Original subtitles

-Thank you. -Good luck today.

-Thank you. -Thank you.

Thank you.

Here you are.

Ms. Saijo is here.

-Looking forward to today. -Welcome!

Thank you.

I look weird, don't I? It doesn't suit me at all--

No, it suits you well.

Right?

Huh? Yeah.

Phew, okay.

Yeah, you look great.

Okay, we're ready to roll!

Ready to roll!

Okay, let's do this.

-Yes. -Go have fun.

Starting from the scene under the umbrella, please.

Sure, thank you.

Thank you.

Okay, touch-ups and adjustments, please!

Thank you.

Here you go.

Thanks.

Everyone on standby!

Okay. Rolling!

Scene One Alpha, take one. Alpha mark.

Okay, rain, please.

Okay, ready.

Cut! Okay!

That was cut!

What? You're appearing on Music States?

Yep, that's right.

Wow, haven't been on that in a while.

It's a special program. They're setting up a special stage.

I'm not really interested in being on TV.

Wow. Me on Music States.

Going off on your own again.

What's the benefit of appearing on TV nowadays?

It's not about what we appear in but how we do it.

Huh? What do you mean by that?

We're the final act this time.

I guarantee it won't turn out badly,

so is everyone in?

Yes!

Good morning.

Good morning.

So cute.

Thanks for the other day.

Sure. What brings you here today?

I'm also shooting next door.

They said TENBLANK is shooting here, so I stopped by.

Come see me too, Naoki.

"Naoki"?!

Okay. I'll go later if I can.

Set change complete!

Sorry for interrupting. I'll be going.

Well then…

I'm looking forward to next time.

Okay, Mr. Fujitani. If you wouldn't mind.

Yeah, uh-huh…

Yeah, I know that!

Check with the station too.

Thank you for waiting. Here's your coffee and café latte.

Thank you so much.

Here.

I'm against it.

Once you perform on TV, there's no going back.

Because of Akane?

It's not just that.

We just have to be extremely careful.

True, you might make a big splash on TV,

but it's out of step with today's age of social media.

It might come off as outdated.

Naoki won't listen to my opinions at all.

At this rate, TENBLANK will never be the best I imagine.

We aren't your property.

No one is--

Which is why

if it's a mistake, you won't be to blame.

Relax a little.

Good work today.

Thank you for everything.

The finale of Music States.

The finale of Music States…

Music States!

Huh?

Morning!

Did you not see the text? There's no rehearsal today.

What was that song now? Not one of TENBLANK's, right?

It doesn't really matter.

Could it possibly be one of your songs?

Huh? Why?

Of course it is!

Because it felt like one of yours!

I really liked it!

It's delicate yet powerful.

Let me hear it one more time! Please!

-Pretty please! -No.

-Why? -No way.

Please.

No, enough already.

Anyway, Naoki's not coming today.

Why not?

He said he's got a meeting for Music States.

He's performing with Yukino Sakurai too, so it'll run long.

What? They're performing together?

That guy is really heading down a destructive path.

Like, why is he busy writing songs for Yukino Sakurai

when we're the ones struggling?

What's he thinking?

-Here is your seafood curry. -Thank you.

-Sure. -I'm back.

Hello!

My plans fell through, so I'm helping out today.

You are not needed.

Huh? What's that supposed to mean?

I'm back!

-Welcome back! -Oh!

Eiko?

I'll get started right away, Momoko.

-Thanks. Oh, Eiko, wait. -Yeah?

-Can you get their check? -The check?

That'll be 2,000 yen.

-2,000. -Exact.

-Yes. -Thank you.

-Did you get even cuter? -You think so?

-Thanks for the food. -Thank you!

Thank you for coming.

I was looking for someone part-time to replace you.

Then Eiko came along, right?

Best gig ever.

You play in a professional band now,

so serving curry isn't what you should be focusing on.

Oh! Come in!

Welcome! How many people?

MUSIC STATES PERFORMANCE

I guess everyone's asleep.

Let's go.

What's this?

Ow.

Akane? What are you doing here?

What about you?

This is my house.

Oh, that's right.

Were you still planning on practicing?

You shouldn't be coming here on your own so late.

Okay.

Just a bit longer?

