...So, about our next new song.
I'm thinking of using "Ship" as a theme.
"Ship".
Sounds interesting.
Ahh, sounds good!
Why a ship?
Is there a special meaning behind it?
For a long time now, I have always liked sailors' biographies and such.
Oh yeah, Wataru's dad was a sailor right?
Yeah, he risked his life and sailed out on a ship to pursue his dream.
Heading to a place where it's not even known whether it is reachable or not.
This is why I thought it'll be perfect for our song.
Yes, it's really good.
I see...
Although, I feel like I would want a stronger concept.
Really?
I just thought that if it's you, then you can do better.
Even if you say something as vague as that...
It's just as Rio says!!
If it's Wataru, then he can definitely write amazing lyrics that will surprise us.
...Yu always says optimistic things like that.
Hm?
But it's true, isn't it?
Once the new song is finished, we should also start thinking about live shows.
Are we gonna do live shows!?
Yeah.
First, our debut live show.
We will spread our name from there.
I understand how you feel, but before that, isn't there something that needs to be done first?
What is it?
Me on the guitar, Wataru on the bass, Rio on the keyboard, and Ren on vocals.
With this four, what else do we need?
How about drums?
We can't keep relying on Boss forever, right?
Let's search!
Let's search.
Hey,
...about that, I actually heard an interesting story.
We are not destined to give up yet, are we?
A small pulse within the vast universe
I can hear the breathing, like it's calling out to me
If it's an excuse to start, then really anything is fine
It's only now that the song that you found feels lonely
(How many "Yes" and "No")
Did you and me make up together
(Now when we look carefully)
To the place where I caught more of this moment
And now our star has begun
That sound is faintly echoing
(Wow)
Proof of living
Unleashing it towards the galaxy 10,000 light years ahead!
The story that began, yes, it is right at this kind of place.
We are not destined to give up yet, are we?
[Our Departure]
Take a look at this.
Super Drummer, BS?
It became a pretty popular topic recently.
Apparently he has been doing something like 'Dojo-challenging' in Hakodate studio.
Dojo-challenging?
He will march into a band's place of practice, and challenge them to a drum showdown.
And then, he will nonchalantly provoke them into battling him.
Battle?
Put these videos up for the public,
and whichever gained the most views will be the winner.
Apparently the rule is that the loser will have to pay the studio fees and leave.
That's...cruel.
Yeah.
So far, this guy's won all his battles.
So he has been using the studio for free.
That means...that this guy is amazing.
Yes.
What do you think about trying to find this guy?
That type of guy...
Not bad.
I have a feeling that it's gonna be interesting.
Let's try finding him!
Good afternoon!
Ooh, welcome.
We have four people today.
Everyone is okay with coffee, right?
Ah, that's right, Yuto-kun.
Yes?
There was a phone call in the shop just now from a boy.
He said he wants to join your band.
...Join our band?
To think someone would contact us instead.
I told him to come at least once to take a look, and he said he's free come over right away.
Right away?
Goryo, just to confirm, it's not as if just anyone would do right?
Of course.
Being good is a given, but that alone is not enough.
Being good, is not enough?
What's important is that if he can perform smoothly with us.
If our values align or not.
Values, huh...
There are guys who we can never perform smoothly with, after all.
W-well, the most important thing for a member is to have passion right?
Um...I called in a while ago...
Welcome.
See, he's here.
That guy is...
Hello.
Nice to meet you.
You are the guys who are recruiting a drummer for your band, right?
I'm Shiroishi Banri, please take care of me!
It seems like you guys are pretty good, huh?
If I join, I think we can probably go pretty far.
Becoming professional, for example.
W-wait.
Let's calm down a little bit.
Ah.
Sorry, sorry.
I was thinking that the first impression is important.
Boss, water please.
Okay, what would you like to order?
It's okay.
Only water.
Uh...at least one order...
If you guys are with me, we will definitely be a hugely profitable band.
Hugely profitable?
Your goal is money?
Yes, that's right.
Since you are forming a band, is there any other objective?
Ah, wanting to be popular is one of them too, I guess.
Don't you like music?
Of course I won't be doing it if I don't like it.
Although, I wonder how much money can be earned.
So, how much will I get if I join you?
We're just starting out as a band.
Don't you understand that we shouldn't be thinking about that yet?
Really?
That's what you would think, huh?
You're joining a band.
Don't you think something like passion is more important?
You think so?
Don't you think having something like money as a motive is impure?
Not at all.
H-hey!
By the way, how long have you been playing drums?
I've only begun seriously playing for 3 months.
3 months...
Eh?
What's wrong?
...Okay.
That's it for the interview.
We'll tell you the results another day.
I see.
Got it.
