Kimisute main story [0部 ] Part 1
Side:Argonavis
Ren: (The stage I saw has a kid…)
Ren: (Even now I’m still searching for the answer to the feeling that remained in my heart)
Ren: (and now…)
Ren: (I’m now singing, to chase after that feeling I felt that day)
Audience: Wa—!
Ren: Everyone, thank you! We’re Argonavis!
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[Backstage]
Yuto: Good work! Everyone was super pumped up!
Banri: Yeah! It even felt better than what we did in rehearsal!
Wataru: We hit it off really well today. Even the audience was on the same wavelength with the excitement
Rio: Yup. It was just as fun for me too
Ren: …it was amazing
Ren: Yuto’s guitar, Wataru’s base, Rio’s keyboard, Banri’s drumming…
Ren: It felt like everyone’s music was pulling me along with them
Banri: What are you saying Ren-kun! It's definitely the opposite!
Ren: Huh..?
Yuto: Thats right Ren! It was because your singing was so on point that it drew everyone along and hyped us up!
Ren: Is, is that so..?
Rio: Goryo and Shiroishi hit the bullseye. When you started singing, it felt like we were all drawn in all at once, especially today
Wataru: Yeah, it was so good
Ren: …ah, when you say all that its kind of embarrassing… but, I’m really happy you say so
Ren: It felt like we were making music alongside lots of people in the crowd... It was really fun
Wataru: Finally joining a label and performing our first live show, I was kinda worried what would happen but…
Yuto: To be able to participate in a fes sponsored by our label alongside a famous senior band whose popularity makes us shrink in comparison…
Yuto: Yeah at first I was scared, but without a doubt we pulled it off!
Banri: True true. In terms of crowd hype, don’tcha think there wasn’t much of a difference
Banri: To be able to hype up the crowd to the level of our seniors, I’d say is a pretty proud feat!
Rio: I do feel that it's also due to the overall flow as well..
Banri: Don’t go saying stuff that puts us down Rio-kun!
Wataru: Well, I understand what Kikyo’s getting at too
Ren: The others’ performance was also amazing… Even now, I can still vividly feel their sound in resonating within me
???: You guy’s sound was also the kind to resonate deep in my heart y’know
Yuto: Furusawa-san!
Furusawa: I let you guys participate in this fes and believed in your abilities. Glad to see that choice wasn’t a wrong one at all
Ren: (This person here is Furusawa-san. The person that let us, Argonavis, do a major debut)
Ren: (Right now we’re affiliated with the record label he manages, Apollo records, and continue our band activities there)
Wataru: Thank you so much for granting us such a precious opportunity like this
Furusawa: No no, its not something you really need to thank me for
Furusawa: I also wanted to see how far you could hold it up if you were thrown into the rings of professionals
Rio: You were testing us then
Furusawa: Yup. Did it ruffle your feathers?
Rio: No. In fact I rather feel honored
Banri: Yeah. It goes to show much you anticipate from us after all!
Furusawa: Ahahaha! Yeah indeed! And to boot, you guys showed me results far more than I ever expected!
Wataru: Results… ?
Furusawa: You haven’t seen it yet?
Furusawa: In perfectly during the interval times. Go look up the fes on your SNS.
Banri: Oh! Our name is coming up alot!
Yuto: You’re right… Compared to our previous lives, there’s so much more …
Furusawa: Hey Ren
Ren: ! Y-Yes…!
Furusawa: Its always been like that but today. Today’s singing had a feeling of weight and depth that deeply touched my heart. It was amazing
Ren: Ah… thank you very much!
Furusawa: The 4 of you’s power in your performances warmly wrapped around Ren’s voice and embellished it
Furusawa: Yuto, you really found some really good band members!
Yuto: Yup!
Furusawa: I’m looking forward to your activities from now on
Furusawa: Oh right, after the fes, could you guys stay back for a bit? There’s something I need to discuss
Yuto: Roger that. We’ll be waiting in the backstage area so if anything happens just pop in!
Yuto: We’ll continue to do our best. We look forward to your support!
