Chapter 8: The Meeting and Making Lyrics!

-No One's P.O.V-

About a day or two passed since Ikuyo Kita's practice at the Kessoku Band, led by Hitori teaching her on how to play the guitar, but...

Kita: I'm just awful.

Hitori: Oh...But you at least managed to play it to the en-

Kita: *Aims her Guitar Pick at Hitori* About that, though!

Hitori: Y-Yes?

Kita: I just realized, I'm supposed to do vocals too, right? But I can't sing whie I'm focusing all my motor controls on the guitar.

Hitori: I...I see...

Kita: I was thinking it might be better for the band if I just sang...But then I wouldn't have anything to do during interludes, and I'd probably start fidgeting on stage...

That's when you spoke up telepathically to Hitori as usual...

(Y/N): I mean, Kita's kinda right. Being just a vocal member can have its own flaws if you can't play an instrument right...

Hitori: *Nods* I guess so...

Kita: So...I guess I'd better work harder!

Kita says with a bright smile on her face, along with an aura of hers, which made Hitori cover her eyes.

Hitori: My eyes!

(Y/N): *Playful* Turn down the brightness~!

Kita: Huh?

Hitori: N-Nothing...

Kita: But are you sure it's alright for me to sing?

Hitori: Eh?

Kita: I know! You should sing with me!

Hitori: U-Um...what do I do, (Y/N)...?!

(Y/N): *Raised Eyebrow* Have you tried singing before in your time during your guitar practice?

Your question made Hitori fell silent and uncertain...

(Y/N): *Sighs* I guess not. Still, I'd prefer you being a guitarist over vocals 'cause you might be more proficient about it. However, if Kita ends up being sick, any one of you might end up singing one of your songs...

Hitori: B-But I can't...!

(Y/N): C'mon, Hitori. It might happen one day, but the future can be uunpredictable sometimes...

Kita: Gotoh? Are you in there?

Kita calls out to Hitori while waving her hand at her, and it made Hitori snap back to reality...

Hitori: W-What?

Kita: Well? Do you want to sing with me on stage?

Kita asks with an anticipated smile.

Hitori: Well...

Hitori's answer was interrupted by a familiar voice...

???: How's the practice going?

It would be none other than Ryo Yamada coming in with her usual expressionless face.

Hitori: Senpai!

Ryo nods in reply as in a way of greeting until Nijika Ijichi also comes in as well.

Nijika: Hey everyone! Let's meet up at the club, we've got a meeting to do!

Kita: *Smiles* Right!

Hitori: *Nods* Y-Yes...

-Mini Time Skip-

Nijika: *Smiles* We will now begin the band meeting! Round of applause!

Both Kita and Hitori only clapped their hands, Ryo doesn't, and you were seen sitting across from Hitori.

Nijika: Now, here's today's topic!

Nijka says while showing a big note that reads:

Nijika: The question: "How can we be more band-like?"

Nijika announces while Hitori and Kita looked so unethusiastic about it while clapping their hands as if trying not to dampen the atmosphere.

Hitori and Kita: (It's so half-assed!)

(Y/N): *Sighs* It's best if we pay attention for now...

Nijika: Now that we've got a full member lineup, I figured the first order of business was to get us acting more band-like!

Hitori: I-I see...!

Nijika: I know practice is crucial, but there's gotta be more to us than that! I think we should talk about all kinds of stuff!

Hitori: *Glances at you* What do you think it should be, (Y/N)? Take a guess...

(Y/N): Hmm... *Shrugs* Dunno, let's just wait and see.

Nijika: One tactic is to nail the superficial stuff first!

Kita: Oh, that totally works! Like if you start imitating a new popular make-up technique and end looking great!

Nijika: Exactly! *Puts down the big note* And with that in mind...

Suddenly, Nijika presents a red zip-tie on her left wrist.

Nijika: I made us band merch!

(Y/N): *Surprised* A zip-tie? That's the band merch? Surely there's more than that, right?

Kita: Did you just put a zip-tie around your wrist?

Nijika: Cute, huh? They come all in all colors!

Nijika says until she pulled out a few zip-ties that has different colors.

Ryo: *Looks down at the zip-tie and looked up* We'll sell them for 500 yen a piece.

Hitori: (What a rip-off!)