I'll be waiting without any expectations, so...
See you!
That guy is quite something, huh...
Yeah...For once I have the same opinion as you.
Opinion?
That type is no good.
...Why?
Isn't it obvious?
Having something like money as a goal will never go well.
It's about putting in the honest work and being recognized for it or not.
Making money or not is still something far off.
I do think that having profit as a goal is needed to a certain extent, though.
But, possibly becoming a pro or not is a different topic altogether.
No matter which is it, he's rejected.
Okay?
Oh?
That kid has gone back?
Thanks, Boss.
This one is a strikeout, it seems.
Well, guess it can't be helped.
Let us know if you hear anything good again.
Of course.
Okay, in order to lift the mood, let's go search for that 'Dojo-challenger' that Rio talked about.
Then, Nanahoshi and me will go circle around the practice studio.
We will be going to gather information at the university or the musical instrument shop.
Yeah.
How was it?
Did you catch any information?
Yeah.
It's become a hot topic amongst clubs like the Light Music Club.
As expected, he's apparently very good.
I see.
Also, it seems like he's quite a power drummer,
and he's repeatedly broken drum sets here and there.
So where is he?
Don't know.
Everyone doesn't know too.
Let's find out, somehow.
Yeah.
Oh yeah, have you thought of anything for the new song?
Eh?
You know, like a strong concept or something.
It's not like I don't understand what Kikyo is talking about, though.
If we're talking about something bigger than the sea, then it has to be the space, huh?
You are saying something troublesome again.
Aah, sorry.
A-anyway, we are definitely close to finding him.
Let's split up and search.
...Space, huh.
Live streaming site?
Yeah.
If he continues to do 'Dojo-challenging', then there will definitely be calls to vote.
Found it.
This is it.
Super Drummer BS!?
Looks like it just started.
That means if we were to go this studio now-
-We can meet this Super Drummer!
Exactly.
Let's go.
It's impossible...
Jeez, what's with that guy?
Hey, just now...
Yeah, no mistaking it.
Welcome.
Do you want to use the studio?
Actually, we are...
That drummer...
Aah, are you guys his friends?
Please do something.
He's not listening to anything I say, so it's really frustrating.
That guy!?
...I see.
What should we do?
Should we try calling out?
No, let's go back.
Eh?
I know the identity of Super Drummer BS.
First we'll report to Goryo.
Can't believe it.
To think that that guy was the rumoured Super Drummer.
So, you met him?
No, we only listened by the door.
His performance?
The power is there.
But his technique is unrefined, and he's only relying on his power.
I see...
It's really a no-go, then.
Yeah.
Please.
Wait a little longer.
A band is something like a family.
That's why I want to avoid guys with personality problems.
...I know that.
But I want to try talking to him a little bit more.
Is there something that you are curious about?
...Yes.
Hello, good afternoon!
You again!?
I told you that you are banned.
Now, now.
There might be guests coming who want to challenge me, after all.
Definitely not possible.
-Is what I want to say but, since around three days ago,
a kid who has been waiting for you is here.
What's with this drumming?
It really sounds bad.
You can't really call this a showdown.
Well, I'll just go easy with this one.
Good afternoon!
Let's have a showdown with the studio fees on the line.
This guy was at Submariner...
Drums are harder than I thought, huh?
I can't get good at it at all.
Don't tell me, in order to meet me...
Yes.
We finally meet.
By the way, why did you come to meet me?
You really piqued my interest that time, so it made me want to try and talk to you.
...It's a waste of time.
Eh?
If it's like that, tell me the results.
Well, I can somehow tell what it's gonna be already, though.
...Right.
You're the type that can't tell lies, huh?
I already know.
A person with personality problems can't join, right?
Well, it's not fated to be.
I don't think that's it!
Why?
The person in the studio said so too.
Your passion is the real thing.
If not, you wouldn't get that good at it.
Well that's because the resolve is different.
That's why if everyone can understand your fixation with money, they can accept you.
Can't help it.
I'm this type of guy after all.
Wh-what is it?
I only have this much right now.
...Is it not enough?
I don't need it, that kind of thing!
...I'm sorry.
Jeez.
Actually, my family home does dairy farming.
And right now it's a bad time.
I...see.
If we have a little bit more money in the household, then it might be able to recover.
So that's why... a band?
I don't think it's gonna be easy, though.
...You were thinking of your family.
What, isn't that normal?
Come with me.
Wai- To where!?
H-hey!
Welcome.
Eeh!?
Hey Ren!
That guy is-!
...I brought him here.
Let go!
What is the meaning of this, Nanahoshi?
I want him to meet us once again.
Ren, you should discuss these things with everyone.
Hey, about what we talked about before.
I understand.
