I belong here, as Argonavis's vocalist.
We started this voyage together.
I don't want to quit halfway.
I also... want to keep on drumming for this band.
I don't want to let anyone else be Argonavis's drummer.
Argonavis isn't Argonavis without all of us.
No matter how heavy the storm,
no matter how high the wave,
we're in this together from now on.
Yeah!
'K, this is the last box.
Got it.
All right, that should be everything.
Banri, did you make sure you're not missing anything?
Of course!
Your admission tickets are safe with me.
And these:
free coupons for the restaurant booth!
I have enough for everyone.
W-Wow...
Less than a day before we're at DesFes, huh?
That's right.
I'm a bit worried about the incoming typhoon though...
Typhoon?
Yeah. They don't know its current course though.
Everything's packed up!
We should get going.
All right! Argonavis heads to DesFes!
...Even if we're not performing.
Yeah!
Yeah, turn it up
Clear your head
Right now, just drink in the GYRO heavy sound
I'll kick everyone out of the way with this verse
To grasp my future tomorrow
(Wow) I've gotten rid of
(Wow) The limiter planted in my chest
(Wow) Watch out. This is just the beginning!
No one can block my path!
(Break down) Whatever walls they throw up,
(Break down) I'll climb over them
(Break down) I'll crush things like "destiny"
with my bare hands
No one can stop me!
Even if the whole world rises to oppose me,
I will keep walking my own path
I will reach my dreams!
I'll embed my music with my wishes
And drill in my conviction to reach the end
By shouting out until I complete my story!
To the Destined Place
This may be out of nowhere but...
Oh, you wanna draw up battle plans?
And what would we be fighting?
I came ready this time as well...
...with sandwiches.
Whoa!
Fancy.
He made some last time too.
They were delicious, especially the katsu sandwiches!
It's too bad Ren ate all of them.
Then I'll have the Katsu sandwich first.
Don't be greedy.
Worry not.
This time, I made extra katsu sandwiches.
Rio's always prepared.
Food grudges are scary, you know.
So good!
Hey!
Why are you suddenly eating the katsu sandwiches by yourself!?
Wait, stop!
- Gimme! - There are mor—
Continuing this past week's coverage of DesFes,
our guest today is Fantome Iris!
They're the most famous up-and-coming visual kei band!
Visual kei?
My name is Felix.
I am the lord who reigneth over all vampires.
Allow me to introduce my retainers hailing from
- I see. - Allow me to introduce my retainers hailing from
- the kingdom where silver lilies bloom abound. - Seems like he's from a French noble family.
Light, the right-hand man of the Regretful King.
- I am pleased to make your acquaintance. - Another impressive band reveals itself, eh?
Another impressive band reveals itself, eh?
The cruel and shocking child, Zack.
Gyahahahahaha! I'm Zack-sama!
- The Queen of the Harsh Night, HARU. - I'll *** kill you pieces of ***—
- I'll take an egg sandwich.
- Hi! This is HARU. - Cowards! Don't *** ***—
Zack, you bastard!
Stop fidgeting around on the chair!
The reticent clergyman, D.
I'm D.
- All kinds of bands are coming to Hokkaido, huh? - And now, a parting gift for all our newly discovered kin:
- Silver Lily - Mhm, for all the music fans across Japan.
A bunch of people who can't wait for DesFes to start are gathering at Susukino tonight.
And there's a local music cafe where they meet up.
So you're saying we're going to perform there.
When!?
Tonight.
Eh!?
Isn't that why we brought our instruments?
Ah...
That's the plan.
Any time, any place we can sing, that's our DesFes.
It would be great if as many people as possible could listen to it.
What if they record our performance and put it online?
If that were to happen,
then we'd have to think about our facial expressions.
Like this...maybe?
Like this?
Or more like this?
This?
Freaky...
Our luck is just unbelievable...
All the Hokkaido-bound flights are gone, huh?
It's fine!
We can go by train!
And from here, how much do you think that'd cost?
Guess that's not an option.
Hey, Futa, where is Hokkaido?
Eh?
Hokkaido is...
...here!
Ah, geez...
In any case, let's return to the station.
The shuttle bus just departed!
That's bad!
You should've said so sooner!
Hurry!
By the way, I heard you have a band in your sights.
You must mean GYROAXIA.
The one performing on the second day, like Fantome Iris?
Correct.
No matter the band, their music will express a unique worldview.
GYROAXIA stands out for depicting a remarkably stark and beautiful world.
The tone color and setting we produce differs,
yet that is precisely what's so alluring about them.
Let's go through it all one more time.
No. That's enough for today.
You need to rest your voice for DesFes.
I'm sick of hearing those words.