Ryo: 650 if they're signed.

Kita: What a steal! I'll take one!

Hitori: (Won't that just be circulating money within the band?)

(Y/N): *Hears Hitori's thoughts* Or if Ryo takes Kita's money, she's gonna buy for something, that's gonna cost the budget down...

Nijika: *Raises her hand* Anyone else with ideas for becoming band-like?

Kita: *Raises her hand* I can set us up an Isstagram and run it!

Nijika: Great idea! I hereby appoint you Minister of Social Media!

Kita: And I'll post every day when the time comes!

Nijika: And...What about forming a fan club?

Hitori: (That's awfully hasty!)

Ryo: 10,000 yen annual membership fee.

(Y/N): *Deadpanned* That's fuckin' expensive...

Ryo: Membership perks include meet-and-greets and a once-a-year takoyaki party with the band. The fans bring the ingredients.

Kita: What a steal! I'll join!

Nijika/(Y/N): Kita, you're already in the band./Save your money!

Kita: What about you, Gotoh?

Hitori: Eh?

Kita: Any ideas?

And this sends Hitori panicking internally until she glances over to you for help until you said...

(Y/N): I don't have any ideas, but what about the lyrics you compose, Hitori?

Hitori: *Surprised* T-The lyrics?

(Y/N): Well... It's the only thing I can think of. I mean, you wrote lyrics that you can come up with of what you feel, and I think it's important to have lyrics because the band needs to have a composer, otherwise it wouldn't be a band if there's no song to cover it.

Hitori's eyes widen upon hearing your idea, but she felt uncertain...

Hitori: But...

Kita: Gotoh?

Hitori: Ah, sorry...! I was just...thinking... um...

Hitori glances at you again, but you gestured her to continue about what you said...

Hitori: Well... um... I was thinking of...

Nijika: *Interrutps* Actually, Bocchi can sit this one out.

Everyone turned to Nijika until she said...

Nijika: She has more important job: writing lyrics for our original song!

Hitori: Eh?

Nijika: We settled on it before, remember? Ryo would write the music, and you'd write the lyrics!

-Flashback-

Nijika: If you've got off-limits words, Bocchi, you should write the lyrics!

-Flashback End-

(Y/N): *Realizes* Oh yeah, I've forgotten about that. Nijika did say that.

Kita: Wow! I can't wait to hear your song, Ryo! Have you written it already?

Ryo: *Shooks her head* I'll do it one I get inspiration!

Kita: *Clasps her hands* I just can't wait!

Nijika: Go for it, Ryo! And Minister of Lyrics!

Hitori: R-Right...

Kita: *Smiles* Gotoh, it's so cool that you took on such a tough job!

Hitori: C-Cool?! W-Well, I can write lyrics like nobody's business! It's the super-easiest thing ever!

Kita: You get carried away so easily, Gotoh.

(Y/N): (Bruh, I doubt she can try to think of one. Although I was literally the one to suggest that idea...)

Hitori: I'm gonna write the most band-like lyrics and guarantee us a huge hit!

Ryo: "Band-like"?

Hitori: Hehehe~!

-One Week Later-

Hitori: (I couldn't think of anything! I failed to write a single lyric, but I've perfected my signature... Why can't I get my priorities in order?! I already spent five hours yesterday editing video to escape reality.) I'm so stupid! I'm a paramecium!

Hitori says frantically while holding her head until Futari showed up...

Futari: *Curious* Whatcha' writin'?

Hitori: No!

Hitori then frantically tries to hide the notebook away but accidentally spills the cup of juice next to her.

...

Not long after, she is seen digging through the old closet in search for something.

Hitori: (Here it is! My lyrics notebook from middle school!)

Hitori thought to herself until she started flipping through the notes to find her old lyrics.

Hitori: (A curse?)

...

Hitori: (Let's get organized. Kita's gonna be singing this song. Cheerful lyrics. A seishun song, maybe? I could easily write depressing lyrics, of course... Nobody wants that, so I've gotta write something band-like, with real Kita-aura!)

Hitori thought to herself until she hears a familiar yawn within her mind.

(Y/N): Morning, Hitori. How's the lyrics coming up?

Hitori: A-Ah! (Y-Y/N)...! You're up...?!

(Y/N): *Smacks lips* Yeah, I just got up. So, where's the lyrics? I've already reminded you this a few times, yeah?