The other four: We’re looking forward to your support!
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La fin du rêve [Part 1]
~Faniris practice ~
Felix: Lets cut off practice around here! Later on we can just revise at the rehearsals before the main stage.
Koharu: Okay, everyone, good work! Tomorrow, we meetup at the place right?
Daimon: Yes, while the performance tomorrow is at night, for tonight let's not stay up too late, take a good rest, and keep in good shape.
Tomoru: Jun, that one was for you, got it?
Jun: Ah.. I get it.. Tonight I won’t game before bed
Daimon: Tomoru, this one also applies to you. I know you’re always very busy but do you think you can take it easier tomorrow afternoon?
Tomoru: Of course..! I handed in a request for half day leave a month ago after all
Koharu: Since we were also cut off from Duck River’s support, the only thing we can do right now is produce a steady flow of lives right now, we need to make progress
Felix: However, since we all have jobs outside of music, its not as if we can frequently hold lives. For everyone who waits for our lives despite that, let us bring a great soiree tomorrow
Everyone: Yeah
Koharu: On that note, lets start heading back. Ah that reminds me Tomoru, where did you put the watering pail? I was looking for it before coming here but couldn’t seem to find it
Tomoru: Ah, I think after I used it for the plants in the cafe I just left it there.. Would you like me to get it later?
Koharu: Nah, I’ll be using it for personal use so I’ll go myself
Felix: Is it the plant you got from the kids last year? Has it bloomed yet?
Koharu: Well it should have, but nothing yet. Even when it was supposed to bloom a while back
Jun: Its a very beautiful flower right? Hm… I wonder what the reason is..
Koharu: I’m being careful with the sunlight and temperature plus the watering timing should be on track so…
Daimon: With all that effort and love that your showing it, it should bloom soon
Koharu: Ahaha, fingers crossed
~Backstage~
Jun: ah… a- I can’t draw my eyeliner straight..
Tomoru: Lend me it for a bit, I’ll do it…. Um… maybe.. Something like this?
Jun: eh..ah.. ah- wait a moment Tomoru..! Isn’t this a bit too fat?
Daimon: It seems we’ll have to ask Koharu to fix it when he arrives
Tomoru: That's right.. For the time being we should just prepare as much as we’re able to!..!
Felix: Speaking of that, Koharu is awfully late.. Daimon, after that, were you able to contact him?
Daimon: No.. during that call he just said that he’ll find a way to make it to the live in time but..
Jun: …ah.! Is it because today I haven’t been haunted by misfortune.. What should I do… thats right! Tomoru! Take that guitar over there and whack me straight in the head!
Tomoru: First, that's not possible, and second, no, I’m not doing that.
[Ping]
Daimon: Ah, a message from Koharu
Felix: Whats the situation on his end like?
Daimon: One of the kids he’s taking care of caught a fever, and their parent isn’t able to come by soon
Jun: …eh?
Daimon: To make matters worse, Koharu is the only caretaker available at the moment, so his hands are tied. Even if he’s somewhat late, he’ll still come to the livehouse, is what he said
Tomoru: What should we do? We can’t just go on like this, but there also isn't much time until the live is scheduled to start either.. should we change the performance now?
Jun: Did we have any songs that didn’t require a bass… or should we just adlib something on the spot? …I’m worried about that though
Felix: hm.. But just brainstorming will take up too much time
Daimon: That's right, if we’re looking for a bassist I have someone in mind. They're acquaintance from my roadie days but they know our songs very well. I think that today they said they’d also be here, so while waiting for Koharu, what about having them play instead?
Jun: but the costume and makeup…
Tomoru: How about having them play from the stage wings? They can look at the score while doing it, and we can explain the situation so when Koharu-san gets here we’ll-
Felix: Hold it.
Daimon: What’s wrong Felix?
Felix: In the chance that Koharu does make it later on, there’s no way we can show our audience and performance without all the official members
Jun: …so that means..
Felix: Let's cancel the live.