Good grief. Here we go again.
You yourself said we're easily replaceable,
but that there's no replacement for you.
Was that sarcasm?
You're not you when you're hungry.
Have my treasure: a kari-kari biscuit.
Don't need it.
Aw...
Well, I understand why you're nervous, so let's practice a bit more.
OK, Reon?
Uh...Yeah.
In that cas—
There's no need to go through all of it. Nayuta should rest.
They've arrived.
Is this place OK?
GYROAXIA's record company said we can use this for housing.
Old but not too shabby, eh?
Isn't it a bit cramped for five people?
A little...
What are you saying?
We're super lucky to be able to stay in the heart of Susukino.
And for free.
Guess we can't complain.
Here should be the kitchen...
I see.
Looks like we'll need to buy our own ingredients.
What do you guys want for dinner?
Tendon or katsudon!
Hamburger or omurice!
Pancakes for me.
W-wait a minute!
We have to pay for dinner ourselves, don't we?
If we buy ingredients for each individual dish, it's gonna get way too expensive!
I didn't really plan on spending too much on dinner.
Isn't there a way we can pitch in?
Let's make it together!
If you want a dish that's cheap, delicious, and filling...
It's that, right?
I got you.
Oh yeah.
Great! Let's answer together on the count of three.
One, two...
Curry!
Isn't Epsilon Phi's Shu such an angel?
Totally!
Did you know Fujin RIZING!'s the first band to come up from Kansai?
Oh, really?
Argh, aren't they the same genre as GYROAXIA?
Dude, don't cha know GYRO's the only real option?
I want us to be a band everyone's excited to see...
You mean we will be that kind of band, right?
Right.
The issue is, what are we gonna do about the meat for the curry?
I'd like to buy it before the stores close.
Can't we buy it after the performance?
If we need, Seico Mart should be open late.
That is true...
Canceled!?
Even though it's this sunny!?
It's from the official site too...
It's true!
They even closed down the tent site...
Most flights have been canceled too.
DesFes...is canceled!?
Are you serious...
DesFes, canceled?
Yeah, but just the first day for now.
What about the typhoon's path?
Seems like we'll avoid a direct hit.
With my home planet's technology,
we could've easily blown away a tiny typhoon...
Where is this magical planet?
More orange juice, please!
How does this affect GYROAXIA?
We're slated to appear on the second day.
Mashu-san would've called us if that had changed.
Are they coming?
Who?
Nanahoshi Ren's group.
Ah...yes.
They've arrived here.
Looks like they're performing at a music cafe tonight.
I see.
So? You going?
No...I'm sure something will happen again...
That's right
This can't be the goal
The wind is still blowing at our backs
Surely, we have more answers to find
Haven't we already come so far?
We're not in sight of the finish line just yet!
That was great!
So cool!
Thank you.
We are Argonavis.
Encore! Encore! Encore! Encore!
- Let's do it! - Encore! Encore! Encore!
- I can go anytime. - Encore! Encore! Encore!
- Pick any song you like, Ren-kun. - Encore! Encore! Encore!
- How about that one? - Encore! Encore! Encore!
- The one from our very first performance together! - Encore! Encore! Encore!
- Our first one... - Encore! Encore! Encore!
Everyone! Do you like live-action heroes?
Yeah!
I love them!
Bring it!
With Love from Star Five
I won't let go!
Even if the entire galaxy collapses,
There's something I need to protect to the very end
Piercing through the clouds,
Gliding past the stars,
Facing the darkness,
I feel so thrilled I don't know any limits
If you're feeling the attraction,
Let's board this ship together!
(We are brightest in world)
Super Space Dream Spark!
Believe!
Unmatched in luminance and love for this planet:
Star Five!
Fly high!
Let your soul burn bright!
Let that love and courage shine through!
That was great!
The best!
I'll make sure to go to your next live!
Thank you so much!
I didn't know that song would get everyone so hyped up!
I'm so glad.
This was the song we heard Ren singing when we first met at karaoke, wasn't it?
Your singing was such a shock!
I was so surprised that time...
You just suddenly burst through the door!
To think it's only been half a year since then...
Eh!? That's it!?
It feels like it's been way longer...
Geez, get a grip, man.
I kinda know how he feels though.
Yu's invitations are always heavy-handed, aren't they?
You think so?
It's raining huh?
Yeah.
Perhaps canceling the whole day tomorrow was the right move.
Those guys look like they're having fun.
I was sent Argonavis's live.
Wanna look?
Hmph. Unnecessary.
Is that all you came to Sapporo to do?
A larger crowd,
a more passionate crowd—don't you want to sing in front of that, Nanahoshi Ren?
Couldn't sleep?
