BanG Dream: The Unexpected Part-Timer

A Good Eye For Talent

A few days had passed since the intense challenge with CHU², and life had returned to its usual rhythm. However, as I idly scrolled through my phone one day, my curiosity was piqued by the mention of "Raise a Suilen."

As I delved deeper into my research on Raise a Suilen, I uncovered a wealth of achievements and interesting tidbits about the band.

One notable discovery was their collaboration with the anime studio "Assault Lily." Their song "Sacred World" had been chosen as the opening theme for the anime, which began airing on October 2nd. It was fascinating to see their music reaching audiences through such a prominent platform.

But what truly astonished me was their performance at the Future World Festival. The fact that they had graced such a prestigious stage spoke volumes about their talent and popularity.

Eager to experience their music firsthand, I clicked on one of their songs titled "UNSTOPPABLE." From the moment the beat started, I found myself nodding along involuntarily. LAYER's vocals were captivating, drawing me further into the song's intricate melodies.

As the song progressed, I was struck by the seamless blend of genres, including what seemed to be elements of CHU²'s vocals. Though not an expert in rap myself, I couldn't deny the appeal of its integration into the music, adding depth and intensity to the overall composition.

"Uwah... This music is absolutely amazing," I murmured to myself, lost in the beats.

As I lost myself in the captivating melodies of Raise a Suilen's music, I couldn't help but wonder about the possibility of a showdown between them and Roselia.

The thought of these two powerhouse bands battling it out on stage sent shivers down my spine.

But before I could entertain the idea any further, Marina's voice broke through my reverie, pulling me back to reality.

"Haha~ Unfortunately, that's not likely to happen," Marina remarked, her tone laced with amusement.

"Eh?! Marina-san?!" I exclaimed, caught off guard by her sudden interruption.

"What's wrong? You were muttering to yourself pretty loudly there," Marina teased, flashing me a mischievous smile.

"Sorry."

"No worries~ It's easy to get carried away when thinking about those two amazing bands."

"Really?"

"That's right. There was even a time when they had a Battle of the Bands, but the judges couldn't come to a decision."

"That's a shame..."

"Haha~ Right? I heard CHU²-chan was pretty upset with the judges and threw quite the tantrum," Marina added, chuckling at the mental image.

Wow... I could imagine that happening.

Just then two figures entered the CirCLE

"Huh? Tae-chan and LAYER-chan~ Welcome~" Marina welcomed the familiar figures into CirCLE, I couldn't help but feel a twinge of surprise.

O-Tae and LAYER? What were they doing here?

"Hello, Marina-san," O-Tae greeted, her voice soft and polite. Then, she turned to me, offering a friendly smile. "Hello there, Nakasone-san."

"Hello," I replied, returning her greeting. But my curiosity got the better of me as I turned to LAYER. "You two knew each other?"

Tae and LAYER exchanged a brief glance before nodding in unison.

"Yeah, we're childhood friends."

"Mhm," Tae added her expression mirroring LAYER's sentiment.

"I-I see..." I murmured, surprised by this unexpected revelation.