But I get it.

Nerve-racking, isn't it?

Are you nervous, Sensei?

Huh? Why?

Oh, never mind.

The world is going to meet TENBLANK tomorrow.

The world?

Then everything will change.

An album release, a national tour…

And, of course, a place on the charts.

But those are all stepping stones.

Huh?

There's more scenery that lies ahead.

Let's all go see it together.

We'll probably feel nervous and anxious each time, but…

But if you're here, there is no limit to how much I can sing.

I feel the same.

If you…

If everyone's there,

I think we could do anything.

Thank you!

Direct the lights to the stage.

Whoa.

We'll be playing here?

It's unprecedented for a rookie band to get a special stage.

That Yaon gig the other day was always meant for a niche crowd of music fans.

Yes.

Listen. With today's live broadcast, TENBLANK will--

Officially begin!

I'll do my best.

As long as you understand.

-Oh, good morning. -Looking forward to today.

-Hello. -Mr. Minamida...

-Nice to meet you. -Long time no see.

-Good morning. -I'm excited to work with you.

I'm looking forward to the finale.

Yes, thank you for the honor.

The finale…

Naoki came and greeted the staff earlier.

So morale is high with everyone.

Thank you.

Well, until then.

Yes, ma'am!

There's nothing for me to do.

Good morning, Ichidai.

Today's the big day.

Looks like it'll be a nice night.

As a trade-off for you writing Yukino's song and performing on stage together,

TENBLANK gets to close the special.

People will be thunderstruck.

That the genius showed up.

It's a win-win arrangement for both of us.

A win-win.

Yeah.

Thank you.

Thanks to you, our band can get off to a good start.

You make it sound like it's over.

I'd like you to keep producing Yukino's songs going forward.

I always

simply go with what I think is the best choice.

Just like you taught me.

How troubling.

Thinking we'd continue working together,

I put them in a good spot.

Excuse the intrusion.

TENBLANK's rehearsal is next. Thank you.

-Thank you. -Thank you.

What? Hold on…

What's going on, Kazushi?

All the audio files are gone.

What?! What does that mean?

What about the backups?

All the backups too.

Why?!

That's what I'd like to know.

Now what? Rehearsal's starting.

We'll recreate the data before the show.

I'll handle the synths and rhythm for now.

I'll take care of the rhythm. Sho, can you rerecord the guitar then?

On it.

We're skipping rehearsal. Sorry, Akane.

-Hold on a bit. -Okay!

Ms. Saijo, please start getting ready.

-What? -We need to maximize our time.

The boat on the pier is the makeup room.

Okay! I'll be back.

-Kazushi, do you have power? -I do.

Excuse me.

Yukino Sakurai.

You can go ahead.

Sure.

Oh. I'm Akane Saijo of TENBLANK.

I know who you are.

Oh? Thank you so much.

My apologies. I'm in a hurry, so I'll be going.

-Akane. -Yes?

What does it feel like playing behind everyone?

What?

The drummer is behind everyone, right?

You can see it, can't you?

That beautiful sight.

How can you be okay?

Be okay with what?

I wonder if you'll fall for him.

There's no need for that in music.

No one's here.

Huh?

Hey, Miss Ambition.

What do you want?

What would you play to this?

Huh?

Sorry. I'm busy at the moment.

Oh…

So? Think you'll fail?

What?

Music States.

You knew and still called me?

There are plenty of people in the industry who are hoping you fail.

We definitely won't fail.

It's just a stepping stone.

Let's start two bars before the pre-chorus.

Roger.

That's good. Let's keep going.

Okay.

This is a mess. There's not enough time.

Okay, that's good.

Hey, let's ask the producer.

Hey, Naoki.

-I'll change the rhythm here for the hook. -Got it.

I'll play in octaves and change the groove.

-Can I keep going? -Okay.

Let's go.

That's good.

Fifteen minutes until the show!

Fifteen minutes until the show!

It's good!

Yeah!

It looks okay.

Nice.

Looks like we made it.

Yeah.

Where's Akane?

Yeah…

She wasn't in the makeup room either.

In any case, I'll check elsewhere.

Understood. I'll look too.

She wasn't there?

She said she didn't go to makeup.

