Bocchi the Rock! (2022) s01e12 Episode Script

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31ST SHUKA FES
We can blame it all on the weather
All this awkwardness and exhaustion
The sun hides away, pretending not to see
A packed train clatters along the track
It brushes past a local express
I'm gonna search for feelings
In a shapeless cloud
The test asks
"How was the author feeling here?"
What could the right answer possibly be?
Breaking through the script
Of pre-established harmony
Everyone talks
About the "springtime of life"
And I'm just not cut out for that
Yet I know that this moment
Which will never come again
Is rich with evanescence
I will never forget, ever
So many times before I die someday
I'll laugh thinking about what it was like
I feel like the wind's leaving me behind
So I'm desperately clinging on
That familiar sound of the bell
That dust piled up on the window sill
Even the smell of the classroom
I will never forget, ever
So many times before I die someday
I'll laugh thinking about what it was like
Thank you very much!
That was our first song, "Never Forget!"
That's more cheers than I was expecting!
Kita-chan!
However…
Before we move to our next song,
Kessoku Band's leader and drummer,
Nijika Ijichi-senpai has something to say!
Nice to meet you!
Are you having a good time?
They're doing pretty well.
That they are.
Except Bocchi-chan is…
So, according to our bassist, Ryo Yamada,
we have the dullest emcee there is
and I'm like, "How dare you?"
But until I get better
at giving amusing talks
I'll stick to announcements for now.
Having said that, we don't actually
have our next gig planned yet.
If you'd like to know when you can
see us again, our vocalist Kita-chan
Kita-chan!
and our guitarist Bo--,
Hitori Gotoh-chan will be at your service!
Hitori-chan!
Let's move on to the next song.
Alright!
Now then, ready those ears!
Our second song is,
"If I Could Become a Constellation!"
The time's almost six
The evening star's already out there
Walking home, stepping on shadows
I'm hoping to blend into the night
Something definitely isn't right.
There were no issues up until today
but the first string
is now very out of tune.
No
I've always been all alone
If only I could become
A constellation with you
It snapped?
Oh no. If I could at least
tune the second string.
The peg isn't working?
She won't be able to use
the second string either.
A guitar solo is out of the question now.
What do I do?
My solo is coming up…
We've been working so hard for this…
and it's going to be ruined
by my equipment trouble.
What now? What now? What now?
Kita-san…
She's improvising on the spot?
Go and show everyone.
Prove to them that you're so…
So incredibly cool.
What's that guitarist doing?
I don't know but it's rad as hell!
Who thinks about sliding
in a situation like that?
That'll take care of her tuning problems.
We met each other, so far away
And because it's our karma
We'll meet again and again
In the gaps between the clouds
If only I could become
A constellation with you
As night falls
I dream that unlikely dream
Not quite a full moon
But still lighting up the dark
I want to become a constellation with you
The kind that puts out multi-colored light
I won't let these lines
That link us come undone
No matter how brightly you shine
So umm…
Ideally we'd be moving
onto our last song now, but…
I'll just say this.
Thank you so much for today!
We hope to become a band so big that
you can brag about having seen us today!
Hell yeah!
Go all the way to Budokan!
Bo--! Whatever your name was,
you were amazing!
Great job handling that broken string!
Come on, Gotoh-san!
Say something, anything.
Socially awkward people
have trouble talking unprompted as it is.
Throwing the ball to
my court like this is too much.
Think of something amusing.
Think of something amusing.
Something…
Something… amusing…
Gotoh-san?
Gotoh-san!
Bocchi-chan, you okay?
You really are…
a legendary rockstar, alright!
Bocchi-chan, you're the best!
Show some damn concern!
Seriously!
Bring the stretcher!
Hitori, are you okay?
So sorry about what my sister did.
No need to apologize.
I'm… finished…
How are you feeling, Gotoh-san?
Are you awake now?
Ah, yes.
That's good. You got away
with light injuries too.
I'm really sorry for ruining everything
when we were all looking forward to it.
Not at all. If anything, they seemed
to have loved your stunt.
Oh, where are Nijika-chan and Ryo-san?
They're packing up.
They said we could have an after party
later if you're well enough.
Otherwise, we'll do it another day.
Ah, okay.
Oh right, I was surprised.
