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Huh? What’s wrong?

I don’t know…

But this is…

Mortis, are you asleep?

Tonight’s melody is quite special.

Anyone who hears it will be lulled into a peaceful slumber.

The summoned dolls

will be drawn into the sweet and tranquil darkness.

What should we do?

No idea, let’s just go along with them for now.

Once they fall asleep, they’ll never wake up.

That’s incredible… Once they fall asleep, they’ll never wake up.

Goodnight. Sweet dreams, everyone.

Mutsumi-chan, you were amazing!

The audience was so surprised too.

I didn’t think you could pull off a performance like that.

Did you plan it out with Togawa-san?

Huh?

Because it was so perfect, it didn’t seem impromptu.

Anyway, at least the staff was convinced.

Why did you do something like that?

The guitar… I made a mistake.

You mean it wasn’t pre-planned or an impromptu?

I didn’t know you could make mistakes during live performances.

And you just froze on stage without even trying to bluff your way out?

Bluffing her way out… Mutsumi isn’t capable of that.

I see…

Saki-chan, you’re incredible too.

You can react so quickly.

Mutsumi-chan?

You can’t sleep again?

Why do I always mess things up so badly?

Mutsumi-chan!

Welcome to our show today!

So cute!

She’s just like her mom!

Do you think she’ll become an outstanding actress like Minami-san?

Like Mom? What does that mean?

Since a long time ago, Mutsumi-chan has never been good at talking.

Not good at talking?

Completely unlike her dad, who only knows how to talk. That’s a relief.

You’re being too much! Who are you calling all talk and no action?

Born with her parents’ aura?

And not just one parent… Double aura!

But she’s so cute.

That’s right! Mutsumi-chan is super cute and incredibly talented.

All those praises belong to Minami-chan and Ta-kun. This isn’t just me being biased toward my child.

All those praises belong to Minami-chan and Ta-kun. Her eyebrows do look like mine though.

All those praises belong to Minami-chan and Ta-kun.

Not a single one belongs to Mutsumi-chan.

That guitar sings so vibrantly.

She practices for a long, long time every day.

They’re always together.

Mutsumi-chan finally found something that belongs only to her.

I want to sing too.

Sing with me! Let me speak up!

I… can’t do it.

But the gods are cruel.

They didn’t give Mutsumi-chan the ability to let her guitar sing.

Wow, amazing! Tomori-chan’s song was so good!

Taki-chan’s drumming is so cool!

Soyo-chan’s tone is always so gentle.

And Sakiko-chan.

Sakiko-chan…

Let me sing too, please?

It would make me so happy!

I can’t sing.

I can’t do it.

So, enjoying the band or whatever…

I can’t think like that either…

I am quitting CRYCHIC.

That’s not what I mean.

I can’t feel the joy of being in a band.

It’s because I’m terrible at it.

I can’t make the guitar sing.

Mutsumi, lost her directions.

I’m the one who ruined CRYCHIC.

Filled with despair, she curled into herself.

Did you see Mutsumi-chan in Mujica?

I did! Her acting was amazing!

At least it’s resolved now. Thank goodness.

Uika…

I don’t want the audience to think that’s what Ave Mujica’s world is like.

I should’ve been more attentive to her.

Normally, Mutsumi doesn’t make mistakes during performances.

Bringing her into this world,

pushing her into this situation… that was me.

I knew all along what kind of girl Mutsumi is.

I’ve known since the beginning…

Since the beginning…

Oh, right! I have donuts here.

Want to have some together?

There are many flavors – chocolate, strawberry…

Sorry, I still have things to do.

Although sitting is just sitting, it comes in many forms.

Do you want to immediately stand up and rush off somewhere?

Or, after standing all day for work, do you finally get to sit?

Or maybe, during an important audition, do you freeze up and sit stiffly?

Performing requires being both delicate and bold.

Ah, LAYER-senpai!

Nyamu-chan!

Are you heading to work?

Yes, I have to go later.

What about you, Nyamu-chan?

I went to class… It was a special lecture I joined voluntarily.

If I recall, you’re majoring in acting, right?

Attending class even on your day off… So impressive.

