkeeper

... It makes me so happy to see you with such great friends.

Shopkeeper: ... It makes me so happy to see you with such great friends.

MASKING

H-hey, what are you gettin' all teary-eyed for?!

MASKING: H-hey, what are you gettin' all teary-eyed for?!

Shopkeeper

It's just that I've known you since you were a little girl, and I've seen what you've been through, so...

Shopkeeper: It's just that I've known you since you were a little girl, and I've seen what you've been through, so...

MASKING

Cut it out, will you? Anyway, we should start eatin' before the noddles get soggy.

MASKING: Cut it out, will you? Anyway, we should start eatin' before the noddles get soggy.

CHU²'s Penthouse - Living Room

 

PAREO

If you will excuse me, CHU²-sama! I will be returning home. Please do not overwork yourself!

PAREO: If you will excuse me, CHU²-sama! I will be returning home. Please do not overwork yourself!

CHU2

Alright.

CHU2: Alright.

PAREO

And since you stayed up so late yesterday, please go to bed early! Oh, if you get hungry, there is a midnight snack in the refrigerator...

PAREO: And since you stayed up so late yesterday, please go to bed early! Oh, if you get hungry, there is a midnight snack in the refrigerator...

CHU2

Okay...

CHU2: Okay...

PAREO

Also, please do not forget to brush your teeth before going to bed, and-

PAREO: Also, please do not forget to brush your teeth before going to bed, and-

CHU2

I get it already! Hurry up and get going! You're going to miss the last train.

CHU2: I get it already! Hurry up and get going! You're going to miss the last train.

PAREO

Oh my! I really must go then! I look forward to seeing you again tomorrow~♪

PAREO: Oh my! I really must go then! I look forward to seeing you again tomorrow~♪

CHU2

Sigh~... Now I can finally continue where I left off.

CHU2: Sigh~... Now I can finally continue where I left off.

CHU2

I need to make up for yesterday since I didn't make much progress...

CHU2: I need to make up for yesterday since I didn't make much progress...

CHU2

Hmm? I wonder who it could be at this hour. And just when I thought I could finally resume...

CHU2: Hmm? I wonder who it could be at this hour. And just when I thought I could finally resume...

CHU2

... Huh...?

CHU2: ... Huh...?

CHU2

Mom...?

CHU2: Mom...?

Miu Tamade

A certain individual is on the concert flyer given to MASKING...

Haneoka Girls' Academy - Class 1-A

 

Ako

Really~?! The Advanced Rock Festival is a super big event, and you're telling me RAS is going to be in it?!

Ako: Really~?! The Advanced Rock Festival is a super big event, and you're telling me RAS is going to be in it?!

LOCK

We're just the opening act, but CHU²-san's negotiating is what got us the spot.

LOCK: We're just the opening act, but CHU²-san's negotiating is what got us the spot.

Ako

She negotiated?! She's so much younger than us, but she can do stuff like that?!

Ako: She negotiated?! She's so much younger than us, but she can do stuff like that?!

Ako

I can't even convince my mom to raise my allowance...

Ako: I can't even convince my mom to raise my allowance...

LOCK

Ahaha. CHU²-san got us this chance to be in the festival, so I really have to do my best!

LOCK: Ahaha. CHU²-san got us this chance to be in the festival, so I really have to do my best!

Ako

I'll invite Asuka and Rin-rin and come see you guys, okay? Ah! I should also invite Mashiro!

Ako: I'll invite Asuka and Rin-rin and come see you guys, okay? Ah! I should also invite Mashiro!

LOCK

Okay, thanks!

LOCK: Okay, thanks!

LOCK

Oh, I didn't realize the time! I need to go to work now!

LOCK: Oh, I didn't realize the time! I need to go to work now!

Ako

Alright, take care~!

Ako: Alright, take care~!

Residential Area

 

LOCK

Hmm? Somebody's texting me... I wonder who it is...

LOCK: Hmm? Somebody's texting me... I wonder who it is...

LOCK

It's my friend from back home! Let's see... "Congrats on getting into the Advanced Rock Festival~!" ... Oh, another one just came.

LOCK: It's my friend from back home! Let's see... "Congrats on getting into the Advanced Rock Festival~!" ... Oh, another one just came.

LOCK

"Can't believe you're gonna be in the Advanced Rock Festival~! Good luck!"

LOCK: "Can't believe you're gonna be in the Advanced Rock Festival~! Good luck!"

LOCK

...

LOCK: ...

LOCK

(Even my old friends are wishing me the best...)

LOCK: (Even my old friends are wishing me the best...)

LOCK

I really have to give it my all now!

LOCK: I really have to give it my all now!

Galaxy

 

LOCK

Um~, I've finished tidying up the dressing room, so next is the audience's section. Now, where's that mop~?

LOCK: Um~, I've finished tidying up the dressing room, so next is the audience's section. Now, where's that mop~?

MASKING

Huh~! Didn't know you'd be here, LOCK.

MASKING: Huh~! Didn't know you'd be here, LOCK.

LOCK

Ah, Mauski-san. Are you done with school already?

LOCK: Ah, Mauski-san. Are you done with school already?

MASKING

Left as soon as classes ended/ Still stoked as hell after yesterday's practice, so I really wanna play them drums.

MASKING: Left as soon as classes ended/ Still stoked as hell after yesterday's practice, so I really wanna play them drums.

MASKING

Say, you wanna give it a go together?

MASKING: Say, you wanna give it a go together?

LOCK

Yes, I'd love to!

LOCK: Yes, I'd love to!

MASKING

Then we've gotta get your work stuff outta the way. I'll help! What else you got left?

MASKING: Then we've gotta get your work stuff outta the way. I'll help! What else you got left?

LOCK

Hmm... I just need to clean up the audience's section and organize the flyers. Some new ones came in that still need to be laid out!

LOCK: Hmm... I just need to clean up the audience's section and organize the flyers. Some new ones came in that still need to be laid out!

MASKING

Alright. I'll take care of the cleaning, so you take care of the flyers.

MASKING: Alright. I'll take care of the cleaning, so you take care of the flyers.

MASKING

Ah... Speakin' of flyers, an underclassman gave me this at school... You interested?

MASKING: Ah... Speakin' of flyers, an underclassman gave me this at school... You interested?

LOCK

A classical music concert...?

LOCK: A classical music concert...?

MASKING

They asked me if I'd be interested in goin' with them, but I don't really get into classical music, so...

MASKING: They asked me if I'd be interested in goin' with them, but I don't really get into classical music, so...

LOCK

Um~, I'm not too familiar either... Why don't we ask CHU²-san and the others later?

LOCK: Um~, I'm not too familiar either... Why don't we ask CHU²-san and the others later?

MASKING

Sounds good. Let's get to work then!

MASKING: Sounds good. Let's get to work then!

LOCK

Okay!

LOCK: Okay!

CHU²'s Penthouse - Living Room

 

PAREO

This flyer...

PAREO: This flyer...

MASKING

Hmm? What's up, PAREO...? Somethin' wrong?

MASKING: Hmm? What's up, PAREO...? Somethin' wrong?

PAREO

It says Miu Tamade... Tamade... CHU²-sama, is the individual in this photo your...

PAREO: It says Miu Tamade... Tamade... CHU²-sama, is the individual in this photo your...

CHU2

Yes... That's my mom.

CHU2: Yes... That's my mom.

All

...!

All: ...!

CHU2

I spoke with her briefly on the phone yesterday. She's a violin soloist who plays all over the world, and she's making a guest appearance at a concert next month.

CHU2: I spoke with her briefly on the phone yesterday. She's a violin soloist who plays all over the world, and she's making a guest appearance at a concert next month.

PAREO

I see! Given the date, she might even be able to come to see you at the music festival during our opening act!

PAREO: I see! Given the date, she might even be able to come to see you at the music festival during our opening act!

LAYER

According to the flyer, the concert takes place one day after the festival!

LAYER: According to the flyer, the concert takes place one day after the festival!

PAREO

Perhaps you could invite her. I would love to be allowed to greet your mother~♪

PAREO: Perhaps you could invite her. I would love to be allowed to greet your mother~♪

CHU2

Actually...

CHU2: Actually...

CHU2

The concert itself is a month from now, but she's apparently coming to Japan this week to attend a meeting for it.

CHU2: The concert itself is a month from now, but she's apparently coming to Japan this week to attend a meeting for it.

MASKING

This week?! We've got the weekend gig, so that means...

MASKING: This week?! We've got the weekend gig, so that means...

CHU2

Yes. My mom will be there.

CHU2: Yes. My mom will be there.

LOCK

Wow! Th-this is mighty amazing! If she's going to be there, we need to be ready to do an even better job!

LOCK: Wow! Th-this is mighty amazing! If she's going to be there, we need to be ready to do an even better job!

CHU2

I hope you're prepared to be worked even harder because the kid gloves are about to come off.

CHU2: I hope you're prepared to be worked even harder because the kid gloves are about to come off.

MASKING

Cool. Things are finally gettin' interestin'!

MASKING: Cool. Things are finally gettin' interestin'!

LAYER

LOCK, could you give me some time later? I want to talk to you about the "OUTSIDER RODEO" chorus.

LAYER: LOCK, could you give me some time later? I want to talk to you about the "OUTSIDER RODEO" chorus.

LOCK

Of course! You're welcome to bring up anything you'd like!

LOCK: Of course! You're welcome to bring up anything you'd like!

PAREO

Please wait for me, everyone! I wish to join too~♪

PAREO: Please wait for me, everyone! I wish to join too~♪

CHU2

Mom... I may not be able to be like you, but I have my own music now...

CHU2: Mom... I may not be able to be like you, but I have my own music now...

CHU2

(I'm not who I used to be... I'll give you a taste of our unbeatable music.)

CHU2: (I'm not who I used to be... I'll give you a taste of our unbeatable music.)

I'll Show Her

The girls practice even harder. During a break, CHU²'s mom gets brought up.

CHU²'s Penthouse - Studio

 

CHU2

LOCK! What was that performance just now?!

CHU2: LOCK! What was that performance just now?!

LOCK

I-I'm sorry! I just got this sudden urge to try out a different chord for a bit...

LOCK: I-I'm sorry! I just got this sudden urge to try out a different chord for a bit...

CHU2

You ruined everyone's focus. We're the ultimate band, and we have no place for performances like that. Are you trying to become a temporary member again?!

CHU2: You ruined everyone's focus. We're the ultimate band, and we have no place for performances like that. Are you trying to become a temporary member again?!

LOCK

Please let me redo that part!

LOCK: Please let me redo that part!

CHU2

Stop asking for the obvious. You're redoing it whether you want to or not. And MASKING!

CHU2: Stop asking for the obvious. You're redoing it whether you want to or not. And MASKING!

MASKING

Yeah, I know. No need to explain. The part where I'm supposed to step on the gas after the chorus, right?

MASKING: Yeah, I know. No need to explain. The part where I'm supposed to step on the gas after the chorus, right?

CHU2

Then do it.

CHU2: Then do it.

MASKING

Damn it~, it's a hell of a lot easier said than done...! But fine! I'll show you! Just you see!

MASKING: Damn it~, it's a hell of a lot easier said than done...! But fine! I'll show you! Just you see!

CHU2

LAYER! And PAREO!

CHU2: LAYER! And PAREO!

LAYER

The outro, right? Sorry, I know I blew it just now...

LAYER: The outro, right? Sorry, I know I blew it just now...

PAREO

Would you like me to increase the sound of the keyboard slightly? I believe that will be closer to what you envision, CHU²-sama!

PAREO: Would you like me to increase the sound of the keyboard slightly? I believe that will be closer to what you envision, CHU²-sama!

CHU2

Okay, try it out that way once.

CHU2: Okay, try it out that way once.

PAREO

Yes, PAREO~♪

PAREO: Yes, PAREO~♪

Break

 

MASKING

Damn~! That was crazy rough, just like she said! It ain't usually easy, but that was somethin' else~.

MASKING: Damn~! That was crazy rough, just like she said! It ain't usually easy, but that was somethin' else~.

LOCK

Your words make it sound like you're complaining, Masuki-san, but that huge smile on your face says otherwise...

