When I was a kid, I went to watch a Live Festival with my dad.
It was filled with extreme passion and excitement.
The dense stream of the crowd's magma-like emotions engulfed me.
The hope I saw before, have we reached it?
- Being unable to fully realize the feelings from that time, - That's right
- I kept on singing alone. - Right now isn't the goal
- Haven't we come this far? - And then I was found by Yuto and Wataru.
They told me that my singing was amazing.
I never thought that I would be forming a band with them though.
Just by living, it feels like dying
- Yuto on guitar, - Just by living, it feels like dying
- Wataru on bass, - Just by living, it feels like dying
- Rio on keyboard, - The brimming emotions overflowed
- Banri on drums. - The brimming emotions overflowed
And with me on vocals,
our band name is Argonavis.
It was named after the constellation of Argo Navis.
Everyone has their own circumstances and thoughts.
Perhaps, the things we want to do are different too.
But, we have the direction in which we are aiming for in our sights.
We will walk the path of music.
"The hope I saw before, have we reached it?"
The song lyrics that were written by Wataru.
The world is as vast and as deep as the ocean, without any clear destination.
There, we don't even know if there is hope or not.
Yet, we have set sail with our ship towards the great ocean.
Just like the me that had my heart captured at that time,
I want my song, and Argonavis' performance to reach everyone.
I want to continue singing!
Turn it up, stop daydreaming now
Drink in the GYRO heavy sound right now
Kick out anyone in the way with this verse
To reach out for the future that I need
(Wow) Entangled in my chest
(Wow) Limiter has been removed
(Wow) Watch out, it had just begun
I cannot be stopped by anyone
(Break down) Whatever the wall
(Break down) Just hurdle over it
(Break down) Something like destiny
I'll crush it with my hand
No one can stop me
Even if the whole world stands up to become my enemy
I will only keep walking my path
I will reach my dreams
Entrusting my wish to the music
So that I can maintain this resolve till the end
By continuing to scream loudly, I'll fulfill my life story
[Beyond the Waves] A moment of coincidence is inevitable.
[Beyond the Waves] To be self-conceited in life, that's OK
Justice, whatever, I don't care!
Everything leads righteously on My road
(Hey C'mon C'mon C'mon) C'mon, let's go
(Hey C'mon C'mon C'mon) Don't be late
(Hey C'mon C'mon C'mon) Out of my way, fate! I'm going through!
"I alone am the world's honoured one!!" Slash and tear at this dark night (HEY!!)
Cut through the cold Day by Day (HEY!!)
Burn the story that's written by someone else
Stop!
It's Reon, isn't it?
Haaah? Me?
Isn't it because Miyuki-san's drum notes increased?
Ryo-chin kept up with me though.
What's wrong, Nayuta?
My voice didn't come out.
You should rest your throat a bit.
Yesterday kept on going till late too-
Shut up.
From Hakodate to here, haven't we been overdoing it?
Don't be satisfied even for a moment.
My song doesn't need any noise.
H-hey...
Why don't you have a cough drop and rest for a bit?
Here, aahn.
Let's start again from the beginning.
Let's go!!
Battle of bands!?
With Gyroaxia?
Yeah. An official request came in from Mashu-san.
From an opening act we're suddenly doing a battle of bands?
Goryo, what did you reply?
I haven't.
That's why we asked to meet up.
We want to talk about what will Argonavis do from here on too.
What to do from here on?
The main thing is whether we'll be pros or not, right?
Pros?
Whether we're doing this band as a hobby or as a profession.
Certainly, before moving forward
we should clearly decide what are we going to do from now on.
Just treating it as playing around is a waste of time too.
Argonavis isn't a game.
Everyone feels the same too, right?
Of course, I feel the same too.
It's about our direction.
Do we want to form an ideal band,
or a band that sells?
I would want to sell.
Become major, and earn lots.
I just want to perform music.
Is that not enough?
Not deciding on one or the other isn't going to get us anywhere.
I think we need to choose.
choose...
I...
Ren, you don't have to decide straight away.
Think about it slowly.
We're just starting out.
Let's come to a conclusion when we've gotten more experience.
If Yu says so.
So, in any case there's no problems in participating
in a battle of bands with Gyroaxia, right?
Yeah.
Is everyone okay with it?
Thank you for waiting!
Here is your additional order of Chinese Chicken Curry.
Yes yes. That's mine.
You're still gonna eat?
I've still gotta make deliveries later.
I need to eat while I can.
