Haven't you finished yet?
Put yourself in my place, I really thought I was going to die.
The air conditioner was only blowing hot air.
Broken.
I was suffocating, I couldn't close my eyes all night.
Wake up.
Yeah, it's not the right time. We need to polish our songs.
What do you mean?
I think they're really good.
Seriously?
What don't you like?
Well, how to put it...
I don't know, it sounds a bit conventional.
Any opinion on this, Tomo?
Sorry, but you're nitpicking too much. Okay, I give up.
Yeah, same.
I think it does the job.
Why didn't you say anything?
THE WANING MOON IS OUT I know there's
something bothering you about these compositions.
Or not.
I find them not bad.
If you say so. That's good, then.
You're still sulking your food.
You shouldn't die.
Who could it be?
Something from the co-op?
WATER LEAK? PLUMBING ISSUE? CONTACT US!
Can you go check? Our box is damaged.
Yes?
- It's me, Nina. - Not interested.
But I haven't said anything yet!
Alright, what is it?
Such nice weather!
Don't take advantage of other people's fresh air!
You're not going to run out either.
Keep your voice down, we have neighbors!
You're the loudest one!
Stop ringing the bell!
I'm in paradise.
Freshen up and leave.
Honestly, that's not nice.
The repairman won't come until next week...
That's not my problem.
Isn't Momoka's apartment equipped?
Yes, but she works night shifts.
Still, don't you think...
we could turn it up higher?
DO NOT TOUCH POWER
Now, we feel good.
Nothing like your weak air conditioner.
It wasn't weak!
For breaking down as soon as you turn it up, yes.
It was clearly marked not to do it!
You guessed it,
but our air conditioners have given up the ghost.
If you don't mind, we'd like to cool down a bit.
Just one little hour, just one!
It's all his fault!
Alright, fine. But just one hour.
I introduce you to Tomo's friend.
He can't stand the heat.
Don't let him loose in the apartment like that!
Powerful.
You're annoying.
Nice apartment.
Yeah, nice.
Hey, it's Momoka.
She's going to drop by since she works nearby.
I'LL BE AROUND HERE IN 30 MIN
Oh yeah?
We could grab a bite here, all together.
SOUNDS GOOD.
Is it okay, am I bothering you?
You mentioned one hour.
Look. Oh no.
There are no more transports.
Damn.
I knew it, this was your plan from the start!
Well, who knows... I brought a game.
You thought of everything.
It's funny, but we've never done anything like this until now.
Well, since there are four of us...
Not with me.
I'm borrowing the room.
I also have the Rail of Ametarô. Interested?
Are we in for the night?
Did I do something wrong?
That's your specialty.
Don't worry, it has nothing to do with you.
Are you sure?
I'll talk to her.
Are you tired?
Not really.
You can go without me for a card game.
I want to be alone.
As you wish.
If you have something to say, say it.
To say? And why do you think that's the case?
The loser pays for the food! Lupa: 20, Nina: 2, Subaru: 10
I lost.
I need explanations.
Another one of Nina's tricks.
Not at all! It's the air conditioning, not me!
You should have taken it upon yourself.
I tried!
I wandered around a convenience store,
then hung out in a shopping mall...
But there's nothing worse than being outside when you're broke!
Where's Tomo?
Gone to bed.
Didn't she say anything about our songs?
Not that I know of.
Alright.
I don't know, something seemed to be bothering her.
Where are you going?
To the fridge.
It's not good when it's warm.
What if my grandmother finds it?
Relax, I'll have it downed by then...
A snake?
Tomo's companion.
Don't worry, it's very gentle and non-venomous.
A snake!
- No waste! - Help!
Momoka.
Momoka!
Don't lock yourself in, come on.
Make him disappear!
Snakes, it’s not her thing.
It’s trendy.
We’re talking about a snake! Am I the only one reacting?
- Seems like it. - But it’s weird!
Don’t you really see the problem?
Get to know him.
There’s one right behind you.
IT’S JUST A HAIR DRYER
She opened it.
Help!
- Look at the reflexes! - No!
- Momoka! - Get rid of it!
It will come back to bite me if you do anything.
And then you won't see him anymore, he's in a separate room with Tomo.
Hurry up and get out.
You're going to break it.
I'd rather die.
You're too old for tantrums!
- Gently. - Nina!
So?
Kill me.
All of you, out!
You also prefer to stay in your corner.
Don't come back to my place.
- I'm hot. - Whose fault is that, huh?
You get along well.
Absolutely not!
Well, I'm going to work.
Good luck.
And get rid of the snake.
By the way, where did it go?
Subaru is going to keep it for a while.
I want to be a snake.
We don't have anything left to do here.
Come, Rupa.
We need to take care of the apartment.
Are you letting me go?
Why should we have you on our back outside of rehearsals?
Momoka said it was good to see each other outside the studio.
What if you stayed for my session?
I'm off to get my guitar.
Is it an acoustic?
Yes.
According to Mine, the secret is to practice regularly.