LOCK: Your words make it sound like you're complaining, Masuki-san, but that huge smile on your face says otherwise...

MASKING

And your point? No need to state the obvious.

MASKING: And your point? No need to state the obvious.

LAYER

Here you go. Towel.

LAYER: Here you go. Towel.

MASKING

Thanks.

MASKING: Thanks.

PAREO

Please enjoy your break~, everybody~. I have prepared drinks~♪

PAREO: Please enjoy your break~, everybody~. I have prepared drinks~♪

PAREO

There is even some jerky, CHU²-sama. You should use this time to relax!

PAREO: There is even some jerky, CHU²-sama. You should use this time to relax!

CHU2

We're resuming practice in fifteen minutes.

CHU2: We're resuming practice in fifteen minutes.

PAREO

For you, LAYER-san, I have brought some warm milk with plenty of honey~♪ Incidentally, there is also some cold milk if you would like!

PAREO: For you, LAYER-san, I have brought some warm milk with plenty of honey~♪ Incidentally, there is also some cold milk if you would like!

LAYER

Thanks, PAREO.

LAYER: Thanks, PAREO.

MASKING

Look at that~. There's even some real bitter black coffee~.

MASKING: Look at that~. There's even some real bitter black coffee~.

LAYER

When I'm with you guys, warm milk suits me just fine.

LAYER: When I'm with you guys, warm milk suits me just fine.

MASKING

By the way, what would The Pink Bun Bun Empire's LAYER drink? Black coffee or warm milk?

MASKING: By the way, what would The Pink Bun Bun Empire's LAYER drink? Black coffee or warm milk?

LAYER

Hmm~... Probably hot melon cider.

LAYER: Hmm~... Probably hot melon cider.

LOCK

Hot melon cider?! What kind of a unique drink is that?!

LOCK: Hot melon cider?! What kind of a unique drink is that?!

LAYER

There was this time back at music school where one of the vendors accidentally made the cider hot. I doubt it's ever coming back again. Fufufu.

LAYER: There was this time back at music school where one of the vendors accidentally made the cider hot. I doubt it's ever coming back again. Fufufu.

PAREO

By the way, CHU²-sama! When your mother comes to Japan, she will be staying here, will she not?

PAREO: By the way, CHU²-sama! When your mother comes to Japan, she will be staying here, will she not?

PAREO

What drinks does she favor? I must make sure to prepare them♪

PAREO: What drinks does she favor? I must make sure to prepare them♪

CHU2

No, she'll be staying at a hotel downtown instead because she has a full schedule between the meeting and various interviews.

CHU2: No, she'll be staying at a hotel downtown instead because she has a full schedule between the meeting and various interviews.

PAREO

I see... That is such a pity~.

PAREO: I see... That is such a pity~.

LOCK

I think I'd be nervous if I met her... She seems so dignified in that flyer photo.

LOCK: I think I'd be nervous if I met her... She seems so dignified in that flyer photo.

MASKING

Yeah. She's definitely got that world-class vionlinist vibe.

MASKING: Yeah. She's definitely got that world-class vionlinist vibe.

LAYER

You haven't met her either, right, PAREO?

LAYER: You haven't met her either, right, PAREO?

PAREO

Unfortunately, I have not had the pleasure. I do not recall CHU²-sama speaking of her very often, so I am quite curious to find out what she is like♪

PAREO: Unfortunately, I have not had the pleasure. I do not recall CHU²-sama speaking of her very often, so I am quite curious to find out what she is like♪

CHU2

I don't talk about her because there's no need to.

CHU2: I don't talk about her because there's no need to.

LAYER

But since she's coming to our concert this weekend, it'd be nice to have some information at least.

LAYER: But since she's coming to our concert this weekend, it'd be nice to have some information at least.

CHU2

... Sign. My mom's always been someone who does things at her own pace, and it was no different this time either. She just called out of the blue...

CHU2: ... Sign. My mom's always been someone who does things at her own pace, and it was no different this time either. She just called out of the blue...

CHU2

... Huh...?

CHU2: ... Huh...?

CHU2

Mom...?

CHU2: Mom...?

CHU2

Hello.

CHU2: Hello.

CHU2's Mom

Hi, Chiyu. I've got some great news today! Remember how I told you I'll be performing as a guest at a concert in Japan a month from now?

CHU2's Mom: Hi, Chiyu. I've got some great news today! Remember how I told you I'll be performing as a guest at a concert in Japan a month from now?

CHU2

No... You never told me.

CHU2: No... You never told me.

CHU2's Mom

Oh my, I must've forgotten then. Anyway, I have a meeting for that concert this week!

CHU2's Mom: Oh my, I must've forgotten then. Anyway, I have a meeting for that concert this week!

CHU2's Mom

It was originally going to be online, but I happen to be free, so I figured I might as well go to Japan.

CHU2's Mom: It was originally going to be online, but I happen to be free, so I figured I might as well go to Japan.

CHU2

Really?

CHU2: Really?

CHU2's Mom

You said you have a band, right? I want to use this opportunity to come and see you, so get me a ticket!

CHU2's Mom: You said you have a band, right? I want to use this opportunity to come and see you, so get me a ticket!

CHU2's Mom

Just one ticket will do. I invited your dad, but he seems a bit busy.

CHU2's Mom: Just one ticket will do. I invited your dad, but he seems a bit busy.

CHU2

U-um...

CHU2: U-um...

CHU2's Mom

I'll be bringing a bunch of presents, so I hope you're excited! Anyway, I can't wait to see you~!

CHU2's Mom: I'll be bringing a bunch of presents, so I hope you're excited! Anyway, I can't wait to see you~!

CHU2

(... You're going to be in for a real surprise, Mom...)

CHU2: (... You're going to be in for a real surprise, Mom...)

CHU2

Alright, everyone! Break's over! Time to go back to the booth!

CHU2: Alright, everyone! Break's over! Time to go back to the booth!

On Deaf Ears

The day of the concert. RAS brings their A-game as always, but...

The Day of the Weekend Show

 

dub - Dressing Room

 

MASKING

Alright~! It's time for our big show, so I baked us some financers. Feel free to dig in.

MASKING: Alright~! It's time for our big show, so I baked us some financers. Feel free to dig in.

LOCK

Yay! You make mighty tasty financers, Masuki-san!

LOCK: Yay! You make mighty tasty financers, Masuki-san!

LAYER

I'll have one~... Mmm~, this really is good~.

LAYER: I'll have one~... Mmm~, this really is good~.

PAREO

I shall as well! Hmm~, it is so difficult to pick one because they are all such a nice golden brown color~♪

PAREO: I shall as well! Hmm~, it is so difficult to pick one because they are all such a nice golden brown color~♪

PAREO

Which financier would you like, CHU²-sama? Look at the luster of this one! I just know it is going to be an absolute delight!

PAREO: Which financier would you like, CHU²-sama? Look at the luster of this one! I just know it is going to be an absolute delight!

CHU2

Sigh~. Try not to forget we've got a show in fifteen minutes.

CHU2: Sigh~. Try not to forget we've got a show in fifteen minutes.

MASKING

I haven't. Why do you think I baked financers? Nothin' like financers when you need to go all out.

MASKING: I haven't. Why do you think I baked financers? Nothin' like financers when you need to go all out.

CHU2

That makes no sense.

CHU2: That makes no sense.

LAYER

So, how's the new song coming, CHU²? You haven't talked about it all. All we've been doing lately is practicing our existing ones.

LAYER: So, how's the new song coming, CHU²? You haven't talked about it all. All we've been doing lately is practicing our existing ones.

CHU2

I intend to write it all up once we finish this concert.

CHU2: I intend to write it all up once we finish this concert.

LAYER

Another all-nighter?

LAYER: Another all-nighter?

CHU2

Probably not. Our practice sessions have been going so well that the inspiration should come easily.

CHU2: Probably not. Our practice sessions have been going so well that the inspiration should come easily.

LOCK

Ohh~. I can't wait!

LOCK: Ohh~. I can't wait!

CHU2

First things first. We have a concer to take care of.

CHU2: First things first. We have a concer to take care of.

LOCK

Of course!

LOCK: Of course!

PAREO

I must say, I do wonder what is taking your mother so long, CHU²-sama. I had hoped to say hello...

PAREO: I must say, I do wonder what is taking your mother so long, CHU²-sama. I had hoped to say hello...

CHU2

She might still be asleep. She just flew in yesterday, and she gets easily jet-lagged.

CHU2: She might still be asleep. She just flew in yesterday, and she gets easily jet-lagged.

PAREO

Perhaps she can stay at the penthouse with you~. I am sure it has been a while since the two of you have had some private family time, so-

PAREO: Perhaps she can stay at the penthouse with you~. I am sure it has been a while since the two of you have had some private family time, so-

CHU2

Oh please, no. And enough about my mom! Now focus on the concert!

CHU2: Oh please, no. And enough about my mom! Now focus on the concert!

MASKING

Alright then. Sounds like time to psych ourselves.

MASKING: Alright then. Sounds like time to psych ourselves.

LAYER

Yeah! Huddle up, everyone!

LAYER: Yeah! Huddle up, everyone!

LAYER

Let's do this our way! We are...

LAYER: Let's do this our way! We are...

All

RAISE A SUILEN!

All: RAISE A SUILEN!

dub - Stage

 

LAYER

Thanks, that was "EXPOSE 'Burn out!!!'" You guys weren't bad, but you're not done yet, right?! Our next song is...

LAYER: Thanks, that was "EXPOSE 'Burn out!!!'" You guys weren't bad, but you're not done yet, right?! Our next song is...

CHU2

(Today's show is outstanding... and the crowd's excitement is at its max...)

CHU2: (Today's show is outstanding... and the crowd's excitement is at its max...)

CHU2

(Now, if only Mom would get here...)

CHU2: (Now, if only Mom would get here...)

CHU2

(Hmm...? Is that...?)

CHU2: (Hmm...? Is that...?)

CHU2

(Hmph... It's about time yoy showed up, Mom...)

CHU2: (Hmph... It's about time yoy showed up, Mom...)

CHU2

(This is my time, and you're about to see something you're never going to forget...!)

CHU2: (This is my time, and you're about to see something you're never going to forget...!)

LAYER

... "R·I·O·T." Time for all of you here to go wild!

LAYER: ... "R·I·O·T." Time for all of you here to go wild!

CHU2

Sweet! Excellent! Unstoppable! That was an incredible performance!

CHU2: Sweet! Excellent! Unstoppable! That was an incredible performance!

MASKING

Huff, huff... My knees... They're so damn wobbly.

MASKING: Huff, huff... My knees... They're so damn wobbly.

LOCK

I'm not surprised, Masuki-san! You were playing even harder than usual! But thanks to what you did, the crowd went mighty wild!

LOCK: I'm not surprised, Masuki-san! You were playing even harder than usual! But thanks to what you did, the crowd went mighty wild!

PAREO

My legs are also trembling from all the excitement!

PAREO: My legs are also trembling from all the excitement!

LAYER

It felt like you cranked your DJing up a notch halfway through, CHU². That was some good stuff!

LAYER: It felt like you cranked your DJing up a notch halfway through, CHU². That was some good stuff!

PAREO

...?! Could it be your mother, CHU²-sama...? Yes, coming!

PAREO: ...?! Could it be your mother, CHU²-sama...? Yes, coming!

CHU2's MOm

That was a very nice show, Chiyu~!

CHU2's MOm: That was a very nice show, Chiyu~!

CHU2

Mom.

CHU2: Mom.

CHU2's Mom

You were great out there! And so were your friends! All of you must've practiced a lot.

CHU2's Mom: You were great out there! And so were your friends! All of you must've practiced a lot.

LOCK

Th-thank you very much!

LOCK: Th-thank you very much!

CHU2's Mom

You really are incredible, Chiyu! I wish I'd forced your father to come. He would've loved it too.

CHU2's Mom: You really are incredible, Chiyu! I wish I'd forced your father to come. He would've loved it too.

MASKING

Whoa, that's quite some praise comin' from a world-class violinist...

