Bocchi the Rock! (2022) s01e06 Episode Script

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"The story so far!"
Hitori Gotoh is a slightly shy, socially
awkward, guitar-loving loner girl.
The guitar is my friend, but I'd
Still like to form a band someday
And before she knew it…
Join our band!
Stuff happened, and she found herself
in a rock band with some merry friends!
Since then, every day has been a hustle.
The manager told them, "Pass this audition
or you're never getting another gig"
and sent them into a flurry!
RUMBLING
MANAGERIAL AUTHORITY
After heaps and heaps of practice…
PASS
-Hurrah! Hurrah! Hurrah!
-They passed with flying colours.
-Hurrah! Hurrah! Hurrah!
-Happy smiles all around.
Or so it should have been, except
Hitori Gotoh was faced with a new hurdle!
It's called…
A five-ticket quota!
A tremendous pickle for someone with
no contacts outside her band and family!
What will she do? Can she overcome this?
Ten days to go before our next gig.
LAST NIGH
Dad, Mom, sister, dog.
That leaves one more…
Granny?
Asking her to take a three
hour trip just for this is too much.
I don't think Jimihen would be allowed in.
-You think so?
-Yeah.
I did consider that too.
Futari wouldn't be able to enter either.
She's only five.
Aww, that sucks.
It's a scary place to be.
STARRY NIGHT TICKETS
Dad… Mom…
Dad, Mom, Dad, Mom, Dad, Mom…
Dad… Mom…
Shall I invite my friends?
Shall I invite?
Shall I invite? Shall I invite?
-Mom.
-Sis has zero friends, right Mom?
I may not talk about them, but I do
have tons of friends at school, got it?
No way!
You mustn't say that to anyone,
not even as a joke.
Learn to sympathize
with the plight of others.
I'm sorry.
Alright, I'll ask some of my friends.
-There's no…
-So will I.
There's no need to!
Like I said, I have lots of
friends at school to reach out to!
Look forward to seeing us perform!
I shouldn't have tried saving face.
What do I do?
I still have three tickets to sell…
KESSOKU BAND
I made some flyers to
promote us around the neighborhood.
Hand-drawn flyers are more endearing,
at least that's what the Internet says.
Come to think of it…
How can I give these out
when I can't talk to people?
I've run out of options. What should I do?
I'm too scared to even move.
Some of my friends are coming!
Isn't that great?
I sold them somehow.
How are you selling, Bocchi?
Think you can make it today?
I'd like to discuss our new song.
It's smooth sailing for the others.
How should I reply?
I laugh in the face of quotas!
I could put up a front. Maybe I should
be honest and say it's impossible.
But that would mean…
Anyone who can't sell tickets is fired!
Guess what?
I found us a bright and jolly guitarist
through my oh so
expansive web of contacts!
Why did I act so tough in front of Mom!
Wha… Someone's collapsed.
Oh no, I should see if they're okay.
Actually, I better call an ambulance!
Ah, hello?
-It is now 4:30 in the afternoon.
-Wa… ter…
Please give me some water.
Sure! I'll buy one right away.
-Some hangover meds too.
-On it!
And some clam miso soup.
I also crave porridge.
Rest me on a freshly sun-dried fluffy bed.
That's a lot of orders.
I liked dark, cramped spaces
So I'd bury my face deep in my hood
My eyes resented the heartless world
But yearned for love
I liked being soaked by the rain
Because my face looked better clouded over
I pretended to be afraid of the storm
While waiting for the sky to burst
Strum through the light's distortion
I want to make thunder roar
Drum beyond the pain
What can I do?
This fierce pounding is out of control
Strum in a harmonizing quartet
I want to cause a revolution
Drum in a lamenting forte
What can I do?
My savage nature is beyond wild
NAUSEA RELIEF: FOR HANGOVERS
AND UPSET STOMACHS
CLAM SOUP
Felt that all the way to my liver.
Thanks so much. You're a lifesaver!
Didn't think you'd
actually get me the miso soup.
You're welcome.
I wanna take my head
and stick it in the washer!
-I may have helped a nutcase.
-Wring out the alcohol from my innards!
I'll be on my way then.
What's your name?
Hitori Gotoh.
That's a cute name.
Thank you.
Alcohol's best taken in moderation!
Cheap words from
someone who's gonna drink again.
Fight alcohol with more alcohol!
That hit the spot!
DEMON SLAY SAKE
She's guzzling booze
like there's no tomorrow.
What am I supposed to do?
Can I go home now?
Want some, Hitori-chan?
It's the cheap stuff though.
I'll pass.
Wait, are you underage? You listening?
-Why so quiet?
-Yup, she's off her rocker.