You don't intend to let a guy like me join the band, right?
That's right.
We won't let someone who could cause disharmony within the band to join.
Okay.
With this I'm relieved.
So, that's it then.
Wait!
- The reason he wants money is - Don't you say it!!
But...
...It's enough, isn't it?
In these three days, I have been trying to play the drums.
But I cannot get good at it at all.
I'm unable to play the drums.
Guitar, bass, and even the keyboard...
I couldn't play it to my satisfaction.
But I have singing.
That's why I'm a member of this band.
Everyone, let's listen to Banri-kun's drumming.
After that, we'll know if his drumming is something we need or not.
That is why, please!
Alright, I get it.
Then let's hear it.
We can judge after that.
Both of you fine with that?
If Ren is that insistent on it.
I'll leave it to you.
Then it's decided.
Yes!
...I said that's enough.
Eh?
I'll quit joining the band after all.
I don't like all this hot-bloodedness.
This discussion is over.
I'm going back.
Banri-kun!
Oho, running away?
Hah?
To sum up, maybe you already lost your self-confidence?
How did it become that?
In that case, why don't you have a showdown with me?
The person who wins will become this band's drummer.
- Wha- - Wait, Boss!
Hah, do as you like.
I'm not gonna join the band anymore.
Hmm, so I win by default.
And so, I am the drummer for this band.
Everyone, let's work together.
Ah...Uh...
I'll be sorry if Boss joins the band.
It will be impossible for us to keep up with a legend like the Boss.
Er, is that a diss on me?
We'll definitely succeed and seize the big bucks, right?
You just lost that chance.
Right?
Goryo.
Eh?
That's right!
We'll definitely succeed!!
O-oh!
Exactly.
What's with you guys?
I get it.
As long as I do the showdown, right?
Then is it alright if I start first?
Go ahead.
Alright.
Here I come!
...Amazing.
Ack, sorry.
I broke it again.
Again...?
It's certainly powerful.
A bit rough around the edges, though.
Hey, does that look like a performance by someone who only wants money?
A-aah.
I'm serious about this.
Can you please not lump me in with those type of students?
O-oh, sorry.
My bad for judging you by appearances.
It's fine, you don't have to apologize.
Okay, now it's the Boss' turn.
Ok, I will show you the techniques from a 30-year career.
Boss!
Are you okay!?
Looks like I suddenly twisted my back.
I can't play the drums like this.
Jeez...
Boss, your acting *s.
What're you gonna do?
You are welcome to join if you are still interested.
So patronizing.
Well, I was the one who asked to join in the first place.
If you promise that we will succeed and get rich, then I don't mind joining.
Okay!
Then it's decided that Banri will be our drummer!
Let's work hard together!
I told you I'm bad at these type of things.
Eeh, -really?
Finally, we gathered 5 people.
Yeah.
With this, our ship can set sail.
It's alright now, Boss.
Eh?
Ah, really?
Excuse me, everyone.
Hm?
What is it?
There's a place I want to bring you guys to.
Where?
For that, just look forward to it while coming with me.
What amazing stars!
Right?
The starry skies that can be seen from here is the best.
...This place is?
My family home, though business is suspended now.
I'll earn lots, and let this place be revived again.
So the fixation on money is-
Then, we must definitely succeed.
Yeah, I'm counting on you guys.
Come over here.
This is...
My dad used to do it.
Closing the storehouse, bringing it out and practicing.
From now on, why don't we perform here?
...Here?
Yes!
This is good.
Let's do it!!
The hope I saw before, have we reached it?
That's right
Right now isn't the goal
Haven't we come this far?
Just by living, it feels like dying
- I've thought of a good idea for the band name. - The brimming emotions overflowed
- What kind of name? - The brimming emotions overflowed
- Argonavis. - The brimming emotions overflowed
- What does that mean? - To not lose to tears of regret
I've always been thinking if the name of a constellation of a ship is good or not.
- An Argo ship that travels through space. - The sprout of the story was born and raised
Don't you think it's perfect for us who are starting our journey from now on?
Yeah.
Argonavis, it's really good!
- Aah, not bad, huh? - A place that seemed so far away, reaching out with our hands
- It's perfect for our ship that is setting sail. - We have come this far
- It's the best! - We have come this far
- From now on, we are going to make Argonavis the best band ever! -The hope I saw before, have we reached it?
That's right
Right now isn't the goal
The wind is still blowing strongly
I will definitely keep looking for the answers
Haven't we come this far?
The end is still not in sight
Our first Argonavis Live show is promptly decided.
Even though the new song is finished, why is Wataru looking depressed?
Next time in Argonavis from BanG Dream!
"The Space between Dreams and Reality."
Please look forward to it!