(A/N: Just so you all know each episode can only have Parts 1, 2, or 3 to finish this entire book because I'm slowly updating and losing an ounce of my motivation to continue writing down...)

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-No One's P.O.V-

On a certain day, we see Hitori "Bocchi" Gotoh who finally recovered from the cold she had. Right now, we see her with a gloomy face and wrapped in her blanket.

Hitori: (Another Melancholy Monday rears its head.)

Next, we see Hitori in the bathroom and is combing her long pink hair until we see Futari Gotoh entering in with a dog.

Futari: You must be glad you're over that cold.

Hitori: *Awkwardly* Uh, sorta.

Futari: Or are you happier your cold let you miss school for a few days?

Hitori: Not at all.

Futari: *Curious* How come? You're always saying you wanna stay home...

Hitori: I hate going to school, but spending just one day away is enough for the likes of me to fade from everyone's minds (except for one who is living in my head).

Futari: *Teasingly* You're a real pain in the ass, you know!

This, however, made Hitori flinch upon hearing that.

Futari: Oh, and Mom says breakfast is ready.

And just like that Futari and the dog left the bathroom, leaving Hitori in her own thoughts.

Hitori: (I get it, I'm a nuisance. Believe me, I'm constantly bursting at the seams with how annoying I find myself.)

Suddenly, a familiar voice spoke up within her own head.

(Y/N): Oi, don't let your little sis's words get in your head. Just ignore her, Hitori.

Hitori: *Startled* O-Oh, you're up already, (Y/N)...?

Within Hitori's mind, you nodded in response with a grunt before saying...

(Y/N): Yup, and I heard everything.

Hitori: (Y/N)...do you think...I'm a pain in the ass...?

Hitori asked anxiously as she expected you to say something harsh about her...

(Y/N): Well, if I'm being honest...let's just say that you are.

Hitori: *Gloomy* I'm so sorry.

(Y/N): *Deadpanned* Hey, I haven't even finished... *Gentle* You may be a pain in the ass, but that doesn't mean that you are defined as one. You still have more ways of growing, Hitori.

Hitori simply nodded her head in acknowledgment of your advice.

(Y/N): Anyways, shouldn't we head to school?

Hitori: O-Oh, right!

-Mini Time Skip-

Passes a little within Shuka High School between you and Hitori Gotoh, and it was now lunchtime. Hitori found herself under the stairs to eat lunch until you spoke up...

(Y/N): Shouldn't we just go to the cafeteria and eat there?

Hitori: No thanks, I'm good...

(Y/N): *Shrugs* Suits your boat, Hitori.

Hitori: *Curious* What about you, (Y/N)? Do you eat all by yourself?

You paused for a few moments before giving out a response...

(Y/N): Yeah, most of the time with my phone out just to watch YouTube videos that I have downloaded. After eating, I waste of my time at lunch just on my phone until afternoon classes start.

Hitori: *Curious* What about your friends?

(Y/N): Like anyone else at lunch, have a chat with each other or their teachers, do homework, play online games on their phones, you name it if you haven't observed or listened enough, Hitori.

Hitori: *Sighs* I guess it's true...

That's when an unfamiliar voice can be heard from above...

???: Karaoke was so much fun the other day!

??? 2: Kita's such a great singer. Apparently, she used to play guitar in some band.

???: Wow! Now that's musical talent!

In the midst of eavesdropping, Hitori Gotoh finds herself lying on two stackable chairs that are freaking questionable.

(Y/N): *Raised Eyebrow* (Hello? Where's the laws of physics here? Or perhaps gravity?)

Hitori: *Widens her eyes* (Band? Come to think of it, Nijika wanted someone on both guitar and vocals. That cold held me back from working the past few days, so we've got to make it up to our bandmates and find them a new guitarist!)

However, her thoughts were heard by you until you said...

(Y/N): Wait, you're not seriously thinking of seeking out this "Kita" person, are you?

Hitori: *Confused* Eh? Why not?

(Y/N): Well, we don't even know what she looks like. So-

??? 1: Kita!

??? 3: Heya!

(Y/N): Hm?

You and Hitori peeked above the staircase and see the red-haired girl talking to the two female students whom she are good friends with.

This was Kita Ikuyo aka the social butterfly you'd see around. 

Although you can't lie, she had this extroverted aura within her, along with that big cute smile on her face.

Hitori: *Amazed* (W-Whoa! She's cute! She's super nice! She's pretty, athletic, popular, and she plays the guitar...)

Hitori thought to yourself until you looked down and see more stackable chairs that is clearly trembling.

(Y/N): *Deadpanned* (Now this is questionable. Never do this at home, people.)