-You're cold to the touch!
-Not sure if she's serious or joking.
-You feel like concrete!
-Run on the count of three!
So what's it gonna be? Wanna drink?
I have to go now.
Look, a guitar!
Can you play?
I'm in a band, an indie one though.
-Oh god, she's a musician?
-So, can you play?
-This guitar!
-I'm scared.
I've never spoken to
an adult bandsman before.
Not sure why, but she might get mad?
Lemme have a look.
Kids these days…
Don't know shit about rock!
I have to get away
before I step on a landmine.
What's up, Hitori-chan?
Oh, nothing. I bought
this and got discouraged in a day.
So I'm off to get rid
of it at the pawn shop!
What?
It should be in the hands of someone
more deserving, who can make it soar.
I can't play to save my life!
So sorry! Wonder how much it'll sell for?
We're having barbeque tonight!
Wait.
You shouldn't give up in only one day.
You can always sell it at any time.
So how about you keep at it?
You might find yourself
becoming worthy of the guitar.
-Or something like that!
-Huh?
-I said something motivational!
-She may not be such a space case.
I know! How about I show you the ropes?
No, I'm sorry.
Everything I said was a lie.
Is lying second nature to you or what?
Whoa, you've got a great guitar!
I can tell you're handling it with care.
Thank you.
I play the bass.
The bass and alcohol
are the two loves of my life.
Which is why
I always have both by my side.
Where is your bass?
I left it at the bar.
Let's go fetch it, Hitori-chan!
So much for that love.
Hey.
Have you heard from Bocchi-chan yet?
Still nothing.
Maybe I shouldn't have sent that text.
You're overthinking it.
Today's supposed to be self-practice.
She could be held up by something.
I wonder.
What if I gave her unnecessary pressure?
I feel her. I know what it's
like to be under your oppression!
Yeah, right!
Geez…
I sure hope she's okay.
Tadah! Here's my lovely bass!
-Super Ultra Shuten Doji EX!
-What have I gotten myself into? Help.
Isn't it cool?
Yeah. Really cool.
This baby stole the show
at our concert yesterday!
After that, I had one
drink too many at the after party.
Next thing I knew, the sun was up.
And there I was in the middle of nowhere!
How long were you at it?
Let's see, we started at 10:00…
and I only remember about half of it.
Personally,
I wouldn't mind going all night long.
You must really love to drink.
Sure do!
Cause it helps you forget everything.
Everything?
Worries about the future and all that.
Pension woes! The decline
of rural populations! Poverty gap!
STRESSFUL SOCIETY - ISSUES WITH PENSIONS
ANXIETY ABOUT THE FUTURE - MARRIAGE
AGING - CAREGIVER
I call this the spiral of happiness.
Give it a try.
No thanks.
What a miserable form of happiness.
Guess it's still too
soon for you to get it.
You'll understand
better when you're older.
I see.
-I'd rather never understand.
-You're a future alcoholic!
I'm sure of it!
It's written all over your face!
What would I be like as a drunkard?
XX YEARS LATER
STRONG COCKTAIL
Mom no longer badgers me
to try the job agency.
She must be occupied with the grandkids.
I mean, Futari's a mother now.
I know things can't carry on like this,
but why even bother with life?
Oh yeah, I was in a band in high school.
Those were the days.
Thinking back on it,
I shined like a star back then.
I wonder how everyone's doing.
What would I even say
if I ever had to face them?
No!
No?
Could it be that you're pretty deranged?
Sorry, I lost myself.
I never said it was a bad thing.
By the way, what were you up to earlier?
Well I…
Blah blah blabbity blah.
I get it now. You poor Little Match Girl.
She's taking pity on me.
It's hard selling tickets.
I had it rough when I started too.
Is that so?
That settles it!
Time for me to bare it all for my savior!
Come on, get ready.
The two of us are about to…
…Have a street performance.
Right here, right now!
Wait!
What?
Perform on the street?
Yep! You have fliers ready, so the best
thing to do is grab their attention
through a performance
and get them to buy tickets.
Isn't… How… But…
Looks like there are lots of
people here for a festival or something.
It's the perfect place
for a street performance.
Oh, but we don't have
an amplifier and other equipment for this.
That's too bad.
Guess we'll have to do this another time.
Hey there, it's me. Still alive, yes!
I'm about to have a street
performance, can you bring the gear over?
-We only need the gear. Yup. Thanks!
-Oh no, there are no breaks on this ride.
Attention, please!
We're about to rock the street!
No money needed,
check it out if you've got time!
Good people of Kanazawa-Hakkei!
A performance is underway!
Please have a look!
Wow, sounds fun!
Get over here, you.