It's old, but of good quality.
It's out of tune.
Oh really?
You have a good ear.
You've been playing piano since you were little, right?
Nothing to do with it. Anyone could hear there's a problem.
Anyway, I love playing it.
I'm really starting to get calluses on my fingers.
Is it better now?
It's not perfect, but I'm
not sure you can do more.
Alright, let's go.
What do you think? It would be great for the next concert.
You've improved a lot.
I vote for it.
An extra guitar would add something.
No.
You still have work to do before you can play live.
...mo.
Tomo!
So?
What do you think?
It's not really my area.
Because I'm an expert in guitar, maybe?
You're knowledgeable in music theory.
A little.
Let's just say it's enough... to pass the time.
Is that all?
Can I forget about the stage?
Would you like to play live?
Seeing Diamond Dust in concert was a shock.
I want to be better.
Stop relying on Momoka.
Contribute to the rest of the group.
With you all, of course.
So I really need someone to tell me where I'm lacking.
It was okay.
Come on, say what you have to say, Tomo!
Considering where you're starting from...
...you'll never be good enough!
Ah, okay.
Girls Band Cry.
I'm constantly telling you to do things...
Stop being so demanding.
We didn't all win piano awards during our childhood.
I'm fed up.
- Wait... - It's none of your business.
Listen,
I tried to talk to him yesterday...
At least it's cooled down.
You think so?
It's not bad to go without air conditioning.
We can feel the temperature change on our skin.
THANK YOU FOR TODAY GOT HOME SAFELY
I think Nina was happy.
In what world?
You've got guts to come back here.
I need your insight.
Are you sure?
Promise, I didn't come for the air conditioning.
For real?
I am very serious. It's about the group.
I will reimburse you (in installments). Nina
So?
What did Tomo think?
That I will never achieve anything,
given the level I'm starting from.
It hurts.
She doesn't mince words.
Did it demotivate you?
Should it?
Well, the important thing is how you feel.
So? What do you think?
I tend to agree with Tomo.
Damn.
I thought I had worked enough to be able to play...
You know, one or two years of practice is barely enough.
Even less if you're looking to professionalize.
Yet, you manage.
Not that much.
Tomo would probably have a ton of things to say about my game.
But she doesn't, right?
Because I make sure not to ask for her opinion, you know.
She's not very good with people.
She prefers to keep her distance for fear of being disliked.
She never takes the first step.
However, if you do...
We are a bit alike.
Yeah, you were like that at first.
Thanks again.
I got her a terrarium, take it.
He hasn't eaten, is he going to be okay?
I guess.
Oh, Tomo.
Still on that.
Yes.
Subaru gave me feedback.
Oh, no.
You're coping.
You can just play live if you want to that much.
Stop lying to me.
Tomo?
Seriously?
She came to Tokyo and recruited
members online to form a band.
And that's how you met?
Yes. We played with a guitarist and a drummer.
Both wanted to make a living out of music...
Up to that, it's just ordinary.
You think?
You know, people who become popular love
to say they did nothing special to succeed.
Except if that was true, success would be within everyone's reach.
Absolutely.
And Tomo is fully aware of that.
That's why she's so demanding with us.
She thought we were all on the same wavelength,
so much so that she was becoming increasingly uncompromising.
Yeah, I'm not surprised.
And yet, you didn't give up on her.
Even if Tomo wanted to go solo.
But she was young.
A tutor?
I don't want to ask my parents for that.
You won't hear from me.
That's how we moved in together
and created our duo Beni-Shoga.
We were lucky to get noticed, but there you
go, she just can't help but ruin everything.
End of story,
She is terrified at the idea of saying what she thinks.
She is afraid to show herself for who she is.
What do you think?
Of my game.
Would it work live?
Honestly?
I thought so.
It's me.
You come home late.
There, he's eating.
Look.
It's true!
Even when paralyzed by fear,
standing idle leads nowhere.
What do you mean?
Come on, Tomo. Let's take a walk.
It's still so hot.
Starting tomorrow, we go back to practice.
Hope it doesn't rain.
I'm right, you know.
I told her what she was worth, period.
She isn't good enough, as it is.
Why did you tell her she was ready for the stage?
Well...
Because that's what Nina wanted to hear.
She dreams of playing with Momoka.
She turned to you for that.
She wants to improve.
Yeah, right, everyone says that.
As if they were serious about it.
The thing is, they just want to be complimented,
to be allowed to sing whatever they want.
You hear it too.
Ouch.
So, uh...
This, this, and this, normally.
My fingers aren't obeying me!
Watching them play as a trio
made me realize something.
They are involved, you know.
No matter if their skills are imperfect,
they give everything on stage.
I think that's what you're looking for.
You're so bad!
Just watch, I'm going to get better!
So bad.
I love when it takes this kind of turn.
What's wrong?
I don't know, something's bothering me.
What, exactly?
Nothing, forget it.
We're taking a break.
Momoka.
I find the song super boring.
Me too.
Next: "Wandervogel".