MASKING: Whoa, that's quite some praise comin' from a world-class violinist...

CHU2

...

CHU2: ...

CHU2's Mom

Seeing you standing in front of the crowd so proudly made me very happy. You must've worked very hard, Chiyu!

CHU2's Mom: Seeing you standing in front of the crowd so proudly made me very happy. You must've worked very hard, Chiyu!

CHU2

...

CHU2: ...

PAREO

... CHU²-sama?

PAREO: ... CHU²-sama?

CHU2's Mom

You're all free now, right? If you'd like, maybe we could go to the restaurant at my hotel and-

CHU2's Mom: You're all free now, right? If you'd like, maybe we could go to the restaurant at my hotel and-

CHU2

I should go home...

CHU2: I should go home...

CHU2's Mom

What's the matter? Are you feeling sick?

CHU2's Mom: What's the matter? Are you feeling sick?

MASKING

Yo, CHU²... You alright?

MASKING: Yo, CHU²... You alright?

CHU2

Just go without me. I need to work on our new song...

CHU2: Just go without me. I need to work on our new song...

CHU2

Bye.

CHU2: Bye.

LAYER

CHU²...?

LAYER: CHU²...?

The Hard Worker

CHU² recalls her childhood. Her desperation grows as she works on their song.

Chiyu Tamade

Mom...

Chiyu Tamade: Mom...

Chiyu Tamade

I couldn't place again...

Chiyu Tamade: I couldn't place again...

Miu Tamade

Don't worry! You didn't place, but your practice showed. And Mommy knows you practiced harder than anyone at today's contest.

Miu Tamade: Don't worry! You didn't place, but your practice showed. And Mommy knows you practiced harder than anyone at today's contest.

Chiyu Tamade

Um... Mom...

Chiyu Tamade: Um... Mom...

Chiyu Tamade

I... I want to try another instrument...

Chiyu Tamade: I... I want to try another instrument...

Miu Tamade

Oh, that's a wonderful idea. What would you like to play? There's nothing I wouldn't do to help grow your potential.

Miu Tamade: Oh, that's a wonderful idea. What would you like to play? There's nothing I wouldn't do to help grow your potential.

Chyiu Tamade

My... potential...

Chyiu Tamade: My... potential...

Miu Tamade

You're so hardworking, Chiyu. I'm very proud of you.

Miu Tamade: You're so hardworking, Chiyu. I'm very proud of you.

Miu Tamade

You'll always have my support!

Miu Tamade: You'll always have my support!

Chiyu Tamade

...

Chiyu Tamade: ...

CHU2

(Not even yesterday's performance was enough to get to Mom...)

CHU2: (Not even yesterday's performance was enough to get to Mom...)

CHU2

(RAS' music... My unbeatable music... They weren't enough...)

CHU2: (RAS' music... My unbeatable music... They weren't enough...)

CHU2

(Then everything I've done with RAS is...)

CHU2: (Then everything I've done with RAS is...)

CHU²'s Penthouse - Studio

 

LOCK

Now we just have to wait for CHU²-san to wake up, and we'll all be here.

LOCK: Now we just have to wait for CHU²-san to wake up, and we'll all be here.

MASKING

You know, here we are already gettin' ready to practice even after goin' all out at yesterday's gig. This here is dedication, alright... Hehe.

MASKING: You know, here we are already gettin' ready to practice even after goin' all out at yesterday's gig. This here is dedication, alright... Hehe.

LAYER

I'm a bit sleep-deprived. I had trouble going to bed because of al the excitement that still remained.

LAYER: I'm a bit sleep-deprived. I had trouble going to bed because of al the excitement that still remained.

MASKING

And speakin' of sleep-deprived, here's the other one in the same boat.

MASKING: And speakin' of sleep-deprived, here's the other one in the same boat.

PAREO

CHU²-sama has arrived~♪

PAREO: CHU²-sama has arrived~♪

CHU2

Morning...

CHU2: Morning...

LOCK

CH-CHU²-san, your eyes are so red...

LOCK: CH-CHU²-san, your eyes are so red...

CHU2

Well...

CHU2: Well...

PAREO

Is it because you were working all night on the new song?! You really must sleep properly!

PAREO: Is it because you were working all night on the new song?! You really must sleep properly!

CHU2

I-I don't need you to tell me that...

CHU2: I-I don't need you to tell me that...

LAYER

Were you alright yesterday? You had us worried because you left so suddenly even though your mom came.

LAYER: Were you alright yesterday? You had us worried because you left so suddenly even though your mom came.

CHU2

I said I had business to take care of, didn't I? I don't have time to waste eating at some restaurant.

CHU2: I said I had business to take care of, didn't I? I don't have time to waste eating at some restaurant.

CHU2

So... How did it go after I left?

CHU2: So... How did it go after I left?

PAREO

We parted ways immediately. Your mother was very disappointed.

PAREO: We parted ways immediately. Your mother was very disappointed.

CHU2

I see. You should've just gone without me...

CHU2: I see. You should've just gone without me...

LAYER

It didn't feel right.

LAYER: It didn't feel right.

LOCK

Anyway, can you believe how much she praised our performance? It made me so happy!

LOCK: Anyway, can you believe how much she praised our performance? It made me so happy!

MASKING

Yeah, and it was praise from a world-class violinist too! Bet you're pretty pleased with yourself, Choo-choo~♪

MASKING: Yeah, and it was praise from a world-class violinist too! Bet you're pretty pleased with yourself, Choo-choo~♪

CHU2

...

CHU2: ...

???

... You're so hardworking, Chiyu. I'm vry proud of you.

???: ... You're so hardworking, Chiyu. I'm vry proud of you.

CHU2

...

CHU2: ...

MASKING

Hmm? You okay? You'd normally tell me to stop callin' you that.

MASKING: Hmm? You okay? You'd normally tell me to stop callin' you that.

CHU2

I-I'm fine.

CHU2: I-I'm fine.

LAYER

Ah, by the way, your mother said she's looking forward to our opening act at the festival!

LAYER: Ah, by the way, your mother said she's looking forward to our opening act at the festival!

LOCK

Let's work even harder than we did yesterday!

LOCK: Let's work even harder than we did yesterday!

MASKING

We're supposed to start practicin' the new song today, right? So, is it done?

MASKING: We're supposed to start practicin' the new song today, right? So, is it done?

CHU2

... It still needs a bit more fine-tuning. I know I had all of you come, but I can't hand it out just yet. Sorry.

CHU2: ... It still needs a bit more fine-tuning. I know I had all of you come, but I can't hand it out just yet. Sorry.

LAYER

No problem. It's totally understandable, especially after yesterday.

LAYER: No problem. It's totally understandable, especially after yesterday.

LOCK

Yes! I'll be looking forward to seeing what kind of a masterpiece the new song will be!

LOCK: Yes! I'll be looking forward to seeing what kind of a masterpiece the new song will be!

PAREO

Please work on it as much as you like until you are satisfied, CHU²-sama!

PAREO: Please work on it as much as you like until you are satisfied, CHU²-sama!

MASKING

Well, ain't nobody here who'd give you hard time just 'cause of a little delay.

MASKING: Well, ain't nobody here who'd give you hard time just 'cause of a little delay.

CHU2

Th-this is me you're talking about. It's not going to be late, okay? I can probably give you the scores tomorrow.

CHU2: Th-this is me you're talking about. It's not going to be late, okay? I can probably give you the scores tomorrow.

MASKING

Sounds good! Let's get to practicin' then, shall we?

MASKING: Sounds good! Let's get to practicin' then, shall we?

After Practice

 

CHU2

I want this part of our new song to be like-

CHU2: I want this part of our new song to be like-

???

... You're so hardworking, Chiyu. I'm very proud of you.

???: ... You're so hardworking, Chiyu. I'm very proud of you.

CHU2

...?!

CHU2: ...?!

CHU2

Argh!

CHU2: Argh!

strangeness/frustration

The new song is done, but something feels off...

The Next Day

 

CHU²'s Penthouse - Studio

 

CHU2

Good, you're all here. I'll be handing out your scores just like I promised yesterday.

CHU2: Good, you're all here. I'll be handing out your scores just like I promised yesterday.

LOCK

Oh~, you really did finish it like you said you would!

LOCK: Oh~, you really did finish it like you said you would!

PAREO

But CHU²-sama, are you certain you are alright...? You barely even touched your meal...

PAREO: But CHU²-sama, are you certain you are alright...? You barely even touched your meal...

LAYER

CHU²... Don't push yourself too hard.

LAYER: CHU²... Don't push yourself too hard.

CHU2

I'm not, okay?

CHU2: I'm not, okay?

CHU2

Anyway, I'm sending you the file. The lyrics aren't included, but I already have an idea.

CHU2: Anyway, I'm sending you the file. The lyrics aren't included, but I already have an idea.

MASKING

Got the file.

MASKING: Got the file.

CHU2

I know it still needs to be refined, but I will say it has the potential to be my best work ever.

CHU2: I know it still needs to be refined, but I will say it has the potential to be my best work ever.

LOCK

Wow~, it must be really amazing to make you say that...! I'm so excited!

LOCK: Wow~, it must be really amazing to make you say that...! I'm so excited!

CHU2

Alright, review the score, everyone. Practice begins in half an hour.

CHU2: Alright, review the score, everyone. Practice begins in half an hour.

30 Minutes Later

 

CHU2

I assume all of you have been able to familiarize yourselves with the score somewhat. But before we start playing together, I want to hear your thoughts.

CHU2: I assume all of you have been able to familiarize yourselves with the score somewhat. But before we start playing together, I want to hear your thoughts.

LOCK

It's a very RAS song!

LOCK: It's a very RAS song!

PAREO

I am quite eager to see what kind of chemical reactions will occur when we play together! I cannot wait to get started~♪

PAREO: I am quite eager to see what kind of chemical reactions will occur when we play together! I cannot wait to get started~♪

CHU2

LAYER, MASKING... What about you two?

CHU2: LAYER, MASKING... What about you two?

MASKING

Hmm~, can't say much 'cause we haven't played it together yet... Seems like a RAS enough song, though.

MASKING: Hmm~, can't say much 'cause we haven't played it together yet... Seems like a RAS enough song, though.

LAYER

I... feel the same way.

LAYER: I... feel the same way.

CHU2

...!

CHU2: ...!

CHU2

A-anyhow, let's play through it once. Just keep going even if you make mistakes. I won't interrupt.

CHU2: A-anyhow, let's play through it once. Just keep going even if you make mistakes. I won't interrupt.

MASKING

Let's do this then! One, two, three, four...

MASKING: Let's do this then! One, two, three, four...

CHU2

Okay! Considering it was our first time, that was a pretty good performance!

CHU2: Okay! Considering it was our first time, that was a pretty good performance!

CHU2

How does it feel after playing it?

CHU2: How does it feel after playing it?

LOCK

It's definitely a very RAS song! Now I just need to practice it a lot more to make it a part of me!

LOCK: It's definitely a very RAS song! Now I just need to practice it a lot more to make it a part of me!

PAREO

I feel it combines the strength of "R·I·O·T" and the stylishness of "EXPOSE 'Burn out!!!'"

PAREO: I feel it combines the strength of "R·I·O·T" and the stylishness of "EXPOSE 'Burn out!!!'"

CHU2

MASKING, LAYER?

CHU2: MASKING, LAYER?

MASKING

Thoughts, huh...? Hmm, thoughts, thoughts, thoughts...

MASKING: Thoughts, huh...? Hmm, thoughts, thoughts, thoughts...

MASKING

Uh~, gimme some more time to think. Can't quite put it into words just yet 'cause we've only played it once.

MASKING: Uh~, gimme some more time to think. Can't quite put it into words just yet 'cause we've only played it once.

CHU2

Wh-what about you then, LAYER?

CHU2: Wh-what about you then, LAYER?

LAYER

I... Yeah, I think I need more time too...

LAYER: I... Yeah, I think I need more time too...

CHU2

...

CHU2: ...

PAREO

I am sure it is because we only just started practicing!

PAREO: I am sure it is because we only just started practicing!

LOCK

Yes! Let's keep playing it together so that we can turn it into our band's greatest song!

