We're not destined to fade away yet, are we?
There's a small pulse within the vast universe
Whose beat I can hear, like it's calling out to me
To be honest, I would've taken any excuse to start
Ever since, your old song has felt somewhat lonely
(How many "Yes" and "No")
Did you and I make up together?
(Look closely)
To the place where we captured this moment again
Our star has now begun
Producing a faintly echoing sound,
(Wow) Our proof of existence,
Shooting 10,000 light years across the galaxy!
Yes, our story began right in a place like this
We're not destined to fade away yet, are we?
When I was a kid,
my whimsical dad brought me to a live festival.
Honestly, I wasn't interested at all.
I thought it'd be boring.
But...
it was anything but boring.
I was *ed in by the explosive energy in front of me.
Even now, I'm trying to capture that feeling again,
that moment engraved in my heart.
Have we reached the hopes
we saw that day?
That's right
This can't be the goal
Haven't we already come so far?
Liv—
What's wrong, Nanahoshi?
I...I'm sorry.
All right. Everyone, quiet down!
Hey, hey, Nanahoshi-kun.
We're hanging out together, so why don't you join us?
N-No, I—
Let it go.
This guy won't go even if you invite him.
You prefer being alone, right, Nanahoshi?
Well, I guess you could see it that way.
Wanna leave him and go?
See you tomorrow then.
Bye!
I have to get going too!
I need to find it quickly.
I can't waste any time.
Quickly, quickly, quickly...
All right. Now it's perfect!
If only that were enough to recruit new members.
Man, why do you have to be so negative, Wataru?
I'm not being negative, just realistic.
Have some faith!
They'll definitely come!
If we believe, it'll definitely come true!
Yeah, yeah.
You know what that's called?
Blind optimism.
People laughed at Oda Nobunaga too when he talked about uniting Japan, y'know!
I see.
So how many people have actually come up to you so far?
I didn't keep count!
Besides, what if we let in someone who wasn't serious?
You haven't changed.
Still won't accept any compromises.
Anyway, we'll definitely find someone.
Believe in my luck.
Is your luck all that hot?
What're you saying?
I was lucky enough to have met you, right?
I landed a fateful meeting after all.
...Yeah, you really were lucky.
Now that that's done...
Boss, pass the bill.
Righto.
You're not performing today?
Nah, not today.
Not like any customers are around.
You don't have to put it like that...
Whenever you need an extra member, just ask me.
Sure! We'll be counting on you when that time comes.
Thanks for lunch.
Must be nice to be young.
I should try to keep up a little.
Ah, welcome.
Someone once said,
"You need 1% talent and 99% luck to achieve your dream."
That's why I have no choice but to keep trying.
All right!
Let's sing our hearts out today!
We're not here to play around.
Our objective is to find a good cover song, understand?
- Our objective is to find a good cover song, understand? - Welcome!
- How many people? - I know that.
- But it's important to treat this like you're having fun. - One person.
I'm sorry?
- Um... just one person. - But it's important to treat this like you're having fun.
This is called having serious fun!
What a lively pair.
Please sign this form.
Ah, OK.
I will sing.
The song is me.
I am the song.
That was kinda cool...
What should I sing today?
First things first: we need to find a vocalist.
A band begins and ends with the vocalist.
True enough. Usually, when they leave, the band breaks up.
That's not what I'm trying to say.
What do you want in a vocalist, Yu?
They definitely need skills, but that's not enough.
So what seals the deal?
...Being a fool.
I don't really wanna deal with an idiot...
Not like that!
Having a one-track mind, only wanting to sing—
even if he were helpless outside of music, I'd be fine.
That kind of fool.
I feel the same.
A parched traveler in a dry desert, someone who must sing to live.
A traveler in the desert, huh?
I like it.
Let's get that type of person aboard our ship.
With my guitar, your bass,
and that desert traveler on board, we'd become the no.1 band in Hakodate for sure!
Somehow, hearing you say that gets me a little pumped.
Believe it!
We'll definitely find a vocalist.
Since we're here, why don't we play some songs?
Let me go to the restroom first.
What is...this voice?
He's by himself?
That aside, what an amazing volume.
Hey...wait...
This...
Sorry, you were taking a while so I chose a song first.
Drop that and come with me!
W-Wait!
Hero Song ?
Forget that! Listen to the singing!
Holy shit...This is amazing!
Right?!
And it's not just that.
Yeah!
We found the desert traveler!
All right, let's move!
This was fate!
Listen up!
You're a traveler.
...Traveler?
Yes!
A parched traveler wandering around a dry desert!
But that ends now.
From now on, you'll be on our ship.
I don't understand...
Of course you wouldn't.
Wha—?!
Explain things in order, will you?
Fine. First: you're amazing.
Second: you can really sing amazing songs.
Third: you're just the desert traveler we were looking for!
Fourth: you're a huge fool!
I still don't get it, but...thanks?
That last one wasn't a compliment though.
Yes, it was!
My name's Goryo Yuto.
And he's Matoba Wataru.
What's your name?
Eh?
Your name!
Na-Nanahoshi Ren.
Ren...
That's a nice name.
We're currently forming a band.
And for that, we need your singing.
Has he been singing the same song...over and over?
This many times?
You like the Sentai series?
Yeah, I like it but I want to sing the theme song better.
So just now...
We...might have met someone incredible.
OK!
It's settled!
Let's form a band together!
A band...?
How 'bout it?