Hitori: *Anxious* Um...no...

(Y/N): *Sigh* Dammit. Now what...? We've been over this already.

Hitori: B-But, I have something...!

Upon hearing that made you surprised until you said...

(Y/N): What is it?

Hitori: I have this.

Hitori then shows you the notebook in front of you, which raises your eyebrow in piqued interest.

(Y/N): Hold on, let me get out for a second.

And with the flick of your wrist, you poofed into reality out of Hitori's mind.

(Y/N): *Sits with crossed legs* So, what are we looking at? I can't touch things if I'm out here, you know?

Hitori then slides over her notebook and opened it, revealing the said lyrics.

(Y/N): What's this?

Hitori: I-I made these lyrics since middle school...

(Y/N): Middle school, huh...?

You leaned onto the notebook to read while Hitori is just waiting for you to make a response.

Hitori: So...what do you think...?

(Y/N): *Sighs* Well, the lyrics itself aren't half-bad. I'm surprised you made these before I was even around in your life.

Hitori: Um... is my lyrics bad...?

You think for a few moments until you say...

(Y/N): Well, I did say that it wasn't half bad, considering how gloomy the lyrics are. Once again, I'm not a musical expert, but with these kinds of lyrics, I'm sure there's something to contribute to the band and how the instruments should be composed. Ryo's the only person who can compose music, and she knows something we can't do.

Hitori: How do you know, (Y/N)?

(Y/N): Despite her usual expressionless mischievous self, Ryo meets more than the eye itself. If I can't know stuff about bands, Ryo should do the job that I do.

You let out a small sigh and have a guilty look on your face.

(Y/N): Look, I'm... I'm really sorry, Hitori. I just...I just feel useless to help out...

Hitori then shakes her head and said..

Hitori: N-No, you've done enough to help me, and that's all that matters. You were just...doing your best...yet you still support me to get out of my shell sometimes...

This made you smile upon hearing her reassurance.

(Y/N): Thanks, that means a lot.

Hitori smiles back until you notice the familiar faces behind Hitori's sliding door.

(Y/N): Uh, Hitori? You've got your family members behind you.

Hitori: Eh?

Hitori slowly turns around to see the rest of her family members, including the dog.

Mihiyo: *Concern* Do you need a psychologist, dear?

Hitori: It's n-n-n-not like that! It's just my imaginary friend!

(Y/N): *Groans* Agh...fuck..

...

Not long after the situation has been resolved, you and Hitori returned back to the dark closet with the sliding doors that has taped notes written from the outside that says "No Peeking".

Hitori: Okay, no seishun songs. Let's try a song of encouragement.

(Y/N): *Nods* Alright, let's try.

Minutes passed by, but both you and Hitori were trying your best to think of something to add the lyrics, albeit trying too hard while goofing off.

(Y/N): *Sighs* Yeah...this is shit...

Hitori: *Also sighs* Same here... what should we do...?

Suddenly, Hitori's phone rang, and it was revealed to be Nijika messaging on the group chat, much to you and Hitori exchanging knowing worried glances at each other.

-Time Skip-

Eventually, everyone arrived at the Shimokitazawa train station until...

Hitori: *Dogeza Pose* F-F-Forgive me!

Kita: Gotoh?

Nijika: What's the matter now?

Hitori: *Raises her head up* I-Isn't this an intervention where you tear into me for failing to write lyrics despite all the bragging I did?

Nijika: That's perverse! No way!

You leaned back with your arms crossed before saying...

(Y/N): Ask her on what the occasion is today.

Hitori: Um...why did you call us here?

Nijika: I didn't think of it until now, but there's one other really band-like thing we can do!

Hitori: Eh?

Nijika then does a camera hand gesture before saying...

Nijika: Take ProPhos!

(Y/N): *Confused* ProPhos?

Kita: Promotional photos, she means.

Hitori: Oh...

Nijika: Since Bocchi isn't Kessoku Band's current ProPho.

Hitori: C-Current?

Ryo: *Holds up her phone* Want to see? We took it for our last concert.

Ryo then shows the photo to the group.

(Y/N): *Deadpan* Wow, that looks shit.

Nijika: I mean, since Kita ditched us...

Kita: I'm sorry!

