Bocchi the Rock!

The final chord dissolves into the roar of applause. The small STARRY venue fills with the voices of the audience as the members of Kessoku Band thank the crowd for coming. Some patrons are already heading for the exit, others linger near the stage to discuss the performance, and the club staff begin preparing to wind down the evening.

Nijika steps toward the microphone and, offering a friendly smile, raises her hand to catch the attention of the remaining attendees.

— Thank you all so much for coming tonight! But... we actually have one more small announcement.

She shares a brief glance with the other band members.

— We've decided that we want to make the Kessoku Band sound even richer, so we're starting to look for a keyboardist. If any of you play keys and would like to get to know us or try your hand at playing with us, please don't be shy—you can come talk to us after the show!

A low murmur ripples through the room. Some people exchange surprised glances, others continue to clap, and a few already begin speculating about what the band's next concert might be like.

While Nijika answers a few questions from the audience, Kita offers her usual bright smile, thanking the regulars and waving goodbye. Ryo calmly unplugs her bass cable, as if this were just any ordinary night after a gig. Bocchi, visibly flustered by the attention, has already managed to hide behind an amplifier, hoping to weather the commotion in peace. A little further off, Seika watches the scene unfold, glancing occasionally between the patrons and the band, while PA-san begins the slow process of powering down the concert equipment.