Huh? What's going on?
I don't know...
But she's...
Mortis, are you asleep?
Tonight's melody is quite special.
Anyone who hears it will be lulled into a peaceful slumber.
The summoned dolls
shall sink into the sweet and tranquil darkness.
What do we do?
Dunno, just roll with it.
Once they fall asleep, they'll never wake up.
Incredible—
Goodnight. Sweet dreams, everyone.
Manipulated and discharged, a soundless sound spreads
Abandoning names
your mosaic is crying
can not, can not, not, not, not deny
An undeniable truth
Entrust it now
to return back
Energy flows in cycles
Yes, in zero gravity now
A symbolic parade
Look up to this moonlit night
'completeness'
Ah, raise the lamp of life
KiLLKiSS judy, KiLLKiSS judu, KiLLKiSS juda
Deceive it
KiLLKiSS judy, KiLLKiSS judu, KiLLKiSS juda
Embrace it
Hey, so defenseless
In beautiful play
people begin to break
How strange it is
Yes, just like this, break apart
(#3 What do I do?)
Mutsumi-chan, you were amazing!
The audience was so surprised too.
You have such amazing acting skills.
Did you plan it out with Togawa-san?
Huh?
It seemed too perfect for ad libbing.
I managed to convince the staff.
Why did you do that?
The guitar—I made a mistake.
You mean it wasn't pre-planned or improvised?
I didn't know you could make mistakes during live performances.
You just froze without even trying to bluff your way out?
Mutsumi isn't capable of that.
I see...
Saki-chan, you're incredible too.
You reacted so quickly.
Mutsumi-chan?
You can't sleep again?
Why do I always mess things up so badly?
Mutsumi-chan!
Welcome to our show today!
(Mortis TV Show)
So cute!
(Today's guest: Mutsumi-chan)
She's just like her mom!
Do you think she'll become a great actress like Minami-san?
Like Mom? What does that mean?
As you can see, Mutsumi-chan has never been good at talking.
Not good at talking?
Unlike her dad, who's just a big mouth. Phew!
Shut up! Who do you think has a big mouth!
Nepotism?
Not just one parent—double nepotism!
But she's so cute.
That's right! Mutsumi-chan is super cute and incredibly talented.
It's not just me being biased toward my child.
All the praise belong to Minami-chan and Ta-kun.
She has my eyebrows though.
Not a single bit belongs to Mutsumi-chan.
That guitar looks like it's happily singing.
She plays it for a long, long time every day.
They're always together.
Mutsumi-chan finally found something that belongs only to her.
I want to sing too.
Sing with me! Let me speak up!
I... can't do it.
For the gods are cruel.
They didn't give her the ability to let her guitar sing.
Wow, amazing! Tomori-chan's song was so good!
Taki-chan's drumming is so cool!
Soyo-chan's tone is always so gentle.
And Sakiko-chan.
Sakiko-chan...
Let me sing too, please?
It would be so much fun!
I can't sing.
I can't do it.
That's why...
Enjoying being in the band...
is just impossible!
I am quitting CRYCHIC.
No! That's not I meant.
I can't feel the joy of being in a band.
Because... I'm not good enough.
I can't make the guitar sing.
Mutsumi is at a loss.
I'm the one who ruined CRYCHIC.
Despairing, she curls up into a ball.
Mutsumi-chan by Mutsumi Wakaba
Did you see Mutsumi-chan from Mujica?
I did, I did! Her acting was amazing!
Ave Mujica tour: Great success on the first night
It's resolved now. Thank goodness.
Uika...
I don't want them to think this is what Ave Mujica's world is like.
I should've paid more attention.
Normally, when she plays, Mutsumi never makes mistakes.
Bringing her into this world,
this situation— I did all that.
I know how Mutsumi is.
I've known her since the beginning.
Since the beginning...
Oh, right! I have donuts here.
Shall we eat together?
There are many flavors—chocolate, strawberry...
Sorry, I still have things to do.
Geijutsu Academy
Although we call it "sitting," it comes in many forms.
Maybe you want to immediately get up and go somewhere?
Or, after standing all day at work, you finally get to sit?