Tomoru: But-
Felix: I’ll take all responsibility. To everyone who’s already gathered for the live today, I’ll apologize later on
Daimon: But if we cancel it now, won’t he feel worse about it
Tomoru: That's right.. It’s not as if Koharu-san is at fault either…
Felix: I’ll have a talk with Koharu later on. Tomoru, I’m going to talk to the owner, so could you accompany me?
Tomoru: Okay.
Felix: Daimon and Jun, remove your makeup. If there are any remaining fans, I want you to act as staff to explain the situation and lead them out
Daimon: Ah, okay. Jun, lets go
Jun: Eh..! Ah.. I got it..
~Bar~
Koharu: I need another refill of this
Owner: Roger that, you need a double?
Koharu: Yeah
Koharu: Hah.. at least nothing bad happened to the kid.. I handed them over to their parent safely so for the time being, one weight on my shoulder is gone.. But saying that, the live.. Got canceled huh. While it couldn’t be helped.. It still stings pretty bad.. They’re all nice so they’ll all probably say ‘don’t mind it’ or something like that..
Koharu: But on second thought its still so frustrating… because of me we had to miss one of our live dates. Even though we don’t have as frequent activities, the live for the people who were always waiting for us was…!
Koharu: Hah
Koharu: I can’t apologize enough to both the members and the fans. But, how this kind of situation never happened before was most likely constant good luck after all… if something happens to one of the kids, regardless of what I want, I need to prioritize the children first. But its not like the others don’t prioritize the band either.. Even this time they’re all balancing things individually so its overwhelming..
Koharu: Thats why I ran to alcohol… drinking at this time definitely tastes bitter.. If I keep drinking, stuff that I don’t wanna think about will come wafting into my head..
Koharu: That's right… back then when Daimon’s grandpa was hospitalized I was…
Koharu: Shit
Owner: You seem oddly tired today, something happen?
Koharu: My bad, it ain’t much. .. I’ll ask for another of this then
Koharu The reason we appeared in the LRFes was because we were aiming to become pros. Thinking that was our last chance, we took care of alot of things and tried our hand, and even came all the way to Tokyo.
Koharu: If at that time, we had won the fes and went pro.. Something like “I have work right now so I won’t be able to perform” wouldn’t have worked.. did the me at that time really have the guts to go forward with that…? How do those guys feel about this.. Even the ones younger than me Tomoru and Jun will soon become 30… we aren’t students, we’re all full-fledged adults.
Koharu: Is it really okay to not drop these dreams and continue on like this..?
~Fantome Iris sharehouse~
Tomoru: Ah, it seems Koharu-san is back
Felix: Welcome back, Koharu
Koharu: w-what, you guys. I told you all that I’d be back late so just go to bed earlier right?
Jun: Well, this is around the time I’m always awake so…
Tomoru: Since we’re all taking a rest day tomorrow, don’t worry about it
Daimon: We were all worried about you
Felix: Daimon, could you prepare something nice on the stomach? Something for post-drinking like chazuke?
Koharu: Today’s live being canceled was my fault so you don’t have to worry so much
Daimon: Regardless of that, take a seat. It was a tiring day right? The face you have on right now seems more alcohol induced than normal after all
Koharu: Seen right through huh.
Koharu: I’m really sorry about the incident today. I caused alot of trouble to both you guys and our fans too.
Jun: K-koharu-san..
Felix: Koharu, raise your head. None of us here are going to pin the blame on you after all
Tomoru: That's right, there is no need for you alone to feel responsible for it
Koharu: …
Daimon: I’ll go make the chazuke. Is there anything you want?
Felix: Ah, I’ll have one too
Tomoru: Me too. Jun, you’ll eat some as well right?
Jun: y-yup
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Tomoru: Ah that reminds me, I was scrolling through sns a while ago and there were alot of supporting messages sent. Like “I’m sure there was something that occured” or “I want you all to still do your best!”.
Jun: Um.. there were also very few that were mad about it. Alot of people said that Fantome will always pull off a good live next..