Nijika: So, because it's nice out today and none of us have plans, I figured we'd take a few ProPhos!

Hitori: *Taken Aback* O-Outside?!

Nijika: We don't have the money to rent a studio, so...

Nijika says while making an X hand gesture from her fingers.

Hitori: (Taking public pictures in Shimo-Kita is too much to ask for a nerd like me!)

Nijika: We could do it in Starry instead if you prefer, but a ProPho is important for conveying a band's direction and the unique qualities of its members.

Kita: *Excited* So we really need to give it everything we have?

Nijika: Precisely! We need something that'll have an impact, whether it's in a club ad online, a flyer, or a magazine!

Ryo: What she said.

(Y/N): *Hears her thoughts* I'm pretty sure it won't be that bad. Considering that you're part of the band, Hitori.

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

(Y/N): *Raising your Index Finger* No buts! Time to take some ProPhos!

Hitori: *Slumps her shoulders down* O-Okay...

Nijika: I declare this ProPho-scouting journey on! *Raises her fist* Let's la go!

And just like that, all of you began to look in every area to take photos that is perfect enough to make it as a Promotional Photo for the Kessoku Band.

Nijika: Stairs... A fence... With plants... At the park... I think we've covered all the bases for broke band ProPhos... Oh, and an evocative wall!

...

Kita: *Drinking her Water Bottle* I wish we'd brought our instruments.

Hitori: Ah, G-Good point... Having our instruments might make us look cooler.

Nijika: For you guys, maybe.

(Y/N): *Raised Eyebrow* By saying...?

Nijika: Only guitarists and bassists look cool that way. What about the poor drummer? I'm stuck just holding up my drumsticks!

Ryo: *Deadpan* But that's cute.

Nijika: Then let's swap instruments, just for today!

Ryo: Nah, that's lame.

Then both Ryo and Nijika started chasing each other in circles for a few seconds before moving on to another location until Hitori looked in another direction, directing herself away from the group, much to your attention.

(Y/N): *Turns around* Hitori, c'mon. We gotta catch up to them.

Hitori: I-I think I found something...

You glanced back at the rest of the Kessoku Band who were not too far away and stood by at a random shop.

(Y/N): Alright, let's see what we've got, but we 'oughta hurry before they noticed us or you being gone.

Hitori nods as she takes the lead while you followed her from behind, and it didn't take long to find what she was looking for.

Hitori: Um... this wall here...

You looked up and down at the wall with the tree painting on it.

(Y/N): Nijika did say that our next stop is finding a wall for the next ProPho.

Hitori: *Fidgeting* So... what do you think?

(Y/N): *Shrugs* Well... it's not too bad, but I think you need to gather the rest of the band for this wall. Let's not keep them waiting.

Eventually, Hitori went back to the group with you following from behind until she quietly went behind Nijika and put her hand on her shoulder, which startled her.

Nijika: Oh, it's just Bocchi.

Hitori: U-Um... *Points back* I-I thought I saw a n-nice looking wall over there...

Nijika: Hey, great work!

...

Nijika: *Setting up the timer*Taking it now!

Eventually, the girls of the Kessoku Band took the photo of the wall, but it went differently of the photo itself.

Nijika: *Observes with a Critical Eye* We're definitely capturing everyone's personalities, but it's not really band-like. Isn't there a way to really make it scream "band"?

Ryo: *Proudly* As I am the quintessential musician, you need only mimic my expression.

Nijika: I'd love to know where you get all that confidence...

Kita: But we can't go wrong doing what Senpai says! Right, Gotoh?

Hitori: *Looks away gloomily* A pair of yes-men, huh? Fine, we'll do it.

(Y/N): *Grins in Amusement* I don't trust Ryo with that idea.

And then Nijika took the photo with Ryo's idea, but...

Nijika: Looks like we're at a funeral.

Ryo: Yeah...

Nijika: But Kita-chan looks cute in any pic we take!

Kita: *Modestly* Aw, no I don't!

Nijika: Sure you do! It's almost like you know what you're doing.

Kita: Oh, I guess it's because I upload pictures to Issta all the time! *Pulls out her phone* See?

The pictures show of Kita and her memorable moments of hanging out with her friends.

(Y/N): *Whistles* She looks like a role model.

Nijika: That's our Minister of Social Media!