Perhaps, during an important audition, you just freeze up?
Expression requires delicacy and boldness.
Ah, LAYER-senpai!
Nyamu-chan!
Are you heading to work?
Yes, I'm just leaving.
And you, Nyamu-chan?
I was at school—it was a special class I joined voluntarily.
You're on the acting course, right?
Studying on days off? Impressive.
Oh? Then how about rewarding me by appearing on my channel?
If my producer gives the OK.
Yay!
Oh right! MASKING praised your drumming.
She said she saw it on TV.
No way! I've still got a long way to go!
Oh, the video!
Uploading... "Nyamuchi's Easy Makeup Tutorial!"
Huh? How is it still uploading?
What? It's so dark!
What's this?! The view count is skyrocketing—
Mortis immersive cosplay makeup.
Collab with Mutsumi-chan, please.
Mutsumi-chan herself doesn't appear in it?
Ah...
Do you hang out with Mortis regularly?
As I expected...
Uploading... "Nyamuchi's Newest Hot Picks"
Honestly, at first, I thought it was just her background.
That's a kind of talent too—you should make use of everything you can.
And yet...
Performing by just sitting? How does that even work...
Muuko is a true genius.
Good morning!
Hm?
Go-od mo-rning.
Say, Muuko, don't you use social media?
Let's friend each other.
I don't use it.
Really? Not even a secret account?
Don't look so scared!
I just want to get along with you, Muuko.
Huh?
Alright, alright, let's film a video for now—
I can't. Saki will get mad.
Huh?
Ah...Sakiko is pretty strict.
We could just leave Mujica, you know—
I won't.
Why not?
Because she'll fall apart.
Who?
Saki—
Huh?!
If Mujica breaks, Saki will too...
What's this about? Sakiko again?
I want to become a multi-talented artist.
For that, I'll do whatever it takes.
I'll take any chance I can get.
If there isn't one, I'll find my own way.
That's why I joined Mujica.
Are you happy with how things are?
Isn't Sakiko obviously holding you back?
At this rate, you'll both go down.
Nyamu, why do you keep saying such awful things?
Are you trying to trick her with your selfish arguments?
Oh my, you heard that?
If you don't want people to hear, don't talk in the studio.
Well, I'm glad that I said it here.
That way, you heard every single word.
If you want to argue,
please do it after practice.
Oh, Umiko! Any updates?
On what?
You know what I mean. The thing in the email.
The invitation to be on Music Floor—
I don't like Sakiko-chan!
Because Nyamu-chan is right!
You always obey Sakiko-chan.
Mutsumi-chan is suffering.
It's not good for her health!
I... I just don't want to break things.
You don't want to break up the band, right?
But if this continues, Mutsumi-chan, you will break first.
Tell me if you're troubled.
I'm so worried about you.
Wakaba-san.
Wakaba-san?
Wakaba-san!
Did you hear?
We're discussing Music Floor.
They want us as guests.
Amazing! It's nationally broadcast at prime time.
Minami-chan is such a goddess!
I can't believe she arranged this!
The invitation is flattering, but...
Did you read the email?
They have specific demands for the program.
They want Mortis to repeat the act from the first day of the tour.
To deliberately interrupt the song.
On a music show, no less.
That's like saying Ave Mujica's music isn't needed.
You said it was a mistake.
Can you recreate it?
There's no need to consider it.
We'll just refuse.
And the tour?
The tour?
We got many similar requests.
The agency wants us to add that element from the next stop.
Of course, we'll also—
We've no reason to refuse, right?
We're finally in the spotlight. It's all taking off.
Isn't it a good opportunity for both Mujica and Muuko?
It isn't what Mutsumi wants.
Shouldn't we ask Muuko herself?
Right?
What do you think? Mutsumi?
Mutsumi...?
See? She never said she doesn't want to do it.
She hasn't said she wants to either!
This is about the direction of our band.
Misumi-san should be present.
Fine.
The floor is slippery, so walk slowly!
I'm so excited!
Do you think Mortis will perform?
Please be careful with your umbrellas!
Hey, so are we doing that act?
We won't.
Why not?