LOCK: Yes! Let's keep playing it together so that we can turn it into our band's greatest song!

CHU2

...

CHU2: ...

After Practice

 

Park

 

MASKING

Hey, Rei... How you feel about the song?

MASKING: Hey, Rei... How you feel about the song?

LAYER

Hmm~, you don't pull any punches, do you...?

LAYER: Hmm~, you don't pull any punches, do you...?

MASKING

Not tryin' to put ya on the spot or anythin'. It's just that I can't figure it out myself. CHU² was tootin' her own horn, so I was wonderin' what it'd be like, but...

MASKING: Not tryin' to put ya on the spot or anythin'. It's just that I can't figure it out myself. CHU² was tootin' her own horn, so I was wonderin' what it'd be like, but...

LAYER

It didn't live up to the hype?

LAYER: It didn't live up to the hype?

MASKING

I guess? Nah, I think it's a plenty good song. It's just, I dunno...

MASKING: I guess? Nah, I think it's a plenty good song. It's just, I dunno...

MASKING

...

MASKING: ...

MASKING

... Man, this is frustratin'. Can't find the damn words!

MASKING: ... Man, this is frustratin'. Can't find the damn words!

LAYER

I know what you mean. I can't figure out how to explain it either... But something feels a little off.

LAYER: I know what you mean. I can't figure out how to explain it either... But something feels a little off.

MASKING

Off... Yeah, think that might be it.

MASKING: Off... Yeah, think that might be it.

LAYER

The thing is... I'm not sure what's causing it.

LAYER: The thing is... I'm not sure what's causing it.

MASKING

Well, as PAREO said, we just started practicin'. Maybe we'll see once we've played it some more.

MASKING: Well, as PAREO said, we just started practicin'. Maybe we'll see once we've played it some more.

LAYER

Maybe... Yeah, that's probably it...

LAYER: Maybe... Yeah, that's probably it...

MASKING

Thanks. Feel a bit better after talkin' with ya.

MASKING: Thanks. Feel a bit better after talkin' with ya.

LAYER

Same here. Thanks, Masuki. Let's see what we can do tomorrow!

LAYER: Same here. Thanks, Masuki. Let's see what we can do tomorrow!

MASKING

Yeah.

MASKING: Yeah.

LAYER

(CHU²...)

LAYER: (CHU²...)

It's Not a RAS Song

When the girls express their confusion over the song, a fissure begins to grow.

A Few Days Later

 

CHU²'s Penthouse - Studio

 

CHU2

Get it together, people! You're all out of sync!

CHU2: Get it together, people! You're all out of sync!

CHU2

LOCK! Stop going at it like you're just playing solo! Pay more attention to everyone else's music!

CHU2: LOCK! Stop going at it like you're just playing solo! Pay more attention to everyone else's music!

LOCK

I-I'm sorry!

LOCK: I-I'm sorry!

CHU2

And PAREO! What's with the hesitation? Are you trying to enhance the music, or are you trying to take the lead?! Make up your mind!

CHU2: And PAREO! What's with the hesitation? Are you trying to enhance the music, or are you trying to take the lead?! Make up your mind!

PAREO

M-my apologies, master...

PAREO: M-my apologies, master...

CHU2

And MASKING! You-

CHU2: And MASKING! You-

MASKING

I just don't get it, alright?

MASKING: I just don't get it, alright?

CHU2

Huh?

CHU2: Huh?

MASKING

Like that phrase just now. What damn emotion am I suposed to be puttin' in it?! I don't know what I should be feelin' when I play that part!

MASKING: Like that phrase just now. What damn emotion am I suposed to be puttin' in it?! I don't know what I should be feelin' when I play that part!

CHU2

...

CHU2: ...

MASKING

We've been at it for a few days, and I still can't figure the song out... I'm not gettin' any sorta image...

MASKING: We've been at it for a few days, and I still can't figure the song out... I'm not gettin' any sorta image...

MASKING

Probably my lack of understandin', but the whole thing keeps stayin' out of my damn reach!

MASKING: Probably my lack of understandin', but the whole thing keeps stayin' out of my damn reach!

CHU2

W-well...

CHU2: W-well...

CHU2

A-alright... Then what don't you like about it? Just come out and say it if you have any problems.

CHU2: A-alright... Then what don't you like about it? Just come out and say it if you have any problems.

CHU2

I'm still working on it, so I might even consider your opinion if it has any value.

CHU2: I'm still working on it, so I might even consider your opinion if it has any value.

MASKING

It's not that I don't like it...

MASKING: It's not that I don't like it...

LAYER

...

LAYER: ...

PAREO

N-now, now... We just started practicing♪ I am sure it will get better!

PAREO: N-now, now... We just started practicing♪ I am sure it will get better!

LOCK

Yes! I should try harder too~!

LOCK: Yes! I should try harder too~!

LAYER

Hey, CHU²... Do you mind?

LAYER: Hey, CHU²... Do you mind?

CHU2

What is it?

CHU2: What is it?

LAYER

This song... I've had this feeling for a while that there's something off...

LAYER: This song... I've had this feeling for a while that there's something off...

CHU2

Something off...? What's that supposed to mean?!

CHU2: Something off...? What's that supposed to mean?!

LAYER

Just like Masuki, I've been having trouble getting a feel for the song.

LAYER: Just like Masuki, I've been having trouble getting a feel for the song.

LAYER

I thought maybe the feeling would go away once I got to know it, but the feeling's only gotten stronger.

LAYER: I thought maybe the feeling would go away once I got to know it, but the feeling's only gotten stronger.

LAYER

And I think I've finally figured out why...

LAYER: And I think I've finally figured out why...

CHU2

What's your point?! If you have something to say, then say it!

CHU2: What's your point?! If you have something to say, then say it!

LAYER

Okay, I will.

LAYER: Okay, I will.

LAYER

This song has all the signature elements of our music, and it's a good song.

LAYER: This song has all the signature elements of our music, and it's a good song.

LAYER

But...

LAYER: But...

CHU2

...

CHU2: ...

LAYER

It doesn't surpass my expectations.

LAYER: It doesn't surpass my expectations.

CHU2

... What did you just say?

CHU2: ... What did you just say?

LAYER

Every piece of music you've ever written has always managed to amaze me. There's always been a sense of wonder over how you get your ideas.

LAYER: Every piece of music you've ever written has always managed to amaze me. There's always been a sense of wonder over how you get your ideas.

LAYER

... But it's not just about the ideas. The passion you put into your music has always made my blood surge with excitement.

LAYER: ... But it's not just about the ideas. The passion you put into your music has always made my blood surge with excitement.

LAYER

None of that's happening with this song though. My body isn't reacting.

LAYER: None of that's happening with this song though. My body isn't reacting.

LAYER

It's not a bad song by any means. And if I had to put it into words, I'd say it's a good song that delivers exactly what I would expect.

LAYER: It's not a bad song by any means. And if I had to put it into words, I'd say it's a good song that delivers exactly what I would expect.

CHU2

...

CHU2: ...

LAYER

You know it too, don't you, CHU²? That's why you're asking for our opinions more than you usually do.

LAYER: You know it too, don't you, CHU²? That's why you're asking for our opinions more than you usually do.

MASKING

HHuh... Now that I think about it, you pretty much never ask us what we think about your songs.

MASKING: HHuh... Now that I think about it, you pretty much never ask us what we think about your songs.

LAYER

CHU²... The time I've spent with RAS has been engraved into my body, and it's my body that's telling me this.

LAYER: CHU²... The time I've spent with RAS has been engraved into my body, and it's my body that's telling me this.

LAYER

This song...

LAYER: This song...

LAYER

It's not a RAS song.

LAYER: It's not a RAS song.

CHU2

...

CHU2: ...

PAREO

U-um...

PAREO: U-um...

CHU2

Get out...

CHU2: Get out...

PAREO

CHU²-sama...

PAREO: CHU²-sama...

CHU2

Get out of here right now!! All of you!!

CHU2: Get out of here right now!! All of you!!

What We Can Do

CHU² retreats to her closet. What do LAYER and the others decide to do...?

LAYER

This song...

LAYER: This song...

LAYER

It's not a RAS song.

LAYER: It's not a RAS song.

CHU2

(I didn't need you to tell me...)

CHU2: (I didn't need you to tell me...)

CHU2

(I know better than anyone that all I did was copy my own style out of desparation...)

CHU2: (I know better than anyone that all I did was copy my own style out of desparation...)

CHU2

(But...)

CHU2: (But...)

???

... You're so hardworking, Chiyu. I'm very proud of you.

???: ... You're so hardworking, Chiyu. I'm very proud of you.

CHU2

What am I supposed to do...?!

CHU2: What am I supposed to do...?!

CHU2

I just don't know... what to do...

CHU2: I just don't know... what to do...

Restaurant

 

LOCK

I know practice ended like that, but do you think CHU²-san is okay...?

LOCK: I know practice ended like that, but do you think CHU²-san is okay...?

PAREO

Sigh~... It is as I feared. CHU²-sama has turned off her phone...

PAREO: Sigh~... It is as I feared. CHU²-sama has turned off her phone...

LAYER

I might've been a bit too harsh...

LAYER: I might've been a bit too harsh...

MASKING

Nah, don't think so. Hearin' you say all that stuff made me feel a whole lot better.

MASKING: Nah, don't think so. Hearin' you say all that stuff made me feel a whole lot better.

LOCK

To be honest, I was getting a little worried because I couldn't get into the song either.

LOCK: To be honest, I was getting a little worried because I couldn't get into the song either.

MASKING

Lookin' back, CHU² might've done all that boastin' 'cause she wasn't so sure about the song.

MASKING: Lookin' back, CHU² might've done all that boastin' 'cause she wasn't so sure about the song.

PAREO

CHU²-sama...

PAREO: CHU²-sama...

MASKING

Can't believe she'd do somethin' like this, though. She may not be the most reasonable person on the planet, but she's always been sincere when it comes to music.

MASKING: Can't believe she'd do somethin' like this, though. She may not be the most reasonable person on the planet, but she's always been sincere when it comes to music.

LOCK

Then why...?

LOCK: Then why...?

PAREO

I think I know the cause...

PAREO: I think I know the cause...

MASKING

What is it?

MASKING: What is it?

PAREO

I feel CHU²-sama started behaving strangely after her mother came to our concert...

PAREO: I feel CHU²-sama started behaving strangely after her mother came to our concert...

The Other Three

...!

The Other Three: ...!

LOCK

N-now that you mention it, it did seem like she wasn't her usual self after the show...

LOCK: N-now that you mention it, it did seem like she wasn't her usual self after the show...

MASKING

Yeah... She left so suddenly to go work on the song too.

MASKING: Yeah... She left so suddenly to go work on the song too.

PAREO

There is also the fact that she did not even smile slightly despite all the praise from her mother.

PAREO: There is also the fact that she did not even smile slightly despite all the praise from her mother.

MASKING

That doesn't make any sense...

MASKING: That doesn't make any sense...

PAREO

Perhaps there is something bothering CHU²-sama that we are unaware of...

PAREO: Perhaps there is something bothering CHU²-sama that we are unaware of...

LOCK

I-if that's the case, do you think there's anything we can do for CHU²-san? I want to help her.

LOCK: I-if that's the case, do you think there's anything we can do for CHU²-san? I want to help her.

LOCK

She's the reason I'm in RAS now!

LOCK: She's the reason I'm in RAS now!

LOCK

I came to Tokyo alone, but here I am in a band with the people I can't see myself being without, and it's all thanks to her!

LOCK: I came to Tokyo alone, but here I am in a band with the people I can't see myself being without, and it's all thanks to her!

MASKING

You ain't the only one. CHU² invited me into RAS even though I was called the Mag Dog.

MASKING: You ain't the only one. CHU² invited me into RAS even though I was called the Mag Dog.

MASKING

And 'cause she made RAS, I now have a place where I finally belong after all that time of never fittin' in anywhere...

MASKING: And 'cause she made RAS, I now have a place where I finally belong after all that time of never fittin' in anywhere...

PAREO

It is the same for me! I kept my true self hidden out of fear of how others would see me, but CHU²-sama gave me a reason to exist as PAREO.