As girls continued talking with Kita being the Minster of Social Media she is, Hitori started talking to you internally.

Hitori: Hey (Y/N).

(Y/N): Hm? What's up?

Hitori: Well... it's just that I've never taken pictures with friends before.

(Y/N): *Raised Eyebrow* Okay, but no need to throw a pity party right now. Besides, this is your first taking a picture with the Kessoku Band, and they're your friends, and friends look out for each other.

A small smile appeared on Hitori's face upon hearing that.

Hitori: Yeah...

Nijika: Bocchi?

Hitori: *Snaps out* Ah, wh-what is it?

Nijika: *Smiles* We were actually thinking about starting your own Isstagram. What do you think, Minister?

But then Hitori starts internally panicking once again...

Kita: Totally! Let's become friends! If we're going to be a band, we should really have individual member accounts!

Hitori was subtly frantic as she glanced at you for help until you let out a sigh...

(Y/N): Well, Isstagram seems important to increase one's reputation. Although, we aren't official yet, so we're not gaining any popularity. Hitori, it's best to decline first before we make one... Be sure to be a little open about it, okay?

Hitori: I... I'll just wait it out...!

Kita: Eh? Why not?

Hitori: *Fidgeting* Um... it's just that... our status as a band isn't popular... so we might have to wait a little...

Kita: But-

Ryo: *Deadpan * Actually, that's a good point. We are not officially a band yet. Once we earn our reputation and become a band, we can post our Isstagram there.

Nijika: Oh yeah, that's really good! Thanks for pointing that out, Bocchi!

Hitori: *Grins* Ehehe, i-it's nothing...!

(Y/N): *Nods Approvingly* Mmhm. Although I was the one who gave you that idea.

Nijika: Okay, back to the ProPhos!

-Mini Time Skip-

Nijika: *Sighs* Nothing's really hitting the spot...

Kita: Hey, what about a jump pic?

Hitori: Jump pic?

Kita: It's really photogenic, and it could bring out everyone's personality!

Nijika: Great idea! You're a genius, Kita!

Ryo: A wise man once said, any anime where they jump in the OP is a god-tier anime.

Nijika: Huh?

Ryo: Would jumping in our ProPho thus make us a god-tier band?

Hitori: (Where is she getting that from?)

Nijika: I'm not sure I followed your logic there... *Runs behind her camera* But let's give it a try!

Nijika then sets the camera on a timer, but for Hitori, she panicked again because she can't even remember the last time she jumped until...

*SNAP!*

Ryo: Oh, I see Bocchi's undies.

Kita: Wow, that's one hell of a picture!

(Y/N): *Raised Eyebrow* Bruh...

Hitori: Don't look!

Hitori says with a furious blush on her face, considering you're a guy yourself until she turns to Nijika and speaks gloomily...

Hitori: I'm sorry for putting something so worthless in the picture. Please delete it.

Nijika: I was hoping for a cuter reaction there...

Hitori: *Looks away* If I can't even jump properly, I'm...

Nijika: Okay, let's try one more!

And now, the picture was perfect time upon jumping, revealing everyone's personalities.

(Y/N): *Impressed* Oh wow, that's pretty good!

Nijika: Awesome! It's got the band feel and the seishun thing going!

Kita: Do you think I could get a copy of that picture?

Hitori: M-Me too!

Nijika: Yeah, we're feeling band-like now! I feel like we're one step closer to becoming a popular band!

Hitori: R-Right!

Kita: Kessoku Band is getting started for real!

Nijika: *Raises her fist* Alright! We'll have our concert in summer, our demo CD sale, our first album release in winter, and become Shimo-Kitazawa's own good vibes-iest vibes-band!

(Y/N): *Sweatdrops* That'll be a long road...

Kita: Sounds like there's a lot still to be decided!

Nijika: Ehehe, that's a good point! We don't even have a song yet!

That's when Hitori realizes something in her head.

Hitori: (I t-totally forgot about the lyrics!)

(Y/N): *In Australian Accent* Shit, mate.

Nijika: Of course, we've got Ryo and Bocchi on the case, so... Hey, where's Ryo?

Kita: She must have disappeared.

Nijika: What a total free spirit! Anyway, thanks for coming today! Dismissed!