Felix: That proves the strong trust and bond between us and our fans of course~
Daimon: That's true. Koharu, when the next chance comes we’ll bounce back
Koharu: ..yeah.. That's right…
Everyone: …
Felix: Lets discuss a bit about the next live. It was good that the owner of this livehouse was kind enough to say that while it won’t to be soon, as soon as a day opens up they’ll make adjustments to their schedule.
Daimon: The fans are expecting a lot so, we need to show them something good.
Tomoru: On that topic, how about we make some adjustments to our set list? Possibly change the composition a bit to make it better
Jun: I’ll also help think with you… if my presence is needed though…
Felix: Thanks you everyone. I’ll take it that you’ll also start making preparations for the next live as well, Koharu?
Koharu: When the schedule is set, tell me, I’ll do my best to arrange around it
Felix: Are you possibly worried.. That something similar to this may happen again?
Daimon: Lets take this opportunity for not just Koharu but for everyone, to confirm our individual schedules
Tomoru: Indeed so. Just like in the LRFes where due to company troubles I barely made it to perform after all… In the end it was okay since I made it but still…
Koharu: Hey… do you guys really think that… we can continue activities like this…?
Jun: …eh?
Koharu: We’re all adults here. We need to earn our own money and live, and as long as we’re all working we don’t know when this sort of situation might happen again.
Koharu: Just to put it out but I’m not putting anyone over the other, I’m just saying that at least for my job, I’m dealing with someone’s life…! If something happens, there’s no way I can look back and… if something like this between my job and the band happens again, I’ll…
Daimon: All we can do is do our best so it doesn’t happen, even me, I’ll do whatever is within my ability
Tomoru: I express the same sentiment.
Jun: y-yup
Felix: Koharu, we are comrades that settled on the same dream and moved away from our hometowns. Our dreams will definitely come to fruition, for now we can only continue on the path laid out
Koharu: Those dreams, are something we’ll all eventually wake up from right. Or do you seriously believe that those sorts of ever continuing dreams really exist?
Daimon: Hey, Koharu…
Felix: If that is how you feel, I have nothing to input then. Then, until our individual feelings can come back as once, how about we temporarily put a halt to band activities for the time being?-
Koharu: I didn’t ask for that…!
Felix: For now calm down, and lets individually sort out our thoughts, that’s what’s best now
Jun: …for how long…will that be..?
Felix: Who knows…when we’re all ready to restart activities that time will come naturally no?
Tomoru: Something like a cooling period right..? But in this situation where we all can’t really see the outcome is a bit…
Koharu: Are you really okay with that Feli..
Felix: If even one has an issue with the current band’s movement, then I believe that it is best to not make any at all
Koharu: I.. I’m asking what you want..!
Felix: I… I simply want everyone to continue music happily
Koharu: …Why do you always leave it to the will of others..! Why won’t you get mad and face me head on ?!!
Felix: I see it as there is no use in fighting, that is all.
Koharu: I said it before didn’t I.. that as long as you keep putting up that wall of yours it’ll come to bite you in the ass later on…
Koharu: To you, were we always just insignificant little existences that can be thrown away to you?!
Daimon: Koharu..! That's too much. Both of you, end it here.
Koharu: In the end… this’ll just be a repeat of the previous band isn’t it…
Jun: ah..!
[Koharu leaves]
Felix: … I’m returning to my room.
[Felix leaves]
Tomoru: Even Feli-san… ah.. How did it come to this…
Jun: D-daimon-san… it’ll be okay right..? There won’t be a fight and then break up… right?
Daimon: …ha. It’ll be fine, don’t worry about it too much. I’ll talk to Koharu for a bit..
[Daimon leaves]
Jun: There he goes… hey Tomoru.. Isn’t this…
Tomoru: Yeah… this definitely isn’t good…
Jun: I knew it…! I’ve never felt that bad of an atmosphere ever since I came to this sharehouse..!
Tomoru: Yeah… If they suddenly say that they don’t want to do the band anymore, then we have no input, is the feeling I got…
Jun: But both me and you have made sizable contributions to this band right…?...why are you smiling.. Did I get too full of myself..?!