Huh? Then how about rewarding me by appearing in my video?

If the producer agrees.

Yay!

By the way, MASKING praised your drumming.

She said she saw it on TV.

No way! I’ve still got a long way to go!

Oh, the video!

Huh? How is it still uploading?

What? It’s so dark!

Huh? What’s this?! The view count is skyrocketing…

Mortis immersive cosplay makeup.

Collab with Mutsumi-chan, please.

Mutsumi-chan herself doesn’t appear in it?

Ah…

Do you hang out with Mortis regularly?

As I expected…

Honestly, at first, I thought she was using her parents’ connections.

After all, that’s a kind of talent too… you should make use of everything you can.

But still…

Just sitting there and THAT alone? How does that even work…

Muuko is a true genius.

Good morning!

Hm?

Go-od mo-rning.

Say, Muuko, don’t you use social media?

Let’s add each other as friends.

I don’t use it.

Really? Not even a secret account?

Don’t look so scared!

I just want to get along with you, Muuko.

Huh?

Alright, alright, let’s film a video for now–

I can’t. Saki will get mad.

Huh?

Ah… Sakiko is pretty strict.

Then how about we both leave Mujica and go solo–

I’m not leaving.

Why not?

Because she’s about to fall apart.

What?

Saki–

Huh?!

If Mujica breaks, Saki will too…

What are you talking about? Sakiko again?

I want to become a multi-talented artist.

For that, I’ll do whatever it takes.

If there’s a chance, I’ll grab it.

If there isn’t, I’ll carve out my own way.

That’s why I joined Mujica.

Are you satisfied with just staying as you are, Muuko?

Isn’t Sakiko obviously holding you back?

At this rate, you’ll both go down.

Nyamu, why do you keep saying such awful things?

Are you trying to trick Mutsumi with your one-sided arguments?

Oh my, you heard that?

If you don’t want people to hear it, don’t say it in the recording room.

Well, I’m glad that I said it here.

That way, you heard every single word, didn’t you?

If you’re going to argue,

please do it after practice is over.

Oh, Umiko! How’s that going?

Which one?

You know, the one mentioned in the email–

The invitation to perform on the music show!

I don’t like Sakiko-chan!

Just like Nyamu-chan said,

because you always listen to Sakiko-chan,

Mutsumi-chan is suffering so much.

It’s not good for her health!

I… I just don’t want her to break.

You don’t want the band to fall apart, right?

But if this continues, Mutsumi-chan, you will break first.

When you’re feeling troubled, speak up!

I’m so worried about Mutsumi-chan.

Wakaba-san.

Wakaba-san?

Wakaba-san.

Are you listening?

We’re discussing the music show.

This time, we’ll be appearing as guests.

Amazing! It’s a national broadcast during prime time.

Minami-chan is such a goddess!

I can’t believe she helped us get introduced!

The offer itself is fascinating, but…

Didn’t you read the email?

The client has specific demands regarding the program.

They want Mortis to recreate the performance from the first day of the tour.

They’re asking for the performance to be deliberately interrupted?

On a music show, no less.

That’s like they’re saying Ave Mujica’s music isn’t needed.

You said it was a mistake before.

Can you recreate it?

There’s no need to even think about it.

We’ll just refuse.

Then what about the tour?

The tour?

We’ve received a lot of similar requests.

The agency says

they want to add the performance starting from the next regional tour.

Of course, that’s also–

There’s no reason to refuse, is there?

We’re finally in the spotlight – it’s the natural next step.

Isn’t it a good opportunity for both Mujica and Muuko?

This isn’t what Mutsumi wants.

Then we’ll have to ask Muuko herself.

Right?

Mutsumi, what do you think?

Mutsumi…?

See? She hasn’t said she doesn’t want to perform.

But she hasn’t said she wants to either!

This is about the direction of our band.

We can’t decide without Misumi-san present.

Fine.

Please be careful as you step and proceed slowly.

I’m so excited! Please be careful as you step and proceed slowly.

Do you think Mortis will perform? Please watch out for the tip of your umbrella.

Say, aren’t you going to perform?

We won’t.

Why not?

Does a band that takes their performances lightly even have a reason to exist?

