After dropping out of school, I chose to join a girls' band.

Cai's voice trembled slightly, filled with overwhelming emotion, "I really, really thank you all!"

As soon as she finished speaking, the audience erupted in another round of enthusiastic cheers.

Cai turned around and looked at her teammates beside her, only to meet Qian Sheng's smiling and gentle gaze.

“Cai Cai, do what you want to do,” Qian Sheng whispered, his tone full of encouragement and affection.

"That's enough!"

Bushido!

"Go! Cai Cai!"

After receiving recognition from her teammates, Cai Cai took a deep breath and turned her gaze back to the audience.

Her eyes shone even brighter, and her voice carried a firm and sincere strength, "So... we at Pastel*Palettes will never let you down!"

At that moment, she conveyed her gratitude, anticipation, and appreciation for each and every fan to the audience without reservation.

"Next, please listen to—Tenka Toitsu A to Z☆!"

BangDream: Chapter Seven Roselia and Ras

The first day of performances came to a successful close. The stage lights gradually dimmed, but the applause from the audience lingered for a long time, as if they were still fondly remembering the wonderful performances of the day.

As expected, Poppin'Party and Pastel*Palettes secured the top two spots and advanced to the next round thanks to their outstanding performances.

Chihaya Aine and the members of Mygo were walking briskly out of the performance venue, through the crowd, discussing the performance they had just watched.

"The performances by Poppin'Party and Pastel*Palettes were absolutely perfect." Aine's tone was full of admiration and respect, and her eyes sparkled with excitement.

"Yes, the stage effects are truly exceptional; the sound and lighting are top-notch." Li hope chimed in, her eyes revealing her attention to detail and professionalism, as if every corner had left its mark on her.

"Rikki, are you paying attention to all this?" Aine couldn't help but complain after hearing Riki's words.

"Yes, we're going on stage the day after tomorrow, so I want to pay close attention," Li hope replied earnestly, almost unconsciously.

"I meant the performances by the seniors!"

Lixi paused, then fell silent for a moment, her tone suddenly becoming somewhat somber: "The seniors' performances were perfect, so I'm wondering more about whether we can achieve such a perfect performance like our seniors Poppin'Party and Pastel*Palettes."

As she finished speaking, the other members of Mygo fell silent, and the air seemed to grow heavy.

In most of the BangDream tournaments, the teams that would advance were pretty much obvious.

What truly made the competition intense was the group battle between Mygo, Ave Mujica, and Morfonica—these bands were of similar skill levels but had different styles, creating a rare "stalemate."

This is also why everyone at Mygo is quite nervous.

At this moment, Hinasaki gently placed her hand on Riki's hand, their fingertips lightly touching, their fingers intertwined, giving her a warm strength.

Yue's voice was gentle yet firm: "Isn't the theme of the Mygo band about moving forward even when you're lost?"

Her voice was like a clear spring, washing away the unease in my heart. "So, there's no need to think too much now, just keep moving forward."

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At the entrance of the Budokan, the lights illuminated the night. Hina Hikawa skipped forward, waving and shouting enthusiastically, "Sister! Sister! Did you see my performance? Wasn't Pastel*Palettes' performance amazing?!"

Her eyes sparkled with a bright light, as if filled with endless anticipation and pride, as she stared intently at Hikawa Sayo before her.

Saya smiled slightly, her gaze filled with a hint of doting affection as she silently watched Hina's expectant little face. For some reason, since the two sisters moved in together, Hina's dependence on her had become increasingly apparent.

However, Hikawa Sayo didn't seem to react much to this change; in fact, she seemed to like it quite a bit.

"Hina, you did a great job." Saya's words were still concise, but that was enough for Hina.

In an instant, a happy smile bloomed on Hina's face, as if a spring breeze had opened a flower bud. She happily hugged her sister's arm, looked up, and laughed, saying, "Sister praised me, ya~"

"Hina and Saya are still so close." Lisa sighed with a smile, watching the harmonious understanding between the Hikawa sisters.

"Tomorrow is Yukina's performance, right?" Chisato approached slightly and whispered to Yukina.

“Yes, and… this time we’ll be facing Ras again.” Yukina nodded slightly, a determined look in her eyes. Her hand gently touched her chest, as if she could already feel the excitement of the upcoming duel.