Didn't go?

I'll look outside.

I'm going too.

Excuse me! This boat's in the frame, so we're pulling it out.

Go ahead.

What?

What?!

Huh?

Anyone…

Is anyone out there?!

Anyone!

Five seconds until the show!

Four, three…

Good evening, everyone.

Tonight's Music States is a two-hour special.

Excuse me!

Is anyone there?!

Excuse me!

Excuse me!

Open the door! Excuse me!

Don't tell me that right before.

Can't we bring in a substitute drummer?

Of course.

TENBLANK not going on is not an option.

Mr. Fujitani, it's almost time.

Eiko.

Yeah?

When's Akane gonna be up?

She's the final act.

Oh, what happened?

-Careful. -Hold on.

-Be careful. -Got too excited.

That's incredible.

Tonight, it's a one-night-only special collab with Naoki Fujitani of TENBLANK,

the very artist who wrote "your voice."

Please enjoy.

Yukino Sakurai's new song, "your voice."

Your low voice trails down my neck

It melts deep inside my heart

Take a guess at my pride

Through the champagne you just popped

My ears chase the voice

Coming from behind me in the underpass

Your eyes follow me

Making my earrings shine

Overhearing boring conversations

Let's get out of this silly room

My ears chase the voice

Behind me in the underpass

What are you looking at

As we have meaningless banter?

Hold me tight baby, I'm getting fed up

There's no point in teasing

Hold me tight baby If your passion is real

Show me in blood tonight

Going beyond the night

And through time

To a day that elegantly vanishes

Will I hear your voice tomorrow too?

Try and see

Amazing.

Mr. Isagi. That was incredible. Thank you.

Happy to hear.

No word from TENBLANK yet?

It seems not.

They're really gonna blow it on air?

-What should we do? -Is there a sub for TENBLANK?

We got the okay. Should we proceed?

-Skip them. -What?

No TENBLANK.

Are you sure?

-Yes. -Understood.

Hurry up!

Someone!

Anyone!

The world is going to meet TENBLANK tomorrow.

Then everything will change.

There's more scenery that lies ahead.

Let's all go see it together.

Sensei!

Oh, it's time!

Tonight they debut their hotly awaited first single.

This is "Unbroken" by TENBLANK.

"UNBROKEN" - TENBLANK LYRICS AND COMPOSITION BY NAOKI FUJITANI

I named the flowers Blooming along the winding road

And keep them in a silent forest As bookmarks for memories

I can't say if the future

Will be vibrant and lively

But that's just fine

I don't fit in, and I can't love

But these notes wholly embraced me

There has to be a reason

Every living thing is born

You can't hold yourself in your own arms…

This is TENBLANK.

…so maybe that's why we found each other

Ring out your solitude

With that loneliness

Tears…

She's smiling.

…remain silent

The wind remains unseen

I will sing everything

That's been left undone

TENBLANK: ON MUSIC STATES WITH OUR NEW SONG "UNBROKEN"!

WHO IS TENBLANK?

TENBLANK DEBUTS ABOARD A BOAT ON MUSIC STATES

THEY'RE TOO COOL!

TENBLANK IS GREAT!

Wow.

The music video's about to start streaming.

Oh, okay!

Um, so, can I just hide for a little bit?

-What are you talking about? -This is extremely embarrassing.

-Yeah, yeah. -I'll pass too.

-Okay, you too. -Hey!

Okay, take a seat, now.

This way.

There.

Well, it is a good song.

Am I still dreaming?

I'm sure I felt it

Is there even any point

In separating dreams from reality?

In a distant melody

Far beyond our comprehension

The raindrops celebrate this life

No matter what else happens

The moon will be found by the sun

I could never bring myself to tell you

It's the same for you and me

The way you held your umbrella

Taught me everything about kindness

I hung my head and cried

Afraid you'd see through my imitation

No matter how many times…

That's what it is.

…a song was found in our love

I…

The magic that brings back to life…

I'm in love with this person.

No matter what else happens

The moon will be found by the sun

I could never bring myself to tell you

It's the same for you and me

The way your shoulders shook

Taught me everything about regret

I lost sight of what was right

And in a daze, pulled you close

Subtitle translation by: Emily Noguchi