Your playing improved a whole lot
since I last heard you.
Only when it comes to backing tracks.
Err…
I'm not capable of drawing people in
with my performance.
But it looks like I have
a knack for supporting others.
I'm going to keep doing my best with
the guitar, so please guide me.
Gotoh-sa…
-Hitori-chan.
-Huh? What? Sure!
I'll be off now!
Come over once you're ready!
Okay.
I'll become someone she can rely on.
After party! After party!
I hope Bocchi-chan's alright.
With this, the 31st Shuka High
Culture Festival comes to an end.
NO ENTRY BEYOND THIS POIN
Hey, it's the diving person.
Oh, that crazy rocker?
One day…
One day I'll drop out
of freaking high school!
I'm sorry, Dad.
What are you doing Sis?
I broke the guitar I borrowed
from you during the gig.
Raise your head! I'm not mad, really!
It's only the peg that's broken, right?
That's no big deal.
But…
Besides, I think it's sic that
you broke it mid-performance.
Seems they now sell guitars
made specifically to be destroyed.
You should try doing that next time!
What kind of rocker
do you want your daughter to be?
This seems like a good opportunity.
-How about getting your own guitar?
-Play with me, Dad!
-That's a wonderful idea.
-Come on, Dad.
That way, you can avoid
mishaps like this one.
I know, but…
I may be working, but all my wages go
to meet our quota, so I can't afford it.
No problem!
I've got your money right here!
What's with this wad of cash?
Did you get into something illegal?
I can't accept this dirty money!
Our financial situation isn't that dire!
That's from the ad revenue of your videos.
You can start earning money after
reaching a certain number of views.
Have you forgotten that you've been
using the family account?
So my videos…
Of course we knew about them.
You're Guitar Hero, no?
You've been getting a fair number of views
so I quietly applied for monetization.
That's our talented daughter!
I figured there'd come
a time when you would need it.
It made me so happy to see you practicing
hard and becoming this good.
-Don't you think so too?
-Of course.
I may not know much about music,
but I do think you are good.
Dad… Mum…
On the other hand,
I'm sad to see you frequently lying.
Blargh!
There's 300000 yen here…
I ever expected to have
a lucky break like this.
Say I buy a guitar that's
around 100k, and have 200k left…
If I use the rest to pay my quotas
I won't have to work for my gigs
for the next two or so years!
Great! Time to quit my job!
Bocchi-chan's been
glowing like that all day.
She greets me with a bow
every time our eyes meet.
The thought of quitting my job
is endlessly filling me
with some kind of power!
I'm off to tell the manager!
Super Bocchi-chan?
Huh? What's this about your job?
Well… uhh… I…
I'll continue wholeheartedly
devoting my all to my work here…
And you're telling me this now, why?
Actually expressing your desire
to leave your job is the hardest part.
I could bunk off…
Nah, they know where I live…
I mean, I'd be causing them trouble.
Bocchi-chan, you're heading
to the music store today, right?
Perhaps she'd let me go
if I offer her something?
-I'm rolling in money after all!
-Bocchi-chan?
Say, could you ask if there's
anything that the manager would like?
That's what she asked.
Your birthday's coming up so
maybe she's getting you a present?
I want nothing.
She doesn't want anything!
So much for that…
Bocchi, I'd like the latest Dingwall
and Le Fay headless guitars,
plus a Darkglass amp head.
Come on, let's go to the music store.
Let's-a go!
-See you.
-Bocchi is a sweet girl.
I actually prefer surprises, though.
If you're looking for instruments,
then Ochanomizu is the place to be!
Hitori-chan, why do you suppose
there are so many music stores here?
Let! Me! Explain!
Since the founding of Japan's oldest,
most historical orchestra
in the Meiji era,
the metropolitan music scene
flourished and lead
to the start
of Ochanomizu's long-standing stores,
Shimokura Musical Instruments,
and Ishibashi Music.
The day will end before she does.
Let's try this place!
Their selection is good!
I don't want to go in.
I actually intended to buy it online.
Online purchasing is nice and all
but trying it out in person
before buying is better!
Oh, okay.
Music store employees seem intimidating.
If I were approached by one…
That's some good taste
you have by choosing that guitar.
You listen to Western music? You don't?
I'll kill ya!