Tomoru: No, thats not it. Its more that the Jun from the past would have been more like “Someone like me is useless..!”, or something like that right?
Jun: Thats true… but I realized that echoing those words wouldn’t be any good so..
Tomoru: …me too, I definitely want to continue this band..! I’m sure that both Feli-san and Koharu-san, and of course Daimon-san have the same feelings
Jun: um so… while maybe I can’t do much, maybe you could possibly find a solution to this problem
Tomoru: Me?
Jun: Because you had shown Feli-san your feelings when you heard their previous band was disbanding, is the reason that the current Fantome was born right..? Plus, when Feli-san asked you to join, you brought me along and now… I’m here too, so…
Tomoru: …
Jun: …ah! Sorry, someone like me butting in was…!
Tomoru: …no. Jun, thank you
Jun: I’ll also think of things I can do too, while waiting for the band to move along again…
Tomoru: Got it, I’ll do that too
~Koharu’s room~
Daimon: It’s me. I’m entering okay?
[Daimon enters]
Daimon: Koharu, I’ll get straight to the point. The reasoning behind you thinking you can’t continue the band isn’t just that one thing right..
Koharu: Yup. What happened now, if the worst happened to a child I was entrusted with, I didn’t know how I would be able to take responsibility.
Daimon: …
Koharu: To imagine that my own child I entrusted to someone could be in grave danger when I’m not there… there’s no way their parents or family could handle it
Daimon: With your line of work. Isn’t that something you understood from a while back? Why now all of a sudden? …Is it because you thought of my grandpa?
Koharu: ..!
Daimon: Despite you and gramps being so close, when he fell critically ill, no matter how many time you were contacted, you never showed. In the end he couldn’t see you before passing, and you didn’t even attend his funeral either. But you’ve always hidden the reason why.
Koharu: Right now isn’t… this isn’t the topic at hand
Daimon: I’m prepared to take any explanation given, yet you give me radio silence so it frustrates me, and makes me sad.
Daimon: …hey Koharu. The way you’re acting right now, you’re no different than Felix you know?
Koharu: …not like I don’t know that.
Koharu: …sorry but could you leave? Right now I don’t think I’m in the mood to talk with anyone
Daimon: …I see.
[Daimon leaves]
Koharu: …hah.. I’m pathetic aren’t I… Little potted plant, last year you were so beautiful but no matter how much water I give you now… it’s useless isn’t it…
Koharu: …if all you have left is to wither out…
~Tomoru’s office~
Tomoru: …even so we’re in a bind… ignoring the thorny atmosphere, we should really sit down and clearly discuss the future activities of the band together soon. As expected, the issue waters down to us being unable to focus on music entirely. Then instead we should switch our band activities to our main jobs and take up part time jobs during our free time… no that won’t work realistically…
Tomoru: Regardless of Jun, everyone enjoys their current jobs right now and none of us wanted to go pro just to quit our jobs either…
Chief: Kurokawa-kun
Tomoru: Going pro huh…
Chief: Kurokawa-kun…! How’s the progress on the project I asked about the other day?
Tomoru: Ah! My apologies! I am currently drafting the report mail at the moment. I will hand it over at once…!
Chief: Apologies okay? Make sure you’re taking sufficient breaks and not too much overtime okay? The labor standards office has been pretty noisy these days. And to add, maybe in around 30 minutes could you clear some time for a meeting?
Tomoru: Understood. Then, I will reserve the conference room.
Tomoru: Um.. so after I send this mail out, I need to reserve a conference room and then start preparing for tomorrow’s meeting, ah before that I need to contact the suppliers and my meal… well the snacks that someone gave out are here so I guess this’ll do.