Ah, as compensation for the live show the other day-
Eh-? Another treat?
For tomorrow's live show,
the battle of bands, Argonavis will be your opponents.
Eeh!? With those guys again?
Is it okay to do a battle of bands against them?
That's my judgement. The main office has also given the OK.
Don't just decide things on your own.
I'm not gonna do a battle of bands with a band that's beneath us.
It's been decided.
Follow instructions.
Nayuta. It's a pro's decision.
Well, it's tough to face off with the band of a member you cast aside, huh?
He wasn't cast aside.
This is a waste of time.
I don't follow anyone's orders.
Are you that concerned about Nanahoshi Ren?
If you're not taking part,
then it will be changed to Argonavis' live show.
Phew.
Hah? The audience won't accept that, right?
Whether they will accept it or not is up to the audience.
To think those guys have that much power.
He's saying that he thinks those guys do have that.
Eh!?
Who is above and who is beneath,
if you have time to compare then you should practise as much as possible.
Humph. Shut up.
Aah, he left.
What should we do?
Won't the unnecessary rehearsals increase again?
Are you serious.
To only leave Banri behind to catch-up...
It can't be helped, right?
He was the one who told us to go ahead first.
If we wait till his part-time ends, we'll only arrive there late at night too.
Are you gonna sing when you don't have enough sleep?
That's true, but...
He said he'll come by motorbike, so it's fine even if he's late.
By the way, anyone hungry?
Hm? Why?
Actually I made some sandwiches.
Woah! Why did you make so many?
Shiroishi can really eat after all.
I was thinking that rather than buying,
making my own is more delicious and cheaper too.
All of this, by Rio?
Yeah.
Yummy!
Me too, please. Is there an egg sandwich?
Yeah.
Thank you.
Ren, me too.
Here.
As expected Kikyo can really do anything, huh?
I can't do anything anyway.
This is delicious!
I'm a genius after all.
Yeah, amazing.
Is there a Katsu sandwich? Katsu sandwich.
Calm down.
Why did you provoke Nayuta?
What are you planning, making Nayuta clash with Nanahoshi?
I admit, he has an outstanding voice,
but Argonavis is still-
Are you afraid?
Are you so afraid that Asahi will go to a place where you can't reach?
Don't tell me you are...
I'll show you that I can keep up with him.
No matter where he goes.
We're almost at Noboribetsu.
Once we reach Noboribetsu, let's switch drivers.
Thanks.
Hey, Yu.
Yeah?
About the future of Argonavis.
Yeah...
About what Rio said, right?
To form an ideal band, or a band that can sell.
Yeah.
How should I say it,
Ren and Banri, I think both of their opinions are great.
Which one do you choose?
I was the one who wanted to start a band to begin with.
But, things like technical ability,
and the need for me to sort out my own feelings are there too.
I couldn't give an immediate reply.
Yeah.
That's why this time I want to confront them in Sapporo.
My former friends.
Having come this far, there is nothing else but to go forward.
Yeah, that's right.
Go forward...huh?
So this is Sapporo, huh?
Is this your first time coming to Sapporo?
Yeah.
I'm bad with crowded places, after all.
It's getting pretty late, wanna grab dinner?
My high school was in Sapporo, so I know this place pretty well.
A lot of live houses and studios are concentrated around this area.
Entertainment places too, huh?
He-hey.
In the past, I used to practise in this studio a lot.
Frankly, I had no money, but it was fun.
Oisa-! Oisa-!
-while chanting that, I would energetically serve it up.
Salmon Roe?
Yes, Salmon Roe!
A battle of bands with...
Gyroaxia.
like that, you get that I was seriously doing my part-time job, right?
Well, I commend you for doing band activities without relying on your parents.
Huh? Where's Ren?
Ren.
What's wrong, Ren?
Sorry.
There was a Gyroaxia poster on the wall.
I see.
Oh, there you are.
Hey.
Tomorrow, let's do our best.
Yeah.
Yeah, with all our strength.
Hm? What's wrong?
Let's do it, the battle of bands!
Y, yeah.
Goryo, you have more strength than I thought.
Hm? But Rio is stronger than me, right?
It's from Banri-kun.
Banri-kun said that he has arrived at Noboribetsu.
He'll take another two hours then.
What should we do?
Hmm, you're right.
In that case,
until Banri-kun arrives, can we split up for a bit?
Here kitty, here kitty kitty.
Ryo, sorry.
Could you check if I got a message?
Hmmm, it's still pitch black.
Like a black hole.
I see.