Perhaps they won't bother me
if I wear earphones
and pretend to be vibing!
Manager, a girl doing insane
headbangs just walked in!
She must be a hardcore heavy metal fan!
Miss, guitars suited for heavy metal
are on the second floor.
Look how cute these straps are!
Kita-chan, wouldn't this color
go well with your guitar?
I never knew there were
so many different picks.
Maybe I could make earrings out of them.
Sounds nice.
-Wanna stop by a craft store later?
-What's the matter, miss?
-Miss?
-I looked it up earlier
and there's a nice cafe nearby.
Don't forget our objective.
Excuse me, can I try this bass guitar out?
Be our guest.
Are you buying a new one?
Not really. I just want to get
a feel of what it's like.
Can I slap with it?
Sure, go ahead.
I want to try this one.
She wouldn't!
Amazing…
I randomly played… a tune, but…
This bass is great…
She used testing
as an excuse to humblebrag!
Well, whatever.
Did that guitar catch your eye, Ikuyo?
No, it's not that!
I'm happy using the guitar you lent me!
You can never have too many guitars.
Must be nice to be able
to enjoy yourselves here.
This must be like in comics
where the drummer feels isolated.
Maybe I should buy a guitar
or bass for myself!
What?
I'll play them like a sane person!
I get it, you feel left out.
Let's go to a drum store next time.
There's one in Akiba.
This one's cool…
Yamaha's a good brand.
This one's specially made.
It's a moderately priced,
but extremely good guitar.
Would you care to give it a try?
Ah… No… Well…
If this is your first, then I recommend
some shielding and a mini amp as well.
I, uhh…
I'll take them.
Bocchi-chan, you already have those.
Oh, you're not a beginner!
I meant no offense!
None taken at all.
Her guitar recently broke, so we're here
to look for a replacement!
Right, Hitori-chan?
It's not uncommon for students
these days to own more than one.
Sure seems like it.
Do you like this guitar, Hitori-chan?
I see.
She says she'll have this one!
Right, Hitori-chan?
Thank you very much!
Bocchi's like a ventriloquist dummy.
I thought she made progress recently,
but there's still much to work on.
I'm so glad.
I've been personally inspecting
and maintaining this guitar.
It's exquisitely made,
and a favorite of mine.
I'm sure it's happy
to have been chosen by you.
Thank you for your purchase.
Thank you very much!
Miss? You forgot your guitar?
How desperate was she to leave?
Here. The store manager hopes
you'll drop by again sometime.
Thanks and sorry for the trouble.
Isn't it great that
you found a good guitar?
Ah, yeah.
What next? Want to grab
a bite before heading home?
That's all, folks.
Do you have to go somewhere?
Bocchi, aren't you itching
to give it a whirl?
Damn, I envy how you two
seem to understand each other!
Easy there.
I know! How about we rent out the studio
and make a party out of
unveiling her new guitar?
I'm not sure about that…
We have practice tomorrow anyway.
Let's save it for then.
Yeah.
The school festival's over.
We have lots to consider,
like our next gig.
Indeed!
Good luck on our new song, Ryo!
Nothing's happening
until inspiration hits.
Let me know if there's
anything I can help with!
Anything?
Kita-chan, you ought to mind
your words around her.
You can start by buying me a beef bowl.
-Hurry up, Sis. You're going to be late!
-If I could, I'd repaint the world
Nothing as drastic like
-Getting rid of wars
-It's so cool…
-But maybe
-Forgive me!
-There's a bit of that too
-I haven't forgotten about you!
Spare me!
-Can't be an actor or a movie star
-Not again…
I can't even laugh naturally
In front of you
-For that matter
-I'm off.
What's there for a guy like me to do?
What did I do wrong?
Can't even figure that out
Rolling Rolling
My heart lamenting over
What was never mine
We'll probably continue to
Our hearts entangled
Rolling Rolling
Start to run across
The frozen ground as if we're rolling
The small red car
Takes her away
Makes a turn at the far off corner
Disappearing from my vision
What was it I lost?
Can't even figure that out
Rolling Rolling
My heart lamenting over
What that was never mine
We'll probably continue to
Our hearts entangled
Rolling Rolling
Start to run across
The frozen ground as if we're rolling
I still have work today.
Thank you for watching.