Huh? Of course they do.

Responding to what’s requested is what entertainment is about.

If you only do what you want…

What are you even trying to say?

Do you even understand what the audience wants?

Mujica is the best!

Yeah, it is.

But I really wanted to see Mutsumi-chan’s performance.

Ah… I know, right?

Ignoring the audience’s expectations – what’s the point of that?

This is such an important moment.

Do you really think this is okay?!

I think it’s fine.

How many times do I have to say it for you to understand?!

Have you even looked at the audience?

The guests are all downcast.

They came in the rain,

but they didn’t see what they wanted!

You two shouldn’t be arguing here…

Are you telling me to abandon the band’s identity?

I’m fine with not performing as a band.

In the end, do we really have to be a band?

What are you saying–

Besides, Muuko herself hasn’t even said anything.

She said during the TV interview it wouldn’t last long.

Forget the band–

Wasn’t that practically saying she could even give up Mujica?

That’s–

I won’t let Mujica disband.

Why are we even talking about disbanding?

I never said anything about that!

If a band member quits, it’s basically the same as disbanding.

It’s also betraying the fans who support us.

Didn’t I already say we’ve betrayed them once before?

Besides, don’t act like it’s so important–

Uiko is so busy, you barely even come to practice, right?

Isn’t that completely irresponsible?

And isn’t this kind of irresponsible of you?

How could you…

Speaking of responsibility, shouldn’t you, Yūtenji-san, practice more?

Tomori, you need to practice more than anyone else.

What have you been doing all this time?

I’ve never thought Yūtenji-san lacked practice.

Togawa-san, aren’t you the one not paying attention to the members?

That’s…

Don’t say unnecessary things.

Anyway, I can’t accept this.

Sorry, let’s not argue.

Let’s calm down and talk this through.

Wait! Let’s talk this out!

Attention passengers, the train on Platform 13…

The 18:57 Hayabusa No. 40 and Komachi No. 40 trains…

There’s no point in continuing this.

Huh? I’m not done talking!

Thank you for riding this train.

Final stop: Tokyo. Now arriving at Tokyo.

Please watch your step when getting off the train.

Passengers with children, please mind the gap between the train and the platform.

Hold your child’s hand and watch your step.

Wakaba-san, it’s not that way…

The doors are closing. Please keep backpacks away from the doors.

Do not force your way onto the train.

Can you go back first?

How long are you going to follow me?

Why don’t you just say you don’t want to do it?

You want to play the guitar more than perform, don’t you?

But you…

Whenever I speak up, I ruin everything.

Stop playing innocent! Is this the time to worry about that?!

If this continues, Mujica won’t be Mujica anymore!

Saki…

You used to talk more.

You used to smile more.

Now you leave everything to me!

Why?! Why aren’t you on my side?!

Mujica is…

This world is all I have left!

It’s time for a commercial!

Get a grip! This is a live broadcast.

I’m only saying this because if we don’t fix it now, it’ll be too late.

Are they arguing…?

Let’s just follow the director’s instructions, okay? Isn’t this bad?

I thought we agreed we’d just play. Are they okay?

I thought we agreed we’d just play. What are we supposed to do now?

Didn’t the directer agree reluctantly? Um…

Let’s not bring this up now.

It’s not finalized yet. I can’t accept this! Mujica will fall apart.

It’s not finalized yet. I can’t accept this!

It’s not finalized yet. I can’t accept this! Again…it’s my fault.

You don’t have to accept it. Again…it’s my fault.

Huh? Again…it’s my fault.

It’s painful, isn’t it?

It hurts, doesn’t it?

I’m the only one standing on Mutsumi-chan’s side.

Mortis…

The commercial is ending!

Five seconds until we go live!

Four.

Three.

Every awakening brings rebirth.

Only eternal death will bring no awakening.

Let me weave a cradle for you.

A lullaby wrapped in velvety darkness, like a coffin.

Gently enclosing you, guiding you into dreams unaware.

What’s happening?

I don’t know…

So, there’s no need to worry.

Mutsumi…?

Goodnight. Sweet dreams.

Is this sleep, or is it death?

At least, may it be at peace.