Hitori: (I didn't think I'd be going that far above my league!) *Sinks back down* (Not to mention my identity...My whole identity is falling apart!)

Within her imaginary anxious mind, a balloon that says "Identity" until you spoke out with a deadpanned expression...

(Y/N): Please stop.

Hitori lets out a quiet yelp upon hearing your voice and it snaps her back to reality, but Hitori's voice got the attention of Kita.

Kita: What was that sound?

-Mini Time Skip-

Not long after, you and Hitori Gotoh make your way to Kita's classroom, albeit following her...

Hitori: (We're at her classroom now, but my mental fortitude lags behind...)

Hitori thought to herself while looking through the small gap in the sliding door, but her thoughts were snapped out by Kita turning her head at her...

Kita: Aren't you Gotoh from Class 2?

(Y/N): *Surprised* Huh, she sensed your presence...

Hitori lets out a quiet gasp.

Hitorri: (Sh-She knows m-)

Kita: Are you looking for someone in here?

Kita's question made Hitori feel anxious rising up quickly until she turned over to you and you were just casually leaning against the door...

(Y/N): Why me? Just ask Kita if she would like to be in the Kessoku Band who is good at guitar and singing. Simple enough.

Hitori: B-But (Y/N)...!

(Y/N): You're letting the pressure get to you. Calm yourself first before you speak.

Hitori was taken aback, but with a few inhales and exhales to mentally prepare herself until...

Hitori: Ba! Gui! Vo!

(Y/N): *Baffled* Bruh... Really?

Kita: *Also Bafflled* She's communicating via beatboxing!

This made Hitori's face heat up in embarrassment while Kita tried to speak back in an awkward beatboxing communication until...

Hitori: I...I'm so sorry...!!

And just like that, Hitori runs off, leaving Kita by herself in confusion.

(Y/N): *Sighs* Yare yare daze...

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Not long afterward again, Hitori Gotoh retreats down beneath the staircases and you were looking at her while sitting down with your arms crossed...

(Y/N): *Deadpanned* Hmm...I can't believe you fucked that up, Hitori...

Hitori: I-I-I tried, okay...? I've disgraced myself and the day isn't even over...

(Y/N): *Sighs* Looks like we'll have to try again...Hitori-

However, you got interrupted by Hitori pulling out her guitar again, much to your bemusement...

Hitori: *Gloomy* Lend me your ears. This is my new song: A Disgrace. This is just a Bocchi acoustic version...

(Y/N): *Sighs* Oh boy...

You said back down as you start to halfheartedly listen to Hitori's self-deprecating song through the strum of her guitar...

Hitori: Melancholy days, multiplying traumas~ Wanna ditch this negative legacy I carry...Quietly sobbing every time I look back. Mourning my past, so many dark mornings...

As you were listening to her song, you noticed a familiar figure sitting nearby listening to Hitori strumming her guitar. It was none other than Kita herself who happened to search for Hitori until she heard the strums of her guitar...

Hitori: Wishing, someday, to just laugh it all away...

(Y/N): Uh, Hitori... I hate to interrupt your internal singing, but you have an unwanted visitor here.

Hitori: *Opens her eyes in surprise* Eh?

Kita: *Awed* That was awesome!

Hitori lets out a yelp before seeing Kita near her...

Hitori: K-Kita?! How long have you been...

Kita: I was wondering why you took off like that, but that was incredible! You're amazing at guitar!

Hitori: Eh... um...

Kita: That song you were playing had me totally enraptured!

Hitori: (Y-Y/N)! She's praising me so much! What a kind person!

(Y/N): *Nonchalantly* Yes, yes, I hear you... Focus on the present now.

Kita: *Curious* Are you in a band?

Hitori: Uh, yes, sorta.

That's when Kita unleashes her bright extroverted aura...

Kita: What else can you play? I wanna hear it!

Hitori: *Shielding herself* That extroverted aura... It's blindingly powerful!

(Y/N): So it seems...

You said blankly while your eyes were comically sizzling from Kita's aura.

Hitori: Your eyes are burning like they're cooking...!

Kita: Oh right, weren't you looking for someone in my class?

(Y/N): Oh, there's your chance.

Hitori: R-Right...! So like, our band needs a guitarist who can sing, and I heard you play guitar, so...

Kita: Oh, so that's why.

However, the tone in Kita's voice sounded a little...conflicted, much to your notice with a raised eyebrow.

Kita: *Apologetic* I'm sorry, Gotoh. I can't join your band.

Hitori: O-Oh, but...

(Y/N): *Looks over to Hitori* Hm?

Hitori: I may be gloomy, but the others are tons of fun!