Qian Sheng smiled and encouraged, "This is a rare showdown. We'll definitely come to see Roselia and Ras' performance tomorrow."

As soon as she finished speaking, Ako suddenly adopted a chuunibyou (delusional) stance, covering her right eye with one hand, her expression incredibly focused, and her tone carrying the imposing air of a chuunibyou, as she declared in a low voice: "Hmph, this time, the Great Demon King Ako is going to completely crush the sleeping lotus! Let the opponent feel the overwhelming power of Roselia!"

Rinko Shirogane, standing to the side, timidly tugged at Ayako's sleeve, reminding her, "Ayako... actually, Ras's SUILEN seems to mean 'curtain'."

"Huh?!" Ako's expression froze, and she subconsciously lowered her hand from her eyes, revealing a slightly confused look. "So it wasn't a water lily after all?"

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"The Pastel Palettes' performance today was absolutely fantastic!" Pareo exclaimed with a satisfied smile and her voice was filled with admiration. As a devoted fan of the Pastel Palettes, her joy was palpable.

“Pareo!” Chuchu suddenly reached out, interrupting her. “While Pastel*Palettes’ performance was indeed excellent, our Raise a Suilen performance tomorrow will be even more perfect!”

Her tone was full of confidence, and her eyes revealed a strong determination. As the captain, Chuchu never allowed her team to fail to give their best performance.

However, just as she finished speaking, Chuchu suddenly sneezed loudly and clearly, breaking the tense atmosphere.

She rubbed her nose, squinted her eyes, and felt a chill creep over her.

Pareo's eyes widened instantly, his face filled with anxiety and panic: "Lord Chuchu! Do you have a cold? Quick, Pareo, go and prepare some cold medicine right away!"

Layer immediately leaned over upon hearing this, her expression equally worried: "Tomorrow's performance is crucial; it would be troublesome if you got sick." She looked down at Chuchu, her eyes filled with concern.

"Wouldn't it feel better to take a bath?" Lock suggested.

Masking, upon hearing Lock's words, also had an idea: "Come to my house and have some ramen to warm up, maybe that will make you feel better."

Chuchu rubbed her nose and took the tissue Pareo handed her. "It's probably not a cold. I just have this feeling that someone is talking about me behind my back."

BangDream: Chapter 8 - Why Double R is the highest peak in BangDream

The backstage lighting was soft yet filled with a solemn atmosphere. A staff member stood at the door and asked softly, "Roselia, are you ready?"

The backstage area was the same as the previous day's Poppin'Party performance, and even the same backstage staff were present. The only difference was that today's performer was Roselia, whose style was completely different. A subtle tension seemed to permeate the air.

Yuukina Minato stood up and gently straightened her black stage outfit.

She slowly turned around, her gaze sweeping firmly over her teammates, each of whom responded to her gaze with a spirited expression.

“Let’s go.” Yukina’s voice was deep and powerful, filled with undeniable confidence and determination. “Let’s stand together at our peak.”

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Roselia's appearance was quite ordinary. After everyone rose up from below the stage, they didn't shout any slogans like they did at yesterday's Poppin'Party, nor did they have the idol popularity boost from Pastel*palettes.

They simply walked up to their respective instruments, and suddenly the audience erupted in thunderous cheers, the sound so powerful it shook the entire Budokan.

In the crowd, fans held up Roselia's blue and purple light sticks and waved them wildly. You could hear each of Roselia's most enthusiastic fans shouting the names of their favorite idols.

Roselia on stage was clearly used to the reactions of the audience, and her expression did not change much.

Under the dim stage lights, Minato Yukina walked to the microphone, her eyes as cold as ice blades. She gently grasped the microphone, her voice deep and powerful, announcing Roselia's entrance.

"Guitarist, Hikawa Sayo."

Saya stepped forward, her fingers gliding across the guitar strings. The notes she produced were cold and precise, like a cool night breeze brushing past her ear. The audience's cheers erupted like waves, but she merely nodded slightly, her gaze resolute, and returned to the group.

"Bassist, Lisa Imai."

Lisa smiled faintly, gently plucking the bass strings. Deep, rhythmic sound waves flowed from her fingertips, carrying a touch of composure and gentleness, gradually deepening the atmosphere. Her smile, tinged with warmth, contrasted sharply with the coldness of the others, yet was equally captivating.