Nah.
I just woke up.
It's pouring outside, eh?
Yeah.
If it worsens, day two might get canceled too.
Yeah. But...
I feel like everything will turn out fine.
It'd be nice if so.
Whoa, DesFes is just so amazing...
Looks like Yu's already at the venue.
Seems like it.
The typhoon is rapidly progressing towards the Kanto region...
- Morning. - The typhoon is rapidly progressing towards the Kanto region...
- Oh, morning. - The typhoon is rapidly progressing towards the Kanto region...
Typhoon info?
Its trajectory changed and it's nearing us.
Depending on its course, we might get directly hit.
Directly hit...
If this doesn't change, day two's in jeopardy too...
Yeah...
Man, this rain is crazy!
It's getting more and more intense.
They said we might get hit directly.
Looks like it's impossible to go outside today.
Well, what can ya do?
Seems buying ingredients yesterday was a smart idea.
All right.
It's curry time.
Slice the onion in half lengthwise,
then cut into wedges.
Oh, by the way, if you microwave onions first, you won't cry while cutting them.
You could've said that sooner...
In a dry pot, toast the curry powder and cinnamon powder until fragrant.
Smells just like I remember...
Toast the flour in the same pot. In another pot, heat the oil and stir in the flour-spice mixture.
Sauté the meat and onions in the oil,
then pour water to cover.
Add in stock cubes, shoyu, and instant curry roux.
After that, let it simmer over low heat for a while and it'll be done.
Whoa!
This looks so good!
Don't be shy. Give it a taste.
Don't mind if I do...
What's this!?
Yummy!
This...this is amazing!
Rio, this is seriously delicious!
Of course. I'm a master at this.
But there is one problem.
And that is...
Wataru?
You need help!?
Wataru!
- Curry!? - (Help us finish this.
W-Wataru...
Nayuta.
What!?
Wanna grab some curry?
Hah!?
Curry. Want some?
Don't need it.
Ah, he replied.
What did he say?
"Nah, we're good."
Then I'll have seconds!
Count me in too!
Right, let's go!
Everyone's having seconds!
The quota is three servings a person.
Eh!?
We can't eat that much!
Then Yu can cover our share, right?
Y-yeah. Leave it to...No, I cannot!
We finally arrive.
How tragic for the day one people to get canceled!
The band Aniki likes got canceled too, right?
Oh, I know!
Since we have time, come sightseeing with me!
Shut up. I'm not throwing my life away like that.
Kanata-kun really loves Haruka-kun, huh?
Of course! We're twins after all.
Right, Aniki?
H-Hey! Stop!
Dammit, get off me!
Thank you for waiting.
You've made the arrangements?
Yes. A pure white room, as you wished.
Good. But if I'm not satisfied,
you will book another hotel, fast.
As you desire.
The vocalist is only 13-years-old?
Yeah...Ujigawa Shu,
first-year middle schooler.
- Epsilon...Phi - (Φ)
Seems like they're a techno pop band from Kyoto.
Apparently, they're quite skilled.
That vocalist is the heir to Duck River, isn't he?
Duck River, the recording company?
Yep.
It's one of the top three in the world.
That's why he seemed loaded.
God, I'm excited!
DesFes is filled with all kinds of amazing people!
Shaping up to be a big experience.
It'd be nice if tomorrow were sunny.
I want to sing.
I don't just want to watch... I want to go out and sing too.
Ren-kun...
With GYROAXIA, and all the other bands...
Nanahoshi...
Ren, you...
I...want to perform at DesFes!
Paint over it now
So light the fire
You gotta fight your right!
Hey, you! Liar! Liar!
Falling in line with a mad city full of uncertainty,
The heart belies its sense of desire
You've hid your passion so long it's vanished
Fighting your numb reactions' misdirection?
Urges fading? Emotions dying?
Don't get snagged by the winds of deceit! Wake up, people! Yeah
You're the masquerade. This is the signal
Paint over it now,
This fragile heartbreak song
Break free!
We are making a fuss! Hands up!
Ha, ha, even in a world that dances 'round and round, you run and run?
If you're going round and round,
might as well jump around, break away, get out!
Tear off your disguise! So light the fire
You gotta fight your right! Hey, you! Liar! Liar!
(Whoa, oh, oh) This mad world,
(Whoa, oh, oh) its "right" answers rife with lies,
(Whoa, oh, oh) Goes on, exposed for what it is
(Whoa, oh, oh) Hey, you! Liar! Liar!
We've come to the place we admired,
alongside the person I want to get closer to.
Now's the time for me to overcome the hurdle called a "dream".
Next time on Argonavis from BanG Dream:
"Goal Line" Please look forward to it!