(Y/N): *Dumbfounded* What?

Kita: Oh, it's not because of you or anything.

Hitori: Barbecues on the weekends! Inter-band ball tournaments twice a year! Every gig ends with them raising the roof in a limo! There's never a dull moment!

(Y/N): (What the fu... I don't think Kita is gonna believe that...)

Kita: Don't think I want to be in a band that parties that hard...

Hitori: And...And...

(Y/N): That's enough, Hitori. Just listen to what Kita has to say first...

And speaking of the devil, Kita spoke out her explanation...

Kita: To be honest with you, I don't know how to play the guitar.

Hitori: Eh?

(Y/N): What?

Kita: And about that band you heard I was part of...I actually lied to get in because there was someone I admired. The whole thing was way behind me, so I ran away...

Hitori: *Curious* Beyond you?

(Y/N): *Raise Eyebrow* Don't tell me...

Kita then grabbed Hitori's guitar, placed it on her lap, and said...

Kita: There's more to playing than just this strum-strum stuff, right?

You and Hitori were dumbfounded at her words as Kita continued speaking out...

Kita: I legit thought this wooden stick bit was just for show. It's way too hard for someone to learn guitar on their own. Major chords? Minor? What is this, baseball?

Hitori: *Baffled* (Y/N), her non-comprehension is on a whole other level!

(Y/N): *Frowning* Yeah, and I can't even read musical notes as well...

Kita: Did you get someone to teach you?

Hitori: N-No, I'm pretty much self-taught.

Kita: What?! Really? That's awesome!

Hitori: *Happily Melting* Y-You flatter me...

Kita: I know! How about you show me the ropes? You can be my teacher!

Hitori: *Shocked* Bweh?!

Kita: You're so brilliant, I just know you'll get me through it!

Hitori: *Happily Melting* Aw, shucks...

Kita: *Excited* I want to get good at guitar, go back to my old band, and apologize! So, when can you teach me? After class, maybe?

Hitori: I-I've got a job after class...

Kita: *Eagerly takes Hitoro's hands* I can wait till you're finished! Is there a studio nearby? We can do it there!

Hitori starts to have conflicting thoughts about her decision until she says...

Hitoori: *Flower pops out from her head* Ogey then...

Kita: Really? Thanks!

As Kita was continuing barraging Hitori with questions, you thought about something behind Kita's explanation of why she couldn't join the band...

(Y/N): (Hmm...Kita said that she admired someone and lied on getting into the band after having the guitar, then running away. Next, she asks Hitori if there was a studio, but wouldn't that mean we're leading her to Starry and Kessoku Band? Why do I have an odd feeling about this? Could it be that Kita is connected to the Kessoku Band? No, that's too far-fetched, but...)

You looked at Kita and continued in your internal thoughts...

(Y/N): (Could Kita be the missing person that Nijika mentioned?)

You questioned to yourself because you remembered days ago that Nijika did talk about someone who ran away during the band.

(Y/N): (Well, if that's true that it could be the case. However, I wouldn't let my assumptions get to it...)

Kita: Can we start today?

Hitori: U-U-Um... (Y/N), I need your help!

You snapped out of your thoughts before speaking up...

(Y/N): What is it?

Hitori: W-We've gotta get the girls to act like party animals! I'll send them a message!

(Y/N): Huh? Don't do that. It might be a bit exaggerated once they read it. Allow me to do it for you.

Hitori: T-Thanks, (Y/N)...!

Kita: *Confused* Huh? Who's (Y/N)?

(Y/N): *Frowning* Hitori...

Hitori: I-It's nothing, Kita...!

Kita was confused about Hitori just mentioning someone's name that she never heard about this "(Y/N)" person despite that it was you talking to Hitori internally.

Anyways, you swapped consciousness with Hitori until you started typing down the message at Nijika's contact.

-Meanwhile at Shimokitazawa High School-

At Nijika and Ryo's school, the duo are seen putting their school shoes into their shoe lockers until Nijika gets a notification message from Hitori herself... except it was you who was texting.

[Hitori (Y/N): Hey, guys! Guess what? I brought the recruit we're looking for! Oh, and be sure to bring some drinks to welcome our new member!]

Nijika: Oh, she found the vocalist and guitarist!

Ryo: Did she? Well, if Bocchi found one, then we should believe her.

Nijika: Although, her text message that she wrote looks like in a mix of formal and informality with a touch of excitement instead of her usual ones, which is unlike her.

Ryo: *Shrugs* It's true, but who cares?

Nijika: *Sighs* Oh well. Let's go buy the energy drinks that Bocchi wanted...

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(A/N: That's that~! Stay tuned for more~!)