Does a band that takes music lightly even have a reason to exist?
Huh? Of course they do.
Entertainment is giving people what they want.
Not just your own whims.
What are you even on about?
Do you understand what our guests want?
Mujica is the best!
Yeah, it is.
But I really wanted to see Mutsumi-chan act.
Ah... I know, right?
How can you ignore our audience?!
This is a critical moment.
Do you really think that is okay?!
I think it's fine.
Why won't you understand?!
Did you see how they reacted?
They were all disappointed.
They came in the rain,
but they didn't see what they wanted!
You two shouldn't be arguing here...
You want to abandon our band's identity?
I'm fine if we don't even play at all.
In the end, do we really have to be a "band"?
What are you saying—
Besides, Muuko herself hasn't said anything.
She said in the interview we wouldn't last long.
Nevermind being a band, isn't she's fine just quitting?
That's—
I won't let Mujica disband.
Who said we'll disband?
I never said that!
If a member quits, it's the same as disbanding.
It's also betraying the fans who support us.
Didn't I already say we've just betrayed them?
Besides, don't act like you care so much—
You're so busy, Uiko, you barely even come to practice, right?
Isn't that completely irresponsible?
Isn't that irresponsible?
How could you...
Speaking of responsibility, shouldn't you, Yūtenji-san, practice more?
Tomori, you need to practice more than anyone else.
What have you been doing all this time?
I've never thought Yūtenji-san lacked practice.
Togawa-san, it's you who doesn't pay attention to others.
That's...
Don't say unnecessary things.
Anyway, I can't accept this.
Sorry, let's not argue.
Let's calm down and talk this through.
Wait! Let's talk this out!
Attention passengers, the train on Platform 13...
The 18:57 Hayabusa No. 40 and Komachi No. 40 trains...
There's no point in continuing this.
Huh? I'm not done talking!
Thank you for riding this train.
Final stop: Tokyo. Now arriving at Tokyo.
Please watch your step when getting off the train.
Passengers with children, please mind the gap between the train and the platform.
Hold your child's hand and watch your step.
Wakaba-san, it's not that way...
The doors are closing. Please keep backpacks away from the doors.
Do not force your way onto the train.
Can you go on ahead?
How far are you going to follow me?
Why won't you say you don't want to do it?
You like the guitar more than acting, right?
And yet...
Whenever I speak up, I ruin everything.
Grow up! Is this the time to worry about that?!
If this continues, Mujica won't be Mujica anymore!
Saki...
You used to talk more!
You used to smile more!
Now you make me do everything!
Why?! Why aren't you on my side?!
Mujica is...
This world is all I have left!
It's time for commercials!
Get a grip! This is a live broadcast.
If we don't fix it now, it'll be too late.
Are they arguing...?
Follow the director's instructions.
Isn't this bad?
He agreed we'd just play.
Are they okay?
What are we supposed to do?
Only reluctantly!
Um...
Don't bring this up now.
Mujica is falling apart.
It's not finalized yet. I can't accept this!
Once again... it's my fault.
You don't have to accept it.
Huh?
It's painful, isn't it?
It hurts, doesn't it?
I'm the only one who's on Mutsumi-chan's side.
Mortis...
The commercial is ending!
Five seconds and we go live!
Four.
Three.
Every awakening is a rebirth.
To not wake, is to be eternally dead.
Let me weave a cradle for you.
A lullaby wrapped in velvety darkness, like a coffin.
Gently enclosing you, guiding you into dreams unaware.
What's happening?
I don't know...
So, it's all okay now.
Mutsumi...?
Goodnight. Sweet dreams.
Is this sleep, or is it death?
At least, it may be peace.
Tracing the silver thread, I draw my thoughts closer
At the end of it, embrace the conceived moon
I am waiting for night to fall from the sun
Hey, fulfill me at that end,
I feel like I can reach you
Entangled, we dance
Georgette Me, Georgette You
Revolve
Painfully
Look, in a sparkling dress
everlastin' ever...
darlin' ever, ever...
Tighten me again
everlastin' ever
To never separate us
ever ever, ever…
(#4 The Play is Over)