How long are you gonna play with Nyanko Tarou?
Hm?
If I don't even do this, my sins won't disappear.
So the one who ate the dried sardines I left out was really you, huh?
Until I make someone on this earth happy,
I will not be forgiven if I return to my own planet.
If you pass me the phone over there, I'll be happy.
Here. I wish you happiness.
Thanks.
See, it cut off.
What will you do if it was Nayuta?
It's Wataru.
Wataru.
What's wrong?
Sorry for asking you out suddenly.
I don't really mind, did something happen?
There's something that I want to talk about.
About tomorrow's live show?
It's kind of related to that.
Well,
for a day for brothers to face-off in a battle of bands to come,
I would have never imagined it.
Brothers!? Kenta and Wataru!?
That's a surprise.
Yuto didn't know?
Y-yeah...
I only heard that they are living apart.
I haven't told everyone
that we're brothers yet.
I see.
Argonavis was just formed,
and I've only heard about Yuto being from the same band as Nii-san yesterday.
Do you plan on keeping this from them?
It'll be rough if I'm compared to Nii-san.
They don't know enough about me to compare us, right?
Yuto knows.
Well, yeah.
Intelligent, good at instruments,
the one receiving chocolates from all the girls in class during Valentine's.
When did that happen?
Elementary school.
Able to quickly solve any problems while leading everyone.
All of it is the opposite of me.
I've got a bit of a complex from that... Even now.
But that's not good.
I want to change.
I want to catch up to Nii-san with my band.
I know I can't compete with Gyroaxia alone.
But with Argonavis - with everyone - I feel like I can come closer.
Isn't that good?
That's probably something that you need right now.
Yeah.
I say that like I'm some big-shot, but even I'm not all-capable now.
Isn't your major debut before your eyes?
If anything, it's hanging on a balance.
Damn it,
this isn't my limit.
No matter what that guy says,
I will surpass myself.
Even if that's my own limit...
I will definitely,
Obtain everything.
Gyroaxia is, to Nayuta,
a band that was honed and has scraped off any unnecessary parts.
Bluntly speaking, no matter who the other members are,
if Nayuta is there, then it will become Gyroaxia's sound.
That's...
That's how overwhelming he is.
In order to answer to his demands,
the mental and physical strength
needed is ridiculously high.
Yu...was in that kind of place.
That's why when I heard that you were forming a band with Yuto, I was relieved.
That guy's guitar gives off a good sound too.
Did you hear that?
Sshhhh.
Yuto said he was bad, though.
If he knows where he is bad at, then he can become better.
That's if he practises like he was dying, yeah?
Yes!
Eeh!
Yu, why are you here!?
Ah...no,
S-sorry.
I'm sorry for keeping quiet.
I wanted to tell you after I have gathered myself.
Er, then we can treat it as if we never heard anything.
That's impossible now, right!
You're worried that I've always been moping around, huh?
I'm sorry that I've been sneaking around secretly too.
You've found good friends.
Yeah.
By the way, the battle of bands with you guys might be suspended.
Eh.
It's Nayuta, isn't it?
That's right.
Because we're not good enough?
No, that's not it.
Nanahoshi, was it?
Eh...yes.
It's because you exist.
Me...?
Paint it over, now
So Light the fire
You gotta fight your right!!
Hey you! Liar! Liar!
A MAD CITY full of vague docility
It's like having a heart and behaving like you don't care about your real desire
Sometime ago I hid it and then I lost it - my passion
A misdirection you can't react
Unstable urges? Disappearing emotions?
Don't be shrouded by the deceitful wind, Wake up people!!
Light the fire, this is the signal
Paint it over, now
The fragile heartbreak song
So let us break free, we are
Making a fuss! Hands Up!
Even in the last-minute dancing world, you Run and Run?
If you're going round and round then jump around, break away, get out!
Peel off the monster's skin and So Light the fire
You gotta fight your right!! Hey you! Liar! Liar!
(Whoa-Oh-Oh) In a crazy world
(Whoa-Oh-Oh) the correctness that is full of lies
(Whoa-Oh-Oh) goes on to be exposed
(Whoa-Oh-Oh) Hey you! Liar! Liar!
Uuu...So cold.
I guess the scooter is a bad idea.
It's gotten pretty late too,
they've probably eaten dinner, huh?
Even if the future has been decided,
even if the destiny has been determined,
we won't hand over our compass to anyone.
This voyage, is ours!
Next, on Argonavis from BanG Dream!
"Resonance" Please look forward to it!