PAREO: It is the same for me! I kept my true self hidden out of fear of how others would see me, but CHU²-sama gave me a reason to exist as PAREO.

PAREO

She helped me find dear friends who will accept me even when I show who I really am!

PAREO: She helped me find dear friends who will accept me even when I show who I really am!

LOCK

Everyone... let's do something for CHU²-san! We're the only ones who can help her with what she's struggling with!

LOCK: Everyone... let's do something for CHU²-san! We're the only ones who can help her with what she's struggling with!

LAYER

... No, LOCK, we're not.

LAYER: ... No, LOCK, we're not.

LOCK

We're not? What do you mean by that...?

LOCK: We're not? What do you mean by that...?

LAYER

The only one who can help CHU² with what she's going through is CHU² herself. All we can do is watch.

LAYER: The only one who can help CHU² with what she's going through is CHU² herself. All we can do is watch.

LAYER

We're no strangers to trials either, but all of us overcame on our own in the end. And I think it's CHU²'s turn now.

LAYER: We're no strangers to trials either, but all of us overcame on our own in the end. And I think it's CHU²'s turn now.

LOCK

... B-but then what can we do...?

LOCK: ... B-but then what can we do...?

LAYER

There's only one thing we can do now, isn't there?

LAYER: There's only one thing we can do now, isn't there?

LAYER

... Music.

LAYER: ... Music.

The Other Three

...?!

The Other Three: ...?!

MASKING

Haha, you certainly ain't wrong about that. Music's about all we're good at. Not bad, Rei.

MASKING: Haha, you certainly ain't wrong about that. Music's about all we're good at. Not bad, Rei.

LAYER

If CHU² can't write our music, we'll just have to do it on our own.

LAYER: If CHU² can't write our music, we'll just have to do it on our own.

LOCK

Wait, you want us to do it ourselves...? But-

LOCK: Wait, you want us to do it ourselves...? But-

LAYER

Think back. We did it with "Beautiful Birthday."

LAYER: Think back. We did it with "Beautiful Birthday."

PAREO

Even that song still required CHU²-sama's assistance in the end, however. Do yuo really think we are capable of seeing this through without her...?

PAREO: Even that song still required CHU²-sama's assistance in the end, however. Do yuo really think we are capable of seeing this through without her...?

LAYER

Don't worry. It's not going to be just us. Our time with RAS has been engraved into our bodies.

LAYER: Don't worry. It's not going to be just us. Our time with RAS has been engraved into our bodies.

LAYER

All those countless times where CHU² said we weren't being good enough... They're what tells us what she wants to say and is trying to say.

LAYER: All those countless times where CHU² said we weren't being good enough... They're what tells us what she wants to say and is trying to say.

LAYER

So... CHU²'s going to be with us too...

LAYER: So... CHU²'s going to be with us too...

A Song That Exceeds Expectations

CHU² remains trapped by her past. Meanwhile, the others begin work on the song.

CHU²'s Penthouse - Studio

 

CHU2

No! Nothing's going to be conveyed by a cheap melody like this!

CHU2: No! Nothing's going to be conveyed by a cheap melody like this!

CHU2

...

CHU2: ...

CHU2

It's always been so easy...! Why can't I come up with anything now?!

CHU2: It's always been so easy...! Why can't I come up with anything now?!

CHU2

Why...?

CHU2: Why...?

???

... You're so hardworking, Chiyu. I'm very proud of you.

???: ... You're so hardworking, Chiyu. I'm very proud of you.

CHU2

... Sniff...

CHU2: ... Sniff...

Studio

 

Marina

I have to say, I'm surprised to see you girls here. Don't you usually practice at CHU²-chan's studio?

Marina: I have to say, I'm surprised to see you girls here. Don't you usually practice at CHU²-chan's studio?

PAREO

We do, but it is currently somewhat unavailable...

PAREO: We do, but it is currently somewhat unavailable...

Marina

Oh. Well, this studio hasn't been booked at all, so you're welcome to make use of it. Good luck with practice.

Marina: Oh. Well, this studio hasn't been booked at all, so you're welcome to make use of it. Good luck with practice.

PAREO

Thank you very much~♪

PAREO: Thank you very much~♪

LAYER

Alright, let's get started.

LAYER: Alright, let's get started.

LOCK

It feels so strange to have the four of us writing a song...

LOCK: It feels so strange to have the four of us writing a song...

MASKING

Where do ya wanna get started, Rei? We ain't got all day.

MASKING: Where do ya wanna get started, Rei? We ain't got all day.

LAYER

I know, and I think starting from scratch isn't going to practical.

LAYER: I know, and I think starting from scratch isn't going to practical.

LAYER

That's why I figure our best bet will be polishing the song CHU² wrote. We've had practice doing that with all our other songs, at least.

LAYER: That's why I figure our best bet will be polishing the song CHU² wrote. We've had practice doing that with all our other songs, at least.

LAYER

And she did there's room for improvement. I want us to see what we can do...

LAYER: And she did there's room for improvement. I want us to see what we can do...

LAYER

What a great idea! CHU²-san's song has a lot of things that I like, so I want to build on those pieces as much as possible!

LAYER: What a great idea! CHU²-san's song has a lot of things that I like, so I want to build on those pieces as much as possible!

PAREO

I am in agreement as well!

PAREO: I am in agreement as well!

MASKING

Sounds good to me! Let's go with your plan!

MASKING: Sounds good to me! Let's go with your plan!

LAYER

Alright. Let's turn this into a song that goes beyond expectations!

LAYER: Alright. Let's turn this into a song that goes beyond expectations!

LAYER

How about we start with the intro?

LAYER: How about we start with the intro?

MASKING

Ah, I've got an idea then. I want all the pent-up energy to be released in a bigger explosion.

MASKING: Ah, I've got an idea then. I want all the pent-up energy to be released in a bigger explosion.

MASKING

Y'know, like that song CHU²'s always saying' about sharpenin' the emotion of the moment.

MASKING: Y'know, like that song CHU²'s always saying' about sharpenin' the emotion of the moment.

LOCK

There's also something I'd like to try out. It's about the interlude-

LOCK: There's also something I'd like to try out. It's about the interlude-

LAYER

S-slow down, guys! We just started...!

LAYER: S-slow down, guys! We just started...!

LAYER

Sigh~, why don't we take a break now?

LAYER: Sigh~, why don't we take a break now?

MASKING

It's goin' pretty smoothly, huh? Been a while since I've felt this good playin' the drums. Anyway, I'm gonna go grab a drink.

MASKING: It's goin' pretty smoothly, huh? Been a while since I've felt this good playin' the drums. Anyway, I'm gonna go grab a drink.

PAREO

A moment, please. I would like to accompany you~♪

PAREO: A moment, please. I would like to accompany you~♪

LAYER

Masuki really seems to be enjoying herself today, fufufu. Ah, don't you want anything to drink, LOCK?

LAYER: Masuki really seems to be enjoying herself today, fufufu. Ah, don't you want anything to drink, LOCK?

LOCK

I actually brought my own.

LOCK: I actually brought my own.

LAYER

Hey. If it's alright with you, I have a bit of a favor to ask...

LAYER: Hey. If it's alright with you, I have a bit of a favor to ask...

LOCK

Sure, please ask away! I'll gladly listen if you think it's something I can help with!

LOCK: Sure, please ask away! I'll gladly listen if you think it's something I can help with!

LAYER

I tried writing the lyrics for our new song... And I was wondering if maybe you could take a look.

LAYER: I tried writing the lyrics for our new song... And I was wondering if maybe you could take a look.

LOCK

Really?! You wrote the lyrics?! I'd love to see them!

LOCK: Really?! You wrote the lyrics?! I'd love to see them!

LAYER

It's my first time, so I'm not too sure how they turned out, but... here...

LAYER: It's my first time, so I'm not too sure how they turned out, but... here...

LOCK

Alright, I'll take a look...! Huh... Ah...

LOCK: Alright, I'll take a look...! Huh... Ah...

LAYER

...

LAYER: ...

LOCK

... What have we here? Hmm...

LOCK: ... What have we here? Hmm...

LAYER

Oh... Uh... That bad...?

LAYER: Oh... Uh... That bad...?

LOCK

This is mighty amazing!

LOCK: This is mighty amazing!

LAYER

L-LOCK~! Do you have any idea how nervous you just made me~?

LAYER: L-LOCK~! Do you have any idea how nervous you just made me~?

LOCK

These lyrics are incredible. How did you come up with these phrases...?!

LOCK: These lyrics are incredible. How did you come up with these phrases...?!

LAYER

To be honest... I'm not really sure myself. They just sort of came to me when I was thinking of CHU².

LAYER: To be honest... I'm not really sure myself. They just sort of came to me when I was thinking of CHU².

LOCK

I see~. That must be because of what's been engraved, right?

LOCK: I see~. That must be because of what's been engraved, right?

LAYER

Sorry?

LAYER: Sorry?

LOCK

What you said before. About how our time in RAS has been engraved into us.

LOCK: What you said before. About how our time in RAS has been engraved into us.

LOCK

Hearing you say that made me so happy...

LOCK: Hearing you say that made me so happy...

LOCK

It's like we'll never be alone even when we're apart. It really made me feel how close we are.

LOCK: It's like we'll never be alone even when we're apart. It really made me feel how close we are.

PAREO

I know exactly what you mean! I, too, was very moved!

PAREO: I know exactly what you mean! I, too, was very moved!

MASKING

Same here.

MASKING: Same here.

LAYER

Whoa... You guys were listening?

LAYER: Whoa... You guys were listening?

PAREO

How could you even think to have such a wonderful conversation without us~?

PAREO: How could you even think to have such a wonderful conversation without us~?

MASKING

Hey. There's no way it hasn't been engraved into her either then, is there?

MASKING: Hey. There's no way it hasn't been engraved into her either then, is there?

MASKING

... Into CHU² that is.

MASKING: ... Into CHU² that is.

LAYER

Mm-hmm... Without a doubt.

LAYER: Mm-hmm... Without a doubt.

CiRCLE Café

 

LAYER

I think this is about all we can do today. Thanks for sticking around, everyone.

LAYER: I think this is about all we can do today. Thanks for sticking around, everyone.

MASKING

Where do we go from here, Rei? We really gonna finish this without CHU²?

MASKING: Where do we go from here, Rei? We really gonna finish this without CHU²?

LOCK

The music festival is almost here, and we don't have much time...

LOCK: The music festival is almost here, and we don't have much time...

LAYER

Let's go see her tomorrow and have her give the song a listen.

LAYER: Let's go see her tomorrow and have her give the song a listen.

PAREO

I am in agreement! We cannot afford to stand still!

PAREO: I am in agreement! We cannot afford to stand still!

LAYER

Yeah. I say it's about time we have CHU² go crazy wild.

LAYER: Yeah. I say it's about time we have CHU² go crazy wild.

It's Your Turn Now

There is a knock on the closet. LAYER and the others bring their finished song.

The Next Day

 

CHU2

Sigh...

CHU2: Sigh...

CHU2

(The more I panic, the louder Mom's voice becomes...)

CHU2: (The more I panic, the louder Mom's voice becomes...)

CHU2

(And nothing came to me because of it...)

CHU2: (And nothing came to me because of it...)

CHU2

What good is a producer that can't create anything...?

CHU2: What good is a producer that can't create anything...?

CHU2

I'm the one who should be a temporary member...

CHU2: I'm the one who should be a temporary member...

CHU2

... Hmm? It sounds like visitors.

CHU2: ... Hmm? It sounds like visitors.

MASKING

You there, CHU²~?

MASKING: You there, CHU²~?

LOCK

She wasn't in the studio, so I think she should be somewhere here...

LOCK: She wasn't in the studio, so I think she should be somewhere here...

PAREO

If that is the case, I believe I know where...

PAREO: If that is the case, I believe I know where...

PAREO

CHU²-sama... Are you inside?

PAREO: CHU²-sama... Are you inside?

CHU2

What do you want...?

CHU2: What do you want...?

LOCK

There's a song we want you to listen to!