And just like that, everyone went on their separate ways, and we see Hitori sitting on a bench under a large shade due to the big tree itself.

Hitori: *Sighs* (Y/N), what should we do now? I don't think we have enough time to make the lyrics for the band...

Hitori pleaded, but you remained silent for a few moments until you let out a sigh before speaking up.

(Y/N): Why don't we go to Ryo first?

Hitori: Ryo?

(Y/N): I mean, she composes lyrics while you wrote one yourself. It's the idea I told you from before. It's best to find her and seek her feedback.

Hitori: But... where do we find her?

(Y/N): Ask her where she is on her messages. She probably hasn't gone that far after she just disappeared from us.

Hitori then pulls out her phone and texts Ryo about the lyrics she made. Ryo then replies back with a link and is directed to Google maps, which shows a trendy café.

(Y/N): Huh, so that's where she is. Let's go find her.

-Mini Time Skip-

Not long after the two of you arrived at the café where Ryo was there, you and Hitori stood at the front door itself.

Hitori: (I've never been to a real restaurant by myself. I can't even enter a convenience store without psyching myself up in advance.)

(Y/N): Is this the right place?

Hitori: Y-Yeah, this should be it...

Hitori says while looking down at her phone that leads exactly to the location.

(Y/N): Alright, let's head inside. Ryo's waiting and probably eating.

Hitori then takes a deep breath before entering inside the café itself with you following from behind.

Upon entering inside, Hitori felt eyes upon her from the customers, which made her feel the usual apprehension within her until...

Ryo: Oh, Bocchi. Over here.

Ryo says from the left side to where she sat at and gestured for Bocchi to go over to her.

...

Not long after, Hitori got herself some water and sat beside Ryo who was silently eating curry while you were sitting across from them.

You notice that Hitori is glancing at you, then back to Ryo as if she needs help.

You raised an eyebrow before saying...

(Y/N): Are you gonna ask her for the lyrics you have? Don't tell me you didn't forget it

Hitori's eyes widen as she turned to her right and see Ryo just finished eating and said...

Ryo: That was delicious.

Hitori: R-Ryo...

Ryo then slowly turns her attention to Hitori who hesitantly shows the notebook of the said lyrics...

Hitori: Here you go...

Ryo: Let's see.

Ryo then takes Hitori's lyrics in her notebook. She then opens it and her expression makes a dramatic shock.

Ryo: Oh, ooh!

Hitori: (She's unusually flustered!)

Ryo: This is good.

Hitori: Eh? (I'm not sure I agree but for the band's sake...) Yes, it's a masterpiece.

Ryo: Hmm...

Ryo then shows and points out what she's looking at, but it's not the lyrics she's looking at...

Ryo: Though personally, I think one is a bit childish for a band.

Hitori: That's not the right page!

...

Minutes later, Ryo Yamada took her time to observe Hitori's lyrics in her notebook until she turns her attention to Hitori and said...

Ryo: Are you personally satisfied with these lyrics, Bocchi?

Hitori: *Lightly Startled* Oh, w-well... I figured we should do something really "hit band"-like...

Ryo: Did I ever tell you? I was in another band a long time ago. Their lyrics were awkward, but I liked how honest they were. But, desperate for sales, they started going in a more commercial direction. I hated that. That's why I quit. We had a little fight about it at the time.

Hearing that made you and Hitori exchange surprised glances at Ryo's history.

Ryo: And just as I was feeling sick of the whole band thing...

-Flashback-

In a flashback, Ryo is seen leaning her body down on the railing, she felt a tap on her shoulder and a finger on her cheek. Ryo turns around to see the familiar face of Nijika.

Ryo: What?

Nijika: *Smiles* Hey. If you've got time, will you play bass for me?

Ryo: Why?

Nijika: Because I love the way you play!

-Flashback End-

Ryo: When Nijika said that to me, I decided to give playing in a band another try. Abandoning your uniqueness is equivalent to dying.

Hitori: Ryo?

Ryo: *Closes the Notebook* So don't write generic lyrics based on other concerns. Write what you want to write.

Hitori: *Takes her Notebook* B-But if I do that, I'll write bitter, social-outcast lyrics-

Ryo: But it won't be hilarious if a normie sings like that?

Hitori: Eh?

Kita: I spend my days cursing your losers~!