Sorry!
Hey, wait!
You're paying for this, got it?
Eh?!
Huh? It's Nanahoshi.
There he goes...
Nanahoshi-kun was singing karaoke alone?
Why was he in such a rush?
Hey, are you guys Nanahoshi's friends?
Yeah.
I want to know more about Nanahoshi.
Please tell me about him.
Yo, Ren.
You guys...
It's Yuto.
And this is Wataru.
At least remember our names.
Who'd have thought we go to the same college?
So...this is a coincidence?
Course not.
We were looking for you.
Me?
Could you come with us for a little bit?
Come on. It won't take long.
Don't tell me it's about the band.
It is.
I'm sorry.
Hold on.
Look at this.
Ah... from the other day...
I'm sorry. I'll pay you back.
Don't worry about it.
This'll be my treat.
No, I can't allow that,
not for someone I don't know.
Someone you don't know?
We met already, so we're not strangers anymore, are we?
Forgive him. He's a little forward.
What do you mean forward ?
Anyway, I'll pay for the karaoke.
In exchange, please join our band!
Eh?!
What do you think?
Both Yu and I were really moved by your singing.
We thought it'd be great to have you as our band's vocalist.
I... don't think that's possible.
Do you hate singing?
I love singing.
That's why I continue on.
But...
You joined choir during middle school, didn't you?
I heard you couldn't get along with everyone and quit.
...Yeah.
I wanted to practice more.
Everyone else just wanted to watch TV or something.
Clubs are usually like that, aren't they?
I... I want to quickly find it!
That something I felt that day.
That's why I sing alone.
I don't want to let anyone slow me down!
If I don't do that, I won't be able to reach it.
That's why...
I'm sorry!
H-Hey!
I'm sorry.
No matter how many times...
We'll come as many times as it takes.
Why are you so fixated on me?
Well, because we want to invite you to our band!
You can find someone who can sing like me an—
No, we can't!
You're one in a million!
I'm not...
I'm fine just singing alone and not bothering anyone.
Bothering anyone?
Who would you be bothering?
We're the ones being a bother...
What did you just say?!
Argh, this isn't what I'm here for!
Anyway, I want to form a band together with you!
Together...with me?
If you want to sing, we'll be there for you!
Again and again, until we get you to say yes!
So please, take us seriously!
We'll stop following you around for now.
H-hey!
Here. Will you take this?
This is...?
If you're even a little bit interested,
or you decide to buy into our idea,
come see us there later.
This place is...
This live music cafe lets us perform sometimes.
We'll be playing tonight.
If possible, I'd like you to see us perform.
Tonight?
Yeah.
If you don't come, I'll give up for good.
I'll persuade Yu to do the same too.
W-wait...
Is that good with you?
I might not come at all...
If that's how it goes, then it'll be over.
I'd be happy if you gave it some serious thought.
See you there.
Y-you have to come, OK?
I'll be waiting.
Me...in a band.
This kid's that good?
He's more than good.
If that guy's around, our band will definitely do well.
To have Yuto-kun saying something like that, he must be pretty amazing.
I'd like to hear that kid's singing too.
If he joins our band, you can listen to him anytime.
I'll be looking forward to that.
He'll come.
He'll definitely come.
Anyway, I want to form a band together with you!
Together...with me...
Wh—?!
I...smiled?
Was I...happy?
This was fate!
Fate...
Uh, I think it's about time I start closing...
I still have hope.
He has to come.
Time's up, huh?
In any case, why not play one song?
Yeah, Yu.
I got it.
Boss, hit the drums.
Of course.
I'm not giving up just yet, we clear?
Of course.
All right, we can do this!
Ready when you are!
Let's do it!
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!
Super Space Dream Spark!
Believe!
Loving and illuminating this planet without peer:
Star Five!
Fly high!
Let your soul burn bright!
Let that love and courage pour out!
Hey.
What is it?
Let's do it one more time.
The next time will be better.
You got it.
We'll do it as many times as you like.
Right!?
Yeah!
Okay!
Let's start from the top!
All right!
For the entry to B melody...
- Um, it's about time to close... - Oh! What about it?
How was it?
It's more fun than singing by yourself, right?
Yeah. It was great.
Do you want to do it together?
With us.
I want to.
I want to sing more.
Good. So you're joining our band, right?
...I'm sorry.
Sorry?
Uh... Didn't expect that...
A little bit more—
Please let me think about it a little bit more.
We can feel optimistic, right?
Probably.
Oh well.
We'll wait!
We need you, after all.
Wait!
You're too hot-blooded, Yu.
It's fine, isn't it?
On the path I climbed countless times with you,
The heavy melody of the rain has gone away
If you turn around and look into the warm light,
You'll see the rainbow
(No more pain on your heart) Yeah!
When I thought of the future,
I was filled with earnest anticipation
But even I know, no matter how much I pray,
This song will eventually end
(Hey, you) Let's have a gentle goodbye
(See you again) Looking up at Hachimanzaka Slope,
I made a (tiny) promise,
"I'll return to this place someday."
On the path we had climbed together for the last time,
Flooded with emotion, I couldn't see in front of all
I felt as if the night sky was calling me
The stars were shining so brightly
(No more pain on your heart) Yeah!
The gifted pianist invited by Yuto...
I heard he's dangerous. Is it really OK?
Next time on ARGONAVIS from BanG Dream:
"Gift and Enthusiasm" Please look forward to it!