LOCK: There's a song we want you to listen to!

PAREO

... It is not solely our work, however. We merely arranged the piece you erote and expanded upon it.

PAREO: ... It is not solely our work, however. We merely arranged the piece you erote and expanded upon it.

CHU2

Go away!

CHU2: Go away!

MASKING

Yo, stop actin' like such a kid! Open up!

MASKING: Yo, stop actin' like such a kid! Open up!

LAYER

We're all worried about you-

LAYER: We're all worried about you-

CHU2

I don't need your worrying! Just leave me alone!

CHU2: I don't need your worrying! Just leave me alone!

LOCK

There's no way we can leave you alone! We're a band!

LOCK: There's no way we can leave you alone! We're a band!

PAREO

Just as you came for me that day, I refuse to leave until you come out, CHU²-sama!

PAREO: Just as you came for me that day, I refuse to leave until you come out, CHU²-sama!

LOCK

If something's bothering you, let's work through it together! That's what bands do!

LOCK: If something's bothering you, let's work through it together! That's what bands do!

CHU2

Shut up!

CHU2: Shut up!

CHU2

Stop acting like you know what I'm going through! None of you have any idea!

CHU2: Stop acting like you know what I'm going through! None of you have any idea!

LAYER

CHU²...

LAYER: CHU²...

CHU2

Do you really think you can understand how I'm feeling?!

CHU2: Do you really think you can understand how I'm feeling?!

CHU2

I wanted to change the world! Through music! Through RAS! I wanted to change the world I live in!

CHU2: I wanted to change the world! Through music! Through RAS! I wanted to change the world I live in!

CHU2

But in the end...

CHU2: But in the end...

CHU2

Nothing changed! Nothing at all changed!

CHU2: Nothing changed! Nothing at all changed!

CHU2

I'm still just Chiyu Tamade!

CHU2: I'm still just Chiyu Tamade!

MASKING

You... You turnin' your back on our time in RAS...?

MASKING: You... You turnin' your back on our time in RAS...?

MASKING

You sayin' all our time together means nothin'?!

MASKING: You sayin' all our time together means nothin'?!

MASKING

... The hell with that! I ain't gonna take that!

MASKING: ... The hell with that! I ain't gonna take that!

MASKING

Yeah, I don't know what's got you down, but I ain't gonna let you reject our band!

MASKING: Yeah, I don't know what's got you down, but I ain't gonna let you reject our band!

MASKING

RAS changed our world! The band you made changed our world!

MASKING: RAS changed our world! The band you made changed our world!

MASKING

So take back what you just said! Take those damn words back...! D-dammit...!

MASKING: So take back what you just said! Take those damn words back...! D-dammit...!

CHU2

...

CHU2: ...

LAYER

CHU²... I want you to listen to this. Will you?

LAYER: CHU²... I want you to listen to this. Will you?

CHU2

Wh-what is this?!

CHU2: Wh-what is this?!

LAYER

We made this song together yesterday.

LAYER: We made this song together yesterday.

LAYER

... Although, all we really did was tweak and build on what you gave us.

LAYER: ... Although, all we really did was tweak and build on what you gave us.

LAYER

But that still wouldn't have been possible if it weren't for our time in RAS.

LAYER: But that still wouldn't have been possible if it weren't for our time in RAS.

LAYER

The fact that this song exists is proof that RAS changed our world!

LAYER: The fact that this song exists is proof that RAS changed our world!

CHU2

...!

CHU2: ...!

LAYER

We don't know why you're in so much pain. But...

LAYER: We don't know why you're in so much pain. But...

LAYER

You're the reason all of us are here in the greatest band called RAS.

LAYER: You're the reason all of us are here in the greatest band called RAS.

CHU2

...

CHU2: ...

LAYER

The whole time I kept playing in backup bands, all I wanted to do, was be in a band with Hana-chan.

LAYER: The whole time I kept playing in backup bands, all I wanted to do, was be in a band with Hana-chan.

LAYER

I was stuck in the past, dreaming of the future that could've been...

LAYER: I was stuck in the past, dreaming of the future that could've been...

LAYER

But you know what, CHU²? You set me free...

LAYER: But you know what, CHU²? You set me free...

CHU2

...

CHU2: ...

LAYER

If you hadn't been there, I never would've been able to join a band!

LAYER: If you hadn't been there, I never would've been able to join a band!

LAYER

If you hadn't been there, I would've been living in the past forever!

LAYER: If you hadn't been there, I would've been living in the past forever!

LAYER

You changed the paths of the worlds we each lived in, CHU²...!

LAYER: You changed the paths of the worlds we each lived in, CHU²...!

LAYER

... Sniff.

LAYER: ... Sniff.

LAYER

Sorry... You're probably wondering why I'm crying, but I don't really know either... My body's just telling me this is what it wants to do...

LAYER: Sorry... You're probably wondering why I'm crying, but I don't really know either... My body's just telling me this is what it wants to do...

LAYER

So, CHU²...

LAYER: So, CHU²...

The Other Three

CHU²!
CHU²-san!
CHU²-sama!

The Other Three: CHU²!
CHU²-san!
CHU²-sama!

LOCK

Let's keep going wild together!

LOCK: Let's keep going wild together!

PAREO

It is your turn this time to raise the curtain, CHU²-sama!

PAREO: It is your turn this time to raise the curtain, CHU²-sama!

MASKING

We ain't gonna let you stay all alone on the other side of that curtain!

MASKING: We ain't gonna let you stay all alone on the other side of that curtain!

LAYER

CHU²! It's your turn now!

LAYER: CHU²! It's your turn now!

LAYER

Change the world!!

LAYER: Change the world!!

Unstoppable Tears

Overcome with emotion, CHU²'s tears flow. It is the same for the others.

CHU²'s Penthouse - Living Room

 

CHU2

What's with you...?

CHU2: What's with you...?

CHU2

What's with all you people?!

CHU2: What's with all you people?!

CHU2

... Sniff...

CHU2: ... Sniff...

CHU2

I never asked any of you to barge into my heart!

CHU2: I never asked any of you to barge into my heart!

CHU2

Why won't you leave me alone?!

CHU2: Why won't you leave me alone?!

CHU2

Why does it hurt so bad to hear your words?!

CHU2: Why does it hurt so bad to hear your words?!

CHU2

Why...?

CHU2: Why...?

CHU2

Why won't the tears stop...?

CHU2: Why won't the tears stop...?

The Other Three

CHU²-sama!
CHU²-san!
CHU²!

The Other Three: CHU²-sama!
CHU²-san!
CHU²!

LAYER

I guess your body can't lie either.

LAYER: I guess your body can't lie either.

LAYER

Those tears are the biggest proof of our time together in RAS.

LAYER: Those tears are the biggest proof of our time together in RAS.

LAYER

I never doubted it, but I'm still so glad to see it... Our time in RAS is a part of you too, CHU².

LAYER: I never doubted it, but I'm still so glad to see it... Our time in RAS is a part of you too, CHU².

CHU2

Sob~.

CHU2: Sob~.

PAREO

CHU²-sama~.

PAREO: CHU²-sama~.

CHU2

... Sniff.

CHU2: ... Sniff.

PAREO

Would you like me to fetch you another box of tissues, CHU²-sama?

PAREO: Would you like me to fetch you another box of tissues, CHU²-sama?

CHU2

No, I'm fine now...

CHU2: No, I'm fine now...

CHU2

LAYER, could I listen to that song again? The one all of you wrote.

CHU2: LAYER, could I listen to that song again? The one all of you wrote.

LAYER

Sure. We did get a bit sidetracked after all.

LAYER: Sure. We did get a bit sidetracked after all.

LAYER

Alright, playing it now.

LAYER: Alright, playing it now.

CHU2

...

CHU2: ...

CHU2

This is a good arrangement... And this image is what I was going for...

CHU2: This is a good arrangement... And this image is what I was going for...

CHU2

These lyrics... They're yours, aren't they, LAYER?

CHU2: These lyrics... They're yours, aren't they, LAYER?

LAYER

Um, yes... But I've never written lyrics before, so all I really did ws copy what I've seen you do.

LAYER: Um, yes... But I've never written lyrics before, so all I really did ws copy what I've seen you do.

LAYER

... What do you think? If you have any thoughts, there's no need to hold back.

LAYER: ... What do you think? If you have any thoughts, there's no need to hold back.

CHU2

...

CHU2: ...

CHU2

I think they're great.

CHU2: I think they're great.

LAYER

Really...?

LAYER: Really...?

CHU2

They surpassed my expectations.

CHU2: They surpassed my expectations.

LAYER

...?!

LAYER: ...?!

CHU2

When I heard the song, my heart skipped a beat, and I felt the emotions behind the words.

CHU2: When I heard the song, my heart skipped a beat, and I felt the emotions behind the words.

CHU2

This what RAS's music is supposed to be like.

CHU2: This what RAS's music is supposed to be like.

LAYER

... Sniff...

LAYER: ... Sniff...

MASKING

You cryin' again, Rei...?

MASKING: You cryin' again, Rei...?

LAYER

I-it's not my fault... I didn't expect words like that...

LAYER: I-it's not my fault... I didn't expect words like that...

MASKING

... You're such a crybaby, y'know?

MASKING: ... You're such a crybaby, y'know?

LAYER

Real funny, Masuki. You were crying earlier too.

LAYER: Real funny, Masuki. You were crying earlier too.

LAYER

... Sigh~. I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed. Is it alright if I step out for some air?

LAYER: ... Sigh~. I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed. Is it alright if I step out for some air?

MASKING

Huh, it's startin' to look pretty good outside. Mind if I come with? Actually, let's all go!

MASKING: Huh, it's startin' to look pretty good outside. Mind if I come with? Actually, let's all go!

LOCK

Ah~, this feels mighty nice~.

LOCK: Ah~, this feels mighty nice~.

MASKING

Been a while since we've looked at the view from here at night.

MASKING: Been a while since we've looked at the view from here at night.

PAREO

Please come to my side, CHU²-sama...! We could even hold hands if you would like.

PAREO: Please come to my side, CHU²-sama...! We could even hold hands if you would like.

CHU2

No, we're not holding hands!

CHU2: No, we're not holding hands!

LAYER

Looks like the whole army's here...

LAYER: Looks like the whole army's here...

All

...

All: ...

CHU2

... Hey. Can I have a moment?

CHU2: ... Hey. Can I have a moment?

PAREO

What is it, CHU²-sama?

PAREO: What is it, CHU²-sama?

CHU2

There's something I want to tell all of you.

CHU2: There's something I want to tell all of you.

CHU2

It's about me and my mom...

CHU2: It's about me and my mom...

Crush!

Once the tears stop, CHU² begins talking about her mother.

PAREO

You wish to talk about your mother and yourself, CHU²-sama...?

PAREO: You wish to talk about your mother and yourself, CHU²-sama...?

CHU2

Yeah... It's something I never intended to share with anyone...

CHU2: Yeah... It's something I never intended to share with anyone...

CHU2

But I want all of you to know.

CHU2: But I want all of you to know.

LAYER

If you're okay with talking about it... we'll listen, of course.

LAYER: If you're okay with talking about it... we'll listen, of course.

CHU2

Thanks...

CHU2: Thanks...

CHU2

Remember that time my mom came? That's when it hit me...

CHU2: Remember that time my mom came? That's when it hit me...

CHU2

I realized my world hadn't changed at all.

CHU2: I realized my world hadn't changed at all.

CHU2

And then I stopped being able to come up with ideas while writing music.

CHU2: And then I stopped being able to come up with ideas while writing music.

CHU2

Morning came, and I still hadn't made any progress because my mom's words had been playing in my head over and over.

CHU2: Morning came, and I still hadn't made any progress because my mom's words had been playing in my head over and over.

CHU2

So I resorted to giving you a half-baked song...

CHU2: So I resorted to giving you a half-baked song...

MASKING

HUh? That makes no sense. She was praisin' our show.

MASKING: HUh? That makes no sense. She was praisin' our show.

LOCK

Yes. She seemed like a very nice mother to me...

LOCK: Yes. She seemed like a very nice mother to me...