Tomoru: Come to think of it, I haven’t been listening to music as much anymore.I used to keep up with music news more often, and watch live performances before bed too. Despite saying I like music, I only listen to the bands or artists I like on repeat and don’t try anything new either…
Tomoru: Wake up in the morning, go to work, get beat up by said work, come back home exhausted, practice music for a live, then wake up again and go back to work in a loop. I love music and I don’t want to quit, but if I don’t work, I can’t do the things I love either. For me and the others, are band activities really something we love…? Or is it just something that feels worthless if we quit halfheartedly..? No.. thats not it. But I know damn well that we can’t just continue to do it if we simply love doing it either..
Subordinate: Um, Kurokawa-senpai..!
Tomoru: …ah, sorry! Did you just call for me?
Subordinate: Yes, my apologies. I just needed to ask about something, can I take a bit of your time?
Tomoru: Ah, okay, sure. Apologies but could you wait 5 minutes or so?
Subordinate: Understood! I apologize for disturbing you while you’re so busy. Then, I’ll be waiting at a table in the break room..!
Tomoru: Okay, then I’ll be there in a moment.
Tomoru: I have a mountainload of work to do. I shouldn’t be thinking of my private life during work should I? Today I should maybe find a way to round this all up and take a detour back home.
~Champ de Fleur~
[Cafe door opens]
Daimon: Sorry, we’re not open- …ah, Jun. It's rare to see you come in this early
Jun: …I couldn’t really sleep well it seems. …I’m sorry for coming before opening hours…
Daimon: No, don’t be. Are you hungry? If its a simple dish, I can make you something
Jun: nono…! No need… to be honest, I came to ask you something…
Daimon: What is it?
Jun: I want to do a bit of work so… I think I’ll be coming here more often. I don’t mind just sitting in the corner of the kitchen either so if its okay…
Daimon: I don’t mind but, if its work, don’t you think the sharehouse would be easier to work in
Jun: um…well…
Daimon: …ah. Sorry, because of us it's become uncomfortable hasn't it?
Jun: no thats..! It's not any of your faults it's just… I just have some things to do…and this place is calming
Daimon: Got it, come whenever you please
Jun: Thank you so much, I’m glad that you’re here…
Daimon: Is that so… Jun
Jun: ah..yes?
Daimon: You’re worried that the band might break apart right?
Jun: thats.. well…
Daimon: Did you know the reason why the previous band that Felix and Koharu were in disbanded?
Jun: um.. If I’m correct, the band was slated for a major debut yet all of a sudden during a live, Felix-san said that they were disbanding..?
Daimon: Yeah, without giving any semblance of discussion or reason to the other band members.
Daimon: I’m sure that the reason Felix gave was that the members’ hearts were growing far from the worldbuilding that was created. I… I think that at this moment, we're just unsure of where to go and are temporarily lost.
Daimon: I’m sure that the feeling of wanting to continue this band is still strong within all 5 of us.
Jun: Daimon-san…
Daimon: The feelings that Felix holds for this band is different from the previous, I’m sure. And Koharu as well. We’re not done yet. Thats why, I feel that we just need a something to instigate our feelings… or so I think
~Cafe~
Tomoru: I thought that by coming to a cafe I could organize my thoughts but my head has just been going around in circles for so long… That reminds me, I got a message from my parents asking how I’m doing, I should respond.
Tomoru: But… the atmosphere feels awkward when I mention music, while they don’t say it straight to my face, they’re definitely asking how long I’m going to continue being in a band… what to do…
[Phone vibrates]
Tomoru: Huh? I don’t know this number… where is this from?
Tomoru: Yes?
Mashu: Hello. I want to confirm, this is a phone number of a member of Fantome Iris’, yes?
Tomoru: Yes, that is correct.
Mashu: My name is Mashu, from Dreadnought Music. My apologies for the sudden contact however I have a suggestion of action for your band members, and would like to ask for your time and audience.
Tomoru: …eh. Ah, what sort of business do you have with us?
Mashu: I would like to discuss this in detail, in person. Soon, a band from under our label will be performing a live, hence we would like to extend an invitation to you.
Tomoru: That band would be…
Mashu: Gyroaxia. Similar to you, they had also appeared in the LRFes and I believe you had also interacted with them a bit.
Tomoru: You want us to come see Gyroaxia’s live?
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