"Keyboardist, Rinko Platinum."

Rinko stood before the keyboard, head slightly bowed, her fingertips dancing lightly across the black and white keys. The melody was soft yet tinged with mystery, instantly drawing the entire atmosphere back to a cold and dreamlike state. She shyly retreated to her original position, her face calm.

"Drummer, Ayako Udagawa."

Ayako flashed a confident smile, striking the drum with both hands. The drumbeats were dense and powerful, thundering across the stage. Her movements were crisp and clean, each strike carrying undisguised passion, eliciting even louder cheers from the audience.

Finally, Lisa stepped forward, picked up the microphone, and introduced the audience with a warm smile: "Lastly, Roselia's lead singer, Minato Yukina."

Yuki raised her head, her eyes gleaming with undeniable confidence and determination. Standing in the center of the stage, she bowed slightly, her gaze resolute. Her aura enveloped the entire audience, making them hold their breath, waiting for her voice to sweep in like a storm.

Roselia stood on the stage, the cheers from the audience surging like a tidal wave, their enthusiasm crashing against the stage like a whirlwind. But they remained steadfast in the center of the stage, like unmoving rocks in the night, silently awaiting the arrival of their special notes.

Minato Yuuki gripped the microphone tightly, glanced at her teammates, and said in a clear, cold voice, sharp as a blade, precise and decisive: "Let's go."

The next second, she coldly and powerfully proclaimed the song title: "LOUDER!"

As soon as she finished speaking, Roselia's performance exploded into life.

The chilling sounds of guitar and bass swept in, and Saya's fingertips plucked the strings, the notes piercing the air like blades.

Ako's drumbeats, like the resounding beat of war drums, resonated deeply with the audience. Rinko's keyboards smoothly sketched a melody full of mystery, while Lisa's bass, deep and powerful, provided a profound foundation for the music.

As Yukina's voice rang out, the audience erupted once again, with deafening shouts and applause almost drowning out the music, turning the entire Budokan into a sea of ​​passion.

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Layer stood backstage, looking up at the screen above, listening to the deafening cheers and Yuki's cool and powerful singing voice, and exclaimed, "Roselia's response is really good."

Chuchu, standing nearby, snorted coldly, a hint of disdain flashing in her eyes. She waved her hand lightly, and Pareo immediately understood and handed her a wine glass, but instead of wine, it contained a plate of beef jerky.

Chuchu unceremoniously picked up a piece and put it in her mouth, a slight smile playing on her lips, her face cold and aloof. At this moment, her aura was comparable to that of a gangster boss in a movie, a calm demeanor tinged with arrogance.

However, the intimidating power of her aura was somewhat diminished by her petite figure, which was less than 1.5 meters tall, but Chuchu seemed completely unaware of it.

"Hmph, so what?" she scoffed dismissively as she chewed on beef jerky. "RAISE A SUILEN is the strongest girl band! We'll make the audience realize that Ras is the true king who changes the world."

Pareo, standing beside her, looked at her with adoration, cupping her face in her hands, her eyes sparkling with admiration for Chuchu: "Lord Chuchu, you are so handsome!"

On the other side, Lock pushed up her glasses, smelled the faint scent of gunpowder in the air, and whispered, "Eh... are we going to have to fight Roselia again?" Her tone was a little tense, clearly she was not used to the tense atmosphere.

Masking noticed her nervousness, patted her on the shoulder, and laughed heartily, "Don't be nervous, relax! Let's all go get some barbecue after the show. I just found a super awesome barbecue restaurant, let's celebrate!"

"Huh? Is it the one next to the station?" Layer's eyes lit up when she heard this. "Xiao Hua recommended it before, saying that the members of Popipa all gave it rave reviews."

Although the topic has veered off course, it doesn't stop the members of Ras from showcasing their impeccable performance skills.

When they appeared on stage, the cheers from the audience were no less enthusiastic than those for Roselia.

Their performance was also very decisive. The music suddenly started, and the Masking drumbeats were like heavy hammers, deep and shocking, which opened the whole performance.

Layer's bass is deep and powerful, bringing out a strong sense of rhythm that makes people sway along involuntarily.

Lock's guitar melody is soaring, blending seamlessly with Layer's bass to create a powerful resonance.

Pareo and CHUCHU's DJs added great variety and energy to the tracks.