CHU2

Mom's always praised me.

CHU2: Mom's always praised me.

CHU2

Ever since I was little...

CHU2: Ever since I was little...

CHU2

There wasn't a single time she didn't. She praised me for anything and everything.

CHU2: There wasn't a single time she didn't. She praised me for anything and everything.

CHU2

No matter how poorly I did at violin or piano competition, there was always her praise...

CHU2: No matter how poorly I did at violin or piano competition, there was always her praise...

CHU2

And each time she praised me, it made me realize...

CHU2: And each time she praised me, it made me realize...

CHU2

I had no talent.

CHU2: I had no talent.

PAREO

Hmm? But why...?

PAREO: Hmm? But why...?

CHU2

Because her praise was never about how I played, it was always about how much effort I put in...

CHU2: Because her praise was never about how I played, it was always about how much effort I put in...

CHu2

And for her, seeing her own child desparately trying was enough...

CHu2: And for her, seeing her own child desparately trying was enough...

CHU2

But I...

CHU2: But I...

CHU2

I wanted to play music like her... I wanted to be taken seriously and taught by her. I wanted to be taught by the great violin soloist that I respected more than anyone!

CHU2: I wanted to play music like her... I wanted to be taken seriously and taught by her. I wanted to be taught by the great violin soloist that I respected more than anyone!

CHU2

I didn't want an A for effort!

CHU2: I didn't want an A for effort!

CHU2

...

CHU2: ...

CHU2

It's why I've always wanted to make her look at me and properly acknowledge what I do...

CHU2: It's why I've always wanted to make her look at me and properly acknowledge what I do...

CHU2

And if it couldn't be for how I played, I wanted it to be for music I created...! I've felt this way all my life.

CHU2: And if it couldn't be for how I played, I wanted it to be for music I created...! I've felt this way all my life.

CHU2

And I thought the moment had finally arrived.

CHU2: And I thought the moment had finally arrived.

CHU2

But in the end...

CHU2: But in the end...

CHU2

My world hadn't changed at all... and all I got was another A for effort...

CHU2: My world hadn't changed at all... and all I got was another A for effort...

CHU2

...

CHU2: ...

PAREO

I did not know...

PAREO: I did not know...

MASKING

Hey, CHU². I'm just gonna come right out and say what's on my mind, okay...?

MASKING: Hey, CHU². I'm just gonna come right out and say what's on my mind, okay...?

CHU2

What?

CHU2: What?

MASKING

The five of us, we're all alike, you know...?

MASKING: The five of us, we're all alike, you know...?

CHU2

... Alike?

CHU2: ... Alike?

MASKING

Findin' out you've got baggage just like the rest of us is kind of a relief, honestly.

MASKING: Findin' out you've got baggage just like the rest of us is kind of a relief, honestly.

CHU2

... I don't get it.

CHU2: ... I don't get it.

MASKING

Each of us has stuff we can't tell other people, but I also think it's what brought us together...

MASKING: Each of us has stuff we can't tell other people, but I also think it's what brought us together...

MASKING

I doubt we would've even met otherwise.

MASKING: I doubt we would've even met otherwise.

CHU2

...

CHU2: ...

CHU2

... I think you're actually right, MASKING.

CHU2: ... I think you're actually right, MASKING.

PAREO

CHU²-sama...?

PAREO: CHU²-sama...?

CHU2

RAS was born because the things we're struggling with brought us here...

CHU2: RAS was born because the things we're struggling with brought us here...

LAYER

Fufu... That does sounds like us, alright.

LAYER: Fufu... That does sounds like us, alright.

LOCK

Yes. It makes so much sense.

LOCK: Yes. It makes so much sense.

MASKING

Basically, we're just a bunch of guys whose only savin' grace is music.

MASKING: Basically, we're just a bunch of guys whose only savin' grace is music.

LAYER

We may not be good at living in peace, but nobody can beat us when it comes to music...

LAYER: We may not be good at living in peace, but nobody can beat us when it comes to music...

LAYER

...

LAYER: ...

LAYER

And you know what, CHU²...? Staying beaten stinks...

LAYER: And you know what, CHU²...? Staying beaten stinks...

CHU2

Huh?

CHU2: Huh?

LAYER

If RAS's music didn't reach your mom, it means our performance didn't reach her either.

LAYER: If RAS's music didn't reach your mom, it means our performance didn't reach her either.

LAYER

There's no way we can let it end like this, right?

LAYER: There's no way we can let it end like this, right?

CHU2

LAYER...?

CHU2: LAYER...?

LAYER

It's not our style to stay face down in the dirt!

LAYER: It's not our style to stay face down in the dirt!

LAYER

Aren't we supposed to be the ultimate band that's going to revolutionize music?!

LAYER: Aren't we supposed to be the ultimate band that's going to revolutionize music?!

MASKING

You got that right. Our music did get disrespected hard.

MASKING: You got that right. Our music did get disrespected hard.

MASKING

We ain't gonna let her get away with doin' that now, are we?

MASKING: We ain't gonna let her get away with doin' that now, are we?

LOCK

I don't care if she's a world-famous violinist! I want to give her a proper taste of our unbeatable music!

LOCK: I don't care if she's a world-famous violinist! I want to give her a proper taste of our unbeatable music!

PAREO

Yes, PAREO~♪ This is certainly getting exciting, is it not, CHU²-sama?

PAREO: Yes, PAREO~♪ This is certainly getting exciting, is it not, CHU²-sama?

CHU2

...

CHU2: ...

CHU2

You're all crazy, you know that...?

CHU2: You're all crazy, you know that...?

CHU2

Talk about easily surpassing my expecations... Sigh...

CHU2: Talk about easily surpassing my expecations... Sigh...

CHU2

But you've also reminded me of something...

CHU2: But you've also reminded me of something...

CHU2

I've always liked that way of thinking.

CHU2: I've always liked that way of thinking.

CHU2

OK...

CHU2: OK...

CHU2

We're crushing my mom at the music festival... No matter what!

CHU2: We're crushing my mom at the music festival... No matter what!

CORUSCATE -DNA-

CHU² is herself again and practice resumes. What name is given to their song?

CHU²'s Penthouse - Studio

 

CHU2

MASKING!

CHU2: MASKING!

MASKING

Huh?! You pickin' on me again?!

MASKING: Huh?! You pickin' on me again?!

CHU2

You call that thrashing? How many times do I have to tell you to play that part more intensely?!

CHU2: You call that thrashing? How many times do I have to tell you to play that part more intensely?!

MASKING

What?! I already am! How the hell can I play any harder?!

MASKING: What?! I already am! How the hell can I play any harder?!

CHU2

Try growing a third arm! You're our drummer. I'm sure you can do that much.

CHU2: Try growing a third arm! You're our drummer. I'm sure you can do that much.

MASKING

Why you little... You're on! I'll show ya!

MASKING: Why you little... You're on! I'll show ya!

CHU2

LAYER! I'm changing the bridge a bit and giving you the score now. Try this version next time.

CHU2: LAYER! I'm changing the bridge a bit and giving you the score now. Try this version next time.

LAYER

Alright. But I'd like to make a suggestion too...

LAYER: Alright. But I'd like to make a suggestion too...

LAYR

LOCK.

LAYR: LOCK.

LOCK

Y-yes?!

LOCK: Y-yes?!

LAYER

Could you try to stand out a bit more during the interlude? Just let your music loose instead of worrying about the rest of us.

LAYER: Could you try to stand out a bit more during the interlude? Just let your music loose instead of worrying about the rest of us.

LOCK

My music...

LOCK: My music...

CHU2

Yes. Sharpen the emotion of that moment.

CHU2: Yes. Sharpen the emotion of that moment.

LOCK

O-okay! I'll make it extra sharp 'n pointy!

LOCK: O-okay! I'll make it extra sharp 'n pointy!

PAREO

This is so incredible... It has only been a day, but the song we arranged has already become even better and better!

PAREO: This is so incredible... It has only been a day, but the song we arranged has already become even better and better!

MASKING

You feelin' it too, huh, PAREO? Looks like CHU²'s finally snapped out of what's been botherin' her.

MASKING: You feelin' it too, huh, PAREO? Looks like CHU²'s finally snapped out of what's been botherin' her.

PAREO

This is how CHU²-sama should be, and I would not have it any other way. I shall play with even greater vigor~♪

PAREO: This is how CHU²-sama should be, and I would not have it any other way. I shall play with even greater vigor~♪

CHU2

Alright, let's try this again from the top.

CHU2: Alright, let's try this again from the top.

CHU2

(The flashes of inspiration just keep coming...)

CHU2: (The flashes of inspiration just keep coming...)

CHU2

(Hearing everyone play fills my mind with one idea after another...)

CHU2: (Hearing everyone play fills my mind with one idea after another...)

CHu2

(Mom, you've always given me so much support as your child...)

CHu2: (Mom, you've always given me so much support as your child...)

CHU2

(But the person I am now...)

CHU2: (But the person I am now...)

CHU2

(... Is the producer of RAISE A SUILEN, the greatest band in existence!)

CHU2: (... Is the producer of RAISE A SUILEN, the greatest band in existence!)

CHU2

Hit it, people!

CHU2: Hit it, people!

Break

 

CHU²'s Penthouse - Living Room

 

MASKING

Aw~, crud~. Still don't have enough arms~.

MASKING: Aw~, crud~. Still don't have enough arms~.

LOCK

I need a lot more practice if I'm going to make that part my own...

LOCK: I need a lot more practice if I'm going to make that part my own...

PAREO

I still found your performances to be very lovely. Just listening makes my heart race♪

PAREO: I still found your performances to be very lovely. Just listening makes my heart race♪

MASKING

Y'know, CHU²'s really somethin'. Seriously, where does she get those damn ideas?

MASKING: Y'know, CHU²'s really somethin'. Seriously, where does she get those damn ideas?

LOCK

Thanks to her adjustments, there is even more emotion behind each note.

LOCK: Thanks to her adjustments, there is even more emotion behind each note.

MASKING

Hmm? Hey, where are Rei and CHU²?

MASKING: Hmm? Hey, where are Rei and CHU²?

PAREO

They are still in the studio. Last I saw, they were talking...

PAREO: They are still in the studio. Last I saw, they were talking...

CHU²'s Penthouse - Studio

 

LAYER

... There. This arrangement should do it! Mmm~, I can't wait to play with everyone again.

LAYER: ... There. This arrangement should do it! Mmm~, I can't wait to play with everyone again.

LAYER

This really has become our greatest song. I'm so excited.

LAYER: This really has become our greatest song. I'm so excited.

CHU2

Hmph, stop wasting your time stating the obvious.

CHU2: Hmph, stop wasting your time stating the obvious.

LAYER

Are you sure the lyrics don't need to be changed though? I feel it'd make it better because the music's changed a bit.

LAYER: Are you sure the lyrics don't need to be changed though? I feel it'd make it better because the music's changed a bit.

CHU2

No... I want to keep the lyrics as they are.

CHU2: No... I want to keep the lyrics as they are.

CHU2

However, there is one section I'd like to change to fit the title. Do you mind?

CHU2: However, there is one section I'd like to change to fit the title. Do you mind?

LAYER

Huh? You've come up with a title?

LAYER: Huh? You've come up with a title?

CHU2

Yes.

CHU2: Yes.

CHU2

The title is...

CHU2: The title is...

CHU2

"CORUSCATE -DNA-."

CHU2: "CORUSCATE -DNA-."

CHU2

Coruscate means to give off light...

CHU2: Coruscate means to give off light...

LAYER

Give off... light...

LAYER: Give off... light...

CHU2

That's how you appeared that time... At least to me...

CHU2: That's how you appeared that time... At least to me...

LAYER

CHU²! It's your turn now!

LAYER: CHU²! It's your turn now!

LAYER

Change the world!

LAYER: Change the world!

LAYER

... Thanks, CHU².

LAYER: ... Thanks, CHU².

CHU2

What are you thanking me for? We haven't accomplished anything yet.

CHU2: What are you thanking me for? We haven't accomplished anything yet.

CHU2

Eeverything depends on the performance we give at the festival, so I'm going to work all of you even harder. Enjoy.