Ryo: Bringing a wide variety of individuals together into one sound... That's the color that Kessoku Band will have.

(Y/N): *Respectfully Nods* Wow, Ryo is quite of an insightful woman...

Hitori: Yeah... she really is...but she's also considerate too...

Ryo: *Stands Up* Let's get out of here.

Hitori: R-Right...

As the two girls were leaving with you following behind until...

Hitori: Oh, Ryo... The check...

Ryo: *Closes the door* Sorry, I'm broke. Treat me?

This made you and Hitori taken aback by what you two just heard.

Hitori: Wh-What?

(Y/N): *Bemused* Bruh...

Hitori: B-But you're the one who invited me...

Ryo: *Bluntly* I just couldn't take another day of eating weeds.

Hitori: You're still doing that?!

Ryo: *Deadpanned* And this shop just opened, and I wanted to eat here so bad... Please, treat me?

(Y/N): *Sigh* Oh brother. Let's just cover her, Hitori...

...

Ryo: I really am sorry. I'll pay you back next month.

Hitori: N-No need to rush... U-Um...

Ryo: Hm?

Hitor: I-I'm going to try my best!

Ryo: *Smiles Faintly* Sure. Can't wait to see it.

-The Next Day-

Morning came by once again, Kita is seen practicing her guitar as usual while Ryo and Nijika were seen taking look at the photos that were printed out from yesterday until...

???: Good morning, everyone.

Both Ryo and Nijika turned their attention to see "Hitori" herself...

Hitori (Y/N): I finished the lyrics. Here.

We see you controlling Hitori's body once again, but she has black circles underneath her eyes.

Kita: Gotoh, are you alright? You look tired.

Hitori: (Y/N): Yeah, I'm okay, but I still have a bit of energy left. I have been focusing on the lyrics I made until I didn't realize that the sun was up.

-Flashback-

From yesterday night, we see Hitori Gotoh trying to make the lyrics, but she looks like she was about to fall asleep.

(Y/N): Hey, Hitori. That's enough, you need more sleep.

Hitori: *Shakes her hand* N-No (Y/N), I just need to focus on finishing this...

(Y/N): Don't push yourself. I'm sure they'll give you a bit more time.

Hitori: Sorry, (Y/N). Please... just let me finish this, okay?

You paused, trying to convince her more until...

Hitori: Um... I hate to ask this, but once you found me asleep and you woke up... Use my body and give this to Nijika and the others, please? *Gestures at her notebook lyrics* I need some good sleep while you use my body tomorrow morning.

You felt torn upon hearing Hitori's request until you let out a sigh...

(Y/N): Okay, fine... Just don't overdo it, okay?

Hitori: *Gives off a Tired Smile* Thanks, (Y/N).

-Flashback End-

Even though you're not completely tired of using Hitori's body after sleeping in her mind, her own consciousness made her asleep after forcing herself to make the lyrics.

Nijika: Wow! Let's have a look! I can't wait to see the fruits of your labors!

You waited for the trio to have their answers and feedback.

Hitori (Y/N): Well? What do you think?

Ryo: Hmm... It's much of a downer.

Kita: *Worried* Ryo!

Ryo: But it's very much Bocchi.

Hitori (Y/N): *Surprised* What?

Ryo: It might not connect with too many people, but those it does, it'll hit deeply.

You let out a faint smile upon hearing that, even though it was supposed to be Hitori giving that praise.

Hitori (Y/N): (I'll give Hitori the message once she wakes up). Thanks, Ryo. Your insight was great.

Ryo: *Nods* You're welcome.

Nijika: But these lyrics really are super great, Bocchi!

Kita: I love this phrase here!

Ryo: Same.

Hitori (Y/N): *Smiles* (I'm glad Hitori made good friends.)

-Time Skip-

Later at night, we see Hitori "Bocchi" Gotoh on her futon with the lights out.

Hitori: Hey (Y/N)...

(Y/N): Hm?

Hitori: Thanks again for... you know.

(Y/N): *Smiles* No need to say furthermore. I'm just glad that you've come this far. The Kessoku Band and I are proud of you.

Hitori then smiles and lets out a creepy laugh after her accomplishment of making lyrics...

Hitoir: Hehehe~!

(Y/N): *Deadpanned* Stop that. Go to sleep.

...

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

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