You've never played
your guitar out in the open?
How about closing
your eyes if you're that frightened?
Just kidding.
-You're pretty shy. I get you.
-That might actually work.
I've been playing in the dark
where I could hardly see my hands.
I could do this.
Let me get this straight.
The audience before you
aren't your enemies.
Don't make that mistake.
What?
Enemies?
What does she mean by that?
You want to know what
Gotoh-san is like at school?
Yeah, I can sorta guess but…
Is she all alone?
Hey now,
you didn't have to be so tactless.
Well, we're in different classes
so I can't say what she's like there.
But I've never seen
her with anyone else before.
It's not like she's
being bullied or anything.
That's a relief.
Gotoh-san's reserved,
which probably makes her hard to approach.
They're unsure of how to handle her.
Really?
What a shame, she's a hoot to be with.
I know, right?
We're starting now!
We'll be playing an original
song from her band, Kessoku Band!
Clap, clap, clap!
After you.
Okay.
She helps me out with my guitar practice.
But she declines to
have lunch with my friends.
She's never around
when I go to her classroom.
She's…
She's improvising on the spot,
yet there's no hesitation in her sound.
She plays with utter confidence
as she supports my performance.
I can tell how much she's enjoying herself
from her sound alone.
Me, on the other hand…
I'm so worried if the audience is
laughing at me that I can't raise my head.
You can do it!
What're you doing?
Well, the guitarist seemed kinda anxious.
So you called out to her?
CAN YOU MAKE IT TODAY, BOCCHI?
I'D LIKE TO DISCUSS OUR NEW SONG.
Bocchi-chan.
Hope she's alright.
I get it.
There were never
any enemies in front of me.
It was all in my head.
She opened her eyes.
Her playing instantly became consistent.
So this is what
her guitar really sounds like.
Fascinating!
You've got it.
Everyone here
was drawn in by your performance.
In this short time, she managed
to realize and overcome her problem.
That's impressive!
This girl's going places.
My instincts were spot on!
Everyone's smiling.
Will I see more if I keep on performing?
PLEASE BUY A TICKET!
I really hope I will.
You knocked it out of the park!
Thank you very much.
Great, she never noticed
that I only had one eye open.
-What's up?
-Nothing.
Forgive me, I can't
change that much in one day.
-Excuse me.
-Yes!
May we buy tickets for this concert?
Two, please!
Good for you, Hitori-chan!
Did you blue screen out of joy?
Umm, it's 1500 yen per ticket,
so that'll be 3000 yen!
-Is that right?
-Yes!
Pardon me, are you sure about this?
Don't question them!
But, they're…
This was my first time seeing
a street performance, but it was great.
We'll be rooting for you
at your next performance!
Thanks, I'll do my best!
Will you be playing that song again?
Yes. We will.
Can't wait!
I used to shine like that too.
I'll be drowning myself in booze tonight.
Why are you crying?
Sorry, I'll be in my happy spiral soon.
That can't be good for you.
Excuse me,
could you refrain from performing here?
-The police!
-Sorry about that!
Am I under arrest?
Chill, you're not.
We did get told off though,
time to pack our bags.
Oh right. I was too happy
to notice I still have one more ticket.
On the bright side,
I managed to sell four tickets.
I did well for my first time.
I'll take that last one.
The ticket.
You'll meet your quota with that, right?
Will you really?
I sure will.
I usually perform around
Shinjuku, so it's not far away.
Plus I'm familiar with this venue!
Thank you so much!
I'll be expecting a gig that's
worth over five Demon Slays!
Count on it!
Let's do this again sometime!
She was a peculiar person.
Bandsmen really are cool.
I'm all out of cash
after buying your ticket.
Spare me a few yen for my train ride back?
-I'll pay you back at your gig.
-Feeling some major deja vu right now.
Bandsmen are way too poor.
Wow, look at that!
Sorry I couldn't join you today.
By the way, I sold all my tickets!
And send.
I hope our next gig is a success!
She said she sold all her tickets.
-What a bald-faced lie.
-No kidding.
Perhaps our group chat
really was pressuring her.
Poor girl.
Let's treat her kindly at
our next practice session.
Yeah.
I sleep
With big problems weighing down on me
Though you can't beat that feeling
Of being loved, it's true
When I awaken from cold dreams
My body feels numb
You shine so brightly
It could make me a shadow
It's time to take that step
Though there's nothing certain about it
It carries my childish heart into tomorrow
It's time to blast out the thoughts
Rattling around in my brain
And live, to its fullest, a life
I've been taking advances on for so long
But I also love the days I spend
Lying around, doing nothing
So I know I'm going to go see you
Before it all disappears some day
Tune in next week!