CHU2: Eeverything depends on the performance we give at the festival, so I'm going to work all of you even harder. Enjoy.

LAYER

Fufu, I wouldn't have it any other way... Let's go wild!

LAYER: Fufu, I wouldn't have it any other way... Let's go wild!

We are...

Ready to change the world? The rock festival is about to begin!

Advanced Rock Festival - Dressing Room

 

LOCK

We're finally here... The Advanced Rock Festival...

LOCK: We're finally here... The Advanced Rock Festival...

PAREO

With this being the kind of festival with mutliple major-label performers, the venue's atmosphere feels different from what we are used to, does it not?

PAREO: With this being the kind of festival with mutliple major-label performers, the venue's atmosphere feels different from what we are used to, does it not?

LOCK

I noticed the same thing! Some of the dressing rooms even have bodyguards at the entrance.

LOCK: I noticed the same thing! Some of the dressing rooms even have bodyguards at the entrance.

CHU2

Hmph, big deal. That has nothing to do with music.

CHU2: Hmph, big deal. That has nothing to do with music.

MASKING

All is I was doin' was standin' by the entrance, and people were freakin' out for some reason...

MASKING: All is I was doin' was standin' by the entrance, and people were freakin' out for some reason...

PAREO

Perhaps they thought you were a bodyguard, Massu-san...

PAREO: Perhaps they thought you were a bodyguard, Massu-san...

LAYER

I'm guessing it's because you had that scary look on your face again.

LAYER: I'm guessing it's because you had that scary look on your face again.

MASKING

Huh?! I wasn't makin' a scary face!

MASKING: Huh?! I wasn't makin' a scary face!

All

Hahahaha.

All: Hahahaha.

PAREO

By the way, CHU²-sama! Is your mother here already?

PAREO: By the way, CHU²-sama! Is your mother here already?

CHU2

I got word that she arrived just now.

CHU2: I got word that she arrived just now.

LOCK

That's great~. It means she won't be late this time!

LOCK: That's great~. It means she won't be late this time!

CHU2

She may like to do things in her own time, but at least she's not jetlagged anymore, so there's that.

CHU2: She may like to do things in her own time, but at least she's not jetlagged anymore, so there's that.

LAYER

I'm sure the call you made yesterday helped.

LAYER: I'm sure the call you made yesterday helped.

CHU2

Only because we can't do any crushing if there's nobody to crush.

CHU2: Only because we can't do any crushing if there's nobody to crush.

PAREO

The results of our practice could not be any better~♪ Let us show your mother what our unbeatable music is like, CHU²-sama!

PAREO: The results of our practice could not be any better~♪ Let us show your mother what our unbeatable music is like, CHU²-sama!

LOCK

We're going up against a world-famous violinist. She'll be a truly worthy opponent!

LOCK: We're going up against a world-famous violinist. She'll be a truly worthy opponent!

MASKING

Might as well bury the other performers while we're at it!

MASKING: Might as well bury the other performers while we're at it!

LAYER

Time to show everyone here how hard we rock!

LAYER: Time to show everyone here how hard we rock!

CHU2

If we're going to do all that...

CHU2: If we're going to do all that...

CHU2

We need to go out there and surpass some expectations!

CHU2: We need to go out there and surpass some expectations!

All

Yes!
You bet!
Of course!

All: Yes!
You bet!
Of course!

LAYER

Let's go!

LAYER: Let's go!

Advanced Rock Festival - Stage

 

LAYER

Thank you for having us here today. We are RAISE A SUILEN.

LAYER: Thank you for having us here today. We are RAISE A SUILEN.

LAYER

We hope you'll enjoy our song. It's called...

LAYER: We hope you'll enjoy our song. It's called...

LAYER

"CORUSCATE -DNA-."

LAYER: "CORUSCATE -DNA-."

LAYER

...

LAYER: ...

LAYER

All you people out there... It's time to go wild!

LAYER: All you people out there... It's time to go wild!

LOCK

(I can't believe I'm playing like this! I can feel the crowd's energy rising...)

LOCK: (I can't believe I'm playing like this! I can feel the crowd's energy rising...)

LOCK

(This moment is also going to be engraved into me as proof of my time with RAS. With such an intense concert burned into me... I'll be invincible!)

LOCK: (This moment is also going to be engraved into me as proof of my time with RAS. With such an intense concert burned into me... I'll be invincible!)

PAREO

(This is amazing... Every fiber of my being is tingling... Everyone's music is coursing through my veins...!)

PAREO: (This is amazing... Every fiber of my being is tingling... Everyone's music is coursing through my veins...!)

PAREO

(The Reona Nyubara who was alone and lonely no longer exists! Even if the world turns against me... I have nothing to fear because everyone is a part of me now!)

PAREO: (The Reona Nyubara who was alone and lonely no longer exists! Even if the world turns against me... I have nothing to fear because everyone is a part of me now!)

MASKING

(I finally get why you pretty much never offer any praise, CHU². It's 'cause you're always givin' your all and more dedicated than anyone when it comes to music.)

MASKING: (I finally get why you pretty much never offer any praise, CHU². It's 'cause you're always givin' your all and more dedicated than anyone when it comes to music.)

MASKING

(Then keep demandin' more from me...! I'll become better than you want! So long as you keep wantin'... I'll go way past your expectations no matter what they are!)

MASKING: (Then keep demandin' more from me...! I'll become better than you want! So long as you keep wantin'... I'll go way past your expectations no matter what they are!)

CHU2

(Mom... Until this very moment, I never imagined I'd ever feel this way about you...)

CHU2: (Mom... Until this very moment, I never imagined I'd ever feel this way about you...)

CHU2

(But if it weren't for you, I never would've gotten to be a part of the best band ever, so... Thanks, Mom...)

CHU2: (But if it weren't for you, I never would've gotten to be a part of the best band ever, so... Thanks, Mom...)

CHU2

(And someday, I swear I'll make it to your side, and it's going to be RAS's unbeatable music that brings me there!)

CHU2: (And someday, I swear I'll make it to your side, and it's going to be RAS's unbeatable music that brings me there!)

LAYER

(Each breath and each heartbeat makes time accelerate even more...)

LAYER: (Each breath and each heartbeat makes time accelerate even more...)

LAYER

(The more things we're engraved with, the faster and stronger we become!)

LAYER: (The more things we're engraved with, the faster and stronger we become!)

LAYER

(That's who we are! That's what RAISE A SUILEN is!)

LAYER: (That's who we are! That's what RAISE A SUILEN is!)

LAYER

(From now on, we won't let anyone's expectations catch up to us!)

LAYER: (From now on, we won't let anyone's expectations catch up to us!)

Advanced Rock Festival - Dressing Room

 

MASKING

Damn, what's this feelin'...? I'm still all giddy...

MASKING: Damn, what's this feelin'...? I'm still all giddy...

LOCK

Th-that was amazing... I've never felt anything like this before... It's like I'm being overwhelmed with emotions...

LOCK: Th-that was amazing... I've never felt anything like this before... It's like I'm being overwhelmed with emotions...

PAREO

I know exactly what you mean! I cried while performing!

PAREO: I know exactly what you mean! I cried while performing!

LAYER

The crowd's energy was really something, but the intensity of our music was even greater!

LAYER: The crowd's energy was really something, but the intensity of our music was even greater!

CHU2

I can't believe I felt that way... I never even imagined it would be possible...

CHU2: I can't believe I felt that way... I never even imagined it would be possible...

MASKING

Huh...? Feel what way?

MASKING: Huh...? Feel what way?

CHU2

It's nothing, alright?

CHU2: It's nothing, alright?

PAREO

...?! It might be your mother, CHU²-sama! Yes! A moment, please!

PAREO: ...?! It might be your mother, CHU²-sama! Yes! A moment, please!

PAREO

Is it okay, CHU²-sama...?

PAREO: Is it okay, CHU²-sama...?

CHU2

Yes...

CHU2: Yes...

MASKING

Damn... I'm gettin' real nervous for some reason...

MASKING: Damn... I'm gettin' real nervous for some reason...

LOCK

Th-the big moment is finally here... Hang in there, CHU²-san!

LOCK: Th-the big moment is finally here... Hang in there, CHU²-san!

LAYER

You've got nothing to worry about. There's no way the way we played didn't affect her. Not after how we went beyond expectations!

LAYER: You've got nothing to worry about. There's no way the way we played didn't affect her. Not after how we went beyond expectations!

PAREO

Indeed! I shall open the door now!

PAREO: Indeed! I shall open the door now!

CHU2'S Mom

That was such a nice performance, Chiyu~!

CHU2'S Mom: That was such a nice performance, Chiyu~!

CHU2

Hello, Mom.

CHU2: Hello, Mom.

CHU2's Mom

You did absolutely wonderfully! Just listening to your music made my heart race. I can still feel the excitement!

CHU2's Mom: You did absolutely wonderfully! Just listening to your music made my heart race. I can still feel the excitement!

CHU2

... I see.

CHU2: ... I see.

All

...

All: ...

PAREO

If I may~, do you happen to have any other thoughts you would like to share? We would love to hear them!

PAREO: If I may~, do you happen to have any other thoughts you would like to share? We would love to hear them!

CHU2's Mom

All of you did very nicely too! I'm sure you must've practiced a lot!

CHU2's Mom: All of you did very nicely too! I'm sure you must've practiced a lot!

CHU2

...

CHU2: ...

MASKING

That's not what CHU²'s waitin' to hear...

MASKING: That's not what CHU²'s waitin' to hear...

LOCK

I-it can be anything, no matter how small! If you have anything else you'd like to-

LOCK: I-it can be anything, no matter how small! If you have anything else you'd like to-

CHU2

Stop. It's okay.

CHU2: Stop. It's okay.

CHU2

Thanks, Mom... I'm glad you came.

CHU2: Thanks, Mom... I'm glad you came.

LAYER

CHU²...

LAYER: CHU²...

CHU2's Mom

Anyway, I should go now. I'd love to take all of you to a restaurant, but I have rehearsals for tomorrow's concert.

CHU2's Mom: Anyway, I should go now. I'd love to take all of you to a restaurant, but I have rehearsals for tomorrow's concert.

CHU2

I understand...

CHU2: I understand...

CHU2's Mom

... Oh, by the way.

CHU2's Mom: ... Oh, by the way.

CHU2's Mom

For some reason, watching you on stag reminded me of when I was little, Chiyu.

CHU2's Mom: For some reason, watching you on stag reminded me of when I was little, Chiyu.

CHU2's Mom

All there was back then was the simple joy of music... I wonder why your concert reminded me of those days.

CHU2's Mom: All there was back then was the simple joy of music... I wonder why your concert reminded me of those days.

CHU2's Mom

And I know the music we play is different, but I found your music today to be very stimulating! I have a good feeling about tomorrow's concert because of all of you!

CHU2's Mom: And I know the music we play is different, but I found your music today to be very stimulating! I have a good feeling about tomorrow's concert because of all of you!

CHU2's Mom

So thank you, RAISE A SUILEN!

CHU2's Mom: So thank you, RAISE A SUILEN!

CHU2

Our music... had an effect on Mom...?

CHU2: Our music... had an effect on Mom...?

CHU2's Mom

Good luck! I can't wait to see what you're all going to do next!

CHU2's Mom: Good luck! I can't wait to see what you're all going to do next!

CHU2

... Mom.

CHU2: ... Mom.

CHU2

There's something I've always wanted to tell you...

CHU2: There's something I've always wanted to tell you...

CHU2

I love the way you play the violin.

CHU2: I love the way you play the violin.

CHU2

But...

CHU2: But...

CHU2

I'm now RAISE A SUILEN's CHU².

CHU2: I'm now RAISE A SUILEN's CHU².

CHU2

That makes me the producer of the ultimate band, and we're going to make history by revolutionizing music...

CHU2: That makes me the producer of the ultimate band, and we're going to make history by revolutionizing music...

CHU2

Alright, everyone... It's time to go change the world.

CHU2: Alright, everyone... It's time to go change the world.

All

Yes!
You bet!
Yeah!

All: Yes!
You bet!
Yeah!

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